Easy Elegance. Rachel Comey SS15

September 7, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

Rachel Comey is New York’s favourite label. Why? Well, because Rachel’s easy, but elegant pieces, are always, but always, a good idea. For SS15, Comey showed us romantic blouses, ripped denim, culottes, embroidered dresses and ethnic prints, which look perfect in the styling presented. “I was seeing the Amalfi Coast,” said one of the typically hip guests at Rachel Comey’s dinner cum show. Another ventured, “flamenco.” Comey herself seemed bemused by these suggestions. “It’s always interesting, what people get out of my collections,” she commented.

India. Tome SS15

September 5, 2014September 5, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

The Tome designers, Ramon Martin and Ryan Lobo, brought beauty of India onto the NYFW. The traditional sari knots had a big role in this collection- tied in a modern way, worn as a shirt with a midi skirt and black sandals, the LOOK stole the spotlight. But who inspired the boys most for this interesting move? The hindu photographer Dayanita Singh, who shows daily life in India. The silhouettes of dresses, embroidered tops and minimal knots feel simple, but with a opulent bling. This slightly commercial collection is a good one for mature women which feel that travelling and spirituality have many things in common. And of course it’s for those who feel like dressing in a luxurious, but effortless pieces. I am really in love with diversity on Tome’s runway- other labels should take notes!

TBT: Grace Jones in Alaia

September 4, 2014July 28, 2017 | Design & Culture by Ed

Iconic photograph of Grace Jones backstage at Alaia 1984/85. Bold and beautiful.

Zofia Chylak

August 27, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

Zofia Chylak is smart and romantic, but not at the edge of 19th century, where opulence gets boring. Her designs are modest and simple. And constantly kept in black & white colour palette. In her fashion, Zofia likes the tailorship, tradition and perfection in every piece. Chylak’s recent collection is pretty cold and solemn, but at the same stylish and wearable.

Kasia Bielska

August 26, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

In my opinion, Kasia Bielska is the most talented photographer from Poland. Her photographs are very artistic- the colours, the forms, the action. It’s all fluent, and makes you look at every photo with additional interest. My favourite works by Kasia are here- the one for The Lab Magazine, which is full of pink, and the second one for Kukbuk magazine, kept in brownish shades. Both of these editorials are dynamic, vibrant and really, really good!