Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Saturday, 1 March 2014
Dolce&Gabbana Winter 2015 Mens Fashion Show
Dolce and Gabbanna F/W 14.14 Mens Collection was presented during Milan Fashion Week
Normans (from Northmen or Norsemen) were Scandinavian group of people settled in Denmark, Norway of Sweden. The history of Norman's Sicily began with their conquering of the island which took place in 1061 through a landing in Messina.
The Dolce and Gabbanna Mens Winter 2015 collection takes inspiration from the Norman Kings as well as from the architecture of Norman Sicily as seen in Palermo in Norman Building, the Cathedral and the Church of the Martorana.
Normans (from Northmen or Norsemen) were Scandinavian group of people settled in Denmark, Norway of Sweden. The history of Norman's Sicily began with their conquering of the island which took place in 1061 through a landing in Messina.
The Dolce and Gabbanna Mens Winter 2015 collection takes inspiration from the Norman Kings as well as from the architecture of Norman Sicily as seen in Palermo in Norman Building, the Cathedral and the Church of the Martorana.
Shapes: tight-fitted suits
Colours: grey, bordeuax, brown, bottle green, black and blue
Prints: they reperesentNorman Sicily through the King's vest the Armor of the Knights and the reproduction of Norman Architecture
Embroideries: embroidered and stud sheepskin coats, knits are embroidered to obtain the effect of an armor
Accessories: Handmade wood hoods embroidered to obtain armor-life effect. Shoes are made of fur, embellished and in velvet and studded.
Boots are studded. Multi-coloured sneakers. Satchel and backpacks adored with Norman prints.
Finale: Habotai silk-printed suits doubled with cashmere, worn with bowties and velvet slippers with bows.
Watch the video after the jump:
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| The History of the Norman Kings of Sicily( Ruggero I; 1095 - 1101 ) |
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| Ruggero II ( Roger II; 1095 - 1154 ) |
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| Circa 1070 King William I of England ( 1027 - 1087 ) also known as William the Conqueror |
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| William II a k a Wilhem II |
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| Henry VI of England |
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| Federico II Holy Roman Emperor |
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| Manfredi I ( Manfred I; 1232 - 1266 ) |
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Shapes: tight-fitted suits
Colours: grey, bordeuax, brown, bottle green, black and blue
Prints: they reperesentNorman Sicily through the King's vest the Armor of the Knights and the reproduction of Norman Architecture
Embroideries: embroidered and stud sheepskin coats, knits are embroidered to obtain the effect of an armor
Accessories: Handmade wood hoods embroidered to obtain armor-life effect. Shoes are made of fur, embellished and in velvet and studded.
Boots are studded. Multi-coloured sneakers. Satchel and backpacks adored with Norman prints.
Finale: Habotai silk-printed suits doubled with cashmere, worn with bowties and velvet slippers with bows.
Watch the video after the jump:
Friday, 21 February 2014
Alex Minsky
Alex Minsky is a 24 years old US Marine whose right leg was amputated by a roadside bomb in 2009 while he was serving in Afghanistan. Minsky spent 47 days in a coma and suffered traumatic brain injuries and severe burns to his body from the explosion.
He's been photographed by about 15 different people and plans to go full-speed ahead with modeling and acting.
Nude photos of Hot Marine Alex Minsky
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| Alex Minsky in his Marine uniform |
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| Alex Minsky & Brad Ivanchan |
Nude photos of Hot Marine Alex Minsky
Sunday, 15 December 2013
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Friday, 13 September 2013
Madonna - Girls Gone Wild - The Edge
The making of Madonna's Girl Gone Wild
Part of the Edge, a celebrity docu-series showcasing the world's biggest music artists and the dancers whoive to work for them!
Part of the Edge, a celebrity docu-series showcasing the world's biggest music artists and the dancers whoive to work for them!
Friday, 23 August 2013
Smack of Classism
NYC condo planned with separate entrances for rich, poor people.
There's a new luxury condo being planned on Manhattan's Upper Westside, and the developer is seeking a ton of tax breaks by building 55 - low income units in the same building. The catch? those for the poor are going to face away from the Hudson River (maybe as expected), and oh, yeah they'll also have a separate entrance, elevator & maintenance company. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal a Democrat who represents the Upper West Side,
said the developers plans "smack of classism" and is urging the city Department of Housing Preservation and Develop to deny the company its tax breaks.
