Wednesday 30 July 2014

Tuesday 29 July 2014

Monday 28 July 2014

Friday 25 July 2014

A Chance Meeting in Cape Town

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I just arrived in Cape Town last night for today's premiere of Advanced Style The Documentary in South Africa. The screening is part of a series of talks and shows organized by Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Cape Town. I decided to check out what was happening at the convention center before heading to bed when I noticed the most gorgeous woman waiting in line to attend deseiner,Marianne Fassler's, show. I quickly ran up to the line, as it was moving into the auditorium, and told this stunning lady and her friend that I would love to take their photos after the show. To my surprise they knew exactly who I was and have been reading Advanced Style for  the last couple of years. They snuck out of line and we took a few quick photographs before heading back into the show. After the gorgeous presentation we met up again and  they told me that they had no idea that I was in town or that my film would be playing in Cape Town. Sometimes I think that I must have some kind of Advanced Style radar guiding me to amazing older people around the world! I can't wait to see my new friends at their home in Paarl next week.

In other exciting news, Advanced Style The Documentary will be playing in US theaters starting September 26th!!! Check HERE for film updates and screenings.

Thursday 24 July 2014

Wednesday 23 July 2014

Tuesday 22 July 2014

Nonna Maria

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A few years ago I taught a course on Advanced Style at IED Roma. I had all my students go out on the street and photograph and interview older people and then share who they met with the rest of the class. Many of them had little contact with anyone outside their own peer groups and it was incredible to see how much they learned from this exercise. One of my favorite students, Eleonora Carrano, brought in her beautiful grandmother, Nonna Maria, to talk to the class about her work as a costume designer for the opera. All the students really enjoyed hearing Nonna Maria talk about her career and it gave them another perspective on what you can do with a degree in design. Last week I met up with Nonna Maria again and she was as vibrant and gorgeous as ever.

Monday 21 July 2014

Red Lips in Roma

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I love how confident the men and women I ask to photograph become in front of the camera. There is always a hint of Old Hollywood glamour in the way that they carry themselves. I remember looking through my grandmother's old photo albums and thinking everyone looked so elegant in the 1930s and 40s. I am often reminded of these photos when I'm out shooting on the street.

Thursday 17 July 2014

The Advanced Style Documentary is Coming to America

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I'm excited to finally announce that Lina and I just signed a US distribution deal with Bond/360. After a successful run in the UK, It's finally time to share The Advanced Style Documentary with everyone in the US. We would love to bring the film to a theater near you, so please tell your local cinemas how much you want to see it. Bond/360 plans on releasing the film theatrically, digitally, and by DVD starting September 26th. We can't wait for everyone to see the ladies on the big screen! Thanks again for all your support.

Ari and Lina

Wednesday 16 July 2014

Tuesday 15 July 2014

Monday 14 July 2014

Friday 11 July 2014

Around the World in Thirty Days

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I'm off on a crazy trip around the world in thirty days. I'm starting in Rome where I photographed this dapper man gentleman. I am always impressed by the fact that Italian men incorporate so much color in their wardrobes. For the next six days I will be attending fashion shows and events for this year's AltaRoma. For more information on AltaRoma CLICK HERE.

After Rome, I'll be heading to Capetown and Melbourne for screenings of The Advanced Style Documentary. Lina and I will be doing Q&A's for screenings on August 2nd and 4th at the Melbourne International Film Festival.Tickets have just gone on sale, so get yours fast http://miff.com.au/program/film/advanced-style .

I can't wait to share all the photos from my adventures with everyone!!!

Thursday 10 July 2014

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Tuesday 1 July 2014