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.
I would rather go skiing right now, but I have to work this weekend. I am trying to finish a couple more orders from the long list of ‘to do work’. Because I neglected the blog this week, I decided that today was a great day to post all the client order pictures that have .... read more
Recently, me and Florina did a bit of second hand shopping because my ‘only black’ obsession is almost over, so I am starting to wear color again and have fun with trying out different looks, like I did when I first started with the blog. Because THAT is actually how it all started, with ‘today’s .... read more
Cobalt blue and black wool wrap jacket – can be worn on both sides. Black cotton wrap jacket with metallic waistband. Custom made black tulle tutu skirt and gray heavy-weight tulle tutu skirt made for a FrouFrou’s customer. FrouFrou’s owner and Madame Mode’s Leonie shows how it’s done: Lovely cool and inspiring looks in case .... read more
So I made a belated Christmas present to myself, or wait for it: and early Birthday present! Does not matter the reasons right? The important fact is that these lovely navy YSL tribute pumps are mine and I will cherish them forever from now on. Of course I’ll also wear them, even if I am .... read more
I found this picture of Gabriela on her Facebook profile, it’s from her prom and she is wearing a cream silk dress I made for her last summer. We wanted to highlight the hot pink high heels and that’s why we chose to go with a neutral/nude color for the dress. It fits her fantastically .... read more
Me and Florina are planing a ‘work-space upgrade’ at our atelier for this spring and we started making lists of all the furniture we still need. We started small, of course, with a huge vintage lamp that we got from a local store here in Timisoara. Will not say more until everything falls into place. .... read more
Butter cream colored coat with pleats at waist and silk golden spray painted flower brooch at the collar and separate waistband. Made for Octavia. I can actually make this specific coat in any color, so if you are interested just contact me (diana[at]sofashon.com). Pink and black wool coat made for Anca. Can be worn on .... read more
Cobalt blue silk dress with a black ruffle and spray painted details. Cobalt blue silk dress with a pleated cowl neck. Metallic pink coat; pleated spray painted silk skirt. Silk layered dark gray skirt. Dark gray newspaper printed dress with golden metallic chain details at the bust; purple painted dress with attached flowers at the .... read more
We are one step closer to a perfect atelier: me and Florina ordered a new espresso machine for Christmas, it arrived yesterday in a huge package and since then we are pleased to be drinking great coffee. Hopefully this year we’ll get to work in the prettiest and most amazing workspace ever. Keep your fingers .... read more
The atmosphere from my exhibition, at the Art University in Timisoara, Romania. Of course I had to sew details at one of the dresses while the model was wearing it. Actually the zipper also broke right before the show and I had to replace it. I did it in about 5 minutes and I have no idea how .... read more