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Think Tank | Failure isn’t a Dirty Word | Retail leaders need to create a culture of innovation and manage the business for the future, not just on a quarterly basis.

2016-06-10T15:42:00.000+10:00

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Think Tank | Failure isn’t a Dirty Word

An excerpt from a WGSN report by PETAH MARIAN senior Editor at WGSN Here

Failure isn’t a dirty word. The tech industry has rebranded it, and openly ‘fails’ in order to keep reinventing the wheel and staying ahead of the game, fashion take note. Petah Marian writes: "One thing I’ve noticed a lot recently is how smart fashion brands are increasingly taking tips from the tech and startup industry on how to evolve, particularly around e-commerce, mobile and the means by which they get their product to the customer."

But almost as important, is taking on the mindset of these companies. Start-ups pivot, design iteratively, they test and learn, and when things do not work, it’s not failure, it’s just one option that has now been ruled out.

Failure is scary and the prospect of it can be paralysing, but as fashion cycles continue to gather pace and technology rapidly evolves, embracing failure as part of the development cycle is going to be central to keeping up.

In design, some brands across the fashion industry are doing this. For example, Zara designs iteratively across the course of a season, evolving (rather than repeating) its successes to create a sense of newness in store, creating smaller runs and more frequent drops.

But for this sort of strategy to be successful on a broader business basis, retail leaders need to create a culture of innovation, and manage the business for the future, not just on a quarterly basis.

That means accepting that lots of projects will have zero return for a number of years, but that the future of your business depends on it. As we look this week at the collapse of a number of UK high street stalwarts, this kind of thinking has never been more essential."

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Trending | Galactic Couture | My 9 Sins

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Icon Baby | Global Views on Trends | Edited by SAWA

Sin No 1 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN ‘De Manta’ leather clutch via alexandermcqueen.com Sin No 2 Antique Amethyst gold pendant Sin No 3 CHANEL purple ombre leather bootie with crystal heel Sin No 4 CHANEL small ‘Boy-Bag’ via chanel.com Sin No 5 Louboutin leather bag via christianlouboutin.com Sin No 6 Antique black Opal ring set in 18K white gold with diamonds c.1920 Sin No 7 Gosia Baczyńska necklace via gosiabaczynska.com/en Sin No 8 Jimmy Choo 'Anouk' Pump via jimmychoo.com Sin No 9 ACNE 'Cypress' Boot via acnestudios.com

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Skull Bubble | printed tee design Photo by Eddie Yau via Behance

GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVE

BALMAIN hologram effect lambskin leather pants

Roberto Cavalli A/W 2016 | Galaxy Print |

Roberto Cavalli A/W 2016

PRE-FALL 2016 Roberto Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli Fall 2016

PRE-FALL 2016 Roberto Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli 2016 Fall/Winter Runway

Nina Ricci F/W 2016

Dries van Noten F/W 2016

SOPHIA WEBSTER CHIARA SUEDE & LEATHER SANDALS

Trending | Blood Red Hues for Accessories

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Icon Trend | Global Views on Trends | Blood Red - Accessories

Inspired by Gothic and Vampire tales. This red is provocating with a dark dramatic sensuous statement. Blood red is part of the forward moving red trend for many seasons to come.

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Altuzarra | A/W 2016 NY

Sonia Rykiel F/W 2016/17 Paris

Magda Butrym

Milan Fashion week 2016

Trending | Blood Red Hues | 7 Sins | Accessories

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Icon-Trend | Global Views on Trends | Blood Red Hues - 7 SINS

1. Givenchy medium Pandora via net-a-port.com 2. Fedora ‘The Saint Marie’ by Gladys Tamez Millinery via desordrestore.com 3. Fendi’s ‘Monster Eye’ wool beanie with fox detail via lyst.com.au 4. Givenchy purse in blood red 5. Christian Dior boots in blood red 6. Saint Laurent Sac de Jour carryall bag via matchesfashion.com 7. Tory Burch leather saddle bag toryburch.com

Colour Sells!

