Davidelfín Autumn/Winter 2011 “Diogenes Syndrome”

The Diogenes syndrome, which can also be called senile squalor syndrome, was noted in 1966 as a disorder that is characterized by self-neglect, anti-social behavior, hoarding, and other such compulsions

The disorder derived its name from the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope (modern-day Turkey)—a Cynic and minimalist.

Diogenes was bold character, who never feared going against the grain or attacking corruption.

He finally moved to the big metropolis of Athens to defy the city-state system, advocating the return to the simplicity of nature.

His name has since resurfaced throughout the millennia in literature, art, and now fashion!

See the collection here.

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Davidelfín Spring/Summer 2011 “Tautology”

David Elfín entered the world of fashion through painting, which permeates every collection.

When the label was created in 2001 by Bimba Bosé; Deborah, Gorka, and Diego Postigo; and David Elfín, the team based it on the media of photography, architecture, and video as they seek to heighten the emotions of their audience.

For spring/summer 2011, Davidelfin has prepared a collection entitled “Tautology.”

The Free Online Dictionary defines ‘tautology’ as:

1.
a. Needless repetition of the same sense in different words; redundancy.
b. An instance of such repetition.
2. Logic An empty or vacuous statement composed of simpler statements in a fashion that makes it logically true whether the simpler statements are factually true or false; for example, the statement Either it will rain tomorrow or it will not rain tomorrow.

Have a look at the collection here.

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Francis Montesinos—Still Pulling out the Surprises!

Francis Montesinos Gil was born 1950 in Valencia, Spain, and has worked in a wide spectrum of fields, including cinema, ballet, theater, graphic design, perfume, and fashion.

His works draw heavy on Spanish folklore and its Mediterranean roots as he reinterprets and personalizes them to suit modern society.

See the collection here.

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Roberto Verino—the Picasso of Spanish Fashion

(Manuel) Roberto Verino was born 1945 in Verín, Ourense, Spain, and began showing his collections at Madrid’s Cibeles just two years after having studied Fine Arts and Business in Paris.

Now nearly 30 years later, Roberto has received awards like best designer of Spain and has launched a line of eyewear, as well as fragrances, watches, ceramics, and wines.

Simple and sophisticated, Roberto Verino designs are infused with romance and culture.

Noteworthy is Verino’s guiding principle in life—the words of Picasso: “Inspiration is very important but it should find you hard at work when it arrives.”

Check out the autumn/winter 2011 collection here.

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Devota & Lomba at Cibeles Madrid

Devota and Modesto Lomba are not new to the fashion scene but rather launched their career in 1986, going on to win numerous awards.

After the death of Luis Devota, Modesto carried the baton entering into men’s under garments and swimwear.

Devota and Lomba can be characterized by architecture, deconstruction, and a dark palette with dashes of color that highlight detail.

See the autumn/winter 2011 collection here.

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Category › Devota and Lomba , Luis Devota , Modesto Lomba , Spanish designers

Victorio & Lucchino and the Soul of Seville

The label Victorio & Lucchino embraces the spirit of Andalusia where it was born, a crossroads of Christian, Arab, and Jewish cultures.

Victorio & Lucchino was founded by José Víctor Rodríguez Caro and José Luis Medina del Corral during the 1970’s when Seville was undergoing an artistic revival, which is characterized by this fashion label.

See the 2011 autumn/winter collection here.

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Blanco Spring/Summer 2011

Blanco pays tribute to summer light with [Brazilian model] Evandro Soldati as the main protagonist.

The new Spring Summer 2011 collection by Blanco is mainly warm. The light and shadow effects surround a coloristic campaign in which green, navy blue, coral and ochre stand out.

The chain of stores has gone retro this season with styles from the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

For men, sporty and urban are the trends this season. Clothes that are comfortable and easy to wear, such as chino trousers, which Blanco brings with a youthful look, adding elastic round the ankles and combining sporty lines with more classic looks.

Green khaki is the favorite color this season and the common factor in both the styles in fashion: military and safari.

For their part, natural tones like cream, watery green and sky blue add a different touch to jeans.

See the look book here.

