Cibeles Fashion Week Part 1

So here we are at February Fashion week once again. Madrid´s fashion week is considerably smaller than Milan, London or Paris fashion week´s however I still think there were a lot of great designs this year. One advantage to having a smaller fashion week is that you can focus on more up and coming and new designers. That being said...I thought some were ´worthy´this year and some not. I almost had the chance to see some shows in person, but unfortunately I wasn´t able to, and so I am just limited to the photos of the shows posted online.

Part 1 will consist of the designers that had their shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb 17, 18 and 19. I am not going to post from each designer. I am going to show a couple from each designer I liked and also some that I thought were pretty outrageous. There were a few designers who really had nothing I thought was fantastic nor interesting so I won´t be
putting anything up for them. Vale...a las desfiles!!!!


Victor and Lucchino




Starting off with one of my favorite designers this season, Victor and Lucchino. As we know I love nude and I just think this dress is gorgeous. The way it moves as she walks is incredibly flattering.

















I AM OBSESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSED with this gorgeous pink number. I want it, I want it, please Victor and Lucchino read my blog and send me a sample size!
DRAPING is totally hot this season on the runways, you´ll notice below that almost every designer uses draping. Everything about this dress is beautiful, fabric choice, color, draping, the length...this model rocks it.










To be 100 percent honest I am not super crazy about this dress, but I included it to show that the nude color will be carrying on through spring and summer, as we are seeing it for fall 2010 looks on the runway. Also again we see the reoccuring socks with sandals look. Looks like its here to stay!






Well its come to my attention that I actually have one straight male follower (so far, of course) reading my blog and so I think to be politically correct I have to start including a bit of male fashion up in here! So here we have this European cut suit. I am totally a fan of the European cut. Boys, we love to see things hug tight to those muscles of yours! I also like the murse (man-purse for those of you not updated on the fashion lingo) pictured here...men have a lot of shit to lug around too, get a murse, carry it all there.







Adolfo Dominguez


So this zipper sweater gray suit thing is nice because it´s kind of a suit but not...I just liked it!
















I included this dress because really I just find it interesting. The colors make for a fun combination and I am not sure if I would wear it but its just refreshing to see something different, but not totally crazy, on the runway this season.
















AHHHHHHHHhhh! ¡Dearest Adolfo! ¡Senor! ¡Vaya! what were you thinking with this creepy blue robe. Snuggie, anyone? (snuggie pictured below for comparison)










This snuggie looks strangely familiar...!!!! I wonder what kind of price difference we are talking about with our infomercial snuggle versus our designer snuggie!



Amaya Arzuaga

The reason I am including her designs is because not only do I like them but they way she styled the runway with these cool bars and railings is really creative and cool. See below.

I think this creates a very urban, big city, sorta of industrial vibe.

The contrast of the railings with the bright orange color is eye catching. This dress has a lot of volume in different sort of ways and we´ll be seeing a lot more of that to come on the runway.

American Perez


I know the collar might seem kind of clown like but for seem reason I really like it. The fabric just looks so soft and flowy. Not a big fan of this model´s look in general though, I thought it would have been better on a different model.















Here is the whole lineup of models and you can see that floaty material is a recoccuring theme. I mainly put this picture up to showcase that all the models are wearing the exact same CLOG.






Miguel Palacio





This is one of my favorite looks from year´s fashion week. I love the color, the draping is beautiful, (more draping!!!) and the simplicity of the model lets you really focus on the dress itself. The belt is really cool too, because I would never have thought to pair this dress with a belt. The whole look just works.









Antonio Alvarado

I liked the general color scheme and the sunglasses look of this collection. I think its a really strong collection when its truly a collection, if each model wears sunglasses, a hat, something to tie it together. Or a general fabric or color scheme. Like the above collection.

I LOVE this look. I am unsure if it´s a dress, coat, bodysuit, whatever, but I really love it. The sleeves are really unique and the rouching at the center is flattering. This model, althought she looks about 12, rocks it.