The ‘right’ colour attracts, differentiates and transforms any product. The right colour in your outfit conveys an image about yourself; a colour sets a mood for the day and defines your style as an individual. Colour trends are not simply a brainchild of a view designers. Trends in colours are reflecting society at large and what is important now and in the future for the individual. In business, the right colour can be the decisive factor that your product is bought.

Burberry Spring 2016

Emilio Pucci Fall Winter 2015-16

Burgundy Hair

Nicholas K. NY Fashion Week A/W 2016 / 2017

Icon-Trend | Global Views on Trends | Red Alert for Accessories Trending or 'The Red Snake'

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Icon-Trend- Global Views on Trends | Trending - Red Alert

1. Maison Martin Margiela Cylindrical Heel Ankle Boots 2. JimmyChoo-Suede with elaphe and leather palm applique handbag 3. Fendi large colorblock clutch 4. Maison Martin Margiela red metalic ancle boots 5. Chiara Ferragni 'Flirting Glitter Slippers' 6. Anya Hindmarch handbag with over-the-top tassels 7. Gucci 2016 handbag with red snake applique 8. Valentino’s medium 'Rockstud' trapeze tote 9. Gucci's crossover sandal with glitter and red snake heel decoration.

Icon-Trend- Global Views on Trends | Trending - The Red Snake

Icon-Baby | Global Views on Trends | Trending Red Python

Icon-Baby | Global Views on Trends | Rhodochrosite - Colour play in red

Icon-Baby | Global Views on Trends | Balmain red snake pants

Icon-Baby | Global Views on Trends | Delpozo 2015

Icon-Baby | Global Views on Trends | Lanvin‏ Resort red snake skin handbag

Icon-Baby | Global Views on Trends | Paris Street Style - red suede fringe jacket

Icon-Baby | Global Views on Trends | Isabel Marant's red boots

The ‘Alice’ Effect | RED ALERT ||| Click 'here' to see more on my blog. Have fun!

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Disney’s 'Alice through the looking glass'

Something I’ve been seeing a lot of during the Fall 2016 Collections is the colour RED. Seems red is everywhere, on the runway and on the streets alike. Is it all about Disney’s new major movie ‘Alice through the looking glass” …? The look is definitely inspired by a girlish innocence and features over-the-top feminine and playful details with ruffles and bows.

Disney’s 'Alice through the looking glass'

Gucci 2016

Streetstyle | Milan

Streetstyle | NYC

Streetstyle

Lanvin | F/W 2012

Naeem Khan S/S 2016

Trending | More Pastel Sunset 2016 / 2017 and Liquid Copper / Rosegold

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Vestiaire Collective

Haider Ackermann-Spring 2015

Grant K Gibson

Karl Springer | LOVE

Gianvito Rossi

Marni | Trunk mini bag

Rose Gold Ribbon Ring

Rose gold

Pieter Estersohn from “Walls” by Florence de Dampierre, Rizzoli New York, 2011

Trending | Lux Anarchy 2016 / 2017

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Louis Vuitton - Pre-Fall 2016 Collection

Lux Anarchy

This mega trend flows through fashion and interiors alike and combines high fashion with grunge and a punk aesthetic that feels lux and strangly sophisticated. At it's centre are upcycled fashion pieces, altenative materials and an aesthetic that refuses to conform with the establishment. In interiors this trend displays graffiti and provocative art juxtaposed to luxe design furniture and plush fur a la Ryan Korban.

Marie Antoinette. Chad Wys.

Ryan Korban

It's official - Tiaras are making a huge comeback

2016-05-19T08:00:00.000+10:00

Tiaras and Grunge Reign in Saint Laurent’s Spring/Summer 2016

This year, tiaras are making a huge comeback with unique vintage look pieces. Tiaras will be the must-have accessory for beachy outfits or music festivals during the summer month. This jewellery trend will mature towards autumn to a more sophisticated ‘every-day’ city look. Tiaras have to be styled without being cute or preppy to be on trend. Fashionistas in-the-know using tiaras as a counter point to a heroic gothic chic or, my favourite, a grunge and nineties-style homage to Courtney Love at Saint Laurent.

