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.
Catalin interviewed me for the latest issue of Ambition about what kitsch means for me. Well, I am pretty open minded when it comes to fashion and I’d really wear a lot of over the top outfits, so the conclusion is that it’s not about what you wear, but how you wear it. I know I .... read more
Me and Florina have been telling everybody about our new showroom/atelier/workspace and how busy we were the last couple of days with the moving. There is still some work to be done tomorrow, but I could not help myself and I took a few snap shots to share with you. It is 11:58PM and I .... read more
Hope you have a lovely, sunny & great beginning of Spring. :) Brooches from Josephine.
Me (on the left) with Coca Zaboloteanu and Mihaela Tarhuna at a fashion fair a long time ago. Found the pic on Facebook. Love it!
Cream brocade and cobalt blue wool wrap coat with two separate waistbands made for Sonia. Cream cropped silk jacket custom made for Simina; long gray and navy tulle skirt with elastic waistband made for Adriana. Marina’s navy silk pleated one shoulder dress fitted on my friend Leontina. I wanted to make sure that it will fit, just .... read more
Finally had 30mins to print screen and post the Manage This interview (February 2010 no. here). Big ‘thank you‘ to Loredana Costina. I really like how the article turned out & I love her choice of a dress from my last collection to feature in the article. And she actually finished it for my birthday earlier .... read more
Besides the work for the orders that I do right now, I try to squeeze in some work for the next collection – summer 2010. I know I am one season behind with the collections, but right now it works Ok this way, as I do not go to international trade shows yet. And also, .... read more
Two custom made dresses for Gabi. View of our workroom last week, when I finished about eight wrap jackets. Detailed view of the wool texture and a Josephine pearl necklace. Brown wrap jacket with a checkered lining made for a charity auction. Pink and black&white wool coat with different waistbands. Brown wrap jacket with a .... read more
Florina’s new jewelery boxes I love. I can not wait to have my own lovely ones. I actually used the first one, gave it as a present. It certainly made an impression.
Cream pleated ruffle wool coat with 3 metallic buttons for closing and pleats at the waist. I’m sure it would look great in grey wool also. It has a silk cotton lining on the inside.