Holly Stalder is a romanticist. Stalder’s flattering silhouettes, use of lace, ruffles and soft colors are reminiscent of the established brand, Rebecca Taylor. Her clothes embody femininity. The Portland, Oregon native is inspired by the 20’s era and antiques. Her inspiration is evident in her pieces and maintain a distinct girly continuity. Holly Stalder is simply elegant. Check out the rest of the collection here!

So we met these amazing young designers at our Fashion Fruit event last night. Mary Hasavari and Viktorija Valso collectively are Flinga Clothing. Natives of Norway it was definately a suprise to see them at our SOHO event. For more on Flinga be sure to check out their website here!

Influenced by shadowy 1940’s Film Noir, designers Kimmie Sako and Stephanie Verrieres translate a moody color palette of somber grays and blacks, innocent whites and saturated plums and blues into a sleek collection of fitted daytime and evening ready-to-wear.

Verrieres and Sako have been recognized from distinguished press and retailers nation-wide. The complete collection can be viewed online.

Ma Ke is one of the most prolific fashion designers working in China today, she graduated from the Suzhou Institute of Silk Textile Technology in 1992 and four years later set up her own label Exception de Mixmind.

Ma Ke’s interest in the crossover between contemporary art and fashion led her to establish the artistic brand Wuyong (Useless) in 2006. Wuyong is an examination of the concept of ‘uselessness’ and how this interpretation varies when seen from different points of view.  In February 2007, Wuyong was presented at Paris Fashion Week for the first time and the innovative concept attracted much attention within both art and fashion circles.

Taking discarded items such as an old paint covered sheet Ma Ke transforms it into a dress, the cracked paint creating a beautiful pattern on the garment, and an old tarpaulin is constructed into a coat of magnificent volume. For Ma Ke this focus on personal interpretation and transformation is a way of highlighting the importance of the individual and the inestimable value of life.