14th edition of FashionPhilosophy Fashion Week Poland

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The 14th edition of the major fashion event in Poland took place for the 14th time in the city of Łodz. Sadly, it has been announced that this was the last edition in Łodz. While uncertain what the future will bring for this event there is no need to worry that talented designers will keep emerging from Poland. In fact the best collections where from the new generation designers.

So what where the highlights?

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MSKPU Show at FashionPhilosophy Fashion Week Poland

Mart Milo

MSKPU Special Show at FashionPhilosophy Fashion Week Poland 
Last day of the FashionPhilosophy Fashion Week Poland featured a special show with collections of four talented MSKPU academy designers Angelika Józefczyk, Mart Milo, Anna Harycka and Przemysław Nowak.

Anna Harycka presented a collection inspired by Werifesteria, referring to a wistful journey through the forest in search of the mystery. Mart Milo presented a collection inspired by the illustrations of Józef Wilkoń, focusing on her childhood memories. Angelika Józefczyk presented her resort collection ‘Exposition’ in which she plays with geometry and colors. ‘United’ is a menswear collection by Przemysław Nowak inspired by the culture of immigrants from India and the Middle East. With this collection he aimed to blend and various cultures, creating a fresh proposal for the contemporary men.


Photography: Mike van der Ent Pasarella

Klaudia Mariewicz FW 2016/17

Łodz based designer Klaudia Mariewicz brought the world to the catwalk of the FashionPhilosophy Fashion Week Poland. Inspired by the globalization she clashed various local traditions throughout the collection. Traditional African aesthetics are mixed with influence of the European and American culture, creating a new nomadic tribe for the contemporary globe trotter. Colours are inspired by Maasai and Dogon tribal costumes. Images of African ethnical tribes are applied to the coats and jackets almost like pamphlets. Furthermore, the collection is enriched with handcrafted pieces, oversized knitting’s and crochet, but also with materials such as Polish wool paying a tribute to the local heritage. Brave proposal that stands out from the obvious Polish fashion design aesthetics.

http://klaudiamarkiewicz.com

Mateusz Puklo

MATEUSZ PUKŁO FW 2016/17

Mateusz Pukło presented an all black mens collection ‘Dark Lines’ during the 14th edition of FashionPhilosophy Fashion Week Poland in Łodz. Proving that simplicity does not bore, the collection is an elegant proposal for the sophisticated men containing beautiful coats, jackets and black basics that will hibernate fashion trends. Menswear classis are tastefully refreshed. The collection is presented in a foggy and casual atmosphere completing the coherent story line in distinguished manner.

https://www.facebook.com/mateuszpuklo

Austrian Fashion Awards 2016

Austrian Fashion Awards 2016 during Take Festival in Vienna

For the 2016 edition of Austrian Fashion Awards I had the honor to receive invitation to take part in the jury panel together with Patricia Romatet, Rosario Morabito and Stavros Karelis.

At the awards ceremony all nominees and winners where given the stage to show their collections. Among them the audience was able to see wotk of the emerging Austrian designers such as Dimitrije Gojkovic, Roshi Porkar, Hvala Ilija and Sabinna.

Austrian Fashion Awards is an initiative by the Austrian Fashion Association.

Awards 

The Modepreis der Stadt Wien Award rewards innovative fashion design propositions supported by a strong understanding of the economical constraints of the fashion market. It aims to support the commercial development as well as the international visibility of young (up-and-coming) fashion labels. The award is a subsidy of EUR 10.000,- earmarked for the designer’s participation in an international trade fair, showroom or festival. During the Austrian Fashion Awards nominated and winning designers where given the stage to present their collections.
Shortlisted designers: DMMJK and Leopold Bossert.

