Follow the journey to building my clothing label - fabric shopping, pattern cutting, fittings, collections, photo shoots, runway shows - let's have fun with fashion and see what goes on behind the scenes: from an idea to a dress there is a long, but extremely rewarding way to go.
Cosmin Gogu took the photograph of me, at work. I also want to send big -thank yous- to Radu Jude, who directed the Pepsi spot, which you can see again by clicking the snapshot below. Was very lucky to work with such talented, creative and professional people. [youtube VScWhCMIpNI] Click the picture to see the .... read more
The NewElle store where you can find select Diana Bobar dresses has moved to a new location: Bd. Mamaia, nr. 61, Constanta. Right now you can find a few sample dresses from my fall 2009 collection at the Ummagumma store in Bucharest, Intrarea Tudor Stefan nr. 25 (Dorobanti). And if you are getting married and .... read more
I had the great pleasure to collaborate with Doria for her scene outfit, for her first live appearance (featuring Cristi Stanciu) at the Romanian Music Awards 2009. I made this black leather corset for her, which is deconstructed at the sides and held together by thin threads, worn over a black bodysuit. It was not .... read more
…FashionUP! You might wonder what that is. FashionUP is a new Romanian clothing online store/virtual shopping mall, where you can find goodies: from adorable and affordable dresses to accessories and shoes, they have it all. Tomorrow I will be in Bucharest (the whole weekend) for the FashionUP photo shoot, organized with some of my lovely .... read more
Right now all the dresses above wait to be finished and all the fabrics below wait to be cut and sewed into pretty dresses. Can not wait to get more help withe the sewing/production and move the atelier into a new, bigger, better space. Maybe it will happen even sooner than expected. *Keeping fingers crossed* .... read more
Pink bow waistband; pale pink black lace dress. Pale pink black tulle halter neck dress; Creme silk mini dress. Beige pleated pink front zip dress; wine red pleated bust dress. Charcoal pleated layers dress; Diana s pale pink black tulle halter neck dress with flowers at the side and bow at the back; Florina in .... read more
Jewelery by Josephine for my latest collection. Florina Erimescu is the designer at Josepine and it is so great that we work together so well! You can order either of these pieces by sending an email at diana(at)sofashon.com or by contacting her here. Photography: Andi Popescu. Full Diana Bobar fall 2009 collection here.
Full collection here. Photography: Andi Popescu, Soso Pascu (Paraddox); Model: Raluca. Shoes: Coca Zaboloteanu; jewelery: Josephine; handbags: Oana/Star Bags.
Most of the time I wish the day would have at least 48 hours. Sometimes it actually does, as it happens that I have a lot of dresses to finish and then I work throughout the night. It is actually weird to see the traffic getting more and more intense as the sun starts to .... read more
Paul & Octaviana, who is wearing Diana Bobar dresses and boleros. Prettiest roses! I totally forgot to post pictures from Octaviana&Paul s wedding. You might remember this post where I wrote about all the work that was involved in making these wedding dresses, but they both looked amazing and that is all that matters. They .... read more