Muratyan s signature style uses clever minimalistic design, and he has recently been in the spotlight for his acclaimed paris vs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Paris vs new york as seen by french graphic artist vahram. A beautiful gift book of a popular travel journal as told by a lover of paris wandering through new york when vahram muratyan began his online travel. Paris versus new york, a book from the parisian graphic artist vahram. Muratyan is best known for his book paris vs new york, which explores the graphic signs of both cities and serves as a starting point for pradas latest offering. From monumental buildings, exquisite food habits, notable figures, to saturated cliches about the people who inhabit these two magnificent cities. The luxury brand teamed up with artist vahram muratyan whose work you might have seen on the blogturned book paris vs new york to turn. Im lucky to have a foot in both places, a home in both places. Streep to scare the bejeezus out of her employees in 2006 film the devil wears prada. See more ideas about paris, new york and new paris. Prada gets in on the graphic tee trend stylecaster. This sweet video, directed and edited by tony miotto, compares two of the coolest cities in the world.
New york is an affectionate tribute to the two cities he loves most. Paris versus new york by vahram muratyan waterstones. A site viewed more than 4 millions times, exhibitions at colette in paris and the standard in new york, eventually the book paris vs new york, available in france and in the usa, published by penguin. Vahram muratyan is a french graphic artist who lived half a season between paris and new york, the inspiration for this collection of minimalist and colorful illustrations representing the comparisons. Nov 14, 2012 vahram muratyan is a graphic artist based in paris, where his clients include prada, colette, and the city of paris. A beautiful gift book of a popular travel journal as told by a lover of paris wandering through new york when vahram muratyan began his online travel journal. Prada x vahram muratyans tshirt collection trendland. This july a one off prada x vahram murayan tshirt collection for men and.
Author of paris versus new york, a tally of two cities and about time, a visual memoir around the clock. Jul 11, 2012 prada and parisbased artist vahram muratyan have teamed up to create a virtual series of illustrations of pradas ss 2012 mens and womens accessories. Sep 21, 2012 a tally of two cities, based on vahram muratyans book, paris vs new york, edition penguin book. Vahram muratyan is a graphic artist living between paris and new york, author of the blogthenbook paris versus new york. A beautiful gift book of a popular travel journal as told by a lover of paris wandering through new york when vahram muratyan began his online travel journal, paris versus new york, he had no idea how quickly it would become one of the most buzzedabout sites on the internetit garnered more than a million and a half page views in just a few months, and the attention of savvy online critics. Prada parallel universes 12 animated gifs for prada by graphic designer vahram muratyan. Prada parallel universes and the prada x vahram muratyan prada.
Author vahram muratyan, a paris native, created a very visual comparison of the two cities. Apr 14, 2012 paris versus new york in graphic form. Prada parallel universes 12 animated gifs for prada by. The graphic designer vahram muratyan lives between paris and new york, posted in his blog, and later on his book paris vs new york an infographic guide to the differences between parisian and new yorker styles and way to do.
A friendly visual match between two cities told by a lover of paris wandering through. Paris versus new york in graphic form books the guardian. Muratyan is best known for his book paris vs new york, which explores the graphic signs of both cities. Prada parallel universes by vahram muratyan metal words by laurent gibiot. Muraytan is best known for his tome paris vs new york, a visually striking comparison between the two cities, and it was this that prompted prada to recruit the armenianborn designer to create a virtual lookbook of the collection earlier this year, also titled prada parallel universes. Jun 22, 2012 the italian label first recruited the armenianborn illustrator earlier this year to make a virtual lookbook named prada parallel universes, which reflected his bold, playful style. What began as an online travel journal has become this book filled with striking graphics and author vahram muratyans witty observations on two of the worlds grandest cities. When vahram muratyan began his online travel journal, paris versus new york, he had no idea how quickly it would become one of the most buzzedabout sites on the internetit garnered more than a million and a half page views in just a few months, and the attention of savvy online critics. Paris vs new york book vahram muratyan and paris vs new york video tony miotto. Free shipping and returns on paris versus new york book at nordstrom. Jan 01, 2011 when vahram muratyan began his online travel journal, paris versus new york, he had no idea how quickly it would become one of the most buzzedabout sites on the internetit garnered more than a million and a half page views in just a few months, and the attention of savvy online critics. Paris versus new york marjolein lammerts van bueren. Prada has launched a project called parallel universes, in which parisbased iranian illustrator vahram muratyan, author of the popular graphic book paris vs new york.
