May 22, 2017

La Perla Pre-Fall 2017 Ad Campaign with Kendall Jenner

May 22, 2017/ E. Vincent Martinez

kendall jenner la perla ad campaign fashionado — **LA PERLA PRESENTS THE PRE-FALL 2017 CAMPAIGN STARRING KENDALL JENNER SET IN THE KALEIDOSCOPIC WORLD OF AN ENGLISH POP ART GARDEN**

A surreal garden of gigantic begonias, a colossal hibiscus, and reimagined tulips comes to life in a world of fantasy and art designed by La Perla Creative Director, Julia Haart. Inspired by the works of Georgia O’Keeffe and Peter Max, Haart calls upon her favorite pieces from the pop-art and modernist movements to fuse the Pre-Fall 2017 Campaign with her own cast of psychedelic creativity.

Just as Dorothy journeyed to the Land of Oz, so too does the campaign’s protagonist, Kendall Jenner – entering into a world of her own imagination. Clad in Ready-to-wear, Lingerie, and Beachwear from the La Perla Pre-Fall 2017 Collection, Jenner exudes the certainty and self-assurance of a true heroine – owning her world through confidence and empowered femininity.

Captured through the inventive lens of Mert & Marcus, the vibrant colors and molded shapes of the La Perla collection take center-stage. The explosive visual message is intended to shock and transport the viewer to a world of fantasy, color, and art.

The campaign features the new La Perla Slip Dress which boasts a built-in padded bra and sculpted bodice sewn from the world’s finest stretch silk with Leavers lace detailing. Other featured pieces include a limited-edition haute couture crystal embroidered dress, a one-piece swimsuit with translucent paillettes embroidery, and a lingerie set adorned with floral embroidered Leavers lace and velvet detailing.

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January 29, 2017

MARIA ARISTIDOU SS17 Couture

January 29, 2017/ E. Vincent Martinez

When all roads lead to lab·y·rinth 'lab(ə)ˌrinTH : a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze

Maria Aristidou, for Spring/Summer 2017 collection, was inspired by Greek mythology and specifically from Labyrinthos - An elaborate structure designed and built by the legendary artificer Daedalus and his son Icarus for King Minos of Crete at Knossos.

Its function was to hold the Minotaur inside the Labyrinth and eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus. The maze, the path, or the collections of paths from an entrance to the goal was the key to the creation of this Spring/Summer collection.

The fashion designer in her Spring/Summer collection with her lab·y·rinth patterns, metallic yarns and elaborate embroideries created a luxurious playground in her designs for women. Sleek cuts, unexpected open backs and pleating details are the key signatures of this elegant womenswear collection for day or night.

Timeless classic, modern and indeed unique is Maria Aristidou S/S 2017 Labyrinth Semi Couture Collection!

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January 26, 2017

ZIAD NAKAD COUTURE COLLECTION SPRING – SUMMER 2017

January 26, 2017/ E. Vincent Martinez

“Butterfly of Paradise”

For his second couture collection presented at Westin hotel in Paris, Ziad Nakad offers his own vision of a universal garden where butterflies and flowers are the main symbols of his inspiration.

Tradition and modernity combine to each silhouette giving the appearance of a sparkling bouquet of summer flowers. Laser cutting, three – dimensional shapes and sophisticated insertion of embroidery are a reminiscent of the butterfly structure and its extreme delicacy. Its metamorphoses appear through various cuts; wide or narrow, short or long or even asymmetrical for an audacity touch. The color range is mainly pastel: salmon pink, sky blue, shiny gray and it also evokes the color of honey.

Belts accompany some dresses to assert the size. Set with jewelry or bronze in shapes of butterflies embroidered with Swarovski stones. The handbags as well complement the silhouettes.

In this marvelous garden, a fabulous bride appears in an astonishing dress with a volume entirely embroidered with embossed butterflies.

For this collection, Ziad NAKAD remains faithful to his vision of elegance where technicality and attention to detail are the key words of his work and know-how.