INSPIRATION | I have a dream ...

August 28, 1963

“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."

 I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood.

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state, sweltering with the heat of injustice and weltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.

 I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

I have a dream today.”

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.| 1919-1968

Nobel Peace Price 1964

FASHION ICON | Christóbal Balenciaga

© NHM | Balenciaga | Resort 2014

With his Resort 2014 collection ALEXANDER WANG shows his deep respect for the Balenciaga’s House’s codes. The collection has the signature of Balenciaga big volumes, shapes and refers to self-taught designer Cristóbal BALENCIAGA. 

Today Wang shows his interpretation, of the ultra modern, elegant and feminine silhouette with this sculptured petaline, volumed and ovoid shaped bolero-cum-bra top. The colors black, white and grey where continued from Wang’s debut collection for the House.

I love to recognize the typical signature of the Spanish Basque designer and founder of the house Balenciaga. The talented designer created ultra-modern but yet so feminine shapes. The tunic dress, the high-waisted baby doll dress, the balloon skirt, the sack dress and the cocoon coat were like sculptures. 

His use of heavy fabrics, the so called bracelet sleeves and the collars that stood away from the neck. 

Christobal Balenciaga

With his manipulation of the waist he created a whole new silhouette for women in the 50’s and 60’s, this was considered Balenciaga’s most important contribution to fashion.

Thank you Mr. Wang for keeping the legacy of the great master of couture alive.

Enjoy,

Nancy | NHM FASHION ILLUSTRATIONS

FASHION FUN | Gay Pride Amsterdam 2013

Enjoy,

Nancy | NHM Fashion Illustrations