We featured handbag brand Khirma Elizazov not to long ago and I couldn't resist a follow-up. Ebony attended their holiday party for press and friends last week on behalf of SheBreathes. Below is a little video that does an awesome job of showing how versatile the bags are and a few fotos of their delicious bags. Enjoy.
We visited Argentinian architect turned designer Min {Jazmin} Agostini's New York-based showroom not to long ago, where we perused her S/S 2010 collection. It was filled with minimalist architectural shapes manipulated into beautiful creations of pleats in silver and chartreuse with overlapping seams. Visit to explore more from this collection because you may just find a few pieces to indulge in.
Fotos SheBreathes.
Looks from the runway . . .
Runways Fotos Min Agostini.
Margarita Saplala's S/S 2010 collection is a long way from her first collection of printed t-shirts. With lush fabrics and a colour rich collection of printed silk dresses, rompers, and shirts, she's finally hit that distinct mark that many designers dream of — the well branded thanks to her prints and ability to combine them with the right fabrics and silhouettes. This is the point that all designers try to reach and I'm happy to see Ms. Saplala emerge with strong enough pieces to solidify her space at the emerging designer table. Below are a few key pieces we liked during a recent visit to her NYC showroom.
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I'll be the first to admit during NYFW I wasn't very happy with Custo Barcelona's show, it was disorganised, lasted too long, and I couldn't see a thing despite getting seats. I know I wasn't the only one upset by the whole ordeal and if it hadn't been for a good friend who attended with me repeating "Come on, it's Custo" with such enthusiasm, I probably would've written a snarky review because it was insane. Now, all that aside redemption happens for all of us, even those we swear off. In this case enter an invitation to Custo's showroom for a closer look at the S/S 2010 collection, which our ever cool and always hard-working editorial assistant, Ebony attended on behalf of SheBreathes. She was treated to a guided tour through the collection and below is just a snippet of some of the shoes and bags.
We have more, which Ebony will write about, but I wanted to leave with you rich colours to start you hols with. Custo never fails to excite the eyes with amazing embellishments and details to make even the most jaded person smile with delight. Sometimes their looks don't translate well until you see them up close. Enjoy and we'll be back with more Custo next week and plenty more goodies.
All Fotos SheBreathes.
Beijos e amor.
Back when we visited Nexus Showroom we got a sneak peek at Italian designer John de Risi's handbag and ready-to-wear collection and shoe designer Alexa Wagner's croc boots from her S/S 2010 collection. I've featured Alexa before and while I'm still not sure I'd rock the boots, I'd definitely carry de Risi's buttery soft bags and rock a few of his jackets. A snippet of the pieces I like below.
Beijinhos.
Johannesburg-born designer Alexander Koutny has been on my radar, so when I got the chance to have a closer look at his S/S 2010 I couldn't resist, because some designers deserve a closer inspection to see the details and how the pieces fall in person. His S/S 2010 collection is dubbed Kaskade and is a continuation of his Fall 09 Displaysia collection, which he says is inspired by arches and water. You can see both influences in the Peak jumpsuit, the cut-outs on the Horizon dress, and the Duo dress. I absolutely love his use of volume and structure, which I find to be far more flattering silhouettes than most who play around with shape. There is no weird out of place fabrics or illusions of the wearer being hipper than she is. Visit and explore the entire collection, below is a closer look at the pieces I adore.
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Designer Siliva Tcherassi may be thought of as a new designer to some here in the states, but Tcherassi has designed successfully for the past 15 years in her native Colombia. Amassing extensive accolades globally throughout her career, she is credited as being the most internationally projected Latin designer.
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to view her beautiful creations up close and personal. Color excites me and this is the first visible thing you see when looking at Tcherassi's designs. Her use of color is evidently influenced by the landscape of her native home. Using exclusive silk prints made in Lake Como Italy, a few pieces were reminiscent of the various shades of the ocean. Along with ready-to-wear and bridal collections, she designs an extensive range of accessories which were some of my favorites, like the multi-colored rubber necklaces, bright gaudy stones merged with plastic, and the clove shaped copper discs strung onto thin knotted material to create a unique necklace. These are all examples of Tcherassi's unique style. I was extremely amazed by the craftsmanship of her elegant wedding gowns — strapless dresses with intricate pleating wrapped around beautiful colors like chartreuse and pale pink. Almost all of the pieces were made from silk and as you can see in the pictures translated in different ways. I'm sure we will all see a lot more of Tcherassi in the near future as she continues to expand her empire and embark on various endeavors that will continue pushing her to the forefront of fashion design.
