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This dual purpose dress from India stands out in first look as it combines Gold and Silver beautifully. Claimed as an amalgam of resort and party wear, this dress can actually practical for its claim. The added on wrap is flexible to use but the joining attachment could have been better. It is evident that the design is inspired from precious metals and that philosophy is justified in use as well as look.
Feiyang had a passion for all the dark things. The night creatures; the witches and the forest. She found them mysterious and incredibly inspiring. This collection was inspired by a series of dark fairytales. Feiyang wrote her own stories then created weird, enchanting characters. She designed garments that fit the protagonists' characteristic. Instead of thinking of possible garment shapes first, Feiyang derived lines, forms and texture from nature, like butterfly wings or tree barks, arrange them in various ways until certain forms grow naturally out, which can be applied to the human body.
Hopes and Beliefs is a suit designed for daily work and for evening occasions. The set includes a Victorian-inspired puff-sleeve jacket, a belt-on peplum, jodhpur-style pants in two lengths and a Peter Pan collared dickey. The peplum can be attached over the jacket to change the appearance of the outfit. Magnetic closures on the pants and on the outer wrist of the sleeve adjust the garment and add a color accent. Fabrics made for industrial use are treated with special finishing steps to make them suitable for fashion. The suit is made in a limited series in Italian sizes 36 to 42.
Happiness Is is a women's suit that combines pleated trousers with a matching shirt. The trousers carry many pleats on each leg, and the pleats form large pockets and give the garment a distinct structure. The shirt is cut to leave part of the shoulder open. The suit is made of natural cotton with custom finishes. The gray tone keeps the outfit simple and easy to combine with other pieces. The suit is offered in one size, suitable for small and medium figures. The design was developed in Bucharest between April and June 2018.
Camillet demonstrate elegance, patterns & creativity. The elaboration of heart corset was a handmade design that give the elegance to the dress. The dress patterns are defined in a geometrics & lineal braids. As a result, a women silhouette is more notable. Camillet is a new idea, based on the raw material. During the structure of the dress the most challenging experience was to maintain the order of the elaboration.
Lacquer is a handcrafted phone case made with the traditional lacquer art of Vietnam. The decorated surface is built on a metal base and covered with many layers of resin. Natural materials such as eggshells, minerals, gold and silver are placed between the layers. The work is done by hand over fourteen days in a moisture controlled environment. Artisans then grind and polish the surface until the hidden drawings and colors appear. A protective coating shields the lacquer from sunlight and water. Each case is sized to fit a specific phone model.