Author archives: Nina

Cantao, the modern version of the 70s

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Cantao is fashion which is so colorful, expressive and affectionate that it stirs every woman’s blood. The Brazilian label Cantao comes along with refreshing designs. The style is casual with a bit of hippie-chic meeting a playful bohemian look. The result is splendid with enchanting outfits dominated by colors and...

Black & White @ Barbara Casasola

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In her winter collection, Brazilian designer Barbara Casasola places everything on black and white, while staging them with rare, colorful elements. She has a modern and sophisticated, fancy and yet restrained style. Her creativity results in voluminous silhouettes that flatter the body of the wearer despite everything. In the collections, the...

Shopping in Rio

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Rio de Janeiro is a dream for all holidaymakers. The Brazilian metropolis offers stunning scenery and captures the imagination of uncountable visitors each year. It’s a cosmopolitan multicultural city which the traveler enters. Explore the legendary Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain which tower above the skyscrapers. Visitors can relax...

Gowns and Cocktail Dresses by Carlos Miele

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Brazil is a colorful country, which is also reflected in the local fashion. Brazilian designer Carlos Miele adds the refreshing variety of colors in his collections and with that, he hits the bull's eye. He appeals to the modern woman, reinventing her over and over again. Sometimes, she is seductive,...

The Brazilian Look

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Powerful colors, lots of accessories and preferably a broad smile on the face – this is the Brazilian look. As the fifth largest country in the world and the largest country in Latin America, it has a determining influence on fashion which has been steadily developing since the 90s. The...

Alexandre Herchcovitch

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Young, talented and creative is what defines Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch. With his collections, he captures the audience regularly at runway shows. He creates collections where elegance is used for urban street wear and vice versa, in other words, where nonchalant elements add a more casual touch to refined pieces....

Brazilian Beach Fashion by Lenny Niemeyer

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Brazil is the place to go when it comes to swimwear and there’s no other designer who has influenced it more than Lenny Niemeyer. The designer moved from Sao Paulo to Rio, where she discovered her talent and began designing unique swimsuits. After over 10 years in the fashion industry,...

Meskita gone Royal

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Behind the Brazilian label Meskita  stands the eponymous designer Alessandra Meskita. Born and raised in Sao Paulo, she was already inspired by fashion at a tender age. Inspired by the artistic side of both her mother and her grandmother, she learnt a lot about designing when she was 15. With...

Sao Paulo Fashion Week

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Brazil represents a very colorful fashion where vibrant colors have the supremacy. Often, different colors are mixed together. The resulting look is full of passion and usually accompanied by many accessories. Brazilian fashion stands for an intentional overdose of glamour. The Brazilian world of design is colorful, versatile and extraordinary. Here...

Hiking Destinations: Saxon Switzerland

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Amazing landscapes and dreamlike destinations aren’t only situated abroad, but can also be found in Germany. The Black Forest, the Alps, the Baltic Sea, the Mecklenburg Lake plates – all  these regions want to be discovered. One of my favorite travel destinations in Germany, however, is Saxon Switzerland, which is...

Shoes by Tamaris

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Shoes, handbags and accessories are what the label Tamaris is about. Here, you’ll only find women’s items. I particularly like the variety that exists in terms of winter shoes. Tamaris combines contemporary, current trends with timelessness, and with regards to that, she creates models that impress with fashion-consciousness and durability....

Sport Couture @ Dirk Bikkembergs

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At Dirk Bikkembergs, everything is about the perfect combination of sportiness and haute couture, which is why he calls his collection “Sport Couture” to which a fine selection of shoes also belong. There you’ll especially find sneakers which can be worn at any occasion. With his sneakers, he displays his...

Craft Women’s Run

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When summer comes, we can finally do some outdoor workout. Instead of sweating at home or in the gym, sports enthusiasts prefer to enjoy nature. Cycling and jogging are the top favorites. And when is it most fun? That's right, if you get together with friends! Together we are stronger,...

