naramo bags

I went to the market this saturday.

It was one of those perfect spring sunny days-and the wind blew.

Oooh it blew like there's no tomorrow!

My heart sang, and my bangs flew and I was so happy.

Also I wore my new navy blue wool dress, which I bought in Trieste in a great shop called George Hogg

AND a bag form my dear friend Gojka Rak.

She designs quality bags mostly leather, some of them are made of felt, all of them made with love.

You can check the goods (hand bags, computer bags, wallets, iPad sleeves)

on www.naramo.eu

Go ahead, check them, you won't be sorry :)

Right now she's having a 30% sale of current and old models, but I know for a fact

that she's designing some new models as we speak!

And she may or may not have things-other-than-bags in store for us.

Oh, goody!

the met ball

The Met Ball is always something I look forward to.

(spoken as I were ever actually there :)

There were many stunning gowns, many that didn't disappoint, and some whatever ones.

Here are ones I found wonderful.

(Parker in McQueen)

(Roberts in Michael Kors)

(Paltrow in Stella McCartney)

(Kruger in Jason Wu)

It could be my favorite.

(Zellweger in Carolin Herrera)

(Wats in Stella McCartney)

(Pinto in Chanel haute couture)

I don't like the tie though.

(Tyler in Givenchy haute couture by Riccardo Tisci)

Now, a splash of color...

(Saldana in Calvin Klein)

(Agron in Michael Kors)

(Goodwin in Top Shop)

(Gyllenhaal in Stella McCartney)

(Mendes in McCartney)

(Williams in custom MiuMiu)

Cute and simple with a vintagy feel. Very Williams-like.

And the most dramatic dress of the night...

(Ricci in Zac Posen)

It seems nude is still going strong. I like it!

And Stella McCartney is one desirable lady! I applaud her! She is a true aesthete and knows her stuff.

rochas & theyskens

I am sorry that you can't see more on Rochas' web site, but this will have to do.

This collection has all this wonderful elements that I like: sheer fabric, thin straps, silenced colors, open backs, some sequins and long sleeved dresses.

<3

Olivier Theyskens use to work here. But it's been years...

His work here was spectacular, to no surprise, but it failed to follow the economic model it was supposed to. So Procter & Gamble decided to end Rochas in 2006. Fools!

Olivier went to Nina Ricci, debuting his first line in 2007. Again it was spectacular!

And as the fashion world gasped upon his genius, the ones handling the finances made a decision to, yet again, end his work, since it was not lucrative enough.

Ana Wintour was upset. Actually she was outraged. So she wrote a little something saying it's a sad day, when money wins over creation and that talent, such as his, shouldn't be thrown away...

I'm positive that had her reign extended over financiers' borders, they'd have gotten the off-with-their-heads.

Still Rochas lives!

In 2008 they named Marco Zanini the artistic director of the label and he's doing a good job.

The line, to me, is a bit reminiscent of Olivier. It's sheer and light and feminine and soft.

Olivier however is currently residing at Theory, and here is the collection.

It's not at all the demicouture we're use to, but it's elegant, wearable and semi affordable.

I like them, so what! Not all of them, but the turquoise are great.

stellar kate

Kate Winslet in Stella McCartney

=

One of the most beautiful women and one of the best designers.

McKing

“”

He wanted to get back to the handcraft he loved, and the things that are being lost in the making of fashion. He was looking at the art of the Dark Ages, but finding light and beauty in it. He was coming in every day, draping and cutting pieces on the stand

...

His vision of Gothic glory, with a world bathed in religious symbolism, was translated not just with immense subtlety and beauty but also with the urgent futurism that was the essence of his spirit.

“”

Whoever says McQueen wasn't one in a million is lying.

The Curve of Forgotten Things

Elle Fanning starring in Rodarte's new film that highlights design duo Kate and Laura Mulleavy's spring 2011 collection, which drew inspiration from 1970s northern California, referencing Redwood forests, the gold rush and Asian influences.

The collection seems more serious and perfected than the last one. It really captures the 70s vibe at its best. The Mulleavys are truly courageous when it comes to materials. They always use lots of different ones and "mould" them into a somewhat flawless silhouette. The designs are of course a matter of opinion, but the tailoring seems pretty perfected. They obviously know a great deal about materials they work with, and understand them well.

(originally from nowness.com)

And here's Rodarte's Haute-Tech Astral Projection 2010: A space Odyssey.

Might be a bit strange.

haut couture in deed!

(Givenchy - FW2010 haut couture)

(J. Mendel RTW collection)