So I came to the office
today at 8 am after all day of work and shows yesterday and after minor
heart-attack due to my computer not wanting to turn on I could finally push
this post live!
Alright, let’s get down to
business.
For the most of the evening
I was flapping around with my social butterfly wings chatting with business
partners, agencies and organizers, as well as the backstage team and my fellow
blogger Maybe who is doing backstage beauty report.
This year I love the positive
energy, hard work, team spirit and professionalism I am seeing while observing
this young team. Obviously, there is always room for improvement but I think
that fundamentals set are quite strong already. So cheers to you DFWZ team!
While I was chatting away in
front of the runway hall some cool looking foreign guy with bright green sneakers
kept interrupting me with various questions, naturally I was polite but a bit surprised
as well as I had no clue what he wants or who is he, sorry Nino Bollag but you
made a dramatic style change with that beard you grew.
My favorite three shows were
definitely The Rodnik Band, Milena Rogulj and sisters Špoljar.
The Rodnik band.
Since I already wrote a postannouncing their collection, here I would like to emphasize the business sense
as another of Phillips talents. Phillip has carefully selected to tone down a
bit for Zagreb, showing price wise acceptable and very wearable pieces all wrapped
up in another charming musical and dancing performance. FYI – the Rodnik Band
has left Zagreb three seasons ago with empty suitcases, selling out the whole
collection within an hour after the show ended.
Milena Rogulj.
I must admit I have had a
preconception about this designer as a bit too abstract, sculptural and targeting
the older audience; however with this Fall/Winter collection she wowed me as
she presented the proper combination of wearable, innovative and “winter theme magazine
editorial worthy” collection while still staying true to her brands image and
vision. Individual pieces, like the brown vest and patchworked cozy and warm looking
puffy jackets are sure to make an appearance with its volume, color and innovative
design. They can be styled and worn as athletic apparel, casual but also
dressy. Milena, you have definitely widened your customer base with this
collection!
Špoljar sisters.
All photos: (c) 2010 Borna Čavrag Photography
These two charming ladies
are now traditionally cooperating with auto-industry and have won numerous
international awards as a result of it. I really admire their creative idea, strength
to stitch this kind of material (car safety belts) ;) and eco way of thinking
as they are recycling old auto gear transforming it into lovely and wearable
clothing pieces.
I am so looking forward to
Basso & Brooke tonight, as well as the marvelous Bad Spirit and talented
Nino Bollag! For those of you who cannot be with us live, be sure to watch DFWZ
live stream here (link appears at 8pm) if you have missed yesterday shows video is available here .
This will be the third
time The Rodnik Band is showing
their collection on Dreft Fashion Week Zagreb, every single time they
prepare a special show, bursting with positive energy and each time they wow the
audience!
Zagreb loves The Rodnik Band! This is why I am so
excited that they are coming back this week, their show gives that much needed kick in the ass
to sometimes a bit to snooby, conservative, quite mainstream and brand
oriented Croatian audience.
Rodnik's designer
Philip Colbert is equally fashion designer, rockstar and the artist, driving inspiration for his collection from any of his listed talent areas.
His most obvious
influencers are Andy Warhol, Duchamp and similar pop-art artists. Philip first
started The Rodnik Band in
colaboration with Richard Ascott (left the band in 2008) designing primarily
Russian folk inspired knit scarves.
The Rodnik Band SS
2012. Collection is called „Cod save the Sea“. It is designed
as a support to environmental action organized by Justice Foundation.
There is one t-shirt from the collection already available on Asos.com for $44.93, all of the proceeds from the t-shirt sale are going towards the Justice Foundation charity, the rest of the collection will be available for purchase in December.
Bellow you can see the SS 2012. „Cod
save the Sea“ collection video:
The Rodnik Band will
kick of the Dreft Fashion Week Zagreb with a bang as the opening show on
Thursday at 8:30 pm! Can't wait! I'll drink to that!
“I wanted my new
collection to scream, with a self awareness and acknowledgment that fashion
is
ridiculous—even absurd—but that’s why I love it, and that’s what makes it an
art.”
Philip Colbert
I had the opportunity to
hang out with Ada Zanditon during last year’s
DFWZ after parties when I also first met Victor whom I still remained in contact
with for my NYC visits.
Ada has left an impression of very direct, absolutely
fierce, very fun loving and cool person and above all an amazingly talented
young designer who I very much admire as I know how hard it is to fight to make
a living, do what you love and study in such a demanding school in one of the
most expensive cities to live in the world- London.
Ada’s mission is to create
an elegant and sculptural womenswear embellished by her unique illustrations.
Here is the Poseisus collection
Ada has prepared for SS 2012. Collection is inspired by seahorses, Greek goddesses
and Haiti’s festival while accessories and details are inspired by origami.
Another thing which I like
about Ada’s work is that she very much thinks about and is dedicated to
creating a environmentally friendly fashion pieces using organic and natural
fabrics which she sources from ethical and reliable manufacturers; as well as
jewelry in cooperation with a designer Luca Romany using recycled plastic.
Here you can find more about
an amazing dedication Ada’s has for sustainability.
Since graduating from London
College of Fashion Ada is showing her collections on prestigues fashion events
worldwide like London Fashion Week, Kiev Fashion days and Dreft Fashion Week
Zagreb. Her work is featured in many
publications such as Vogue, Glamour, Grazia, Telegraph, The Sunday Times etc.
