spring 2008

Valentino Couture Spring 2008

Valentino Garavani said goodbye to fashion world with his last couture show. And what a farewell it was! The collection was an impressive array of over seventy outfits celebrating a long and successful career.

Alessandro Dell'Acqua Spring/Summer 2008 Ad Campaign

Alessandro Dell'Acqua spring 2008 ad campaign Alessandro Dell'Acqua spring 2008 ad campaign features lovely Magdelena Fracowiak and a beautiful hand-painted paravent. Photographer: Terry Tsiolis

Christian Lacroix Couture Spring 2008

"An Angel Passing By", Christian Lacroix spring 2008 couture collection is a delightful mix of exuberant designs, all accessorized with ombre-tinted tights.

Blumarine Spring/Summer 2008 Ad Campaign

Blumarine Spring 2008 Ad Campaign Blumarine's spring 2008 ad campaign features 'budoir' beauty Suvi Koponen with teased hair, sheer, candy-colored clothes and a dizzy expression. Oh..and distorted mirrors. Photographer: Craig McDean.

Anne Valérie Hash Couture Spring 2008

Anne Valérie Hash Couture Spring 2008 A.V. Hash's couture spring 2008 collections is best described by sheer fabrics cleverly cut into viable clothes using layering and pleating techniques as well as strategically placed beading.

Jill Stuart Spring/Summer 2008 Ad Campaign

Jill Stuart spring 2008 Ad Campaign Candy colors, flimsy layers of organza and a red-headed siren in the middle of a colorful shipwreck prop replica describe the latest ad campaign for Jill Stuart. Model: Irina Kulikova.

Eiko Ishioka designs for Cirque du Soleil
Eiko Ishioka (born 1939, Tokyo) is an Oscar-winning costume designer with an impressive artistic background: stage, screen, advertising, and print media. She was also honored with a Cannes Film Festival award, a Grammy Award and a Tony nomination.
Precious Ssssnakes
A big trend in jewelry right now is animal themed jewelry, especialy wildlife. Snake jewels have big impact due to their rich symbolism. Left: Rattler Ring in sterling silver, $99, Dallas Pridgen Jewelry.