ELLA MANOR for Bloomingdale's and Elle

It's official, summer's over : ( ... We hope that you all had amazing adventures - took in the sun, spent time with your loved ones, tried something different, met new friends, explored new lands and are feeling a sense of calm and anticipation for this New Work Year. Over the holidays, though our blog was also on break - the members of the UNIVERSKA KOLLECTIVE have been as busy as ever.

Enter ELLA MANOR, our New York-based fashion, bordering fine-art photographer--and guess what, she paints too.

Two iconic brands: Elle and Bloomingdale's are hosting a night of art and style at an exclusive opening party. In celebration of Bloomingdale's 'ON THE GO' fall fashion campaign, the two have commissioned 8 artists to create art work of out of traditional travel trunks.

Ella gives us this sneak peak of her trunk. It makes me want to pack up and go on holiday all over again. Just dreamy.

If you happen to be in New York September 14th, check out her FB invitation page for details and stop by.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111366705587323

www.ellamanor.com

Voyage de la Vie

Last night we had an inspiring conversation with Kollective member STEPHANE CHOINIERE in Singapore. That's right - he's on the other side of the world working on a very special project titled Voyage de la Vie - the country's most ambitious theatre project to date and one that unites visionaries such as Mark Fisher (set designer for Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, U2, Tina Turner, Robbie Williams and the opening and closing ceremonies for Torino and Beijing Olympic Games) - Stephane's role? Resident Director. 'Nuf said! Opening night is this Sunday -

Congratulations on your success Stéphan!

http://www.rwsentosa.com/EntertainmentNightlife/VoyagedelaVie

Educating the Masses - One Square At A Time

Yesterday, the second world première of Wild Wonders of Europe was unveiled in Prague to great fanfair as well as speeches by the Prime Minister and Minister of the Environment for the Czech Republic. This outdoor exhibition is the second of its kind designed by Franck Minthe and the architect and exhibition designer's 24th exhibition design of his career.

The exhibition is free to the public and open all summer long.

www.franckminthe.com

Bravissima!!

Eccola!

ERIKA LEMAY continues to seduce - This time, as the guest of honour for Sfilato d'Amore e Moda. The show features Italian celebrities and is dedicated to fashion. The broadcast will occur Thursday, July 24th at 21.00 on Retequattro and will later be available online.

This marks the 10 year anniversary of the show.

www.sfilatadamoreemoda.com

For the Dreamers

Artwork signed by illustrator ALEXANDRE HONORE.

Spatial Landings

We want to dress like this on our next trip to the Great North. Pieces signed KAT MARKS.

Meet TINKO

The newest member to our Photography portfolio - meet TINKO CZERTWERTYNSKI. With clients from Brazil to Kuwait, Tinko's photography of people and places will transport you to another world. The Central Saint Martins grad transforms ordinary, every day moments into the extraordinary and the unique. We love!