Saint Laurent Spring 2016

Trending | Pastel Sunset Colour Trend 2016/2017

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Balmain Fall 2016

Backstage shot by Rachel Chandler

An emerging pink with a simple touching spirit of a pastel sunset. This shade is sophisticated and embraces modern femininity with strength and clean lines without going ‘sweet’. Its tone is a bit chalky and subtle and works new looks when combined with metallic finishes like pink gold or copper hues.

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2017 Infiniti Q30

Dior Makeup

Jimmy Choo Shoes - Lace-Up Ballerina Heels

Paris Fashion Week Fall 2016 street style

2017 Infiniti Q30

Pastel Sunset | Colour Trends 2016/2017 | A mix of pink shades and gold and copper metallic hues with a touching spirit of a pastel sunset.

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Icon Baby | Trends

1. Brother Vellies Moda Operandi Exclusive, Swarovski embellished socks. 2. Dries van Noten circular sunglasses 3. Necklace by Chopard 4. Brother Vellies - black ‘Dhara’ tufed sandal 5. Self Portrait – cropped lace culottes 6. Brother Vellies – ‘Protea Palma’ bag 7. Brother Vellies – ‘Flamingo ‘Florence’ boot 8. Paula Cadematori – ‘Tashmarine’ boot

Saint Laurent Spring 2016

Japan, Itchiku Kubota painted furisode, cloudy sky

Rose Quartz hair

Cher photographed by Richard Avedon for Vogue, 1972

Trending | Icon-Baby, the Trend Blog presents Global Views - Handbags in Blush Shades

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Trending | Icon-Baby - Handbags in Blush Shades

1. Elie Saab top handle bag 2. Rebecca Minkoff ‘Love’ crossbody bag 3. Bottega Veneta ‘Baby Olympia’ chain bag 4. Nancy Gonzalez top handle Crocodile bag 5. Coach Central satchel 6. Rebecca Minkoff suede ‘Isobel’ saddle bag 7. The Chanel ‘Boy bag’

Preen | Winter 2016/17

Saint Laurent | Spring 2016

Lux Grunge | Saint Laurent’s Spring-Summer 2016

Rebecca Minkoff | Love Crossbody Bag

According to PANTONE 2015 / 2016's big colour trend will be Rose Quartz and Serenity. The soft shades of a pink and pale blue and specifically a blur of the shades as seen in the Rebecca Minkoff bag above will be on trend. This blur of the two shades is apparently a nod to changing conceptions of gender. There’s no escaping rose shades this season. But it’s not a girly pink look. Rose Quartz colored handbags combined with a grungy attitude create a new look - a long way from cute.

Saint Laurent | Courtney Love by Kim Gordon ad campaign | Slimane

The Crane, one of my favorite symbols. Design Inspiration for a Fashion Project...Get inspired!

2016-05-05T08:00:00.000+10:00

Jan Van Naeltwijck - Aigrettes

Crane (he 鹤)

I'm working on a new project and would like to share some of my inspirations with you. For me Chinese symbols have been always a rich source of inspiration. Symbolic meaning has played a significant role in the lives of the Chinese. As well as linguistic symbolism, there are symbols which originated from ancient cosmological and mythical beliefs. Symbolic meanings form an intrinsic part of culture and are readily understood by Chinese people. One of my favorite symbols is the Crane.

Egrets, Taiwan

The crane is a symbol of longevity because it lives a long life and its white feathers stand for old age. It also represents high status as the crane is regarded as ‘a bird of the first rank’ in the imperial hierarchy. Flying cranes symbolises a wish or hope to become an official in a higher position.

Egrets, Taiwan

Givenchy Spring 2016

Egrets

The Givenchy Spring 2016 collection delivers unlimited inspiration for embellishments and decorative designs ideas.

