GEREWOL Festival: The Celebration of Nomad Love

By Francesca Lungarotti UIG contributor Giovanni Mereghetti’s vast archive of world cultures feature coverage of some of the most interesting and fascinating festivals worldwide.  One such festival is the Gerewol Festival. The Wodaabe people, also known as the Bororo or Mbororo, are a subgroup of the Fulani ethnic group. This ethnic group is part of the […]

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The Elegant Fashion of Art–Goût–Beauté

By Francesca Lungarotti Thanks to UIG Image Partner Florilegius, we have the opportunity to literally dive into vintage French fashion.  The Florilegius collection includes selected images from Art–Goût–Beauté, a wonderful monthly magazine bound with a silk cord and featuring Art Deco fashion illustrations.  These illustrations provide a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyles that women aspired to in […]

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