Help needed: High resolution pictures of expensive, rare and fascinating 'arte povera' garments + more.

[HWith]

Hi all,

I am going to apply for an unpaid internship at a small fashion magazine here in Denmark. I am to write a short article (about 2000 characters) to demonstrate my abilities as a writer. Apparently the content does not matter much, but I would like to produce something interesting. Something that makes me stand out. I haven't decided exactly what I am going to write about, but I am certain that is going to be something in relation to CPP, CDiem, LUC et cetera. Maybe it'll be about the production processes. Or the aesthetic. Or the small 'cult' that follow these labels Or the difference between mass-fashion and these small artisans. Maybe about the apparent irony of buying the very finest materials and destroying (distressing) and selling them for very high prices. And why the irony is only apparent. Why CCP, MA and the others produce these items like this, and why some people love them so much that they are willing to go through so much trouble and paying thousands of dollars to aquire them. What ever angle I chose it would be great to have some high-quality pieces of these garments to send along. Preferably distressed leather jackets, boots in 'special' leathers, maybe a LUC cashmere knit. Fascinating stuff.

If anyone has any suggestions, interesting facts, good sources of information or just want to comment on my ideas do not hesitate! I need all the help I can get! :)

Best regards,

H. With

[Faust]

Re: High resolution pictures of expensive, rare and fascinating 'arte povera' garments

Remind me Monday, when I am back at work.

[HWith]

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Thanks a lot! I will!

[HWith]

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Also, can anyone give me some production figures? I read somewhere that CCP only produces about 60 jackets a year. Do anyone have more numbers like these, or can tell me where I can find them? Also in relation to Cdiem etc. :-)

Thanks in advance!

[Chinorlz]

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Although it's very (very very!) lengthy, I'd check the CCP thread along with the various Continues threads here. I believe someone said that CCP produces something like 3000 pieces a season? Possibly less.

Another great resource is the Carpe Diem and CCP threads on tFS. There is a member there named Runner that has amazing amounts of information both on the background of these designers, their ideas/concepts as well as upcoming collections!

[philip nod]

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Why CCP, MA and the others produce these items like this, and why some
people love them so much that they are willing to go through so much
trouble and paying thousands of dollars to aquire them.

ummm, i think this has to do with the fact that it's art.

[HWith]

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Exactly. It wan't a question :-) I am going to explain why, as most people will probably ask themselves this question when they are faced with these garments.

[quote user="philip nod"]

Why CCP, MA and the others produce these items like this, and why some
people love them so much that they are willing to go through so much
trouble and paying thousands of dollars to aquire them.

ummm, i think this has to do with the fact that it's art.

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[HWith]

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Thanks for all the advice, all! I've checked the CCP thread but yeah, it would take quite a while to get through, and my time is limited. The application must be sent tomorrow and I have work to do. But l'll manage. :-)

[HWith]

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Deleted :)

[HWith]

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I got the internship starting next week. Thanks to everyone for the help! [75]

[Chinorlz]

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CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love to see what you submitted. Any way of posting it all?

[Pinoy]

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[quote user="Chinorlz"]

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love to see what you submitted. Any way of posting it all?

[/quote]

I asked him the same question via PM? apparently its in Dutch. :(

[Divo]

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If it's in Dutch I could translate it for you guys, but I doubt it is, because HWith was mentioning Denmark (well Danish and Dutch are quite alike)...