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spring 2008

Lara Miller Bamboo Clothing

Posted June 28th, 2008 by Dora P.
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Here it is another proof of how stylish, sophisticated and innovative eco-friendly clothing can be. Young designer Lara Miller (Chicago) creates beautiful clothes from handmade bamboo soft jerseys and unique wovens.
Lara Miller spring 2008 collection

Sophisticated, modern, one-of-a-kind: Vicente Villarin

Posted April 23rd, 2008 by Dora P.
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Named one of the season's ten most promising newcomers by style.com, designer Joanne Cordero Reyes amazed the fashion world with her fall/winter 2008/09 collection. Her clothing label Vicente Villarin, (named after her grandfather, a talented composer of the early 1900's), is only two season old and has already made its mark.

Vicente Villarin fall/winter 2008/09

Vicente Villarin fall/winter 2008/09

2008 GAP Design Edition

Posted April 19th, 2008 by Dora P.
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On April 15, Gap marked the second consecutive year of Gap Design Editions, a limited edition collection specially designed for Gap by the winners of the annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund competition.

American designers (3.1) Phillip Lim, Scott Sternberg from Band of Outsiders, Michael Bastian, and ThreeAsFour's Gabi Asfour, Adi Gil & Angela Donhauser designed a limited edition collection inspired by the classic Gap white shirt.

Gap Design Edition: THREEASFOUR

Gap Design Edition: THREEASFOUR

Style on a budget: Rodarte spring/summer 2008

Posted April 18th, 2008 by Dora P.
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Flapper style is one of my favorite moments in fashion so I'm glad that this season designers paid more attention to it. I was particularly inspired by the modern-flapper look Rodarte showed on its spring 2008 collection: I love the floppy hat and the sheer, loose clothes. Gladiator heels and fingerless gloves bring the needed modern vibe.

Rodarte spring 2008

Rodarte spring 2008

Rozalb de Mura spring 2008

Posted March 11th, 2008 by Dora P.
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Rozalb de Mura (a word game of "rosée" and "blackberry") is a young Romanian clothing label founded in 2006 by Hungarian-Romanian designer Olah Gyarfas. Furthermore, Rozalb de Mura is developing as a multidisciplinary platform that supports collaborations between fashion designers, visual artists, musicians and writers of various nationalities.


Rozalb de Mura spring/summer 2008

Pantone Fashion Color Reports

Posted February 13th, 2008 by Dora P.
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The world-renowned authority on color, Pantone Inc., has published its fashion color report for fall 2008. Fall 2008 is described as the "season of change" defined by rich, elegant and vibrant hues.

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute states that "fall is traditionally a time for subdued, quiet colors, but this season we are seeing a shift toward cool hues with bright, exciting undertones".

Pantone Colors Fall 2008

The Mad Hat

Posted February 6th, 2008 by Dora P.
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Spring 2008 runways have shown a lot of women's hats. Does this mean
we're going back to 'can't get out of the house without a hat' times?
Could the hat be as essential as a handbag these days? Well I think the
answer is no but a hat is definite a more fashionable accessory, now,
complementing any outfit. Don't think of conservative "royal court"
styles and get rid of the sporty caps.

3.1 Phillip Lim ss08 Alexander McQueen ss08

3.1 Phillip Lim - Alexander McQueen

Wooden jewelry

Posted February 5th, 2008 by Dora P.
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Wood has become quite a fashionable jewelry material. Up till now it was taken in consideration only to complement summery safari or afro inspired looks. But this season, thanks to designers like Fendi, Marni, and Missoni shown here, wooden jewelry add a sophisticated twist to any outfit. From earrings to bangles and necklaces, just take your pick.


Missoni spring 2008

Missoni spring 2008

Lena Criveanu Spring/Summer 2008

Posted February 2nd, 2008 by Dora P.
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This is only the forth signature collection for Romanian designer Lena Criveanu and she is already considered one of the most valuable names in Romanian fashion. Among the top three, I'd say. After her debut in 2006, her career went sky high, the designer being able to build, in merely two years, a strong label with a definite style.

Lena Criveanu Spring/Summer 2008

Lena Criveanu Spring/Summer 2008

DBD. The launch of a new fashion label

Posted January 24th, 2008 by Dora P.
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Here is a good proof that fashion blogging can lead to success. I'm proud to announce that fellow blogger Diana Bobar from SoFash'on launched this very month a fresh new fashion label, called DBD. Diana, a Romanian talented art student started blogging in search of a way to express her thoughts on fashion, art and lifestyle. Her blog is also used as a "showroom" where she displays her designs.


Diana Bobar Design spring 2008

Diva Magazine's spring 2008 top looks

Posted January 17th, 2008 by Dora P.
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I brought home from Vienna several fashion magazines including Diva, an Austrian publication. And I'm so glad I bought it as it features amazing pictures. You can see them here and here. The magazine also has a look book highlighting the main trends of the up coming season, which are:

1. Floral: big, colorful, busy prints and even floral fabric appliqué

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Plaids are IN for spring 2008

Posted January 16th, 2008 by Dora P.
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Plaids are no longer fall season prints. In fact I saw many fashion rules being dashed these past few season and that's a good thing, right? That's what it's all about, a permanent change and reinterpretation. I very much like this doll house (bathroom, in fact) setting from Alice+Olivia fashion show.


Alice+Olivia

Alice+Olivia
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