The ’Modepreis des Bundeskanzleramts‘ rewards pioneering fashion design as well as provides a recognition and support for the work of emerging fashion designers. The nomination should be based on creative Excellency as well as acknowledge an evident potential for success in the fashion industry. It offers the designer the possibility to do a one-year scholarship at an international designer/label, supporting thus his first career steps in the international fashion scene. The awards includes an allocation of EUR 1.300, - per month in Europe or EUR 1.500, - per month outside of Europe.
Shortlisted designers: Marie A C Oberkönig and Raphael Caric

The “Outstanding Artist Award für experimentelles Modedesign (for Experimental Fashion Design)‘ is handed out to designers of the middle generation working in the areas of womenswear, menswear and mixed collections.
The proce is a subsidy of EUR 8.000,-

Winners:
Modepreis der Stadt Wien Award: Leopold Bossert 
Modepreis des Bundeskanzleramts: Marie A C Oberkönig
“Outstanding Artist Award für experimentelles Modedesign (for Experimental Fashion Design)‘: Flora Miranda

http://take-festival.com
http://www.austrianfashionassociation.at

Take a look at the Austrian Fashion Awards Fashion Show

Exploring Inspirations

Presented during Belgrade Fashion Week in April, Exploring inspirations supported by Stimulering Fund Creative Industries Fund Netherlands, will be on display during FASHIONCLASH Festival 2016.

Exploring Inspirations project took place in 2015 with Dutch and Serbian designers participating in three stages: clothing, jewelry and shoe design. All designers took part in workshops with experienced craftsmen. Clothing items based on knitwear technique, onsite, with knitters demonstrating the patterns and possibilities of the wool material.
Jewelry design phase was centered around a filigree masterclass workshop with experienced goldsmith from Macedonia, Biljana Klekačkoska who explained the technique so that the designers mastered it in just four days of intense work and produced their own prototype jewelry designs in silver.
Shoe design workshop focused on opanak shoe (the traditional Balkan type of shoe) as an inspiration. The craftsmen from Kiri manufacture of traditional costumes held a demonstration of opanak assembling and leather preparation before the designers, enabling them the insight of the stages and method of constructing the details that are involved in their drawings later.

The results: sketches of contemporary garments and shoes and jewelry. The production of which involves the application of an appropriate technique that was chosen at the workshop. These designer pieces, in addition to being modern, first of all preserve the crafts that are inspired by: traditional patterns of knitwear from Sirogojno, traditional opanak techniques of knitting leather and filigree embroidery in silver with outstanding detail. Therefore, each piece has the aura of cultural heritage as an added value.
Conny Groenewegen, Sanne Jansen, Irina Somborac, Nina Sajet, Nhat-Vu Dang, Nenad Sojaković, Amber Ambrose Aurele, Deniz Terli, i Jan Jansen designed together a mini collection, which has nothing to do with trends, but is somehow transferring capsule legacy of the past into the modern era. It is a capsule collection themed around the craftsmanship techniques from the Balkans.

In addition, the special guest during the exhibition in Belgrade was the brand Afriek, also from Amsterdam whose methods are very similar to the project. Brand Afriek produces a very small series of men's clothing made from traditional African fabrics with vibrant color prints and also employ African workers in making the clothes. The long-term objective of the project Exploring Inspirations is certainly production of this collection and its accessories, networking new guest designers who will be inspired by other traditional crafts and complement this collection in the future.

Exploring Inspirations is supported by Stimulering Creative Industries Fund Netherlands.

http://www.gradbeograd.eu

Beyoncé - Lemonade

Lemonade features 12 songs, including collaborations with The Weeknd, Diplo and Kendrick Lamar. Beyoncé is listed as a producer on every song. Lemonade Tracklist 1. Pray You Catch Me 2. Hold Up 3. Don’t Hurt Yourself (feat. Jack White) 4. Sorry 5. 6 Inch (feat. The Weeknd) 6. Daddy Lessons 7. Love Drought 8. Sandcastles 9. Forward (feat. James Blake) 10. Freedom (feat. Kendrick Lamar) 11. All Night 12. Formation

Listen to the album: here

19th Athens Xclusive Designers Week

Fotini Lgk

19th edition of Athens Xclusive Designers Week took place from April 8 -11 at Ethniki Asfalistiki Conf. Center.
The hightlight of the schedule is took place on the Sunday with emerging designers under the the umbrella of New Designers Awards for which I was invited to take part in the jury panel.
 New Designers Awards is an institution that offers the opportunity to new talents to present their work to the fashion crowd and public, while competing for 3 important awards: Best Catwalk, Best Trend-Setter and Best New Designer!
13 new talented designers competed and showed their own proposals on the catwalk of the AXDW: Andry Anastasiou, Valia Kaσtrouny, Chloe Moumbaris, Fotini Lgk, TLΓΔ, Penelope Demetriou, Maria Vytinidou Luxury Handwoven Design Brand, Euphrosyne Vlassi, Christina Teligiannidou, Chris & Tonia, Joy Koumentakou I madebyJK, Marω Martzη, MK by Marios.

