, 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.
Spring/summer 2008 collections showed how important sunglasses have become. I'm sure that, as a true fashionista, you know what fashion accessories can do to improve one's personal style.
And sunglasses have their own share, especially in summer season...
Born in Hong Kong, raised in Vancouver, relocated to Berlin, Andrea Wan discovered her talent for illustration when making an animated short for her Film graduation...
Dorote Zaukaite Villela from Kaunas, Lithuania brings beauty to the world with her amazing art dolls. Under the label of TirelessArtist, Dorote creates and sells delicate masterpieces sculpted mostly from...
"Willow wander hither and thither, through wide meadows and verdant valleys, over babbling brooks and sibilant streams. So slim, she bends with the breeze, whispers the wind-song, wonders where her love has gone..." How can you not fall in love with the...
Peter Lippmann is a still life photographer (capturing impressive images of food and plants), born in USA, but working for the past 15 years in Paris. He captures the wild, sometimes dark, side of glamour in fashion...
After a brief absence from the events of New York Fashion Week, fashion designer Marc Jacobs returned, presenting his autumn collection, which included a reinterpretation of the classic protective facemask, now introduced as a...
Table of ContentsImportance of Comfort and StyleChoosing the Right FootwearCreating a Cohesive Wedding LookEco-Friendly Fashion ChoicesBudgeting for Your Dream DayTop Tips for a Stress-Free WeddingReal-Life Wedding StoriesFAQ...
Kirsten tote in midnight from Alexander Wang. This large suede bag features textured leather straps throughout, silver tone buckles, and two handles. Has an open top, is fully lined, and has three internal pockets
Created with Hollywood starlet Zooey Deschanel, this retro-styled frame is chic, lively and smart. Available as optical eyewear or a sunglass, the Zooey is hand-crafted of substantial plastic in beveled contours and features a vintage-inspired,...
“Dior women are not shy, they’re modern and daring,” says John Galliano. The Dior fall winter beauty and makeup collection pays tribute to this idea of unabashed femininity with shades of sensual mauve, deep purple and smoky charcoal and grey tones. The...