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada

To preface this page...its like alice and wonderland on crack, basically...however...it does look kinda fun...high fashion though? not sure.




I used to have this doll...it was called a cupcake doll, one side is a doll and you turn her inside out and its a cupcake. Looked just like this.

















Cupcake doll from late 1980´s. Well, mine was purple, but you get the idea.

















I really don´t have words to explain this. Except the traffic cones are pretty random and cool haha.


















Well, now here we have agatha herself...now I see where her craziness comes from, her orange clown lips for example!

Bebas Closet

I like the juxtaposition of fabrics here, and I also like the headpiece.

The above comment sticks for this photo too-the juxtaposition of the fabrics, and the headpiece. The fact that she carries a purse is great too. Accesories can really make an outfit.

Elio Berhanyer


This dress is so wearable and so classy. I adore it. The lace cami underneath just adds a hint of sexiness. The bag, the sunglasses, everything is perfect. It´s a great day to night piece, from work to happy hour.

Hannibal Laguna

This line is all about diva, diva diva. Beautiful evening wear, and also jewels, as we can see in this photo. I LOVE the hair as well. The styling for this show was amazing.

The one shoulder look paired with gorgeous updo makes for serious divagirl!













Diva girl lineup with tiny little Hannibal himself...

Isabel Mastache

Now as you can see below, or may have seen previously on other web pages, this designer felt the need to sew arms and a penis onto her designs. I personally find it rather appalling, however her name is being sung all over the world now, everyone knows who she is. I guess it wasn´t bad for publicity...but really...a cloth penis!!!! Ah, fashion.

Jesus del Pozo





Althought I didn´t have any favorites within this line, I loved how all the models had to wear these nerd glasses. It really made for a cohesive collection. I guess I just have a thing for glasses!










Juanjo Olivia


This is the 2nd bright orange look I have seen, although in general I am not a fan of orange, I really do like this dress. The belt is nice because we don´t usually see belts on longer dresses.

Maya Hansen
























Okay so this collection was actually all made up of corsets. I am personally not a corset fan, I mean honestly is this actually street wear or what?! But I do think its a creative idea and if I was a fan of this type of outfit (can you call this an outfit!?) I would pick one of this designer´s because they are playful and unique, not to mention edgy.















Robert Verino







































I am in love with every look this designer sent down the runway. Obviously, some are more wearable than others. But all these clothes just give off an incredibly sheek, glamorous vibe, while still being updated and modern.

Roberto Torrenta

Okay so I would like to preface this look by saying that since I am in Madrid, I have to post a fur look, because fur is EXTREMELY popular here, with both old AND young people. I always say you know you are a true spanish woman when you get your first fur coat. Now please, no contraversional complaints here, I personally do not like fur, nor do I wear it, but as this is a European fashion blog based in Madrid, I must atleast acknowledge the popularity of fur here. I actually do really like this coat, its an updated look on fur, and if the fur were fake, I would probably wear it.

Sara Coleman


So the below photos show dresses with distinct volume in certain areas, which was really trendy on the new york runways this year. These are fun looks, and I like the purple color scheme.



























































Solitas


I am going to end
out here on our Thurs thru Saturday section with Solitas. I loved this entire show, the florals
are amazing, the textures, patterns, fabrics, everything. It´s extremely feminine which is a nice contrast to some of the harder, more urban looks I have posted above. More to come soon!

Madrid Street Style

NOTE: Originally this was in my other blog, but I´ve also copied it to my fashion blog because it seems fitting! I posted this back in November so the trends are fall based! ENJOY!

So one of the reasons Madrid is so cool is because it has a totally unique style. It definetly has a European influence. It´s no Paris or Milan, obviously, but it has a sort of ´urban´vibe to it that really makes it a standout fashion city, in my opinion. It´s cool because a lot of people also intermix style from other european countries like England, Germany, Italy or France, which really makes for a unique blend of styles.