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I always look forward to visiting showrooms! Its humbling to get an insiders view of the multi-faceted journey of designers. Recently I was able to view Japanese jewelry designer Tomoko Igarashi's current collection, which is a series of knotted necklaces and accessories. With both of her parents being designers, Tomoko inevitably followed the same path after graduating from Parsons. She incorporates a vibrant selection of gaudy baubles and clustered chains to adorn the neck. The Knot Collection is comprised of sizable one of kind necklaces and numbered to ensure exclusivity. Tomoko drew inspiration from scarves and the many ways to wear them for this collection. Using various materials like vintage resin, fresh water pearls, and anodized aluminum, allowing each necklace to be reworked to your liking. — Ebony.
Please visit http://www.tomokoigarashi.com to see more of her jewelry and for stockists.
Our showroom visit to Ashish also involved seeing pieces from Italian jewelry brand Iosselliani by design duo Roberta Paolucci and Paolo Giacomelli, which is one of my favourite jewelry brands for many reasons. I love that they incorporate so many classic ornaments and shapes into their jewelry collections, which translates into beautiful and modern pieces. I'm enamored with their gold and silver pieces and their usage of stones in the collection below. Each piece screams regal beauty with the two-toned pieces being my favourite.
Please visit http://www.iosselliani.com to see all their collections and stockist.
Ashish by India-born, London-based designer Ashish Gupta is all about the excessive side of fashion. His collections are often infused with enough sequins and bold printed beauties to make your head spin in a glamorous delight. We recently were able to visit his US-based showroom to take a closer look at his S/S 2010 collection, which I was mesmerised by during London Fashion Week. The collection is filled with beautiful sequined blouses with cheeky sayings, cropped gold and tie-dyed sequin trousers, and mini sequined skirts along with dresses infused with everything from flamingos to ice-cream on a cone topped with a cherry. The punchy colours mix well with the more decadent hues, which is the real cherry topper in this collection. I found this collection to be a mix of fun and sexy, with many of the pieces translating well off the runway. If paired correctly you'll be the belle of the sequins ball.
I love these weaved gold wedges, they were part of the SS2010 show.
The sequined Mona Lisa blouse/dress is another favourite of mines, along with with the flamingo sequined dress.
This sequined blouse gave a nod towards the current love affair with all things studded and spike by adding them to the shoulders.
All Fotos SheBreathes.com
Please visit http://www.ashish.co.uk to see these very pieces on the runway and explore the stockist.
On Friday I finally shared photos from Ports 1961 NYFW S/S 2010 collection after they sent over their photos for us to use. As I stated then, Ebony visited their showroom on my behalf and spent a considerable amount of time getting to know about the collection, inspiration, and got exclusive photos just for SheBreathes readers, enjoy!
Last Thursday I had the amazing opportunity of visiting the Ports1961 Showroom. Ports 1961 was the very first show I attended during my first NYFW this past September and I was left speechless. Creative Director Tia Cibani has done an amazing job continuing the legacy of the renowned Canadian fashion house Ports International.
The VP of PR & Marketing, Tony Alcindor was my guide for the day. He walked me through every aspect of the collection and gave me an extensive history on the brand. Cibani's global perspective is expressed in every collection that is produced. Japan was the backdrop for the nature inspired S/S 2010 campaign. Her innovative ability to incorporate bits and pieces of culture into the collection while still maintaining a modern twist is evident throughout. A traditional mix of fabrics like silk, organza, tropical wool, and linen are unusually combined with manmade materials. Linear silhouettes with the option of being cinched at the waist, wide Kimono style sleeves, plastic obi belts, silk marble water prints on dresses, and one of my favorite the Japanese inspired Geta heels. Using literal forms of interpretation like bamboo reeds in scarves, attest to Cibani's ability to fearlessly push the envelope and create with no apprehensions. Cibani partnered with emerging designer Julia Lundsten, of Finsk to collaborate on the extensive offering of accessories for spring. Known for using fabrication in unexpected places, the two designers merged organic elements like wood, plastics, and metals yielding a futuristic vibe. - Ebony.
Nothing is complete without their gorgeous accessories, which we're drooling over and ready to put in our orders!
All Fotos SheBreathes.com
To see all the fotos visit here. Please visit http://www.ports1961.com for stockist.
I had the pleasure of visiting Nexus Showroom on behalf of She Breathes and Ms. Shoo for their "Press Day". The entire staff was extremely inviting and knowledgeable of the diverse European collections they house. Focusing primarily on cutting edge and emerging designers from countries like France to Lithuania. There was an array of embellished couture frocks by Australian designer Anaessia, which immediately caught my eye. Her collection was a mix of couture style with use of vintage Chanel fabrics that yielded a very elegant and feminine look. Below are a few photos of her Spring/Summer 2010 collection, mostly the details because they are beyond gorgeous! — Ebony.
A sneak peek at Behnaz Kanani's Spring 2010 collection, more to come soon!
The showroom filled with buyers, some of the designers, and press!
Fotos SheBreathes.com
Please visit http://www.nexusshowroom.com for Anaessia's stockist.
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