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NATALIA GRZYBOWSKI’S S/S 2012 “HYBRID” COLLECTION

Natalia Grzybowski‘s latest conceptual Spring/Summer 2012 collection is being described as “part-human, part-botanic” and we can definitely see why. Not since we first saw Mary Katrantzou have we been this moved by an entire collection of clothing. The engineered prints, sculptural silk and quirky feminine designs are opulent and completely wearable (for the standard risk taking fashionista, of course!)

“Each piece is an art form within itself, complementing, without overtly sexualising the female form, using shapes that are simultaneously structured, yet soft, mimicking the form of a flower.” What’s your favorite piece of the collection?

i’ve really been wowed by the fashion coming out of russia lately. most recently, i’ve found a line called RUBAN that i’m so in love with. two sisters, alisa and julia ruban styled for editorials for years before officially starting their line. and what a line it is. released in 2011 (shown above), they just opened a showroom in Moscow. marked by crisp lines, tailored suits, flowing (yes, flowing) leather, the layering and intricate detail make this line one of the ones to watch in the future. seeing their designs’ rich colors and fabric’s liquidity reminds me of melting chocolate. it’s sensual and natural. and yet, surprisingly perfect for everyday wear. the muted magenta colored coat with slashed shoulders is just the right mix of badass and sophistication. vogue russia has been following them closely, and just featured their latest spring/summer 2012 lookbook. 

My latest obsession? The jewelry designs of Amedeo Scognamiglio, who was born into a family that has specialized in Cameos for 5 generations. As his website explains, a Cameo is “a hand carving on a 2 layer genuine material,” which can be of many kinds, including conch shells, mother of pearl, and sardonyx. Scognamiglio first learned how to hand-carve when he was 16, in the foothills of Mount Vesuvio in the Bay of Naples, under apprenticeship of his father. How cool is that? His designs are an edgy take on a classic look: skulls, owls, angels, horses and other intriguing carvings on beautiful precious stones, gold, and diamonds. It’s the perfect mix of antique and edgy: my ideal combination. My favorite piece? The Skulls&Bones ring, made of Sardonyx and Cornelian Shells hand-carved set in Bronze. The black skull ring with diamonds is a close second. Check out the entire gallery here.

Yves Saint Laurent at Christian Dior’s funeral

(Source: hungdirection, via ypsilont)

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in contrast to the soviet repression of creativity, modern russian fashion is taking quite refreshing risks. russian fashion icons like mira duma, ulyana sergeenko, and anya ziourova have gotten a lot of publicity lately—for breaking fashion rules, playing with color [try neon green, a la mira duma at new york fashion week], and mixing all kinds of shapes and sizes to create literally show-stopping looks [check out the row of suited admirers staring at vika gazinskaya’s beautifully designed crop top and white pencil skirt]. fabulous fashion designer vika gazinskaya has been raved about for a while now, yet i have only recently looked at all of her lookbooks. her choice in volume, playful patterns and fantastic silhouettes photograph [and move] beautifully. 

wetheurban:

BLK DNM SPRING/SUMMER ‘12 SHOWCASE

Be prepared to meet your new obsession. The new Warby Parker of denim! The other week our newest favorite denim company, BLK DNM, invited select bloggers and figures in different facets of the industry to join them at their art-filled Soho store to enjoy a night of complimentary fittings and champagne.

Created by Johan Lindeberg, the denim brand sets itself apart from others in the sense that it doesn’t conform to typical fashion seasons (with new products launching constantly) and strives to be more online-driven than anything else. The night consisted of a lot of denim talk and guests swooning over how well each various pair of jeans fit each person. If you’re ever looking for some new denim, this is the place to get them!

photos: Pier 59