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.

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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.

perfection

I said it once and I'll say it again:

Ballet & Fashion is a lethal combination that makes time stand still...

Read more about this beautiful project here

I mean, the choreo! The clothes! Ahh!

(Janie Taylor for Chloé)

Oh Summer, Where Art Thou?!

(Vogue Australia April 2010, model Rosie Tupper, photos by Nicole Bentley)

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more florencia kozuch!

Florencia part II...

Textures, materials, embroidery, knitting - delicately soft and fiercely structured with details reminiscent of tribal artifact. The silhouettes look like something from a fairy tale, and I mean that in the best possible way!

Oh it's bold alright! But it's wearable, wonderful & completely thought-through.

Bravo Florencia! You are going places!

(graduate collection)

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(lookbook)

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(Vauxhall Fashion Scout, AW/10)

An interview form Fault Magazine:

FAULT: How are you feeling about your debut at this season’s London Fashion Week?

Florencia: I’m very exited, if not a little terrified! I cannot think of a better platform to do my catwalk debut. It’s a great opportunity for a young designer and I’m really looking forward to it.

FAULT: Argentinean tribes and rock’n'roll acted as inspiration for your graduate CSM collection. Where have you found inspiration for this season?

Florencia: Well, this season is a mix-mash of all things Argentinean – from crocodiles to sea urchins, gaucho hats, riding trousers and wools from the Patagonia. I’ve been producing my collection in my home city of Buenos Aires, working with local manufactures and traditional products. So I hope you will see a slicker collection but I’m still experimenting with textures and silhouette.

FAULT: Textiles play a vital role in your design aesthetic. What sort of detailing can we expect to see at Fashion Week?

Florencia: This time there will be embroidered sea urchin spikes – some painted and some in their natural colour – masks and necklaces as well as interesting knits. I have used chunky virgin wool for coats and hot pants. There are also some reptile armour-like details in Cayman skin from Formosa.

FAULT: Which is your favourite piece and why?

Florencia: At the moment I am sea urchin obsessed! So I guess it’s the open back black and blue dress with embroidered spikes.

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And here are 3 photos of her new pieces I think.

wrapped and free

I'll be investing in one of these Jeffrey Campbell's shoes. Still have to decide about the model and the color though. But I have time, because I don't have the money :)

And then I' ll wear a silk kimono-like-wrap to go with. Especially over the black sling-backs. Wraps are perfect for summer time. They're airy, gracefull and light and enable you to move freely. Plus they cover the hole body, yet allow you to show as much skin as you want.

I'd love a Paris Kain kimono! They're beatifull, no? They're inspired by Koi fish and hand painted. He uses hues of grass green, sapphire blue, and scarlet red and each comes with either a gold or silver Abraxas Rex jewelry tag - a nice bonus, since most of us probably can't afford Abraxas rex jewelry (although wearing a clothes tag as jewelry can be pretty lame). Then again most of as can't afford the kimonos either. They're being sold at Barneys New York for $1,850.

*sigh*

(Paris Kain)

(I dont know whos wrap is this, but I found it on this site)

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