Style in-between pages #3
From art to fashion
Editorial
Edition 92
16.03.2021
courtesy © Rizzoli / Albin Michel 2016



Exuberant gardens: Frida Kahlo's flowers by Oriana Picceni - Style Piccoli



Illustrated books are a precious chest of beautiful stories and different views on the world and everyday life. And each of us can seek the story interpretation that we feel closer with, entering it with our sensitivity, through our experiences and visions. Just like when you look at a work of art.
This is why we decided to dedicate a series in four episodes to talk about fashion through books devoted to some great artists' art, life, and skills. On the pages, we will be looking for style details and evocative patterns that may reference to the latest trends or, vice versa, inspire new ways

 
Frida, by Sébastien Perez & Benjamin Lacombe (Rizzoli / Albin Michel 2016)

Frida is no longer just the name of an artist who once lived in Mexico: she represents a world, a culture, a myth, a symbol of her country and time. And this book is a perfect reinterpretation of her art, filtered by the gaze of an illustrator who was able to express its dramatic and vital intensity. Flowers are a constant element in Frida Kahlo's iconography, so much so that if we think of her, the image that comes to mind portrays her with her head adorned with wreaths of roses, dahlias, and other exuberant corollas. The same flowers that she cultivated with love in her garden, that are referenced in many of her works and continue to inspire styles and trends to this day.

If you're looking for ideas, check out the gallery below, where you can find some inputs from me:

The dress and skirt by Pan con Chocolate feature large flowers and recall Frida's Blue House
This Molo tracksuit is like diving into a beautiful meadow blooming with violets!
The charming dress by Paade Mode is covered entirely with flowers in shades of red, one of Frida's most beloved colors
This very romantic Mini A Ture puffer jacket is perfect for a poetic afternoon spent outdoors.
In co-ord with the teddy coat, this exuberant blouse by Tutto Piccolo is ideal for a play-date with friends
A shower of micro-flowers features on the Barbour dress, combined with a matching jacket: the ideal look for those who love being in nature!
Oriana Picceni
I am passionate about children’s literature, art, design, fashion, illustration, theater, and anything that can spark the imagination. I became a journalist for the love of stories. I like meeting people, listening to them, and writing about them. You can read me in the pages of Style Piccoli or the colored clouds of my blog Spinginuvole (www.spinginuvole.it), a crossroads of stories, projects, and ideas. If I am not reading, writing, or cooking tarts, you are sure to find me in the mountains, where I am working on the new edition of the children’s literary festival Un Ponte di Storie (www.unpontedistorie.it)
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