Shoe Trends: Visual Highlights by Nicholas Ki...

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In 2005, British designer Nicholas Kirkwood  founded his own shoe brand. And with it, he went on a journey through the world of luxury shoes. With his outstanding talent, Nicholas Kirkwood has been working with architectural silhouettes and sculptural shapes since then. The focus is on the purist design, especially...

Color Run in Berlin

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Some of you might have already joined the Color Run Berlin last year. The event is a must for all those who believe sports and fun belong together. This unique experience brings you and your friends even closer, tests your fitness and tops everything with colors. If you love running, you...

Rupert Sanderson High Heels: From Classic to ...

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Celebrities love Rupert Sanderson, which is why the shoe label has become an integral part of Hollywood. Cate Blanchett and also Nicole Kidman love to be photographed in the label’s designs. It's needless to mention that the collections are full of breathtaking beautiful pieces from the classic high heels to...

The Perfection of Design by Francesco Russo

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Parisian shoe designer Francesco Russo stands for innovative and young design and traditional crafting, making women happy every year thanks to his pioneering visions. The current winter collection speaks volumes, and the purity of the aesthetics stands for maximum elegance. Francesco Russo pursues the perfection of design and discovers the...

Shoes by Gucci

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"Made in Italy” is written on Gucci’s accessories such as handbags and shoes. The large shoe collection provides women, men and even children with sophisticated designs. Gucci turns creativity, craftsmanship and quality into an impressive shoe collection full of surprises, perfect for trendsetters and fashionistas who love to rediscover themselves...

Charlotte Olympia presents Hollywood Glamour

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Charlotte Olympia makes those of you who can’t live without accessories get your money’s worth! The collection includes mainly shoes besides bags, leather goods and stockings. Charlotte Olympia Dellal is the designer who draws her inspirations from old Hollywood glamor and yet focuses on the current zeitgeist in her luxurious...

Bridal Shoes by Pura López

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As with fashion, the footwear also has many different styles, large differences in quality, as well as classics. Pura López focuses on the latter in her collections and convinces with a high quality. Instead of overloaded shoes, the brand presents minimalist style icons. Pura López stands for subtle elegance and...

Urban Sneakers by New Balance

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You are absolutely no fan of high heels, ballerinas, boots and co., but prefer to look for the coolest sneakers? New Balance is the right thing for you. Sporty ladies and urban guys will find modern urban trend-shoes that captivate more than just the hipster community. The big cities of...

Through The Winter with Birkenstock

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They beat everything in terms of comfort and their look is a zinger. Birkenstocks! Last year, no other shoe celebrated such an overwhelming comeback like these classics. The reason is the legendary, sleek shape of the shoes, their unique quality and the comfortable cushion. Birkenstock adjusts a classical pair of...

The Legend: Manolo Blahnik

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Ever since Sex and the City, the shoe brand Manolo Blahnik is on everyone's lips. Carrie Bradshaw simply cannot get enough of the high heels. In reality, the Manolo Blahnik shoes have also long arrived at the top of the shoe empire. They were founded by their eponymous designer in...

Trends 2016: Renting Shoes

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The Internet changes opportunities on and on, even when it comes to fashion. With just a few clicks, the new dress, the cool coat and sweet bag will get into the cart and arrive in no time, but we aren’t always able or willing to spend money on the beautiful,...

Shoe Culture @ Salvatore Ferragamo

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Salvatore Ferragamo arouses enthusiasm among fans of shoes! The label presents a real shoe couture which helps men and women achieve perfection to the last detail. Salvatore Ferragamo is dedicated to the needs of a modern society and develops a balance between luxury and suitability for daily use. Nevertheless, his...

Shapes & Colors at Burak Uyan

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Burak Uyan originally comes from Germany. When he was a child, he already took an interest in fashion. In 2009, he finally made his dream come true by founding his own eponymous label, offering architectural shoes that combine glamour and wearability. Each season, he launches a new, harmonious shoe collection...