by trish on November 14, 2011
Avni currently designs her line in Cambridge, MA.
Born and raised in India, Avni’s designer, Avni Trivedi, spent her formative years immersed in the rich history, vibrant fashion, and beautiful art of Indian culture. From a young age, the crafts of local artisans fascinated Trivedi, who fell in love with the handmade fabrics she scouted out at artisan fairs in the villages of Gujarat. As she learned commerce from her grandfather, who headed a textile research unit, andingenuity from her mother, a successful entrepreneur in India’s fashion industry, the young Trivedi began designing clothes from local handmade fabrics as a hobby. … read more
Silk top with satin cravat
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Bamboo dress with braided belt
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Asymmetrical hand woven wool jacket
Shop Avni’s full collection online on Smashing Darling.
by Mo on September 28, 2011
In an effort to elevate the importance of individuality in our fashion culture, I pursue my passion for design and creation. …Every man and woman should be able to look, and especially “FEEL” their best. This is what I aim to achieve with every design I create. (Continue reading…)
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by Mo on September 22, 2011
by Mo on September 20, 2011
Swahili for “she dresses in fashion” Anavaa Kisasa is a fashion accessory line that specializes in high-quality handbags.
Shop Anavaa Kisasa at Smashing Darling
The Bowler
Starting out as an image consultant, Zulema channeled her creativity and eye for detail into dressing artists for music videos. She soon honed in on designing handbags after growing increasingly tired of purchasing bags made from inferior materials at exorbitant prices. A New York girl at heart, Zulema is savvy, stylish and resourceful. A self professed accessories junkie, she designed AK with her own needs in mind. As such, AK bags are made from high quality Italian leathers and produced in small quantities – a feature that enables each bag to be given special care and attention. (Read more…)
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The Princess
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The AK Style
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The Shopper
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by Mo on September 12, 2011
by Mo on August 30, 2011
This week’s featured designer is also featured this weekend at Style Week Providence! Shop her designs here at Smashing Darling, and if you can be in the Providence area this Saturday, go see if there are tickets available to see her new collection on the runway.
Andrea Valentini received both Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Interior Architecture degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Intending to combine and expand her knowledge and experience as an artist and a designer, she developed a body of work that has garnered national and international acclaim. She is among a very select group of designers’ chosen by the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum 2003 Triennial, “Inside Design Now” which represents the quality, range and vitality of current U.S. design practice today…(Read more)
Chelsea
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Egg Cosmetic Bag
Silva Clutch Purse
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by Mo on August 23, 2011
Luminaa was created by Dorothy Williams in 2008. After graduating from Texas Woman’s University in Fashion Design and studying in Paris at the Paris Fashion Institute, she moved to New York to study Museum Studies: Costume & Textiles at the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1998. After graduating with her Master’s Degree, Dorothy spent nearly 10 years in the industry working for various companies as a Technical Designer. Her experience taught her the importance of fit and comfort as well as style.(Read more…)
Stagecoach
Knee length dress w/ pouf sleeves. The yoke is made out of lace. Tres chic!
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Sierra
Knee length dress w/ lace and ruffles. Sleeveless. Very romantic!
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Knee length dress with fringe on sleeves and along hem. Sleek and gorgeous!
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Ankle length, fitted dress with fringe on the bodice. Sleeveless.
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