SheBreathes™ | Fashion + Culture

Oi, Tudo bem {Fashion Rio + SP}

Oi darlings! I know it's been slow around here lately and that makes me sad. I've been a bit busy with the final touches on Sejais, getting the ShopSheBreathes website completed, ZerothreeTen lookbook completed, and planning the 5th anniversary for the Baby Selah Foundation charity event. But next week I will have all new features and a few goodies {giveaways} to kickoff the summer!

In the meantime I will be flying to Rio tonight for FashionRio Verão 2011. Goldie is already in Rio covering the shows. And I'm so excited because one of my favourite Brasilian designers, Walter Rodrigues had all black {Afro-Brasilian} models to present his collection! If any of you have been following SheBreathes a long time, you know this is a feat to be celebrated! Below is a video I snapped-up from FFW, which is one of my favourite Brasilian fashion websites. I hope this holds you over until we get our coverage up, which by the way will be at SheBreathes.net {with announcements on here}. Click over because Tamra has been uploading shows from the various fashion weeks that we've covered. This is the repository for all shows/events, etc that we can't fit on here but still think are worthy of highlighting, so do keep the link handy if you're a fashion show/events lover!

And in honour of all things beautiful and gorgeous that is Brasil {smile} a little Thalma de Freitas for your long weekend. Do enjoy your hols statesiders, Happy Memorial Day!

Wishlist | Anna M Nadal

Spanish jewelry designer Anna M Nadal's handmade rings and cuffs have been on my wishlist for some time now. Each piece is multi-textured in 18k gold and white gold. They come in a variety of sculptural shapes, with splashes of colorful precious stones throughout. Inspired by nature and purposely imperfect, is all the more reason to indulge. As always dreaming doesn't cost anything, so click over and dream with me.

Fotos Courtesy of © Anna M Nadal

House of Bastion by RMBoucher

 

Above Fotos Courtesy of House of Bastion by RMBoucher

Remember how enamored many of you were with Suno's F/W 2010 collection? Remember how many of you emailed me about the shoes? The ones I too was enamored with? Well, I've been keeping a bit of a secret all to myself, one that I want to share now — House of Bastion by RMBoucher are the shoes that many of us drooled over. Designer Ramona Boucher makes beautiful platform, wedge heels, and booties in suede, snakeskin, and other delicious materials, and some come in wooden heels — which I'm a huge fan of. You can get them customised to your liking as well, which is the real cherry topper, as there is nothing like something made to order! Do visit and explore, because she has a healthy offering of shoes and jewelry. And tell Ms. Boucher I sent you.

And of course a recap of how some of the above shoes were styled and worn at Suno.

Above Fotos SheBreathes

Showroom Visit | Rodebjer A/W 2010

Sweden-based label Rodebjer by Carin Rodebjer, has been on my radar for two seasons now. The last collection, while nice, warranted a little more time on my part. Recently we got a closer look at their A/W 2010 collection, which has loads of key pieces. From voluminous coats that have a bit of a tailored feel to them to lovely lace blouses, sweaters, and fold-over wedge boots. There is a nice mix of wearable separates and footwear throughout this collection, which is something I dig. Do visit to view more from the collection, and let me know what you think.

Fotos SheBreathes

Discover | Sunghee Bang

Brooklyn-based emerging designer Sunghee Bang sent me her Fall/Winter 2010 lookbook a few weeks ago, and I've finally perused and processed it all. The collection is filled with tailored coats, zippered details, chunky knits, soft leathers, and lightweight wool pieces. While, not every piece translates well off the pages of her lookbook — the exposed zippered shorts being one of them. There are plenty of pieces that do, like the tailored coats with zippered and draped details, chunky knitted sweater blouse, and a cowl neck dress with gorgeous piping and leather detailing. Sunghee intertwines the soft and hard aesthetic into her silhouettes without it screaming "I'm edgy", which is the cherry topper. It's also why I can't wait to see what she does next. The mere fact that some of her prints found their way into Alexander McQueen's S/S 2009 collection, is more than enough to put her on my "one to watch" list. Do visit her space and explore more, as there are some definite winners in her S/S 2010 collection as well.

Fotos Courtesy of Sunghee Bang for usage on SheBreathes

Wishlist | Summer Essentials

Since we've had such a fickle Spring here in New York, I can't wait for summer! So, while I was clicking around Net-a-Porter, I decided to make-up a little wishlist of items I think are essential for summer. I'll be traveling a lot this summer, so each item had to be easy, breezy, colourful, and chic. Hope you like my picks! {Click to enlarge}.

From top to bottom:

DAY Birger et Mikkelsen Tribal Suede + Bead Necklace // DVF Kamala Flats // Juicy Couture Studded Canvas // Tapeet Croc-Print Leather Sandals // Dannijo Jacinda Gold-Plated Ring // Kenneth Jay Lane Gold-Plated Charm Necklace // Smythson Leather Passport Cover // DVF Naomi Sequined Leather Sandals // See by Chloe Stripy Printed Canvas Tote // Tapeet Jeweled Denim Thong Sandals // Sass + Bide Embellished Tank Top // Kain Silk + Modal Tank // Ksubi Mide-Rise Denim Shorts // Ashish Sequin Disco Shorts //

Unsung Heroes | Yunus + Eliza

London-based emerging jewelry brand, Yunus + Eliza is a new favourite of mines. Not only are they creating unique pieces, but their Unsung Heroes collection, reminds me of the Greek and Roman Art, that I had the pleasure of viewing recently at the MET. I dig the bold and chunky brass/gold rings and necklaces. I would rock these! Visit to explore more from them here, and do tell me what you think.

 

Fotos Courtesy of Yunis + Eliza and Blow PR.

Showroom Visit | C'N'C Costume National A/W 2010

Spring has finally decided to come and stay! But after viewing designer Ennio Capasa's A/W 10 accessories collection for C'N'C Costume National I'm suddenly anticipating Fall's return! The C'N'C label is known for its mixture of edge and street vibe, which you can see throughout this collection. There was a nice variety of boots in multiple styles, including an edgy bright red ankle boot, that was clad with fringe and buckles details — one of my favorites. 

The designer also took into consideration comfort with platform and hidden wedge heels. Suede and leather dominated the collection, with a few of the boot and bag styles appearing worn and distressed. A generous selection of both the bags and shoes were seemingly unisex in color and style. You can see the menswear accessories over at HeBreathes. As the selection of bags for men were as chic as the woman's line. C'N'C is on our radar, so expect more goodness in the future!

And a few pieces from the A/W 2010 womenswear collection.

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Discover | Dean Sidaway

Not to long ago I featured these lovely pieces for your neck. Now I give you London-based designer Dean Sidaway's rapturous neck pieces. The Central Saint Martin grad and teacher creates beautiful works of art, that protect and enhance. Not to mention the textural landscape of each piece flirts with your imagination. From the ruffled pieces to the soft and spiky — there is plenty to admire. I look forward to seeing what else Mr. Sidaway brings, for now I'm enamored with his 2010 collection. Visit and explore more of it here.

Fotos Courtesy of Dean Sidaway