Category archives: Womenswear

Modern trachts by Owloon!

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Trachts are characterised by their romantic air - they are the very epitome of German tradition, and represent a bridge that connects our German roots with our modern lifestyles. Despite their extremely traditional character - which some people wrongly condemn as being old-fashioned - creativity and innovativation play a crucial...

Trachten Angermaier – From the Dirndl to Le...

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When it comes to traditional Bavarian attire that serves both the ladies and the men, Angermaier is the first brand that comes to mind. Angermaier has a great eye for traditional creations as well as modernity. Their repertoire is huge, and you'll definitely find be able to find your showpiece...

Lena Hoschek – Tradition

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Designer Lena Hoschek is known for her uncompromising feminine creations, wherein she combines the best of the classic and the modern. She's dedicated a stand-alone brand called "Tradition" to her collection of traditional outfits. Lena Hoschek has been a fan of dirndls since childhood - she made her first dirndl together...

Where should you tie your dirndl bow?

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Oktoberfest time is coming! The fashion world shows its tradition-conscious side as they reach for their trachts and dirndls. The latter particularly emphasizes the wearer’s feminine side, which of course is why it receives nothing but positive feedback from men. At the Oktoberfest, flirting is a given. The boozy atmosphere...

TOD’s – Luxury from Italy

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Leather goods are still considered a herald of luxury, especially when they're high-quality and designed in a modern style. Italian fashion house TOD's combines incredible quality with a sense for current trends, presenting a winter collection in which attention to details goes hand in hand with simplicity. Their target audience...

Chic Knitwear by Agnès B.

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This winter, Agnès B. leaves the drama to other labels, instead concentrating on giving us a wearable and absolutely stunning line. Comfortable leisure wear designs form the epicenter of the collection, combining urban Paris chic with Nordic-inspired country style. This means muted, comfortable outfits that charm with sophisticated patterns and...

Guido Maria Kretschmer – The new city-chic

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Guido Maria Kretschmer: He's the star designer of Germany. With his visionary collections that bring dreams to life, the famously infamous fashion designers easily scores points with the ladies. His belief in the unrestricted elegance of the ladies’ world is evident in his designs - Guido Maria Kretschmer makes thoughtful fashion...

RiTUAL PRojects - nonchalant Purism

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There are always days when you find yourself pacing about in front of your wardrobe, asking yourself just what were you thinking when you bought that sequinned party dress. Not all of us have the luxury of enjoying an extravagant life filled with the fanciest creations. Thankfully, in the past few year,...

Just Cavalli – Fashion in Bauhaus style

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This coming winter, Just Cavalli has thoroughly impressed us with a line inspired by the Bauhaus, in which geometry assumes a position as the most important element of style. The feminine and highly modern collection does not fall back on the tried and tested, but appears rather eager to experiment with...

Walking in a Winter Wonderland with Pascal Mi...

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A snowy white winter wonderland - that's the inspiration for Pascal Millet's fall and winter collection 2015/16. The designer has carefully selected bright colors such as white, cream and rose, setting them up to contrast the trend colors black and gray. The elegant color scheme caresses the wearer, allowing her...

Swimming against the tide with Gucci

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Fall knocks at our doors, heralding the arrival of the newest ideas of the big fashion labels. Each collection is a new challenge for both the designers (in realising their passionate visions) and the customers (in making use of the fashion to suit their individual styles.) This works out pretty...

Wearable Art by Viktor & Rolf

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While the borders between fashion and art are usually blurred, they're entirely nonexistent in this new collection by design duo Viktor & Rolf. Their motto is “wearable art”, and it's clear that they use their designs as canvases for their artwork. The resulting collection is not only extraordinarily artistic, but...

Velvet & Silk

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Velvet and silk - these are precious materials indeed. They have a history that stretches far back into the past - thanks to their unique textures and individual structures; the fashion world fell in love with them early on. Velvet is unique because of its soft yet solid structure. It was...

Chapurin – Haute Couture

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In the world of fashion, Russian fashion house Chapurin is known for their extravagant designs, dedicated solely to the needs of the demanding woman. The label has a large assortment that includes a home line, jewellery, accessories, and of course, the most important and most celebrated of all: the haute...

H&M Studio – The 70s made sporty!

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In the last few years, sporty fashion and athletic activities have served as inspiration for the collections of numerous fashion labels. Yet despite the dearth of uncharted territory in this regard, there's always something that manages to break new ground. An example would be the current H&M Studio collection. This winter, the...

Ralph & Russo – Haute Couture at its finest

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Sensuality and seduction, together with a deep understanding of the female silhouette - that's what fashion label Ralph & Russo is all about. The label derives its name from the British design duo responsible for its foundation. British chic has never been so avant-garde; ostentatious gowns have never been so...

Raf Simons – Back to School

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All the way from Belgium, we've got some exciting fashion news for the upcoming fall. Designer Raf Simons is launching a line in which he revives his youth. You can clearly recognize the 70s inspired style - flared pants, long coats and knitted sweaters remind us of all the time...

Moschino - young designer fashion

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Moschino is the luxury label that's got a whole generation of young celebrities eagerly hanging onto their every word. No it-girl could resist this label's trendy designs! Indeed, Moschino is the voice of generation Yolo. They set new trends and skirt the rules of traditional fashion stylishly. Their collections are...

Armani Privé sends you back to the 80s!

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Watch out, here come the 80s! Last season's great hype was all about the 90s and the 70s, now it's time for the good ol’ 80s’ - at least, that's what Giorgio Armani reckons! Devoting himself to the iconic 80s in all their beauty, the designer has implemented some throwback features...

Atelier Versace – Romance vs. Sex

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The Versace couture collection, known as Atelier Versace, is anything but ordinary or boring this winter. Donatella Versace is, so to speak, playing with fire, and has made the decision to show a new side to the Versace wearer. The line consists of two sections, both of which illuminate the...

Get futuristic und sculptural with Rick Owens

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The future is now! In the last few seasons, the popularity of Rick Owens has rocketed through the roof. With his sporty yet extravagant styles, he has won over not only the high-fashion world but also the street style-community, thus achieving the ultimate cult status. In this year's current collection for...

Going Away with Louis Vuitton

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The legendary handbags by Louis Vuitton are the dream of every woman and man. Presented on the catwalk as must-have accessories, they are the loyal companions of one's everyday life. The classic design hasn’t changed much since their initial launch, but nevertheless, the Louis Vuitton bag remains a timeless all-rounder...

Alexis Mabille – Portraits of Women

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At Alexis Mabille , haute couture can be discovered in its purest form. When it comes to creativity, there are no limits for this inspirational designer. His creations devote themselves solely to the beauty of women, and are unrestrained by age. The feminine silhouette is the focal point of the design...

A colourful winter with Dorothee Schumacher

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Dorothee Schumacher has long made a name for herself in the fashion world. Her style fluctuates between timeless elegance and modern trendiness, and this German designer's fame has spread far beyond boundaries of Germany. She's presented her designs at the famous New Yorker Fashion Week, but her greatest success probably lies...

Fashion-Trends 2015 – Boho-Look

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To close off the week, I would like to introduce my personal favourite outfit in an ethno-design. I usually find it difficult to decide between different pieces, so I'll be showing you two variations today: a feminine one, and another that's casually sporty. Both times, I take basics that can...