Bellow is a reminder of what her previous collections looked like:
Here is a little preview of 'Poseisus'
S/S 2012. Collection presentation which was shown on London SS 2012. Pre Fashion
Week, which we will now have the opportunity to see live on Saturday November 26th
at Dreft Fashion Week Zagreb where Ada is coming with a real power squad.
The
hairstyles for her show is going to be done by famous hairstylist and wig
master Christian Landon, who pulled the inspiration from colorful cotton candy
specially for Dreft Fashion Week show.
I can't wait to see Poseisus live next week!
You might have noticed if
you follow my blog regularly, that I have a thing for sculls and Rock&Chic
alongside of my other elegant and feminine side (like romantic Lei Lou dresses),
well we all have angel and demon moods & style needs don't we? J
I have written about my ultimate
favorite Alexander McQueen who never really had a competition when it comes to
scull branding,however while doing my pre-work for upcoming Dreft Fashion Week Zagreb reviews
I have came across an amazing Italian designer and a business owner of a Bad Spirit
brand whose collection and work exactly fits my demon mood taste ;)
Very rockerish, punkish, gorgeously
tailored, reasonably priced considering the quality of making and well known
Italian quality of manufacturing Bad Spirit brand was founded 1994 by Massimo
Sabbadin. Massimo uses skulls and studs, with collections focusing on great
rock and punkish bands as Metallica, Iron Maiden and AC/DC whose members love
and wear Bad Spirit clothes alongside many other celebrities.
Male and female collections
contain jeans, T-shirts, outerwear ( like these amazing leather
jackets and sweaters on the photos) accessories like hats, scarves and belts – all inspired
by rock lifestyle and embellished with sculls, studs, Swarovski crystals and
print.
Massimo has a showroom and a
concept store in Via de Amicis in Milan which is decorated in all back
furniture, leather carpets and a big black scull featured everywhere as it is a
Bad Spirit's logo.
Photo sources: Black leather jacket – www.blondsalad.com; store photos – www.onescentlife.com ; brown lether jacket – www.vogue.com ; Clothes – www.fashionweekzagreb.com
Bad Spirit
collections are also available for purchase via numerous online sites and in
showrooms in France and Hong Kong. My
only remark (I might be wrong here but I haven't found it) is the lack of
brand's presence on Facebook (only FB group
but not the page) and no Twitter presence. Hopefully that changes soon as the
brand is growing fans rapidly! Amazing stuff! I'm in love!
P.S. Bad Spirit
show is scheduled on Friday 25.11. @ Hypo Center Zagreb as part of 17th Dreft Fashion Week Zagreb!
Their latest SS 2012. showed on London Fashion Week this year is inspired by Brazilian half of the brand duo – Bruno Basso’s trip to Siberia
where he drove from London. The collection features strong structures and
contrasts, bright tropical prints (digital power print is their signature strength)
which they further evolved it pulling the inspiration from the journey to
Siberia.
Colors of the print are
representing different periods of the day gradually focusing our view onto
clothes itself and the way it is tailored and structured.
My favorite pieces are long
maxi dresses with deep V cut on the back, gorgeous pencil skirts and lovely perfectly
tailored blazers.
Photo source: www.vogue.co.uk
Bellow you can view the
collection videos in two parts, film was directed by Thiago Jenne, modeled by
Laura Paine and styled by Jose Camarano,
while beauty part was done by Lucio Flajore in August 2011. In London.
The duo has teamed up with Turning Leaf Wines as part of
their ‘Designers in Residence’ programme. As part of this collaboration, the
design due has created a very small number of limited edition umbrellas, while
later in the year based on this success they launched a limited edition wine
bottle labels.
I cannot wait to see these pieces come alive on Dreft Fashion Week runway! See you at the show lovelies!
Bosnian born, German raised and
Belgium located Capara sisters, Vera and Oliviera, have founded their brand Capara
in Antwerp in 2009. After graduating from Belgian Royal Academy of fine arts.
After assisting to Dries Van
Noten, the two ladies have showed their first women’s collection on Paris Fashion
Week in 2002. They also worked for Maison Martin Magiela together and then separated
to work one for Belgian brand Delvaux and other for Jil Sander in Milan.
Other then clothing and accessories
ladies are partnering with various artists to design furniture, objects and
art.
The President collection for
Autumn/Winter 2011/12. Is based on unity between color and shape while the name
is inspired by song of british band called IAMX, this song and its atmosphere
has also inspired the collections video showing beauty in the contrast between
dark and sensual.
Photographs property of www.Capara.be by Mike Steegmans
Their SS 2012. Collection features
horizontal prints and laser sharp lines inspired by Olafur Eliasson and MadameGres’s work. The designers are playing with organic elements and silk layering contrasted
with geometrical shapes and graphic prints.
Sisters Capara are showing
their SS 2012. Collection at Dreft Fashion Week Zagreb on Saturday 26.11. at
Hypo Center Zagreb.
"THE ESSENCE OF FREEDOM IS TO BE FREE FROM THE PAST AS WELL TO BE FREE FROM THE FUTURE. MEMORIES ARE PULLING BACKWARDS, THAT IS AGAINST LIFE, NOTHING GOES BACKWARDS AND DESIRES ARE PULLING TOWARDS THE FUTURE. NEITHER THE PAST NOR THE FUTURE ARE EXCISTING. LIVING IN THE PRESENT-NOW, UNLOADED OF THE PAST AND THE FUTURE IS FREEDOM."
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