Givenchy - Embellishments - spring-summer 2016

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Interior Inspiration

Nickel Plated Metal Coffee Table by Philippe Hiquily, 1968

This is one of my favorite interior looks: Mid-century steel table combined with plush carpets and antique Asian screens. Pure luxury.

Myrna Loy in 'The Mask of Fu Manchu' (Dir. Charles Brabin & Charles Vidor, MGM,USA,1932)

Love the mood...and exotic drama. Get inspired....!

Anna May Wong, 1938

Global Views on Trends in Fashion and Accessories - Trending: The Snake Skin Look

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Salvador Dalí for Playboy Magazine, 1973

Michael Kors handbag

Barabara Bui drawstring bucket

COACH SWAGGER FRAME SATCHEL IN EXOTIC EMBOSSED LEATHER

Dries van Noten Winter 2016

Dries Van Noten Fall/Winter 2016

Lanvin's envelope clutch

Sonia Rykiel Fall 2016/17 Paris

Givenchy Fall 2016

Allesandra Rich clutch

RAG & BONE FLOPPY BRIM FEDORA HAT

Trending: Take Inspiration from Ancient Egypt | Part IV. Interiors | Icon-Baby presents Global Views on Trends

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Icon-baby, the trend blog. Trending Snake Charmers

1. Vintage find: Double snake pull hardware from 2. Side table with cobra legs via pollaro.com 3. Judy Makenzie Limited Edition Bronze Table 4. Snake low table attributed to Chervet

Midcentury designer GabriellaCrespi - Portaghiaccio e bottiglie

Maria Montez 1944

White-Snake (Unknown sorce)

Get inspired! Curious? See more here

Trending: Take Inspiration from Ancient Egypt | Part III. Interior Accessories | Icon-Baby, the trend blog presents Global Views

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Snakes are an iconic design element that will be seen in more ways than one. Get inspired! Curious? See more here

1. l-objet.com 2. Gold snake ring with opal stone 3. Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror 3. Art Deco solid brass serpent sconces @1stdips 4. 1930's Edgar Brandt cobra andirons 5. Cobra side table via pollaro.com

Trending: Take Inspiration from Ancient Egypt | Part II. FASHION & JEWELLERY | Icon-Baby, Global Views on Trends

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Schlangen Serpentes Snakes

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Princess Soraya of Iran (1958–2001)

Antidote Magazine - Malgosia Bela

Gucci Fall 2016

CAT EYE SUNGLASSES WITH SERPENT TEMPLES @ Loisa via Roma

This blog post will be updated during the season.

Trending: Take Inspiration from Ancient Egypt | Part I. FASHION | Icon-Baby, Global Views on Trends

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Schlangen Serpents Snake

There will be a renaissance of Egyptian design elements in fashion, accessories and interior design. As one of the oldest and most widespread mythological symbols, snakes remain as popular in art and design as they did back in ancient Egyptian times. What makes this creature so intriguing to mankind is its dual expression of good and evil, fertility and rebirth, poison and medicine. Get inspired! Curious? See more here

Barbara Bui - Snake boot

Elizabeth Taylor - in Cleopatra

Allesandra Rich

Valentino - Spring 2016

GREEK GOLD SERPENT BRACELET
Hellenistic Period, Circa 330-300 B.C.

Lilith

Upper arm bracelet with a cobra motif - Egyptian

Icon-Baby - The trend blog

Lanvin – Collar and Necklace. Photography- Dominique Maitre

Givenchy AW2016 Inspiration - Ancient Egypt

Givenchy AW2016 | Inspiration - Ancient Egypt

This blog post will be updated during the season.

Global View on Trends - Fashion Accessories - Prada Winter 2016-17

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Prada Winter 2016-17

1954 Alfa Romeo BAT 7

Prada Winter 2016-17

1952 Lancia B52 Aurelia PF200 Spider

Trending: Fashion Accessories in Oriental Greens Look III. Icon-Baby, the blog GET INSPIRED!

