, 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.
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.
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...
Super fresh black leather sandal boots by Maison Martin Margiela that I can only dream of owning.. sigh. The sandal boot is slingback and has a peep toe.
Ballet inspired fashion is one of biggest news this season in womenswear with sheer flowing dresses and flouncy skirts so if you want to achieve this graceful look you should go to the source of this trend and study the ethereal elegance...
Motto: "Beauty is a form of genius-even higher, as it needs no explanation." Oscar Wilde.
"Surface" photo shoot is also featured in December issue of Austrian magazine, Diva. Photos by Mario Schmolka. Make-up: Sergej Benedetter. Hair: Wolfgang...
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...
Designer and founder of Paule Ka, Serge Cajfinger was inspired for his fall 2008 collection by movies like ‘Sue Lost in Manhattan' and ‘Grey Gardens'. Like all his designs, those dedicated to autumn/winter 2008/09 season celebrates...
Actress Kirsten Dunst is the new Miu Miu girl. The label's spring 2008 ad campaign makes good use of her unique mix of angelic charm and "devilish" playfulness. With her devilish cute face, frail figure and insinuating stare, Kirsten Dunst...
Shoe trends this spring don't look very pretty. I mean ‘pretty' is not the word to describe these edgy, bold looks the footwear has been given. Of course, you still get to wear last season's patent, metallics, exotic leather,...
The first eco friendly fashion week was held in October, 19 to 24, at Portland, Oregon. There were thirty five independent designers among which sixteen well known eco designers who presented their Spring/Summer 2008 collections at...
This is good news for those menswear trend lovers. If, till now, the vest put together a relaxed boyish look, worn with t-shirts and short shorts or with loose shirts and bermudas, this season it’s all about a grown-up look.
Definitely the star of the runways this season, you can find at least one in every store around: satin, metallic sequins, silk jersey or the sparkling opulent brocade are the main used fabrics and achieve the evening glamour effect.
Gold Jacquard...
