This is truly another spectacular month and we cannot believe how much support we have received from the arts and fashion industry. For that, we just want to say a BIG THANK YOU. Now, let's get back to this April memory...
For our [Un]Discovers segment, we have quite a number of features. First off, we have a pop group named Ultraviolet Sound which we are in love with their songs. Then we have a Cor Sine Labe Doli, an accessory brand we really like at the moment. To round off the month, we have a special feature on a website called Clothes on Films.
Of course, since we are doing collaboration posts with FAT, we have 4 [Un]Discovers that are specific for this event. We have featured four amazing fashion designers this year and they are Zanete Auzina, Anastasia Lomonova, Zita Pop and Saint Hollywood by Uta Bekaia. Anne Cayer, the winner of |FAT| contest back in February, has also contributed 1 entry to us and it is the interview with Kelleth Cuthbert. We really hope you enjoy those entries as they are some amazing talented designers/artists.
As for the Swide department, we have done some amazing features on some artists for this month. The artists include fashion illustrators Michael Sanderson and Connie Lim, and abstract art artist Ryan Rader.
Lisa Nishimura continues to amaze us with her great fashion illustrations and this month she has contributed 2 runway sets to us: Burberry F/W and VAWK F/W collections.
Last but not least, we have a new section called [Burberry] Rhythm. Each week, we are featuring one of the Burberry acoustic performances and the performances this month is Keane's Somewhere Only We Know. Did you also see our live coverage on the Burberry Beijing show? If not, you can click here and here for our review post.
Stay tuned for more amazing entries coming up in May!
Showing posts with label Anastasia Lomonova. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anastasia Lomonova. Show all posts
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Walk the Walk: Anastasia Lomonova F/W 2011 Collection
Last year's New Label competition winner Anastasia Lomonova presented her latest collection on day 3 of |FAT| and it was a great show. All the models were wrapped up so only the outfits stood out on the runway and I thought this was a brilliant idea. Geometric shapes, drapes and knots were the main features of this collection and these elements gave a kick to the collection! I liked what I saw that night. Bravo work Anastasia!
Pros:
- I like the geometric shapes detail a lot, which gives an edge to the collection
- The color palette is great, fits with the F/W weather so well
- In love with the details of the sleeves and the knots element.
- The presentation is nice, and I believe this is the idea of Anastasia wanting you to concentrate on the pieces instead of the models.
Cons:
- If I could make this collection more complete, I would probably add a few winter coat pieces.
Eye Candies:
- Loose fit jersey dress with geometric shapes at the waist area.
- Black dress
- zip up neck top
Pros:
- I like the geometric shapes detail a lot, which gives an edge to the collection
- The color palette is great, fits with the F/W weather so well
- In love with the details of the sleeves and the knots element.
- The presentation is nice, and I believe this is the idea of Anastasia wanting you to concentrate on the pieces instead of the models.
Cons:
- If I could make this collection more complete, I would probably add a few winter coat pieces.
Eye Candies:
- Loose fit jersey dress with geometric shapes at the waist area.
- Black dress
- zip up neck top
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
[Un]Discovers: Anastasia Lomonova
It's time for me to introduce another fashion designer who will be participating FAT this year! Today, I am happy to present you the winner from last year's Toronto Fashion Incubator's New Label competition, Anastasia Lomonova!
Hello Anastaisa, thanks for taking some time from your busy work schedule to answer some of my questions. First, please tell me, what made you change your career path from visual artist to fashion designer? At this moment, do you still want to be a visual artist?
I studied drawing and painting all through my highschool years and always thought that that's what I would like to do for the rest of my life but finally realized that I wanted to do something more involved with people. As an artform, if we can call it that, fashion is more relevant to everyday life in the sense that my work is open to individual styling interpretations of end consumer as a way of their self expression - that's what I like about it - you can wear a garment so many different ways to reflect your mood whereas a painting just hangs there, always the same, in the solitary confinement of someone's apartment. I paint a little bit here and there but it's not something I see doing for a living anymore.
I have to agree, how you dress does reflect what kind of mood you have for that day. So, if you need to use 3 adjectives to describe the style of your brand, what will they be? Why?
Pure, refined and modern. Pure because I tend to stay away from cluttered detail and excessive embellishment, I find it tasteless and kind of annoying. Refined because I put a lot of thought and effort into each design, streamlining and perfecting the proportions to the best of my abilities. Modern because I am anti-retro - we really need to stop recycling ideas.
Refine and modern are definitely 2 of the adjectives I will use to describe your fashion pieces. Now I am curious, does your Russian background help you to create your collections?
I wouldn't say that my background has very much influence over what I do... maybe it does, but I am not aware of it. My family travelled quite a bit when I was growing up so I did get a chance to see a lot of things but what I create focuses more on ideas and concepts rather than specific cultural references.
Being able to travel a lot does help to get more ideas for creating your collection and this probably one of the reasons I find your pieces to be very fresh. I know you were the winner of Toronto Fashion Incubator's New Labels competition, was that a major turning point of your career? Have you gained more opportunities after it?
