Category archives: Womenswear

Etro – The Story

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Italian fashion house Etro has a history stretching back to almost 50 years ago. This high-class company was born in Milan in the year 1968, and Milan is where it remains today. Let's look back on the exciting and thrilling history of this family business. Everything began when Gimmo Etro, a globetrotter...

Luxurious Romance by Ewa Herzog

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Each year, many fashion fanatics look forward to the coming of autumn, because it's an optimal opportunity for filling their little fashion box of tricks up to the brim. In my opinion, one can afford to dress a little more eccentrically in the colder months. This comes in especially useful during...

Rebekka Ruetz – An extravagant dream

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Extravagant, grim and sensual in its own way – we usher in the coming season with the dark shades of Rebekka Ruetz. Just like an alternate reality or an enchanting dream, Rebekka Ruetz's latest autumn and winter collection seems almost cinematic. Elegantly dressed models stride before rustic backgrounds, hotspots of illumination...

Minx by Eva Lutz

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With her Minx collection for the winter season 2015/2016, Eva Lutz has playfully rediscovered the female silhouette. She experiments with the outlines of women's bodies, as well as with modern geometry. These two contrasts merge into a new style, which depicts a cosmopolitan and urban image of women. This modern and innovative...

Ethnic Styles – Belts from Peru

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Handmade, produced under ethical conditions and simply beautiful - these are the accessories by Ethnic-Styles, a fashion brand that pays careful attention to sustainability and (surprise!) ethnic style. The product range includes not only homewear highlights, but also all kinds of fashion accessories for summer and winter. They are easily distinguishable thanks...

Fashion Trends 2015: The Maxi Dress

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Maxi-dresses are the go-to trend of the summer. Since the return of hippie style on catwalks, these enchanting dresses have become ubiquitous everywhere. They've quickly become a staple in everyday fashion, delighting fashionistas around the world. With its extravagant cuts, the maxi dress is an ode to femininity, and can...

Marc Cain – The Butterfly Effect

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Another colourful, cheerful summer is coming to an end, and now is the time for the fashion-conscious lady to adapt herself to an exciting winter season. Winter isn't only about cozy candlelit evenings by the fireplace - the best thing about winter is feeling deliciously comfy in warm, exceptionally designed...

HSE24 – Blue on Blue

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This winter, fashion house HSE24 focuses on the needs of young, urban women who know exactly what they want! The collection includes several looks and colour schemes, making it supremely easy for you to come up with your new favorite outfit. Fashion-forward HSE24 has made an excellent choice with the...

Riani – Feminine, Nonchalant, Sophisticated

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Blue, beige and brown: the colours in Riani's winter collection coalesce into one perfect harmony. There's no piece that can't be combined with another, and this line makes it oh-so-easy for the chic woman to assemble her everyday outfits. If you long for a demanding line with a nonchalant touch, you...

Vero Moda – This is Tribal

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Fashion label Vero Moda thrills us with their tribals this late summer, turning the plain into the exceptional. An entire tribal collection has been built upon playful prints and ethnic details that follow the summer’s must-haves with one tiny difference: the colour design. Black and white in particular make this ethnic...

Hallhuber – staying trendy in the winter

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Even Hallhuber and their winter collection have oriented themselves towards the current boho trend, which has come out on top rather spectacularly this year. Womenswear has set it sights on this trendy look which exudes lightness and stylishness. With the oriental-inspired creations that have been integrated into their new winter...

Fashion Trends 2015 – Fringes

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We're all about the popular ethno style this week, and I've been itching to introduce a very special element of their design to you. Let's hear it for: fringes! Fans of the bohemian go crazy over fringes, which can be used in many different ways. They embellish shoes, jackets and backpacks;...

When you're dressed in Anja Gockel, the whole...

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Winter need not always imply a scarcity of colour! Anja Gockel proves precisely this with her latest autumn and winter collection. Titled “Take Me Home”, the collection is an eclectic flurry of colours and shapes. Soft greys and strict blacks are broken up by the intensive yellow and orange tones that shine...