Prada parallel universes by vahram muratyan wallpaper. Paris intra muros not including suburbs which would equate to other boroughs, then paris is a bit quiter, and cheaper for restaurants, groceries, nightlife. Graphic designer vahram muratyan, best known for his paris versus new york series of posters and book has collaborated with uber luxe fashion brand prada. The fashion rivalry between paris and new york is as old as time or at least fashion week, and designers. Vahram is a renowned artist, graphic designer and artistic director with multiple collaborations. Prada parallel universes by vahram muratyan english. Paris vs new york minimalist comparison by vahram muratyan. The parallel universes are, of course, real life and the digital world. A tally of two cities author and designer collaboration darling vahram muratyan, this unique project is a virtual road paved with prada springsummer 2012 mens and womens accessories. Muratyan is best known for his book paris vs new york, which. Prada will outlive the apocalypse interview magazine. Graphic designer vahram muratyan, best known for his paris versus new york series of posters and book has collaborated with uber luxe fashion brand prada for parallel universes 2012, a series of animated gifs. I wanted to show difference between 2 differents countries.
Apr 24, 2012 prada will be unveiling its latest project parallel universes and has commissioned armenian illustrator, vahram muratyan the author of the stylish book paris vs. The result is very funny, there are some cliche that are absolutely irresistible, because of the delicious irony. A tally of two cities, a whimsical little book of illustrations that first gained a following on muratyans blog and that pair everything from a croque. Based on the book paris vs new york by vahram muratyan, you will be left craving both macaroons and cupcakes. The complete series of two cities muratyan, vahram. The collaboration has the italian fashion brand prada partnering with armenianborn, paris based illustrator vahram muratyan to create a series of limitededition tshirts. Apr 16, 2012 art director and graphic designer vahram muratyan chats with us from paris and new york about the two cities that inspired his blog.
Subscribe if you want to receive metal selected content in your mail. As well as our feature on pradas parallel universe. Prada dixie sunglasses prada pyramide bag art by new. Prada reveals vahram muratyan tshirt collection british vogue. Art director and graphic designer vahram muratyan chats with us from paris and new york about the two cities that inspired his blog. The collection of paris vs new york postcards are illustrated by parisian artist, vahram muratyan. A friendly visual match between two cities told by a lover of paris wandering through new. He grew up in paris but he often traveled to new york with his family, thanks to his mother. The italian house recruited vahram muratyan, the illustrator and blogger behind one. His bold and playful work caught the eye of prada, and the two went on to collaborate on creating a virtual lookbook named prada parallel. His first fiction, first character and first graphic novel, the story is about tom, who lives in paris and will be catapulted in japan where hell eventually become a star. Playfully pitting paris and new york against each other, graphic designer vahram muratyan has created a visual homage to two evocative cities. Prada transferred the graphics from this virtual series onto unisex tshirts, which will be available in stores midjuly priced at 150.
Prada has launched a project called parallel universes, in which parisbased iranian illustrator vahram muratyan, author of the popular graphic book paris vs new york, created a. See the works say hello afficher mon profil complet. Also check out our previous post on vahram muratyans paris vs new york illustrations. Pradas parallel universes graphic designer vahram muratyan, best known for his paris versus new york series of posters and book has collaborated.
This visual and friendly match between the artists two favourite cities mixes pure lines and vivid colours. Virtual fashion is a novel idea, especially for those who view fashion as a means to an end a source of warmth, a shield against certain elements, a necessary evil in the name of public decency, etc. Feb 23, 2012 now muratyan presents his unique observations in this delightful book, featuring visually striking graphics paired with witty, thoughtprovoking taglines that celebrate the special details of each city. It is with paris vs new york that we discover vahram muratyan. Oct 02, 20 after a long stay in new york in 2010, french graphic artist vahram muratyan launched a humorous blog paris versus new york, a tally of two cities. Prada s parallel universes, a creative new spring campaign, is meant to merge two worlds in the name of prada. A tally of two cities, based on vahram muratyan s book, paris vs new york, edition penguin book. Parallel universes is project steeped in creativity where prada sets forth some of their more experimental nature. It started as a friendly comparison on cliches and small details by a parislover wandering around the big apple city and very fast dragged numerous followers to the blog and different reactions on. Jun 22, 2012 pradas just announced the launch of a capsule collection of unisex tshirts featuring the work of graphic designer and artist vahram muratyan. The series highlights two parallel universes that meet under the auspices of prada style. A beautiful gift book of a popular travel journal as told by a lover of paris wandering through new york when vahram muratyan began his online travel journal, paris versus new york, he had no idea how quickly it would become one of the most buzzedabout sites on the internetit garnered more than a million and a half page views in just a few months, and the.
Prada x vahram muratyans tshirt collection trendland online. Pradas parallel universes gifs parallel universe, prada, poster. Muratyan, who you may know from his acclaimed book paris vs new york how dare he. Paris versus new york is a heartfelt gift to denizens of both cities and to those who dream of bigcity romance. The verdict i need paris and i need new york, in equal parts. Vahram muratyan is a graphic artist based in paris, where his clients include prada, colette, and the city of paris. Jun 25, 2012 muraytan is best known for his tome paris vs new york, a visually striking comparison between the two cities, and it was this that prompted prada to recruit the armenianborn designer to create a virtual lookbook of the collection earlier this year, also titled prada parallel universes. When people ask if i will ever move to paris full time, i pause to consider a life without new york, then shake my head.