There's a new luxury condo being planned on Manhattan's Upper Westside, and the developer is seeking a ton of tax breaks by building 55 - low income units in the same building. The catch? those for the poor are going to face away from the Hudson River (maybe as expected), and oh, yeah they'll also have a separate entrance, elevator & maintenance company. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal a Democrat who represents the Upper West Side,
Monday, 19 August 2013
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Wednesday, 29 May 2013
Leonard Matlovich
Memorial Day Weekend Tribute 'When I was in the military they gave me a medal for killing two men and a discharge for loving one.'
Although he was considered by many to have been an unlikely spokesperson for gay and lesbian civil rights. Leonard Matlovich became one of the most visible activists in the 1940's after he challenged the United States Air Force's ban on gay and lesbian service members. In 1975, a series of events landed him on the front page of every major newspaper in the nation and on the cover of T I M E the first out gay person ever to appear on the cover of the mainstream magazine. in 1978, a movie would be made about his experiences.
Born on July 6, 1943 Savannah, Georgia, Leo grew up in a rather conservative religious family. His father had served for 32 years in the Air Force and retired as a chief - master sergeant in 1971. His parents were strict Catholics. Young Leo would later recount on how his childhood had deeply influenced his personal and political values.
In 1963, Matlovich enlisted in the Air Force & he was assigned to Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. There in spite of his Southern Democratic roots,
he identified with and became involved in Republican Party politics, campaigning for Barry Goldwater in the 1964 presidential election. He converted to Mormonism in an attempt to reconcile his conservative values with his for a new direction in his life. A trait that would follow for the rest of his life, when Leo did something he gave 100%.
All told Matlovich sewed these brave tours of duty in Vietnam. Among the medals and commendations, he earned were both a Bronze star for meritorious service and a Purple Heart for being seriously wounded in a mine explosion during his second tour.
Yet for all his bravery and patriotism, there was something that he was learning as he matured would never go away. During his service in Vietnam, Leo came to realize that he was not going to change into a straight man. Through his working relationships and friendships, he found himself unlearning many of the prejudice he had inherited from his upbringing in the South. Yet he remained deeply conflicted about living a lie.
In 1973 he read an interview in the Air Force Times by Frank Kameny who had counseled several gays in the military. Leo called him in Washington DC and learned that Kameny had long been looking for a gay service member with a perfect military record to create a test case challenge the military's ban on gays. With Kameny and ACLU Atty. David Addlestone they formulated a plan and Leo hand-delivered to his Langley AFB commanding officer on March 6,1975. When his commander asked, "What does it mean?" Mr. Matlovich replied "It means Brown versus the Board of Education" (suggesting that his actions would be similar to the Supreme Court case outlawing racial segregation in public schools).
Born on July 6, 1943 Savannah, Georgia, Leo grew up in a rather conservative religious family. His father had served for 32 years in the Air Force and retired as a chief - master sergeant in 1971. His parents were strict Catholics. Young Leo would later recount on how his childhood had deeply influenced his personal and political values.
In 1963, Matlovich enlisted in the Air Force & he was assigned to Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. There in spite of his Southern Democratic roots,
All told Matlovich sewed these brave tours of duty in Vietnam. Among the medals and commendations, he earned were both a Bronze star for meritorious service and a Purple Heart for being seriously wounded in a mine explosion during his second tour.Yet for all his bravery and patriotism, there was something that he was learning as he matured would never go away. During his service in Vietnam, Leo came to realize that he was not going to change into a straight man. Through his working relationships and friendships, he found himself unlearning many of the prejudice he had inherited from his upbringing in the South. Yet he remained deeply conflicted about living a lie.
In 1973 he read an interview in the Air Force Times by Frank Kameny who had counseled several gays in the military. Leo called him in Washington DC and learned that Kameny had long been looking for a gay service member with a perfect military record to create a test case challenge the military's ban on gays. With Kameny and ACLU Atty. David Addlestone they formulated a plan and Leo hand-delivered to his Langley AFB commanding officer on March 6,1975. When his commander asked, "What does it mean?" Mr. Matlovich replied "It means Brown versus the Board of Education" (suggesting that his actions would be similar to the Supreme Court case outlawing racial segregation in public schools).
