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Elisa Palomino Fall 2011 Cibeles Madrid

Elisa Palomino’s Fall 11 collection, Sacred Forest, is inspired by the great Japanese actress Sada Yacco. A geisha from the flowery kingdom who became the first woman actress of Japan, she was a big hit on the stage of Loie Fuller Theatre in Paris, inspiring the Japonisme movement and impressionist painters, creating the bases for the Art Nouveau. The collection is inspired by the influence of Sada Yacco on the fashion of Paris at the turn of the century – the way she looked in her kimonos became the sensation of Paris. The Japanese-style motifs, such s chrysanthemums, flowers, birds and various grasses represented a new decoration thereafter and until the l920’s. The prints and embroideries of the collection combine flowers of the four seasons: irises, wisteria, chrysanthemums and plum blossoms from the flower and willow world, with lavish silks and brocades. A purple cascade of Wisteria falls from puffer kimonos and chunky knits and clusters of Noda Wisteria hang from a long fringed gown. A scene with sparrows flying around irises, peonies, and hollyhocks is richly embroidered on decadent velvet and suede frocks. Wild chrysanthemums, “Queen of Fall Flowers, symbol of simplicity and perfection grow along the hem of rich woolen coats and are lavishly embroidered on cozy mohair knits. This was a collection to swoon over. A collection so exquisitely thought-out and executed to perfection that it sets your imagination on fire. I found myself lusting over these pieces – dreaming about them for nights afterwards, counting the days until they can be in my possession.

— Tziporah Salamon




Photos courtesy of Cibeles Madrid.

J Mendel Fall 2011


The sleek, dark creations that emerged from the J. Mendel runway were art deco inspired, with bold, crisp patterns. Designer Gilles Mendel presented a wonderfully sensual collection of streamlined gowns that did not skimp on opulence. A bleached silver fox coat was charmingly sedate with charcoal felt wool sleeves. Ditto with the black sheared mink and wool felt. This is a perfect example of how fur can translate into daywear and the contrast/balance feels right: luxury items, when dressed down becomes casually chic. And when you pair it with the menswear trend of relaxed yet structured tailoring, the effect is entirely effortless. One stunner we noticed during the show was a pink embroidered silk mousseline gown, worn with a silk scarf and thigh high mocha suede boots. The sheer romanticism was enough to make any girl swoon. Another great detail was the black tribal embroidery that rested on sheer sleeves. The delicate see-through fabric made the dark beading appear as if it were tattooed against the skin. You would think this added detail would clash with the collection, but it lent an unexpected, rebellious feel to the gowns.
— Jeanie Kwak
Photos and video by Stevyn Llewellyn
Watch the runway finale below.

Andres Sarda Fall 2011 Cibeles Madrid


For Winter 2011, Andres Sarda immersed himself in the imagery of Latin American Culture, the freedom of its colors and the force of its images. Drawing on its folklore, its beliefs and its myths with sensual aesthetics inhabited by flowers, skulls, birds and animal prints that make up a unique environment befitting of magical realism. References were made to l950’s divas like Maria Felix who conquered the cinema of the time beyond Latin American borders. Women of unrepeatable style, known as Las Donas, who, thanks to their strong characters, have become part of the culture’s mythology. The richness of fabrics such as muslin, tulle, organza, and cool wool reflects this sophisticated world. Elements that live naturally side by side with the luxury of the handmade: embroidery, jersey knit or crochet in a tribute to popular craftsmanship. This was a collection of under-garments any woman would love to add to her wardrobe. Wearable, sexy, colorful, imaginative and highly innovative, these pieces shouted “cool!”
— Tziporah Salamon

GUiSHEM Fall 2011

Guishem’s fall 2011 presentation at Mercedes Benz fashion week in New York. Guatemala based Guillermo Jop introduced neon pops of color integrated with black giving his newest collection a modern feel. Reptilian textures were introduced in geometric pieces on some of the sexier dresses and jeweled silver accessories complimented the textural treatments on the fabrics and footwear. Fresh takes on houndstooth and leopard prints were cleverly done. The collection was smartly uniform in cutouts, transparencies and hue with a distinctly modern sensibility.
Watch the Video Below.

Photos and video By Stevyn Llewellyn

Odd Molly Fall 2011


Odd Molly’s Fall 2011 collection at New York fashion week.
Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn