Spring abounds in femininity at Oscar de la Renta. The main focus for this season is a ladylike look, with hemlines at the knee or just below the knee, including dresses, deux-pieces or elegant, long jumpsuits. Retro chic details such as...read more
Designer Collection
She astonished the fashion world with her ingenious prints and geometric cuts and now she lends her innovative aesthetic to Curent/Elliot. Greek designer Mary Katrantzou collaborated with the Los Angeles-based denim label...read more
One of the most beautiful and romantic collections for spring 2009 RTW season is signed by brilliant Olivier Theyskens for French house Nina Ricci. The designer focused on flowing, fluttery, trail-y dresses, short in the front and long...read more
Riccardo Tisci has done for Givenchy what Nicolas Ghesquière achieved at Balenciaga: making the brand his own, giving it a young, modern, urban edge. Of course the classic Givenchy spirit remains intact through sharp tailoring and attention to...read more
Chic Française, undeniable freshness and charming humour, the spring 2009 collection, based on "an imaginary mixed school" is the second one for designer Alexis Mabille presented during Haute Couture season in Paris. Young couturier Alexis...read more
Michelangelo's oeuvres provided Elie Saab with a rich color inspiration, which went from sienna brown to cerulean blue to old pink and powder hue, while Renaissance style was a good pretext for shaping taffeta, muslin, tulle and organza into extravagant...read more
Latest collection from Marchesa, destined for resort 2009, evokes a luxury trip down the Nile alongside Cleopatra. Antique Egyptian style is the main inspiration with golden embroideries adorning stunning gowns and dresses, all skillfully pleated and draped....read more
First couture show for young designer Alessandra Facchinetti brought a fresh vibe to the Italian fashion house of Valentino. The starting point was a new strong romanticism, without the typical Valentino sweetness. Alessandra found inspiration in van Dyck...read more
Chanel Paris-London Métiers d'Art collection, a melange of French chic and le style Anglaise showed on December 12, 2007, at London. The collection celebrates the breathtaking craftsmanship of Chanel's specialized ateliers, acquired by the house in 2002....read more
Valentino Garavani said goodbye to fashion world with his last couture show held on the 23rd of January, 2008. And what a farewell it was! The collection was an impressive array of over seventy outfits celebrating a long and successful career. It...read more
"An Angel Passing By", Christian Lacroix spring 2008 couture collection is a delightful mix of exuberant designs, all accessorized with ombre-tinted tights. Christian Lacroix delights as usual with his spring/summer 2008 couture collection presented...read more
A.V. Hash's couture spring 2008 collections is best described by sheer fabrics cleverly cut into viable clothes using layering and pleating techniques as well as strategically placed beading. Anne Valérie Hash (1971, Paris) graduated from Chambre...read more
Givenchy Spring 2008 Couture Show, held at Paris on the 22nd of January, started with designer's friend and house mascot Mariacarla Boscono dressed in a sharp black doublet jacket and a molded circle skirt with a white frilled lining edging out. Givenchy...read more
The Berlin label's unconventional aesthetics is partly inspired by Vivienne Westwood, and in part by the 1950s French New Wave cinema. Design philosophy: rebellious sophistication with highest craftsmanship techniques and premium natural materials. The...read more
Latest Atelier Versace collection showed some gorgeous long gowns, fit for the red carpet: draping, pleats, long mermaid-y tails in white, black and striking shades of red, copper, turquoise or midnight blue. Donatella Versace presented the spring...read more
With this year nomination for the Karstadt New Generation Award presented during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin (27-31 January, 2008), the young Berlin-based label ad another success on their already impressive bio. Mongrels In Common is a Berlin-...read more
30 Paar Haende, the fashion label of the University of Applied Sciences FHTW Berlin, presented its Fall/Winter 2008 collection at Mercedes-Benz Berlin fashion week. 30 paar haende (literally meaning: 30 pairs of hands) is the fashion label of the...read more
The spring/summer 2008 collection of Jen Kao is a polished mix of feminine fluidity and wild spirit, of sophistication and street touches. Named among the most promising newcomers by online fashion bible style.com, Jen Kao launched her...read more
Sandrina Fasoli, along with her business partner designer Michael Marson, won the big prize at the first Mango Fashion Awards edition, on Tuesday, the 6th of November 2007. Their Spring/Summer 2008 collection brought them a financial...read more
