2 February 2012

Notebook pages

Here are my latest finds and news from film, fashion, style, design and beautiful living.

• Elegant black and white interior by stylist Aaron Hom

• Louis Vuitton has recently opened an iconic Maison in Rome (the first one in Italy) in the emblematic Etoile cinema, built in 1907. It was the first cinema in Rome and it had played a major role in the cultural life of the Eternal City for decades until its closure in 1991. Louis Vuitton brings it back to life now, a partnership between art and exceptional craftsmanship.

The store will house the most beautiful creations of the fashion house and it also includes a cinema on the first floor, which acknowledges the history of the venue. 18 seats will accommodate visitors who enjoy short films and documentaries. Architect Peter Marino says he drew inspiration from the world of cinema to design the store. Other two key elements in the unique setting are the photo gallery on the ground floor which retraces the history of cinema and the baroque-shaped staircase, highlighted by a luminous strip that runs under the stairs like a strip of film. “It is a way of taking customers out of their everyday world, and into an exceptional environment.”

• Hollywood Costume Exhibition coming to Victoria & Albert Museum
• Currently coveting: Emily’s inspired pairing of cherry pants and nude oxfords
• Today I’m shopping for ingredients to try Lisa’s apple and chocolate muffins recipe
• On the same note on Florence as yesterday, Scott Schuman inaugurated The Sartorialist: Lunch For 25 in the Italian city. This reminds me that a post on men’s style is due on my blog very soon.
• You simply have to take a look at this adorable photo shoot

video: youtube
details on the opening of the Louis Vuitton Rome Etoile by courtesy of Louis Vuitton; quote by Peter Marino
photo: Aaron Hom discovered via design elements

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14 Responses to Notebook pages

  1. Captivated by image wrote on
    --> 2 February 2012 at 12:11 pm

    That store looks like paradise! How wonderful they’ve come up with this idea and realised it in that old cinema. Would love to see more initiatives like that. Though no copying of course;)
    Great links too. Love Emily’s brogues, the movie from Garance looked so sweet and the tutu shots are SO adorable. Let the men’s style post coming! Would love to see your perspective on it.

  2. LatteLisa wrote on
    --> 2 February 2012 at 3:37 pm

    I love the brightness in that room in the photo. I had never seen that video, what an amazing place that is. Love the little girl in that editorial and Scott completely mesmerized me with that fabulous and stylish lunch.

    Good luck baking! I hope my recipe doesn’t disappoint you. Currently I’m making biscotti with almonds, walnuts, and dried cranberries, then I added just a few pecans as well. Cannot wait to take a bite 😉

  3. jasna wrote on
    --> 2 February 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Love the first pic!

  4. Odessa wrote on
    --> 2 February 2012 at 6:37 pm

    Love it! The whites in the first picture are super cool and chic.

  5. Meghan @ Wishful Thinking wrote on
    --> 2 February 2012 at 7:41 pm

    Oh you have tempted me with those apple and chocolate muffins! Let us know how they turn out?

  6. Paola wrote on
    --> 2 February 2012 at 8:57 pm

    Oh I’d seen the first space already! It is such a beautiful space isn’t it? I love how the black adorns the white (sort of like black piping on white clothes!)

    Paola

  7. mary jo wrote on
    --> 2 February 2012 at 10:19 pm

    I am dying to visit the new LV store, every photo I’ve seen of it is amazing! Great links Ada, I enjoyed them and it’s nice to see that the nude/color trend is already being embraced–I can’t wait for more of it!

    xo Mary Jo

  8. Cherisse wrote on
    --> 2 February 2012 at 11:26 pm

    Wow Ada! Your presentation is getting better and better! I love how those vintage cameras and photos lined up on the widows. And of course the brightness in the room! I want to visit Louis Vuitton in Rome. It’s on my list now. Thank you for sharing Ada!

  9. Dawn {The Alternative Wife} wrote on
    --> 2 February 2012 at 11:49 pm

    Love that black and white space and I’m dying to visit LV in Rome. Actually I’m dying to visit Rome. I’ve been to Italy numerous times but never to Rome, if you can believe! xoxo

  10. Alexa wrote on
    --> 3 February 2012 at 1:08 am

    Wow amazing interior. Just gorgeous.

  11. Rolala wrote on
    --> 3 February 2012 at 1:37 am

    That black and white interior is so bright and inviting! I wish my windowsills were deep enough for me to display my vintage cameras. The Louis Vuitton store in Rome will definitely be added to my list of sights to visit in Rome. Peter Marino has designed some incredible retail spaces.

  12. Kellie Collis wrote on
    --> 3 February 2012 at 10:22 am

    These are fabulous! Enjoy the beautiful weekend, Kellie xx

  13. Nicole wrote on
    --> 3 February 2012 at 10:25 am

    Love the crisp white decor!
    The V&A museum is one of my favourites in the world.
    xx

  14. fashionsensitive wrote on
    --> 3 February 2012 at 1:11 pm

    That girl tulle dress editorial is so sweet, Ada! I am waiting your men style post!
    PS: Italy has to wait a little bit for me! February is just too cold to enjoy the beauties of that country :)!