Fotini Lgk won the best new designer award with her strong collection "THE SUN ".  She really stood out with a beautiful and complete collection that has international potential.
The prize corresponds to ensure trade cooperation with Sotris stores, with which she will see her creations to adorn the shop windows of Sotris and to be sold beside great names of international fashion, such as Topshop, Ann Demelemester, Jeremy Scott and more. Another awarded collection was the mixed collection by the brand TLΓΔ of designer Despina Toulgaridi who not only gave the best presentation but also showed one of the most strongest collections of the event.

Joy Koumentakou I madebyJK won for the second time the award of Best Trendsetter presenting the collection "Feelings".
Designers that also stood out where Christina Teligiannidou and Marios Karavasilis of MK by Marios.
The last day was filled woth more known designers such as the Cypriot designer Notis Panagiotou who presented men outfits with colorful bomber jackets and shorts while for women, he suggested elegant costumes and airy dresses, inspired by Marlene Dietrich playing in the tones of white, black, crème and green. Notis Panagiotou chose for the integrated display of men's sets special jewelry from Honor Jewelry collection.
The Greek well-known fashion brand Funky Buddha presented a commercial modern casual pieces for men and women.
Panos Apergis presented his collection Rock-Romantic for winter 2016-2017, which was based on the technique felting from silk and wool with leather details and silk chiffon in shades of green, beige and black.
Closing show was by the duo Celebrity Skin, Dimitris Strepkos and Eleni Barla, who clearly entertained the audience with the use of celebrity models.

http://www.axdw.gr

all images are by brankopopovicblog 

Fotini Lgk

BEJEWELED: London Jewelry Designers You Need to Know

'BEJEWELED: London Jewelry Designers You Need To Know' is the latest must read book for jewelry lovers created by fashion expert
Angela Gilltrap.
BEJEWELED provides stunning insights with a broad variety of jewelry design from avatgarde to glamourous aesthetics of London based designers.
If you don't wont to get lost in the London metropole BEJEWELED contains exactly what you need to know, not only about London based jewelry designers, but it is an inspiring read for design lovers in general.

You can get the book here: READ!

BEJEWELED features jewelry labels such as Jezebel London, Jeanne Marell, Retrospective Jewellery, Alice Menter, Ellie Air, Lion Studio and many more.

This gorgeous design book—created by Heaven Has Heels’ Angela Gilltrap—features exclusive interviews from more than 30 of London’s hottest jewelry designers. In their own words, each designer shares their inspiration, process, and role in shaping today’s contemporary jewelry world. Uplifting and insightful, this is the de nitive resource for accessory lovers, stylists and aspiring designers. For more inspired accessory design head to HeavenHasHeels.com.

ANGELA GILLTRAP is the Editor-In-Chief of Heaven Has Heels magazine and Global Content Director of Lot 17 Media. She likes her heels as high as her standards. — AngelaGilltrap.us

Book Details
Pages: 74
Artwork: 150
images Size: 8.5 in x 8.5 in
Published: April 15, 2016
ISBN-10: 0500544409
ISBN-13: 9780500544402
Genre: Fashion
AVAILABLE: here

Serbia Fashion Week FW 2016/17

Bata Spasojević

Impressions from the 6th edition of Serbia Fashion Week in the city of Novi Sad with designers JSP, Nioka by Nika Ravnik, Isabell de Hillerin, Bata Spasojević, Lesia Semi, Ana Vasiljevic, Carmichael Byfield and many more. FASHIONCLASH Festival designer from The Netherlands Bluedenîmes and Minou Lejeune where also given the opportunity to show their work.

http://serbiafashionweek.com