The Brand: Viktor & Rolf. Images under this post are credits to Style.com
The IT Factor: For their Spring Summer 2015, the fashion house went for over the top and 3-D effects. I like the use of the Dutch wax prints to create illusions of floating flowers; however, the designs are so over the top, I wonder who can wear them in everyday life…I loved the simpler cuts of the Fall 2015 line instead. Sharp, colorful and elegant.
The Designer Behind the Brand: Viktor & Rolf.
Website: V&R
What: Keyhole Italian wool stretch dress J.Crew
Material: 100% wool; gorgeous pinkish purple 🙂
Quality: Good stretching wool but thin fabric despite the polyester lining. Should feel great in the summer heat 🙂
Fit: Runs small, I recommend you size up if you want room on your hip area. Also, the front slit may be inappropriate as an office wear but you are able to reduce it as a simple DIY project (or you could bring to the tailor).
Sissi’s verdict: Wait for sale. Or if you want, take advantage of the 30% promo.
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What: Collection Pleated Eyelet Dress by J.Crew
Material: 100% cotton
Quality: Very good! Loving the look, the details, the fit…but not the price! You may be able to grab it for 30% off today though.
Fit: True to size. The lining (under cami dress) is very thin so the dress may be a little see-through depending on the lighting…may need additional undergarments.
Sissi’s verdict: Keeper, if you can afford it.
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Loving the new offerings at Anthropologie for Spring 2015. Lots of tribal, “safari” vibe. My favorites are the prints which are similar to Java and Wax patterns…My favorites below.
As a start to the NYFW series, this week’s African designer is Deola and her sister shop CLAN. As a note, all images on this posts are courtesy of Frazer Harrison/Getty Images via StyleVitae.
Sissi’s African Designer File – 19 Septembre 2014
The IT Factor: Both brands use African styling and material with a modern/Western-like approach to the prints and styling. The CLAN is more catered to the younger women (and designed and managed by Deola’s four daughters).
The Inspiration: According to Deola, the motto is to “To enable our customers to reveal through our design, their unique, albeit inexplicable, `Je ne sais quoi ‘ …Which is always a joy to behold”
The Designer Behind the Brand: Deola Sagoe, along with her daughters, Teni, Tiwa, and Abah Sagoe. Deola’s biography available on her website. I was surprised to learn that she’s been in the fashion business for 25 years now, but I should have paid more attention at my original post on Lanre Da Silva as Deola was listed as a similar big name…I have so much to learn about all designers in the African continent!
Country of origin: Nigeria
Notable Awards: I could not find much as of this writte-up but will keep on looking for future posts.
Sissi’s Notes: The CLAN collection at NYFW last week was interesting, check out the video here. I was impressed by the Deola’s line more, the accentuated scallop for hips and hems; the clever lace, the fitted bodice, the old-school scalloped neckline (reminiscent of an old Wax top from my mom), the darker prints, the accentuated hip line…I could definitely see myself in the selections below. Hope you enjoy them. Her website lists a few stores if interested.
The top of this dress reminds me of the old-styling in Congo in the 1990’s era. My mom used to love those back then. Even today, the styling is still considered old generation, so am glad to see a modern twist.
This dress talks to me in so many level….is it the gently subdued but vibrant navy geometric print (is this Java material I wonder?), or the pronounced waist with a simple belt? Maybe the feminine draping at the waist, or the scallop-like thigh slit, or the clever cleavage line? I cannot decide but I am definitely responding 🙂
This last dress is also a stunner. Very subdued colors, but the shape lets your body do all the talking. The exposed shoulders and overflowing drape and the waistline all make for a classic look. Love it! Which of the Deola and CLAN looks do you like best? Do share!
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