by trish on March 19, 2010
Expanding upon themes of the transformative and performative, KREL’s 2010 Fall Collection is comprised of a limited number of unique, hand-knit pieces, all of which are inspired by KREL’s 2009 visit to Iceland Fashion Week.
KREL’s Fall 2010 palette explores the muted tones of Iceland’s natural, volcanic landscape, juxtaposed with moments of brightness, like the pools of nearly-neon geothermal water that dot the treeless fields of lava rock. Inspired by this incredible Icelandic journey, KREL’s Fall 2010 Collection celebrates the multi-faceted, resilient and bold, through shape, color, perspective all of which amorphous and ripe with potential.
An innovative knitwear line, KRELwear is renowned for its one-of-a-kind, hand-knit “deconstructed” dresses and separates made with tubular knitting techniques, all executed in a wide array of yarn and texture combinations. In the spirit of innovation, each season, KRELwear reinvents itself, developing its line by combining minimal cuts with unique textiles, creative construction, and a mixture of fibers, including recycled, repurposed and organic yarns wherever possible. Known for versatility, KRELwear epitomizes the transition from day to night, with sexy, playful, sophisticated silhouettes.
KREL REBEL YELL FALL 2010 COLLECTION
THURSDAY MARCH 25, 2010
10:00 PM
ROCK FASHION WEEK
EDEN ROC
4525 COLLINS AVE
MIAMI BEACH
Contact: Daria Brit Shapiro
by trish on December 9, 2009
T-Shirt BallGown
You’ll be the belle of the Goodwill Ball in this beautiful, hand crafted, Cinderella-style, full length, Ball Gown made from Thrift and Vintage T-shirts. Each dress is unique and a one-of-a-kind because they are each made with whatever T-shirts can be scavenged at the time they are made. WARNING: As with the rest of Angela’s clothing, you have to expect that Angela’s sense of humor will be included with this dress. This dress does not include the petticoat/crinoline/hoop skirt to be worn underneath…must be purchased separately. Shop the entire collection here.
About Angela Johnson:
Angela Johnson is a clothing designer, fashion design instructor, Arizona fashion industry leader, fashion business consultant and fashion show coordinator with over 13 years in the fashion industry. She was honored as Fashion Group International of Arizona’s Rising Star in 2004, Artist of the Year by the Scottsdale Cultural Council’s Chairman’s Committee, Chicest Local Designer by 944 Magazine in 2007 was a finalist in the Scottsdale Fashion Week’s Designer of the Year contest. She has been featured as one of Arizona’s 20 Influential Women by Arizona Foothills Magazine.
Angela is an award-winning, indie designer who handcrafts cutting edge, avante garde apparel under her name. Her line is divided into three distinct categories… 1) ANNUAL LINE: her directional line of women’s original, unique and limited edition items that change annually rather than follow the traditional seasonal fashion calendar. 2) REDESIGNED LINE: her core items consisting of Tees and button downs recycled into ball gowns and party dresses. And 3) CUSTOM DESIGNS: designs commissioned by private clients. Angela’s clothing is sold online, in boutiques nationwide, and at her fashion and trunk shows.
Who or what inspires you?
My Grandmother
What is your favorite music?
Old School Rap, Bachelor Pad Lounge, Japanese Punk, Big Band, 1920’s-70’s Country, 80’s Pop and Dark Wave
What is your favorite food?
Mexican Food, Dark Chocolate and Cheese
by trish on September 2, 2009
Nightingale Tunic – Buy Now
100% cotton voile drop waist tunic top with flare bias bottom, cap sleeve with epaulettes and deep V featuring channel stitched beads.
Shop M641’s full clothing collection here.
About M641:
Born in the Spring of 2007, Madras 641 Clothing is the combined effort of co-founder friends Subu and Ina.
Since the inception of the line, M641 has been widely received and is growing at an enviable rate. The M641 collection can now be found in many boutiques throughout the US, with plans to include a variety of retail websites and multi-unit retailers.
M641 is a blend of feminine and sexy, rebellious and bold. The core of each collection includes tunics, blouses, dresses and button down shirts. Supremely comfortable in 100% cotton, M641 is versatile enough to wear with high heels or flip-flops, to the office or to a club.
by Mo on June 19, 2009
My summer wedding is approaching and I still haven’t picked a dress for the big event. I am definitely a non-traditional bride and we already tied the knot in NYC, so I am looking for a fun, light and airy dress with some frill but easy to dance in. Organizing a wedding on the Black sea coast and inviting an international crowd is not making my task easier, especially when most of my friends are in fashion. I would like to surprise people but still be an elegant bride!
I’ve been looking at some of the fabulous designers on Smashing Darling and already like a few glam pieces:
A t-shirt ballgown like this one might be quite fun but it should really be in white!
The dead butterfly bird skull dress might not sound appropriate in name but has the lightness I like, with a summer influence and a touch of color! The butterflies are quite a wonderful touch!
I would love a gorgeous headpiece that goes with the summer, flowery, feathery theme, maybe the Beax feathered cloche.
Maybe a pale yellow silk gown with a sexy back would be the perfect summer wedding dress. I love how the back is!
I love that this bishop dress is made from organic cotton and natural dyes and it has an elegant but relaxed attitude, but I’ll have to go heavy on the jewelry for it!
And last but certainly not least the jewels. This 18 Kt gold locket necklace with sea pearls and champagne diamonds seems quite perfect to me!
And the more I dig into it the more I realize I have so much more to see: a veil, a tiara, earrings, shoes, my head is spinning from the shopping excitement!