By Dimitri – Bohemian Classics

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One of my favourite labels, By Dimitri, produces classic fashion embellished with extravagant details. Their winter collection of 2015/16 is further proof of the irrepressible creativity of designer Dimitrios Panagiotopoulos. These "Made in Italy" creations are a fresh breath of air in the fashion scene, astonishing loyal fans while establishing...

Fashion Trends 2015: The Fur Vest

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No matter where you go, there'll always be someone wearing a fur vest. It's a late summer must-have, and marks the shift from summer to winter fashion. I promise you that soon, the vest will become a necessity of every woman’s wardrobe. Now, what is it that makes this garment so...

Sha' Cha – A Touch of Ethno

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Fashion is an endless development; a cycle of inspirations from the past and new innovations. Thus there will always be ups and downs; there'll always be happening trends that we will come to be ashamed of in a few years' time. But not everybody adheres to this cycle (which is...

Trend alarm with Thomas Rath

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With the start of September, the time for change has come. It marks a new beginning - in the world of fashion, at least. It's the start of the autumn and winter season, and every day we get closer and closer to the time for stocking up on warmer clothing. Along...

HSE24 – Bohemian Like You

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Have you heard of the colour Marsala? It's a soft, calming and light variant of the popular Bordeaux. Currently, this trendy shade can be found in almost every collection, including for example the fall and winter line by HSE24. This fashion brand, known for its classical pieces, is now heading...

Ethnic Style by Orsay

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Our online shop not only has various offerings, but also allows you to discover the newest trends! Every day, we round up all the must-have just for you. Now, it's late summer and you've got one last chance at rocking the irresistible ethnic look. Orsay has just the thing for...

Lena Hoschek – L’heure Bleue

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Lena Hoschek kicks off the winter season of 2015/16 with the “blue hour”. This young Austrian couturier presents classic femininity with an underlying multi-faceted blue. The feminine line is dominated by dresses that stand out thanks to the intensity of their colours, precious fabrics and prints. “L’heure Bleue” takes you on...

The Sailor Suit

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This week, it's all about the sailor trend. I'd like to start off by telling you more about the history of the original sailor suit. The uniform was worn by seafarers, and first entered the fashion world in the 1900s. The full set consisted of pants, a top and the well-known...

Maritime Swimwear

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Just like in the past few years, the sailor look remains omnipresent today. Navy blue, stripes and anchor prints are very trendy right now, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a closet that doesn't contain at least one of these maritime highlights. This striking look is indispensable - fashionistas, trendsetters,...

The sailor's look – an icon

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The sailor look is one of today's iconic styles, and has its roots in the year 1900. Even then, original outfits were being created based on the attire of sailors. These maritime-inspired outfits were originally intended for children, but designers soon discovered the possibilities of the maritime design. Jean-Paul Gaultier...

Maritime shoe fashion by Gaastra

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A perfect sailor look is never complete without a pair of matching shoes. They can completely alter the character of the entire outfit, and are, as such, an integral part of the look. On that note, lifestyle label Gaastra, who have dedicated themselves to outfits for fans of sailing, also offer...

Fashion in (Marine-)Blue

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The maritime look is modern; it's no longer monotonous and uniform. The sailors’ outfit used to be limited to a few select shades, but all that has changed today. The numerous playful shades of blue, including marine blue, are irresistible to many fashionistas! Colour gradients, blue-on-blue patterns or simple but powerful...

Nautical Style Fashion by Blue Velvet

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Nautical fashion routinely utilises elements of seafaring uniforms. Blue and white stripes, as well as red accents, are typical features of the sailors look. Vintage label Blue Velvet has now introduced a feminine version of the look! The focus remains on the colours blue, white and red, and they've come together to...

Maritime Motifs in Fashion

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The sailors' look has largely been dominated by maritime motifs. Aside from the usual colours, other elements include the ship's wheel, the ship's anchor or the vessel itself. Nowadays, the actual uniform in its entirety is left aside, while its individual pieces are what play an important role in men's and...

Nautica – Greetings from the Sea

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Fashion brand Nautica live up to their name with the launch of their new collection, which contains sailor-style highlights for the home as well as the wardrobe. Maritime elements have been perfectly integrated into current outfits, and the typical trademark white-blue colour combination can be found in every corner. This...