About Blanco
Blanco is a Spanish label with more than 160 stores in Spain, Portugal, the UK, and Saudi Arabia.
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Category › Emiliano Blanco , Spanish designers

Juan Antonio Àvalos & the Tropical Knight

Two years after graduating in Fashion Design at the FD Moda in Barcelona, Spanish designer Juan Antonio Àvalos founded his eponymous label in 2009.

In June last year, Juan’s 2011 spring/summer collection won first prize for the Best Menswear Collection at Barcelona Fashion Week.

The collection is entitled “Tropical Knight,” which draws inspiration from two sources: Medieval knights and California surfers.

As you will see from the photos, the collection revives the 1970 culture of Californian surfers, as well as skaters.

If you ever had difficulty trying to picture a medieval knight on the sands of California, well, look no more!

Check out this fun collection here.

Photos Copyright Juan Antonio Àvalos.

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Visual Poetry by Visual Poetry

Situated in Barcelona, Spain, Visual Poetry has been designing shirts, t-shirts, and sweatshirts since 2006.

The company was founded by young team of artists, ranging from music to graffiti.

The name of the label was derived from the poetic messages, which are applied to the garments as a means of meaningful expression instead of “nonsense.”

Visual Poetry maintains a high quality in the aesthetics of the garment, as well as in the ethics of its manufacturing, striving for organic processes.

See more tees here.

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Category › Catalan designers , Spanish designers , Visual Poetry

Ana Locking: Insides

There´s a part of me in all of my collections, each of them reflect my worries and personal fears, parts of my being…

"INSIDES" plays with irony and double entendre. Physical insides versus emotional insides; a dissection of the duality of men; body and soul; flesh and spirit, the marriage between these two opposite concepts.

“INSIDES” is a story about decomposition and regeneration; life in motion. There are existential crises and lively emotions.

The prints in “INSIDES” are photographs of the insides of the human body captured by the lens of a microscope.

Materials and textures decorated with images of red corpuscles, leukocytes, muscle tissue, tendon; the paradox: that it is covering the outside with the inside.

Being able to literally see the insides of the body gives people the chance to see themselves in a whole new light.

Shapes
The clothes are tailored and perfectly structured. Sheer, lace, asymmetries and tailored belted jackets are some of the primary elements.

Colors & Textures
Pale skin, tanned skin, red blood, blue blood, yellow bile, bones and black that comes from the depths of the human being.

Photographic prints of the human body are the main motif of the collection and create a parade of abstract images that resemble natural landscapes.

Accessories
Jewelry is in the spotlight: circular charms hang from tangled chain necklaces and bracelets as a metaphor for red corpuscles intertwining with muscle tissue.

The shoes: sandals for men that allow room for the skin to breathe and python and leather stilettos for women with sky high heels complete the look.

See the entire collection here.

Photos & text Copyright Ana Locking.

Category › Ana González , Ana Locking , Spanish designers

Adolfo Dominguez at Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week

As many of you know, September is a month packed with fashion weeks around the world.

Just last week was Cibeles Fashion Week in Madrid, where numerous menswear designers from Spain presented their 2011 spring/summer collections.

First in the lineup, I would like to present Adolfo Dominguez, a true pioneer in the Spanish fashion industry.

In 1950, Adolfo Dominguez, Sr., opened a tailor shop in Orense, Spain. When he passed away in the mid-1970’s, his son, Adolfo Dominguez, Jr., took over and launched a high-end menswear line.

In 1991, a fire destroyed the factory, but Adolfo Dominguez would not be overcome. The company restructured and prospered!

Nearly 20 years later, the label is still a pioneer in the Spanish fashion market, encouraging people everywhere not to allow distaster to stop us!

Click here to view the collection.

Category › Adolfo Dominguez , Spanish designers

Bershka “Shooting Stars” in Autumn/Winter 2010

If you live in one of the 47 countries of the massive chain of stores, you may be familiar with Bershka, which belongs to the Inditex Group, owner of Zara.

Founded 1998 in Spain, Bershka is a concept store that appeals largely to a young target market.

For autumn/winter 2010, Bershka douses us with lots of splashing colors in plaids, tees, sweaters, and trendy jackets.

Enjoy the video!

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Category › Bershka , griffe , Spanish designers