Trends I notice in general this fall:

Teens: High top Nikes, tights, white jeans, belts, Tshirts with English writing on them

Young adults: Plaid, plaid, plaid, studded everything, leather, scarfs of all types, colored denim, esp gray, shoulder pads, DOC MARTENS or any other combatish boots (I know can you believe it! Doc Martens! I should dig out the pairs I had in 7th grade!)

EVERYONE: boots, all sizes, shapes, and colors, skinny jeans, leggings, leggings that look like jeans, Ray Ban sunglesses, the color gray, everywhere, sequins, studs

Even super old ladies here won´t leave the house looking fabulous. I see lots of skirt suits on older women, and tweed.

To illustrate the trends I´ve described, plus more, my first idea was to simply snap pictures of people with cool style. Although I have a few of those photos below, I realized I have so many friends, coworkers, and aquitances with funky style so I actually just went to parties, dinners, work, etc and most of my pictures came from these people!

The cool thing about this is that most of the trends you´ll see are quite affordable. Most of what people are buying is coming from H and M, Zara, Mango, etc.

Here goes! Feel free to comment but please, positive comments only as most of these people are my friends!




From left to right, Nuria 15, Laura 15, and Mercedes 15. All are from Madrid.
These girls are right on style with the teens in Madrid!
Nuria: Bag-Berska
Boots: from a boutique in Zaragoza, Spain
Coat: Mango
Belt: Next, a store in London
Denim leggings: Berska

Laura: Scarf-H and M
Bag: Markets in Morocco, Africa
Nikes

Mercedes
Nikes



Clara
Age: Mid twenties
Occupation: Teacher
I LOVE Clara´s style. Wearing:
Boots: Zara
Tights, Skirt, Socks, Tshirt and Jacket: H and M
TIGHTS and SOCKS PICTURED BELOW in close up

Norma
Age 23
Occupation: English Teacher
From: California
Boots: Vintage, from Paris
Blazer: Vintage, was her mom´s!
T-shirt: American Apparel, New York City
Necklace: A boutique in Southern California


Maialen
Occupation: English Teacher
From: Bilbao, Northern Spain
What caught my eye on Maialen was her scarf. It´s from Italy. I also liked her shoes, they a brand called ´Wonders´which you can purchase at various stores in Madrid. See picture below for closeup on her shoes! They remind me of oxford student meets business woman meets flamenco dancer, I love them!

Maria
Age: mid twenties
Occupation: Teacher
Wearing:
Dress: Blanco
Tights: Calzedonia
Shoes: Zara
Watch: Boutique on Fuencarral
How cute is she? Leopard is still in...its just never going out of style, I LOVE animal print!

Carlos
From: Madrid
Occupation: Theatre Teacher
Pants and Shoes: Zara
Shirt and Cardigan: Somewhere in Scotland
You might not get a good view of these pants but they are like a gray plaid, and they aren´t denim. Probably a cotton polyester blend.

Asma
Occupation: English Teacher
From: Northern England
Shirt: Mossimo Dutti
Cardigan: Zara
Shoes: Uterque (Pictured below)
Jeans: Miss Selfridges, London
Bracelets: Various places, pictured below



Margarita
From Madrid
I would have never guessed in a million years that this stylish, elegant woman is a mom of two! This coat-shawl was homemade by her mother. She also made the necklace herself. Her velvet blazer, which you can see up close in the next picture, was from Zara. Her belt is GANT.




Sian
From England
Occupation: Works for Oxford English Texbook Company in Madrid
Sian looks festive for the holidays in these cute red pants from H and M!

Patrica and Miguel
Both from Madrid
Occupations: Patricia works for the Caixa bank and Miguel is an informatica
Patricia is wearing a dress from Blanco and beads she bought at a boutique.
Miguel is wearing a shirt from Corte Inglés.