Backstage at the Supima Design Competition. Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn.
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Custo Barcelona Spring 2012 Preview
From The Press Release: CUSTO BARCELONA presents their new collection – ‘GABONGA’ – a word coined to describe something new: a collection beginning with graphic fabrics and flowing garments, and ending with more body-conscious pieces that enhance the figure; with superimposed and contrasting lengths to highlight femininity. The final product is a corporeal look, which experiments with spatial volumes.
Most of the loose-fitting looks include dresses and tunics, with free-flowing silk chiffon, nylon and silk organza. There are also skirts and shorts matched with voluminous blouses. The sleeves on the blouses include metal stud embellishments that match the graphics. They also include small zigzag elements that have been cut out individually, creating fantastic, delicate volumes.
The body-con garments primarily include very tight graphic patchwork dresses – one of Custo Barcelona’s most distinctive designs. This part of the collection also includes shorts and trousers with chain-mail embellishments, matched with cropped bomber jackets and masculine waistcoats, over semi-transparent chain-mail openwork shirts.
Lastly, the collection will feature new items such as trench coats and swimwear – all of them in typical Custo graphics. The former are made of printed nylon, while the latter are designed with small kaleidoscopic elements and patches.
The colour palette is fresh and bright; it explores new horizons. Colours range from apple green, orangey-pink, beige, nude and coral pink, to aquamarine and tropical khaki. Metal tones with shiny Lurex are also displayed; and include yellow gold, copper, gunmetal, white gold and violet.
The fabrics are translucent and free-flowing – chiffon, silk sating, ultrafine nylon and dentelle, and prints adorned with metal studs. Metallic tricot takes on a fluid and smooth appearance. The oneiric graphic design combines different kinds of patchwork to create an illusion of collage that evokes images of imperfect beauty. These kaleidoscopic patchworks mix conflicting fabrics of different weights, textures and sheen, forming a unique and genuine Custo universe.
A new dimension by Custo, inviting you to be transported, to feel and to enjoy.
“We try to create a universe based on sensations, mixing colors, graphics and materials, exploring the smallest details to the maximum.” – Custo Dalmau
Norma Kamali Swim 2012
MIAMI BEACH, FL – JULY 17: Models in swimwear at the Norma Kamali Swimwear show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim at The Raleigh on July 17, 2011 in Miami Beach, Florida. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
Luminaa Fall 2011
Luminaa NYC proudly presents its Fall 2011 collection. The inspiration came from the 7 book series “The Dark Tower” by Stephen King. Designer Dorothy Williams, a Texas native, says the book spoke to her since the theme of “The Dark Towers” is a blend of the Wild West with contemporary times.
This collection uses western elements such as fringe, tooled leather and lace, which can be seen in each piece. Luminaa’s muse is the modern gunslinger living a place where the world has moved on. Her weapon of choice is her creativity wearing maxi dresses and mid length skirts in warm hues.
See the new fall collection in the slide show below.
About The Brand:
Luminaa is a New York based contemporary collection founded in 2008. The brand is designed for the woman who radiates from within. Lumina’s collection of dresses and skirts posess a soft architectural style that emphasizes timeless beauty, and an edgy modernity. In September 2010, Luminaa made its runway debut at the New Face of Fashion event at the Hiro Ballroom. Lumina also participated in “Fashion’s Night out” at Brooklyn’s favorite Goddess House Beauty and Spa. Designer Dorothy Williams’ states that — “The woman who wears Luminaa is intelligent, confident and possesses an understated sexiness.”
Dorothy creates clothes that offer comfortable elegance which accentuates a woman’s body in a refined way.
About the Designer:
Founder and Designer Dorothy Williams is the child of immigrant parents from Liberia West Africa. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island and was raised in Fort Worth, TX. Dorothy studied at Texas Woman’s University and obtained her master’s at Fashion Institute of Technology for Museum Studies. Working as a technical designer in the fashion industry, Dorothy has well over 10 years. Her experience has taught her the importance of fit and comfort as well as style. She attributes her training as the impetuous for creating Luminaa. As a student at Texas Women’s University, Dorothy designed a gown for a relative of President Bill Clinton for his 2nd Presidential Inaugural Ball in 1997. Her story was featured in the “Dallas Morning News”, “Denton-Record Chronicle” and TV show “Good Morning Texas”.
Visit Luminaa here.
Nicole Gill Lingerie
Nicole Gill Lingerie will soon be releasing their third collection named ‘A Beautiful Sacrifice’. The collection will be released on the company’s official website www.nicolegill.com on the 3rd of September. The new collection will include a variety of lingerie and nightwear pieces, lovely silhouette enhancing corsets and girdles. The corsets in the collection were adapted from Victorian styles to create a unique and vintage garment which differs from those currently on the market.
‘A Beautiful Sacrifice’ collection combines burgundy and black silks with black lace paneling and detailing. The collection draws inspiration from the story ‘Miss Saigon’, with an emphasis on the character of Kim, who sacrifices her own life in order to improve that of her son. The darker materials used within the collection are inspired by that story. In addition, ‘A Beautiful Sacrifice’ contains more daring and risqué shapes and designs than those in previous collections, yet remains true to the designer’s familiar sweet and feminine style.
Nicole states that ‘The Miss Saigon story has always stuck with me, I thought it was the perfect influence for my A/W collection as it is dramatic, yet romantic.’
Bleding vintage Vietnamese styling with a contemporary twist, Gill creates notable garments such as a luxurious kimono and briefs with ruffle detailing. Nicole Gill’s stunning and sexy designs blur the line between underwear and outerwear, making them an absolute must have in any woman’s wardrobe.
The Nicole Gill Lingerie company was established by Nicole in 2010. The brand has since then released two collections named ‘Welcome to the Tea Party’ and ‘A Parisian Romance’. All pieces from the company are handmade by Nicole using 100% Silk and are available in sizes 8 – 16, bras 32A – 36D. Nicole Gill Lingerie also offers a bespoke service available on the company’s website. Visit Nicole Gill Lingerie here.