He didn't seek publicly, but eventually he came to expect the core values he was taught that "doing the right things is always right" to stand for everything, including not hiding his sexuality anymore. Before the world and press, he would twice be excommunicated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for "homosexual" acts. He was first excommunicated on Oct. 7, 1975, in Norfolk, Virginia, and then again Jan. 17, 1979, after his first appearance on the Phil Donahue television show in 1978. But by this time, Matlovich had stopped being delivered in what others said and he knew in his heart and soul what was right
at the time the Air Force had a unique exception clause that technically could allow gays to continue to serve under undefined circumstances. During his Sept. 1975 discharge hearing an Airforce Attorney asked him if he would sign a document pledging to "never practice homosexuality again" in exchange for being allowed to remain in the Air Force. Matlovich refused. Despite his exemplary military record, tours of duty in Vietnam, and high performance evaluations the panel ruled Matlovich unfit for service and he was recommended for a General, or Les than Honorable, discharge.The base commander recommended that it be upgraded to Honorable, and the Secretary of the Air Force agreed confirming Matlovich's discharge in Oct. 1975.
He said for reinstatement, the Air Force offered Matlovich a financial settlement instead, and convicted they would find some other reason to discharge him if he re-entered the service (or the conservative Supreme Court might rule against him should the Air Force appeal), Matlovich accepted. The figure based on backpay, future pay, and pension was $160,000. Sergeant Matlovich vs. the US Air Force (1978) was a made-for-TV movies directed by Paul Leaf, written by John Mc Greevey.
at the time the Air Force had a unique exception clause that technically could allow gays to continue to serve under undefined circumstances. During his Sept. 1975 discharge hearing an Airforce Attorney asked him if he would sign a document pledging to "never practice homosexuality again" in exchange for being allowed to remain in the Air Force. Matlovich refused. Despite his exemplary military record, tours of duty in Vietnam, and high performance evaluations the panel ruled Matlovich unfit for service and he was recommended for a General, or Les than Honorable, discharge.The base commander recommended that it be upgraded to Honorable, and the Secretary of the Air Force agreed confirming Matlovich's discharge in Oct. 1975. He said for reinstatement, the Air Force offered Matlovich a financial settlement instead, and convicted they would find some other reason to discharge him if he re-entered the service (or the conservative Supreme Court might rule against him should the Air Force appeal), Matlovich accepted. The figure based on backpay, future pay, and pension was $160,000. Sergeant Matlovich vs. the US Air Force (1978) was a made-for-TV movies directed by Paul Leaf, written by John Mc Greevey.
Sunday, 26 May 2013
A L A T A
A Palestinian and Israeli in the movie 'A L A T A'
Arrives in theater today a disturbing gay movie that should make an impression: A L A T A, impossible love story between Nimer, a Palestinian student and Roy a lawyer Israelinian.
Clandestiniment refugee in Tel Aviv, Nimer played the charming Nicholas Jacob - dream of a life where he could better assume his sexuality. But if Palestine forbade him Israel is also a stalemate, the Jewish state does not recognize his nationality. What can the love in the face so much hostility? a topical issue unfortunately also with us,the heart of the splendid feature by Michael Mayer distributed by OUTPLAY
here with the soundtrack released in France A L A T A in eleven cities: Biarritz (Royal) on June 5, Bougnenais (Beaulieu) on June 7, Nice (Mercury) on May 23 and dice today in Brest (the Studios). Grenoble (Club), Lille (the Majestic and the film Kino). Mulhouse (the Palace). Paris (New Latina & Reflection Medicis). Reims (Opera), Rennes (the film TNB) and Toulouse (Utopia). Selected from more than fifty festivals worldwide (where he often won the public), he may well make hearts pound. Do not wait to rush in theaters.
Clandestiniment refugee in Tel Aviv, Nimer played the charming Nicholas Jacob - dream of a life where he could better assume his sexuality. But if Palestine forbade him Israel is also a stalemate, the Jewish state does not recognize his nationality. What can the love in the face so much hostility? a topical issue unfortunately also with us,the heart of the splendid feature by Michael Mayer distributed by OUTPLAY
here with the soundtrack released in France A L A T A in eleven cities: Biarritz (Royal) on June 5, Bougnenais (Beaulieu) on June 7, Nice (Mercury) on May 23 and dice today in Brest (the Studios). Grenoble (Club), Lille (the Majestic and the film Kino). Mulhouse (the Palace). Paris (New Latina & Reflection Medicis). Reims (Opera), Rennes (the film TNB) and Toulouse (Utopia). Selected from more than fifty festivals worldwide (where he often won the public), he may well make hearts pound. Do not wait to rush in theaters.
Friday, 10 May 2013
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