Inspired by the French colloquialism chercher midi à quatorze heures* , noon at 2pm is your destination for “pop-culture vitamins” — bite-sized pieces of information about things going on in art, music, literature, fashion, design, culture, travel, etc.
*(Literally "looking for noon at 2 pm," an accusation that someone is overcomplicating things. We think some complications are worthwhile. You'll find them here.)
Loving these sandals our photographer spotted on the street
The Berlin Olympic Stadium was built in 1936 for the summer and winter games. Approaching it, the scale of the stadium and it’s surrounding towers with barely-disguised Nazi...
Prabal Gurung’s silk tulle, chiffon and satin halter gown.
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H&M Fall 2012
I’m pretty sure Stephanie Tanner wore this exact ensemble on the 1991 Full House episode where she threw her dance recital (set to a non-Boyz II Men version of “Motown Philly”) because she didn’t know how to tell Danny that she wanted out of her intensive dance program.
Mesmerized by this new Dior video, “Secret Garden,” shot at the Palace of Versailles and featuring the fashion house’s Fall 2012 collection.
The Business of Fashion recently put together a list of the Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season. I tend to have limited desire to watch short videos online (though I watch TV almost exclusively through Hulu) — but I am a big fan of the video marketing trend in high-end fashion. Video is an obvious fit for fashion, which is all about movement.