2016-04-16T08:00:00.000+10:00

Icon-baby, the blog for trends in fashion, interiors and more

1. Vintage butterfly necklace 2. Jill Haber RTW Spring 2016 clutch here 3. Hunting Season emerald green Python clutch here 4. Alessandra Rich suede Minaudiere here 5. Emerald python mini bucket bag @Hunting Season 2016 here

Marc Jacobs | AW 2016/17

Icons - Marlon Brando, a Complicated Man

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Marlon Brando

Interview with Marlon Brando
Conducted by James Grissom By Telephone 1990

Excerpt from Follies Of God by James Grissom

Life will tear you apart and destroy you,

each and every day.

People are suffering and starving and dying;

people are lying and cheating;

resources are spread far too thin.

We have to live, and we have to love.

We can love in many ways, and I am really only capable,

at times, of loving through my art, my work, so that’s what I should do.

I have to learn to love others more fully.

We have to love everything.

I think the world improves–the entire world–

when we appreciate a beautifully crafted sentence in a book;

when we remember our mothers as a song plays;

when we watch an actor giving his or her all to a scene.

We can take this love,

this incredible feeling of connection and gratitude,

and we can share it with another person.

I think this is how we can immediately

heal the world and ourselves.

Interview with Marlon BrandoConducted by James GrissomBy Telephone 1991

Excerpt from Follies Of God by James Grissom

We tolerate and we delay the inevitable pain

of being human by various means,

and the creation of art was the honorable route I chose.

Others find a God, a spirit, a schedule of spiritual exercises

to stave off the pain of being human.

Others turn to drugs or sex or food,

and I have made my way down that fleshly path.

Dull the pain; deny the past; make the future bright

with sweat and cum and shiny eyes of desire.

Eventually, we are made still--

by tragedy or age or both.

We have to sit and think and reflect,

and we have to face our humanity.

It has always been there, this task,

but we have pushed it away, tamped it down,

covered it like Blanche's naked light bulb.
So here we are, facing our humanity.

Where do we begin?

Trending: Fashion Accessories in Shades of Jade Green || Look II. GET INSPIRED!

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Icon-Baby, the trend blog for fashion, interiors and more.

1. Carolina Herrera tiered textured organza skirt @ Moda Operandi 2. Handbag from Chloe - SS16 in a dusty shade of Jade Green suede and lizard 3. Vintage Find: 1970's Jomaz Turquoise Collar - Jomaz signed large gold toned collar with blue enamel and turquoise cabochons 4. Transparent Maison Martin Margiela boots in a water-like green shade 5. Annick Gautal Paris perfume 'Ninfeo' 6. Brahmin Melbourne Collection Large Duxbury Croco-Embossed Satchel.

Gilda Ambrosio - Street-Style Fashion Photography by Nabile
Paris Fashion Week Winter 2016

Fantastic!

Gucci Spring 2016

Jade carving - Qianlong period (1736–95)

Visual storytelling - Minty Outfit

Icon-Baby, the trend blog for fashion, interiors and more.

Lavin

Marisa Berenson by Barbieri in Vogue, April 1969

Trending: Fashion accessories in shades of Emerald Green || The Look I. GET INSPIRED!

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Icon-Baby, the trend blog for fashion, interiors and more

1. Vintage find antique - 'eye' pin inspiration 2. Emerald green 'Blue Jean' lizard crossbody bag @ Hunting Season 3. Vintage Bottega Veneta handbag 4. Square handbag from Mark Cross @ Mark Cross1845 5. Vintage 70s Rolex 6. Givenchy handbag in a wonderful emerald green 7. Rosantica 'Etna' gold-tone, quartz and wood necklace 9. Biba mini clutch House of Fraser 10. Elie Saab 2015 here

Elie Saab

Fringed emerald green vintage jacket

Prada's woven leather handbag

Antique Chinese stone carving vase (source unknown)

GIANVITO ROSSI Velvet boots 2016

Michael Kors Handbag

Lavin | F/W 2016

Miu Miu | Fall Winter 2016-17

Trending - Oriental Blue for Interior Accents

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Entrance hall - Milan Italy | House & Garden

Strong powerful colour shades can be a beautiful addition to a space, but knowing when to stop is key. Applying shades like oriental blues or 'Yve Klein' blue with experience and restraint can be elegant and polished, but go to far and you end up with vulgarity. Avoid so-called 'accent walls' and add your favorite colours with artworks.

