May 2010

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Photo: Elle International.

I’ve recently been very into discovering new fashion designers from countries other than the typical: Paris, Milan, New York or London. So I started reading about a Ukrainian fashion designer, Sergey Ermakov, who has recently showed a move towards international markets. What sets this particular designer apart from most fashion designers is his vision or, in his case, his lack of vision. Ermakov was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy at age 11 and lost 95 percent of his eyesight. But it didn’t stop him from pursuing his dream of becoming a talented and successful tailor. And he has clearly met his aims.

The designer himself, Sergey Ermakov

The 38-year old Ukrainian fashion designer is today one of the hottest names of Ukrainian fashion. Ermakov is the number one creator of Ukrainian haute couture, whereby he designs exquisite works of art with unbelievable details of beading, feathers, lace and sequins. And he does all of it with an eyesight of a mere 5%. The more I was reading and discovering about Sergey Ermakov, the more respect I started to have for him as a designer. Many other fashion designers started to quickly pail next to the visually impaired fashion genius.
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It’s in the Bag: Dareen Hakim Clutches

May 16, 2010
Dareen Hakim bag

Dareen Hakim I’ve recently come across a new and kind of unique designer, Lebanese-born Dareen Hakim. And as I was reading up more on the young designer, I discovered how Hakim grew up within a culture that was vibrant with the ancient beauty and sensual poetry of Lebanese life. The interesting mix of modernism and [...]

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Valkyrian: Making Clothes From Music and Movies

May 11, 2010
The Stylecatcher - Valkyrian design 1

Valkyrian is a clothing line that originates from Finland. The head designer, Lotta Mönkäre, aims at creating timeless, feminine clothes that are independent from latest trends and fashion. Her creations “draw their inspiration and aesthetics from contemporary fashion as well as classical sources, music and movies.” And by the look of her collections she clearly [...]

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