Monday, May 21, 2012

IRO - Rockin' the streets

Brothers Laurent and Arik Bitton changed their rock band and music producers lifestyle in New York to set up their own fashion label in Paris in 2004
And IRO has maintained the spirit of the late nights out, the vibe of the hustle and bustle of the city, combined with effortless femenine french chic
IRO's success is continuously growing thanks to the evolution from the first collections and the originality of the garments
Sequin, oversized, linen and (OF COURSE) leather jackets
Ready to burn the night














Friday, May 18, 2012

Lykke Li - We follow you

Music in fashion and fashion in music
What was first?
No easy answer and we could go back to the times of the Teddy Boys and the zoot suits 
Lykke Li, Swedish singer with sensuous voice and beautiful, sad, heart-beating indie electropop
Colourless-only black and white
Studded jackets, minimal gothic dresses, intense eyes and strong performances
Following rivers this weekend















Thursday, May 17, 2012

Carin Wester - Swedish minimalism

Carin Wester started her own brand in 2003 after gaining experience at Paul & Friends. Since then, she has followed the distinct and minimalistic profile, focusing on quality, simplicity and modern cut and materials.
Carin Wester has made her way through thanks to the innovative designs, clean cuts and femenine garments, and has created the CW by Carin Wester collection for Urban Outfitters for SS'12.
Tiny details that make her collections beautifully attractive
Shoes (like the green ones below) complete her designs
Lazy elegance











Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Rützou - Nordic elegance

When designer Susanne Rützou founded her fashion label in 2000, her passion about cultural anthropology and history, as well as contemporary art, marked the direction and vision printed on her unique collections.
The Danish brand maintains a tailored aspect on the garments using high quality textiles, yet enhancing the femenine figure.
Considered an innovator in the Nordic fashion industry , Rützou has been awarded with the Sustainable Design Prize (challenge organised by the Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2012 in which 15 Nordic fashion labels took part).
A beautiful collection for this season
Finally, sun has arrived
















Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Señorito ties - prints allowed

I'm going through my "Mexican phase" these days, but the variety of amazing designs that this beautiful country can offer is fascinating.
Inspired by the looks of Sean Connery, Paul Newman and David Bowie, Señorito offers timeless elegance and distinction in the form of hand made ties, with the only help of an old Singer sewing machine and the brains of the creator.
Flowers, squares and aztec prints 
Block colours for this summer
Single and double sided
Made to be noticed







I found this one last winter when wandering around Colima Street in Mexico City. 
Treasures are to be found in 180 degrees, but that's material for another story.


Monday, May 14, 2012

Sober - Calvinistic heritage

I recently discovered Sober, a Dutch fashion label with an intriguing SS'12 campaign
Subtle details on elegant garments
Inspired by American painter Rothko
Geometric shapes, structured jackets and shirts and soft block colours 
Femenine and strong
50's with a twist






Thursday, May 10, 2012

MANCANDY - Let's have fun

Elegant, sweet and sexy
Andrés Jiménez, is making noise already at the other side of the Atlantic
The photographer, musician and designer won the Best New Designer on the Mexico Fashion Awards by Lycra
Stylists love his daring garments
Nylon Mexico magazine worships him
Putting some personality on the ground
Releasing the AW12/13 collection soon
Stay tuned