Escultura de acero inoxidable de Aldo Chaparro

The new trends and forecasts are all about the colour blue. The brighter the better! But limit yourself and invest in mostly long-lasting pieces that you love with just a sprinkle of 'now' items that can be easily edited in and out.

Jacques Majorelle - Berber Painting

Peacock Pavilions in Marrakesh

Yve Klein Blue painting

Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech

People aren't going to dig you or get you, but this isn't your problem.

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"see with your tongue"

People aren't going to dig you or get you,

but this isn't your problem.

You can't own it or accept it.

It's just their decision, and they're wrong.

Maybe they'll be right another time, and they'll get you.

So don't get mad. Just smile and leave and walk home knowing they're wrong. They didn't get you today.

They'll get you on one of the tomorrows.

Their decision is not your problem, and it is not your truth. Just keep working and walking toward your goals. And tell yourself you'll be fine.

Borrow money. Give money when you have it.

Be a shoulder. Be a friend. Get there.

Believe only the best of yourself and others.

We're all gonna get there.

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Think Tank | Failure isn’t a Dirty Word | Retail leaders need to create a culture of innovation and manage the business for the future, not just on a quarterly basis.

Trending | Galactic Couture | My 9 Sins

Trending | Blood Red Hues for Accessories

Trending | Blood Red Hues | 7 Sins | Accessories

Icon-Trend | Global Views on Trends | Red Alert for Accessories Trending or 'The Red Snake'

The ‘Alice’ Effect | RED ALERT ||| Click 'here' to see more on my blog. Have fun!

Trending | More Pastel Sunset 2016 / 2017 and Liquid Copper / Rosegold

Trending | Lux Anarchy 2016 / 2017

It's official - Tiaras are making a huge comeback

Trending | Pastel Sunset Colour Trend 2016/2017

Pastel Sunset | Colour Trends 2016/2017 | A mix of pink shades and gold and copper metallic hues with a touching spirit of a pastel sunset.

Trending | Icon-Baby, the Trend Blog presents Global Views - Handbags in Blush Shades

The Crane, one of my favorite symbols. Design Inspiration for a Fashion Project...Get inspired!

Crane (he 鹤)

Interior Inspiration

Global Views on Trends in Fashion and Accessories - Trending: The Snake Skin Look

Trending: Take Inspiration from Ancient Egypt | Part IV. Interiors | Icon-Baby presents Global Views on Trends

Icon-baby, the trend blog. Trending Snake Charmers

Trending: Take Inspiration from Ancient Egypt | Part III. Interior Accessories | Icon-Baby, the trend blog presents Global Views

Trending: Take Inspiration from Ancient Egypt | Part II. FASHION & JEWELLERY | Icon-Baby, Global Views on Trends

Trending: Take Inspiration from Ancient Egypt | Part I. FASHION | Icon-Baby, Global Views on Trends

Global View on Trends - Fashion Accessories - Prada Winter 2016-17

Trending: Fashion Accessories in Oriental Greens Look III. Icon-Baby, the blog GET INSPIRED!

Icons - Marlon Brando, a Complicated Man

Interview with Marlon BrandoConducted by James Grissom By Telephone 1990Excerpt from Follies Of God by James Grissom

Interview with Marlon BrandoConducted by James GrissomBy Telephone 1991

Trending: Fashion Accessories in Shades of Jade Green || Look II. GET INSPIRED!

Trending: Fashion accessories in shades of Emerald Green || The Look I. GET INSPIRED!

Trending - Oriental Blue for Interior Accents

People aren't going to dig you or get you, but this isn't your problem.

Ruth GordonInterview with James Grissom 1984

Interview with Marlon Brando
Conducted by James Grissom By Telephone 1990

Excerpt from Follies Of God by James Grissom