Tribal print is going to be hot for spring 2012. It pairs beautifully with bold jewel tones.
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Torn by Ronny Kono Celine Native Skirt, $143 at www.singer22.com
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Sunset Print Tunic Dress, $36.99 at www.shopruche.com
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MARNI TO DESIGN A SPRING COLLECTION FULL OF SIGNATURE PRINT AND PATTERN FOR H&M
H&M is proud to announce a spring designer collaboration with the Italian brand Marni. Famed for its original prints and inventive spirit, Marni is one of fashion’s most-loved labels, and its founder and creative director, Consuelo Castiglioni, has created a spring collection for H&M for both women and men that captures the essence of Marni. Available from March 8, 2012 in over 250 stores worldwide and online, the collection features both clothing and accessories, all at H&M’s prices, allowing everyone the chance to enter Marni’s world.
“I wanted to create a true Marni wardrobe by revisiting all our favorite pieces in signature fabrics and prints. As always, I love juxtaposing prints and colors, mixing modern tribal with Bauhaus graphic and adding sporty utilitarian elements,” says Consuelo Castiglioni. Founder and Creative Director.
“We all love the collection here at H&M and we believe that our customers will feel the same way. Marni has such a modern touch with everything they do, mixing prints and accessories in a playful but chic way. It’s fantastic to see how Consuelo Castiglioni coordinates her designs, matching new combinations of prints and colors, with such incredible craftsmanship behind every piece. The collection will arrive in stores at just the perfect time. as the collection will truly prove to be a lovely statement for spring,” comments Margareta van den Bosch, Creative Advisor for H&M.
Marni is a label that follows its own path and sets its own trends for prints, cuts and silhouettes, which are always playful and elegant. Marni has remained a family- owned business even as it has grown to become an international luxury brand with stores around the world.
Marni’s collection for H&M has all the freedom and experimentation for which the label is renowned, with all-over prints in strong colors intended to be worn together in layers that both match and clash. For women, the colors are vivid, and the prints are bold, be they African-inspired or simpler color blocks. The silhouettes are all Marni staples, with full pleated skirts, dresses, cropped pants and jacquard knits; fabrics range from silk to crisp cotton poplin. To complete the look, the collection also includes jewelry, shoes, bags and scarves.
For men, the colors and fabrics are softened for a relaxed take on menswear staples that are truly Marni. The use of prints is subtle; they often appear as a lining or as a contrast detail for shirts; the silhouette is a modern, relaxed take on masculine classics. The Marni collection is the latest designer collaboration for H&M, which has previously collaborated with brands such as Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Comme des Garçons, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin, and most recently Versace.
Information about Marni: www.marni.com.
A Sneak Peek at Kymerah’s Spring 2012 Collection
KYMERAH
ABOUT KYMERAH
KYMERAH launched in 2011 from designer Daniel Feld, a critically acclaimed designer whose latest venture into men’s & women’s contemporary ready-to-wear is meeting the same acclaim with buyers. Feld’s design instinct told him to combine the classic draping techniques he learned at Zac Posen with the juxtaposition of edgier, modern constructions.
The collection concept is centered on glamorously tailored and sculpted silhouettes that are both classic and modern. “By using carefully sourced fabrics and materials from all over the world it guides me to drive the course for the brand’s integrity and direction”, says Feld.
Feld’s overall vision for the brand is to reach international cliental and markets. “My brand vision will evolve with me as a designer”, says Feld. “I explore the different trends and markets and I see what has been done so my task is to create something unique and intriguing for consumers and buyers alike.”
KYMERAH (Kai-mara) is an alternative spelling of the mythological Greek chimera, a fire-breathing creature regarded as both ferocious and beautiful. The term exudes both fantasy and wonderment, bordering on illusion, lending an appropriate name for the new collection.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Daniel Feld was educated at the Pratt Institute of Art & Design and Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. His designs have been recognized with awards from Gen Art. Feld began his career apprenticing with designers Donna Karan and Zac Posen. Feld believes his work is a contrast of emotional power and rational thought. The designer was a competitor on the fifth season of Project Runway. He currently resides in New York City.
Look Book- One Grey Day
ONE GREY DAY SPRING 2012 LOOK BOOK
Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies with a 100% chance of fashion. Radiating from the beaches of Malibu, the One Grey Day Spring 2012 Look Book came to life. Staying true to their rich knit roots, One Grey Day introduces color and innovative dye processes to their Spring Collection. Intricate designs and the element of surprise, One Grey Day’s mantra proves its all in the details. The inspiration for this collection is lush fabrics, creative design and a strong attention to detail. One Grey Day prides itself on quality fabrics and on trend pieces that are sure to make a statement. Check out the One Grey Day collection at www.onegreyday.com.
