Kimberly Ovitz - A/W 2012-13

Designer Kimberly Ovitz, a native Californian, launched her self-titled label in 2009 with a vision and desire to translate her inspiration of art, architecture and nature into the world of women’s advanced contemporary fashion. Kimberly sees beauty in simplicity and the concept that less is always more. With a minimalist approach, her collections capture an effortless femininity and casual elegance that prioritize comfort and highlight the intellectual sensuality of a women. Juxtaposing light with dark, structure with drapery, and soft fabrics with rugged materials, the Kimberly Ovitz collection gives the modern woman a sophisticated, multidimensional wardrobe. 

Reference: Kimberly Ovitz

Alexandre Plokhov - A/W 2012-13

Russian designer, Alexandre Plokhov is creator of modern menswear with mysterious and dark touch. The former designer of Cloak and Versace, He produces collections by giving them strength, story and making powerful arura around it. Plokhov is finding the balance between beautiful tailoring and edgy design, including details like zippered sleeves onto razor slim cut suits and creating hooded tailcoat jackets. Designer finds inspiration in some other gener and mixing it with modern. Therefore his collection A/W 2012-13 is dark, mysterious, and post-apocalyptic. Main inspiration for this collection He found in old goth rock music, especially inspired by band The Sisters of Mercy. Long-haired models, black eyeliner around eyes, leather, black color, slim figure, trim tailored coats and jackets... all had Plokhov’s signature.

Elena Burenina - "... not here" collection - F/W 2012-13

Elena Burenina is young and talented fashion designer, who quickly gain popularity in the field of Ukrainian fashion industry. For her F/W 2012-13 collection Elena decided to consider the theme of the duality of nature and the hidden corners of the human soul, embodied this idea in a monochrome colour palette. Main symbol of this collection is raven on sholder of the coat, and it's giving mystical look.

References: Elena Burenina Afflante

Byungmun Seo - "Interpretation of Alter Ego in Unconsciousness" Collection - F/W 2012

Byungmun Seo was born in Seoul and after working for menswear brand "Series" of Fnc Kolon, He moved to London where he attended London college of fashion for his Master. His collections encapsulate a measured study of patten cutting and a mixture of textures in the mood of darkness and also his work is harmoniously characterized by a poetic mentality with a juxtaposition of rough and refined silhouette to show multiple expressions of his idetity. All of his collections are produced in South Korea. 

Mads Dinesen - A/W 2012-13

 

Mads is based in Berlin, Germany. He studied at University of the arts - Berlin and graduated in 2010,  and has since then been nominated for several international Designawards with his graduationcollection "Pain is felt by all...". For A/W 2012-13 collection Mads has been inspired by Louis Thomas Hardin, also known as ‘Moondog’, an American composer. As well for this collection very important is mnemonic perception of clothing, and how this communicates between individuals, between the wearer and one’s surroundings, between inner and outer self-perception.
"I do not dress as I do to attract attention – I attract attention because I dress as I do.” -Louis Thomas ”Moondog” Hardin

References: Mads Dinesen, NJaL

IIMUAHII - A/W 2012

Born in the Ukraine, Kieve, Elena has long had the talent and passion for fashion design. Since she was a child, Elena has been recognised for her astounding drawing ability and creativity. Currently based in San Francisco, CA, United States. She studied at Academy of Art University.

References: IIMUAHII

S A D A K - A/W 2012-13

 

Saša Kovačević, Serbian-born designer studied at Kunsthochschule-Berlin and graduated in 2010. Currently living and working in Berlin, Germany. Saša picked name S A D A K, which is the ancient name for a traditional sleeveless jacket worn in some regions of the Balkans (Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece). It was considered as mandatory garment of women and men in the Balkans. SADAK holds a strong ethnographic tie to the traditional attire of Kovacevic's motherland of Serbia. The preserved magical meaning of sadak in its original oral and visual context is transformed and adapted to contemporary reality. The most important message SADAK wants to communicate is: pride in individuality . This collection, like pervious is conceptual, play of shapes, garments and after all, traditional.

References: SADAK - FB