Thursday, July 29, 2010

Anna Wintour

July 28, 2010 by Symbolic Living  
Filed under Arts, Fashion and Film

Anna Wintour, Vogue Magazines editor-in- chief and the inspiration for novel and movie, The Devil Wears Prada, in which Meryl Streep plays a controlling, tough, demanding, direct, decisive, driven, disciplined, competitive, intimidating and often cold business woman. Sometimes referred to as a real bitch, but always considered a huge success and a leader in her [...]

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Lady Gaga Alejandro Symbols

Sex, Religion, Death, War, Politics.  What more popular archetypes to dig deep into the psychology of humanity. Designed for controversy, these subjects have been a part of life and life’s taboo’s since the beginning of civilization. Designed for sales.  Lady Gaga knows how to sell and parallels Madonna in many ways throughout by taking risks [...]

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Telephone

March 12, 2010 by Symbolic Living  
Filed under Arts, Fashion and Film

In Lady Gaga symbolic style the new video, Telephone, directed by Jonas Akerlund is full of symbolism, but may be better hidden than in other videos except for the most obvious. Telephone picks up where Paparazzi left off and features Beyoncé. Some of the symbolism is obvious and parallels earlier video’s. The most obvious symbol [...]

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Alexander McQueen

We are so sorry to say Lee Alexander McQueen the Artistic Genius Fashion Designer has passed away. More details here It is rumored to be that he has committed suicide only days after the death of his mother. details We have been looking forward to his upcoming collection and are pleased to have posted his [...]

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Egyptian Gods Haute Couture

Christian Dior’s Haute Couture show, designs by John Galliano.  Egyptian Gods and Goddesses adorn the walkway with spectacular fashion.  The visual artistry of Ancient Myth and History brought to the modern era with exquisite designs. Isis, Anubis, Tut, Hathor, and many more in headgear, masks, scarab earings, and broaches, animal prints, mummies…  The collection looks [...]

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Bad Romance

November 16, 2009 by Symbolic Living  
Filed under Arts, Fashion and Film, Featured Videos

Lady Gaga wears Alexander McQueens haute couture designs from his show Plato’s Atlantis in this video, Bad Romance.  This song was debuted at the end of McQueen’s show in October. This video brings forth the expressions of Plato’s Atlantis bringing the animal, snake motif into focus in movement and art. See Plato’s Atlantis here. video [...]

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Famous Eyes

Telephone Famous Eyes The Mysteries of Fame Today’s pop music culture is increasingly opening a window to The Mysteries. What Mysteries? The mysteries of ancient cultures, with a strong focus on the most mysterious of all – Egypt, Babylon and their symbolism. Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jayz, Kanye West and friends are currently at the [...]

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Halo. Ego.

October 15, 2009 by Symbolic Living  
Filed under Arts, Fashion and Film

This popular song has been said to really be speaking of the ascension to and acceptance of the higher self, or alter ego, rather than what the video portrays on the surface. The meaning can be perceived in various aspects of trust, faith, and self realization but has also been interpreted by some as words [...]

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Plato’s Atlantis

October 7, 2009 by Symbolic Living  
Filed under Arts, Fashion and Film

Alexander McQueen brings out the imagery of ancient history and myth in a show of symbolic animal and alien-like fashion. Plato’s Atlantis reveals a blend of historical and futuristic imagery that depicts the imagination of the Atlantean mythology. Snakes, water, animal prints and moving camera’s that resemble animal-like machines brings the viewer into a world [...]

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Alexander

September 20, 2009 by Symbolic Living  
Filed under Arts, Fashion and Film

Fashion is Art. Fashion is Inspiration. Alexander McQueen is one of the most astoundingly talented fashion artists of our time. His Haute Couture shows are a feast for the eyes and imagination. This collection for Fall ’09 /Winter ’10 is inspired by dark gothic elements and recycling and/or garbage. This show wasn’t really a “green” [...]

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