This is a very tough industry and unless you are doing something exciting every couple of months or you have a really good PR person, nothing really happens to you. I took a season off after the competition because I was completely burnt out but now I am back with a new season so time will tell.
I wish you good luck and with your skills, I am sure many opportunities will be waiting for you in the near future! From what I have read on your biography, before you moved to Montreal, you studied in Ryerson University. Do you see a big difference between the fashion scene in Toronto and Montreal? If so, what is the major difference?
Montreal has a non-chalant charm about it whereas Toronto is much more business, in my opinion. That's the major difference - Montrealers have a very casual way to look dressed up, they take a very personal approach to style and could be wearing the latest trendy piece as if they've owned it forever.
I have to agree with you fully about the difference between Toronto and Montreal fashion scene. Last but not least, what will you be working on after FAT? Will you be able to give us a hint on what we will expect to see in your S/S 2012 collection?
I haven't thought about SS12 yet - I have a lot of projects in mind so for sure no one will be bored!
Coffee or Tea?
Coffee
Paris or Milan?
Paris
Blue or Pink?
Smoke purple
Red or White Wine?
Espresso
Doughnuts or Cupcakes?
Cupcakes!!!! And at least 3!
Spring or Autumn?
Autumn
Mickey Mouse or Snoopy?
I am not familiar with their work.
Vogue or Harper's Bazaar?
Vogue
Givenchy or Gucci?
Givenchy
Pen or Pencil?
Pen
Now I am sure you are excited to see the new F/W collection from Anastasia Lomonova so make sure you get your tickets to attend FAT between April 26-29! All photos are courtesy of Anastasia Lomonova and you can click here to see her previous collections! Good luck Anastasia, I am looking forward to see your runway show!
Hello Anastaisa, thanks for taking some time from your busy work schedule to answer some of my questions. First, please tell me, what made you change your career path from visual artist to fashion designer? At this moment, do you still want to be a visual artist?
I studied drawing and painting all through my highschool years and always thought that that's what I would like to do for the rest of my life but finally realized that I wanted to do something more involved with people. As an artform, if we can call it that, fashion is more relevant to everyday life in the sense that my work is open to individual styling interpretations of end consumer as a way of their self expression - that's what I like about it - you can wear a garment so many different ways to reflect your mood whereas a painting just hangs there, always the same, in the solitary confinement of someone's apartment. I paint a little bit here and there but it's not something I see doing for a living anymore.
I have to agree, how you dress does reflect what kind of mood you have for that day. So, if you need to use 3 adjectives to describe the style of your brand, what will they be? Why?
Pure, refined and modern. Pure because I tend to stay away from cluttered detail and excessive embellishment, I find it tasteless and kind of annoying. Refined because I put a lot of thought and effort into each design, streamlining and perfecting the proportions to the best of my abilities. Modern because I am anti-retro - we really need to stop recycling ideas.
Refine and modern are definitely 2 of the adjectives I will use to describe your fashion pieces. Now I am curious, does your Russian background help you to create your collections?
I wouldn't say that my background has very much influence over what I do... maybe it does, but I am not aware of it. My family travelled quite a bit when I was growing up so I did get a chance to see a lot of things but what I create focuses more on ideas and concepts rather than specific cultural references.
Being able to travel a lot does help to get more ideas for creating your collection and this probably one of the reasons I find your pieces to be very fresh. I know you were the winner of Toronto Fashion Incubator's New Labels competition, was that a major turning point of your career? Have you gained more opportunities after it?
This is a very tough industry and unless you are doing something exciting every couple of months or you have a really good PR person, nothing really happens to you. I took a season off after the competition because I was completely burnt out but now I am back with a new season so time will tell.
I wish you good luck and with your skills, I am sure many opportunities will be waiting for you in the near future! From what I have read on your biography, before you moved to Montreal, you studied in Ryerson University. Do you see a big difference between the fashion scene in Toronto and Montreal? If so, what is the major difference?
Montreal has a non-chalant charm about it whereas Toronto is much more business, in my opinion. That's the major difference - Montrealers have a very casual way to look dressed up, they take a very personal approach to style and could be wearing the latest trendy piece as if they've owned it forever.
I have to agree with you fully about the difference between Toronto and Montreal fashion scene. Last but not least, what will you be working on after FAT? Will you be able to give us a hint on what we will expect to see in your S/S 2012 collection?
I haven't thought about SS12 yet - I have a lot of projects in mind so for sure no one will be bored!
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Now it is time for us to know Anastasia more with these trivia facts!Coffee or Tea?
Coffee
Paris or Milan?
Paris
Blue or Pink?
Smoke purple
Red or White Wine?
Espresso
Doughnuts or Cupcakes?
Cupcakes!!!! And at least 3!
Spring or Autumn?
Autumn
Mickey Mouse or Snoopy?
I am not familiar with their work.
Vogue or Harper's Bazaar?
Vogue
Givenchy or Gucci?
Givenchy
Pen or Pencil?
Pen
Now I am sure you are excited to see the new F/W collection from Anastasia Lomonova so make sure you get your tickets to attend FAT between April 26-29! All photos are courtesy of Anastasia Lomonova and you can click here to see her previous collections! Good luck Anastasia, I am looking forward to see your runway show!
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