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On My Radar This Month 1. The Missoni Archive I stumbled upon this when researching my most recent acquisition by the iconic, design powerhouse,.Missoni was not only an influential force in fashion design, but also advertising and photography, and this treasure trove is a deep dive into the entire history of the enterprise. More gorgeous photos and information here, when a museum in Gallarate, Italy mounted an exhibition honoring the company's interweaving of fashion and art (regular readers know this is my sweet spot!). My own homage via Pinterest: Magnifico Missoni. My current Missoni  2. How Much do you think Ferris Bueller's vest is currently worth? A great movie for many reasons (Chicago. 80s high school culture. Jennifer Grey's breakthrough role), recently became a bit more iconic! .  And check out this clip to remember what it was like to watch a movie about teenagers that wasn't moralistic, cynical, or exploring trauma. (Every generation worships itself) 3. RIP Giorgio Armani (1934 - 2025). A full throated homage is coming very soon. But for now, did you know that there is a museum dedicated to his art? The Milan space showcases designs spanning over four decades of his career, from the 1980s to the present. It features rotating exhibitions of his clothing collections, including haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories. The space is designed with a minimalist aesthetic that reflects Armani's design philosophy, using clean lines and neutral colors.  4. Turn on translation mode and imbibe the wisdom that Julia_On the Fly's instagram account transmits when she interviews fashionable inhabitants on the streets of Vienna (one of my favorite cities!). You cannot miss her exchange with the great Britt Kanja when she goes to Berlin! Her answer when Julia asks what advice she has for those who want to develop their style? "Courage is the first step to yourself, no matter what..."  5. I am also taking lots of inspiration these days from Dolce Gabbana's collection of Fall/Winter 2000. When people ask me what does the Y2K style actually look like, I have a hard time finding language (working on it!). But visually, this is the best of the era, in my opinion! But, then again, I believe everything looks better with a beret.  
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