Prince

Well, you have to give him credit, when you are born a midget in Minneapolis, Minnesota, you either are a genius or you are scarred for life for what nature did not give you. Luckily Prince Rogers Nelson, not only was born with an enchanting name but with a voice and talent much larger than him and life. His physique and his sex appeal helped him climb his way up to stardom and, of course, to controversy. Perfectly grommed and with permed hair, his eye make was impeccable and his costumes were a perfect mix of a new romantic and a medieval poet with a much more outrageous vision on hookers uniform and "My own private idaho" looks. A much hazier and revolutionary love life emerges to the public eye, thanks to the likes of Madonna and Sinéad O´Connor, who were more than colleagues to become lovers. He even changed his name to the symbol, a mix of Egyptian cryptologie and gender signs. What else can you expect from him...Oh yes! Did I mention that he starred on his own musical-Opera film titled "Purple rain" which, by the way, is his favourite colour. I had been lucky enough to seen him twice in concert, and let me tell you; hands down the best concert I have ever been to... ever! Seeing these pigmy standing on lucite heels and singing "alphabet street" or "when doves cry" gives me something to talk to my grand-children! Oh Prince if only you were taller you would be my perfect lover!

Lanvin Printemps-été 2012

Literally, goosebumps! Leave it to Monsier Elbaz to deliver a thrilling collection with Gothic inspiration and a wink to femme fatale attitude. My favorite collection of this Spring-Summer season was cluttered with laser cut numbers and heavily embellished ensembles with snake skin prints and pleated chiffon lavish dresses, all in a noir palette of saturated black, coil grey, flesh pink, and poisonous greens. A collection walked by the best models in the business trotting under the sounds of Jeremy Hayley mixes of Siouxsie and the banshees and a final walk through to remember with a mesmerizing "lets stay together" from Tina Turner on the sound system. Alber, you defenitevely make me want to dress to kill!

David Gandy

I know is kind of corny to feature a male model as one of my favorite things, but I just could not help it. David Gandy is as chiseled and dreamlike as no one I have seen in the fashion scene lately. An Essex born in 1980, David James Gandy has conquered the world of fashion by storm, and has make some of us dream even more. His profile with quite a Greek statuesque nose or his deep ocean blue eyes are some of the features that catch our attention, but if to that you sum up an intelligence that is undisputed with his beauty and an enviromental commitment, perfection is born. If you want to follow this nature caring hunk, do so on his blog or on any wall where his picture has been blown up for our delight.

Witches

Ever since I was a little child, I was obsessed with the unconventionally noir characters of the fairy tales that my parents read me while in bedtime. The witches and their craft haunted me till nowadays, wanting to know more and more about this evil individuals with eccentric fashion and unusual physique. I based my university thesis on them and I was also inspired by their looks when I got to design my final year ready to wear collection. The smell of sulfur and their greenish skin combined with historical references to their persecution in Salem or their pact with the devil where a constant in my head during that period. The Wicked Witch of the West or Angelica Houston in the film "Witches" are the perfect incarnation of such mesmerizing creatures. If you cannot get enough of them you can either go to "Wicked" musical, inspired by the villains on "The Wizard of Oz" or watch a re-run of "Bewitched" episodes. Witches have certainly put a spell on me!

Prada Primavera - Estate 2002

Imagine having a grandpa´s pyjama as a starting point to develop a whole Spring Summer collection, well then, thanks to Miuccia Prada it is not only possible, but it looks extremely good too. One of my favourite collections of this brainy Milanese pationate woman, Miuccia executed a flawless wardrobe of Seventies geometric prints combined with cashmere cardigans and lavish jacquards for a modern and contemporary take on workwear meets sleepwear. I was studying in London at the time and I remember when the collection arrived on the shop floors I was desperate to grab first digs on it, obviously my bank account grabbed it too! I still wear the collection´s signature silky pyjama shorts and shirts with contrast pipping, and believe me, it still looks as fresh as the first time ever worn. To embodice this quirky collection a wave of new Belgian models(Anouck Leperè and Hannelore Knuts) met up with Brit sensation Jacquetta Wheeler and Ohio beauty Jessica, a mix as explosive as visually stunning! Our daily uniform has never been so cozy...Grazie mille Miuccia!

Marchesa Casati

Marchesa Luisa Casati was the first muse of all times, inspiring artists, philosophers, designers and writers with her beauty, overwhelming personality and an over the top and extravagant lifestyle. The most popular hostess in the whole continent of Europe was born in Milan in 1881 under a wealthy family of cotton entrepreneurs. Brought up with quite an engaging education for arts and crafts, her unusual physique and her spellbound Bette Davies eyes where key to a succesfull life commissioning young and unknown artists her charming and addicted charisma to be portrayed under their vision. She gained a collection of her self -imaged portraits thanks to the help of the likes of Man Ray, Cecil Beaton or Vittorio Matteo Corcos. But the most interesting chapter of her life is the pationate and lunatic things she did in her daily routine. Walking her cheetah pets with diamond cluttered leashes wearing only mink over a bare body, or organizing enchanting mascarades with gold leaf splattered naked waiters, or inviting guests to an absurd tea party with life size bizarre mannequins on both sides of the table were just a few of her favourite things to do! Obviously a life of splurge and decadence comes to an end, when her debt left her without a thing and her precious collection of portraits and sculptures were confiscated and put up for auction for bidders like Coco Chanel or Jean Conteau, her lifestyle tried to remained the same over in 32 Beaufort Gardens, London. She died at the age of seventy six in 1957, on her grave the inmortal words of Shakespeare´s Anthony and Cleopatra: "Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety" Nowadays, the marchesa keeps inspiring designers and artists all over the world. Romantic souls like John Galliano, who have used her as a starting point for Haute Couture collections or personal scented parfums . Oh Luisa, if we could only have you now showing us how to live  life well and fully on the pages of gossip magazines!

Hermes

La maison Française would be my first choice when it comes to register for my wedding list. It is an outstanding company where artisanal products made in the maximum quality possible extends to every aspect of your personal lifestyle. Anything ranging from a Citröen V4 to a Leica custom made camera to a range of gorgeous cabin baggage made in untreated vaccheta or a set of travel games such as backgammon or playing cards, all under the philosophy of the company, understated luxury. Porcelain with intricate equestrian patterns like my favourite one¨"Le Cheval d´Orient" or parfums with unusual and complex ingridients of citric notes and wooden influences, Hermès is not only an outstanding house of fashion, but a profitable one too. Its growth annually is just the proof that you can be an independent house without the backing up of big conglomerates like LVMH to survive in times where luxury as such, is overrated! Besides who else could have such a tangerine colour as their brand corporative identity...I swear for Hermès!