, 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. The color palette is kept simple (ivory, blush and black) to let the embellishments shine.
Vintage and Asian influenced elegant eveningwear define
Marchesa style
that combines high fashion with an eclectic aesthetic. The label, co-founded by
Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig
, was named after company's muse Marchesa Luisa Casati, a well-known eccentric European style icon.
The two designers met at
Chelsea College of Art and Design in London
and established the Marchesa label in 2004, by pairing their expertise in draping, design, print and embroidery.
The
Marchesa collections
(based in London and New York) are currently available in Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores in the United States, Selfridges in London, and special boutiques around the world.
While in Vienna I did a little window shopping among other 'special agent' Stylish Girl duties. I'm really interested how fashion retailers can capture the brand essence; I mean the store's window plays a big part in the whole marketing strategy. I now...
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...
Hi folks! It's good to be back. I hope you had a happy holiday. I spent mine abroad and wandered a couple of days around Vienna. It is such a wonderful city with a lot of places worth visiting. I only wish I had more time to spend there.
Ballet dancer Roberto Bolle was invited by Vogue magazine (USA) to star alongside model Coco Rocha in a fashionable version of Romeo&Juliet. The "Love of a Lifetime" photo editorial shot by renowned...
La cage aux folles - a photo editorial featured in Elle Magazine (June 2008 issue) dedicated to the eclectic style, so in fashion these past few seasons. Bold color combinations, different prints and textures; say a sheer, silk voile...
Here is actress Mischa Barton modeling again for Iceberg, the Italian fashion label. The Spring/Summer 2008 Ad Campaign features great photos with a grown-up, sexy and provocative looking Mischa. Now that's a change from the pretty...
I've recently wrote about what denim styles are in trend this season. As all major fashion weeks ended it's time to review spring 2008 trends for denim jeans. The news is that all cuts are in designers' favors. Skinny jeans are still a strong style but...
Platform boots are a hot trend this winter. In soft suede leather, they look casual and sexy, perfect for tucking in skinny jeans, or for adding a grungy accent to mini or A-line skirts.
Audrey Hepburn captivated the audiences with her slender figure, aristocratic manners and graceful movements, representing not only a new look but also a new femininity. With her boyish body, pixie haircut and swan neck she complemented...
Here are several outfit ideas from Elle Magazine (German edition), featured in January 2008 issue. This style note focuses on the spring's biggest trends that started a little bit shy in the fall: the ruffled blouse, sheer fabrics, pajama-inspired clothes...
As holidays are few days ahead I'm sure you made a shopping list or even bought some gifts. But if you're like me and leave everything for the last minute here is some shopping ideas for your fashion loving girl friends: feather accessories. You know...
I love fashion accessories but I don’t know what to think about belts. French Connection Leather Belt I’m rather small and a large belt like those seen on the runways would just make me look shorter. Nevertheless I like to see belts on...
