Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Armor in San Leo



The Castle of San Leo is located in the Marche region in Italy! It is vastly known in connection with, Count of Cagliostro, who was a prisoner in the fortress of San Leo. On April the 4 of 1791, Caglistro was condemned to death by the High court of the Holy Office, he was later pardoned with imppisonment for life by Pope Pio VI.

Here is my collection of images of Medieval armor from my visit to the museum located in the San Leo Castle:







In the battlefields of Medieval knights, armor was very vital. Chainmail was first used before the development of Armor suits. Later the suits were worn over the chainmail. An armor suit for a Medieval Knight was very expensive to produce.

And similar to a tailor-made suit of today, it was custom-made to fit the individual. But the Medieval armor suit an incorrect measurement would impead the knights movement, and would be extremely dangerous!

The knights suit was also a presentation of the status symbol of the individual Medieval Knight!

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Tokidoki

Created by Italian Simone Legno- the Tokidoki brand was created. Now located in Los Angeles, California along with partners - who founded Hard Candy.

Tokidoki has collaborated with industries:

Levis, Skull Candy, Hello Kitty, Mattel, and Marvel

Stop by their website to find out more- Tokidoki

Friday, September 2, 2011

Military Hats!

I love these military hats,

the detail,

the work,

the symbol,

the history.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

"Biophilia"- Bjork

Bjork's new album is expcted to be released on September 27, 2011!

It will be the word's "first app album". It is partly recorded on iPad, in collboration with Apple. She has descirbed it as "encompassing music, apps, internet, installations, and live shows."

IO Donna- 20 Agosto 2011

"Biophilia" Album Cover

Thursday, June 30, 2011

The First Ladies Day Hat....

made for a horse!


Thirty Hours to create the first ever Ladies day hat designed for a horse!

The hat, designed by Stephen Jones was inspired by
Audrey Hepburn'shat worn in the Ascot scene of My Fair Lady.



Filly Amber, owned by a British biscuit company celebrated the 300th anniversary of Royal Ascot with a new hat!

Photo Via Getty Images