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THE RETURN OF THE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SKULL SCARF
The Alexander McQueen skull scarf was the definitive “It” accessory of the 2000s — a blend of gothic romanticism and rock-chic attitude that perfectly captured the spirit of the “indie sleaze” era.


WHEN ITALIAN PORN STAR MOANA POZZI WALKED FOR FENDI
Ever wonder why we rarely see Fendi’s Spring/Summer 1994 collection? When I did a deep dive, I was shocked to find out why. FENDI...


![I’ve recently been reading the book Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up, edited by Claire Wilcox and Circe Henestrosa, and I came across a fascinating story about one of Frida Kahlo’s jade necklaces that I’m so excited to share with you.
Frida Kahlo loved wearing jewelry that connected her to Mexico’s ancient past. Some of her favorite necklaces were made of jade, likely sourced from ancient Maya ruins. It’s believed she strung the beads herself, and they closely resemble the ones she wore in her 1933 self-portrait [Slide 1].
A small green brushstroke was discovered on the necklace. Not a random stain, but paint that Frida had deliberately applied, likely to match the color of the stones. These beads weren’t just beautiful to her; they held deep meaning, reminding her of her roots and cultural heritage. Her husband, Diego Rivera, also collected pre-Columbian art, and his connections likely helped her acquire such special stones.
Slide 1) Frida Kahlo, ’Self-portrait with necklace’, 1933
Slide 5) Lucienne Bloch, ‘Frida at the Barbizon Plaza Hotel’, 1933](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/504531251_18060620939516460_9149516579599327406_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=D77aJ02x2PkQ7kNvwEUu4FT&_nc_oc=AdnGvkNjvPAtvU3-U19OjDbhU2-L4TTs1REBieQTdL7TIOLvSA9op5ndnZDml_H8LoM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=l6JuMioXZX-Jqh3J1-zYxw&oh=00_AfMzvz4-U6uO1bzLdhyg_XRNitzjpNa9yn_cdTPHInYU7Q&oe=685CBA1D)
![I’ve recently been reading the book Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up, edited by Claire Wilcox and Circe Henestrosa, and I came across a fascinating story about one of Frida Kahlo’s jade necklaces that I’m so excited to share with you.
Frida Kahlo loved wearing jewelry that connected her to Mexico’s ancient past. Some of her favorite necklaces were made of jade, likely sourced from ancient Maya ruins. It’s believed she strung the beads herself, and they closely resemble the ones she wore in her 1933 self-portrait [Slide 1].
A small green brushstroke was discovered on the necklace. Not a random stain, but paint that Frida had deliberately applied, likely to match the color of the stones. These beads weren’t just beautiful to her; they held deep meaning, reminding her of her roots and cultural heritage. Her husband, Diego Rivera, also collected pre-Columbian art, and his connections likely helped her acquire such special stones.
Slide 1) Frida Kahlo, ’Self-portrait with necklace’, 1933
Slide 5) Lucienne Bloch, ‘Frida at the Barbizon Plaza Hotel’, 1933](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/504531251_18060620939516460_9149516579599327406_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=D77aJ02x2PkQ7kNvwEUu4FT&_nc_oc=AdnGvkNjvPAtvU3-U19OjDbhU2-L4TTs1REBieQTdL7TIOLvSA9op5ndnZDml_H8LoM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=l6JuMioXZX-Jqh3J1-zYxw&oh=00_AfMzvz4-U6uO1bzLdhyg_XRNitzjpNa9yn_cdTPHInYU7Q&oe=685CBA1D)
































































































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