With fashion shows of: GoldenPoint, Liu Jo, Harmont & Blaine, Max&Co, Guess and Brooks Brothers

With fashion shows of: Paul&Shark, Trussardi, Pinko, Elisabetta Franchi

Colores del Flamenco is the title chosen for an exhibition presented by Yana’s Jewellery.

This collection is based on years of admiration towards Flamenco and collates inspiration from a recent cultural trip in the south of Spain.

Flamenco is another form of art. It combines dance, music, emotion and movement. Drawing inspiration from a typical Flamenco scene, this new collection consists of vibrant Spanish inspired patterns which together create a new fashion concept.

Flamenco allows women to wear such attire with pride and sophistication. In this scenario, this collection captures these elements to transform a new style into wearable art that is suitable for women of all ages.

A State of Transparency.
Uno stato di trasparenza.

Ethereal shapes surrounding your anima;
duplicity non-existent;
no armour surrounds you, but the one you bring forth from within.
Beauty and strength come from the soul.
An exquisite balance of the real & surreal

The upcoming High Summer collection ‘GYPSEA’ takes inspiration from the idea of the gypsy mermaid.

‘Instead of clothing, she decorates herself with jewels and accessories. She collects lost coins, and attaches them to her garments, and creates charm bracelets from them. As she touches the mediterranean water, her skin gleams and glistens and seems to turn to glitter as it is caught by the warm sun.’

Hand illustrated Maltese coin prints are the protagonists of this collection. Print colours are taken from vibrant underwater reefs. Unifying the collection are the jewel-toned purple satin elastics intertwined within rose-gold hardware, a signature ISLE&AQUA decorative feature which glamourises each piece, and transforms them into beautiful pieces of body jewellery.

Hitting the local scene with a bang in 2014 with his provocative SKANDLU collection, Marco Parascandalo has gone from strength to strength since establishing his brand four years ago. The PARASCANDALO brand has become synonymous with cool, cutting edge, one of a kind pieces which are sure to make the wearer stand out from the crowd.   PARASCANDALO imbues his rebellious style with local messages reflective of Maltese culture, politics and environmental issues to dramatic effect. Not one to shy away from controversy, Marco’s slogan t-shirts, bearing their now instantly recognisable slang terms, have opened the door to a new, young market of stylish buyers. Using a variety of materials and textures, the PARASCANDALO brand produces everything from t-shirts to ready-to-wear one-off pieces and statement accessories.

Malta Fashion Week 2018 will mark a new chapter in the PARASCANDALO story and he plans to commemorate it with a collection simply entitled: S.T.A.R. Marco explained his new collection is inspired by different eras which he married together in order to create a new, unique PARASACANDALO aesthetic. With three, harmonious colour stories and an exciting use of fabric manipulation, denim, knitted cotton and satin, S.T.A.R. promises to offer something for every fashion forward kid on the block. The collection’s name is itself loaded with meaning: the five points of the PARASCANDALO star will represent Marco Parascandalo’s fifth fashion show at Malta Fashion Week.

“Dejjem F’qalbna” is a collection that was promised to the grandfather of the designer the year that she left Malta for her studies in 2013. Unfortunately the designer’s grandfather John Cutajar passed away few days before her graduation in 2016. John Cutajar was a model maker of mainly Maltese balconies in Malta. He was the first artist to start these models in Malta. For this collection, Maria Cutajar chooses the balconies in Mdina to create her collection. It is a very theatrical and elegant collection of fabric manipulation and theatrical garment construction.

Peacock’s Pride Collection 2018

Why blend in when you were born to stand out?   A bold collection with a combination of statement one of a kind headpieces all handcrafted to the finest of details. Powerful colours and intriguing designs with lavish fabrics and embellishments.   Adalia’s target is to make women feel great on their special occasion. –  ” I want them to feel treasured and unique and I want my headpieces to bring a smile to their face when they wear them and look in the mirror, and yes, turn heads when they walk into a room, like a peacock with its tail of iridescent colours captivating its onlookers.  

“Butterfly Effect”

Herminas Reea brand released the “Butterfly Effect” collection that exude class, elegance and finesse. The designer “Andreea Hermina” has a clear vision of Haute Couture dresses.

The collection contains many gorgeous and transparent dresses with corsets in nude, blue and grey, one more beautiful than the other.

The collection is inspired by the contemporary woman who believes in the beauty and the powerful symbolism of the butterfly which tell us that small causes can have larger effects. The change and the transformation itself which are natural processes should highlight our lives.

The “Butterfly Effect” collection is a very sensual and feminine one. The female body is highlighted through the use of fitted designs and high-quality fabrics.

Lace detailing, ruffles, stones, beads, taffeta, tulle and intricate detailing are features within the collection to accentuate a woman’s mystery and innocence.

The combination of colors, details and materials – all together bring flair, drama and a refined sensuality simultaneously.

Herminas Reea Brand is about luxury, confidence and empowerment to women.

LEGACY 2018

This collection is inspired by the golden age of hollywood’s most infulential legends.

A tribute to these women who left their legacy on the world of glamour and queer history.

Their movies, camp and style made them iconic , and their legacy will live forever.

From the first lady of american screen Betty Davis to her frenemy Joan Crawford.

Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress to the wind blowing under Marylin Monroe’s skirt

The silent era of Greta Garbo to Judy Garland’s journey in Oz.

Elizabeth Taylor’s iconic role as Cleopatra to Marlene Dietrich’s gender bending style.

Legacy 2018 will take us back to a fabulous era, an era where legends became icons.

BLUE MODUS VIVENDI’- 2018 Collection by Rosita Silk Sense

Lithuanian Fashion Designer and Silk Artist Rosita this year highlights sustainability of finite resources.

Today’s mainstream fast-fashion industry relies on globalized, mass-produced garments with a cost to the Environment so ‘Blue MODUS VIVENDI’ suggests hand-made, slow fashion. Taking time out from today’s fast-lanes. The Collection is a wake-up call to appreciate Nature for what it truly is. No need for perfect body figures or youth to look beautiful. Beauty has many forms and Rosita’s free-sizes permit any woman to flaunt the charms of her signature wearable Art.

‘Blue’ is a timeless and synonymous with Sky and Sea. ‘Blue’ defines the Mediterranean which has the world’s cleanest waters, content people and healthy cuisine so behold the many shades of Blue with Rosita’s diverse line of casual, street-smart and elegant free-size ladies-wear; Short or long, singular garments where no two dresses can ever be alike.

Rosita does not make use of production assistants or staff. All items in the collection are handmade, handpainted and handsewn by her so ‘Blue MODUS VIVENDI’ is a celebration of Art, Design and Fashion intertwined.

This Collection introduces handpainted designs on wool and cotton in addition to Rosita’s trademark silk, to maximize affordability.

This year’s Collection also launches a new technique on select items using pressed and dyed real plants for your own environmentally-signed garment.  Only left to add is a handmade and handpainted scarf or necklace; also brought to you by Rosita’s own hand and in her inimitable style.

Tahlia : Summer 2018

Tahlia: A wistful daydreamer caught up in the euphoria of wanderlust.

This vibrant collection is inspired by the leafage found in summer hot spots around the globe. We take you on a journey from Mediterranean islands to the tropical Caribbean. Prints are influenced by the designer’s Mediterranean surroundings and a recent adventure to the island of Dominica.

From the rich orange hues of Maltese citrus fruits to the serene tones of green banana leaves, this is a story of summer obsession. A palette of nature’s purest colours, transformed into watercolour paintings… The garden-inspired prints are contrasted with brush-like stripes, juxtaposing organic and linear and adding a contemporary edge to these traveller’s prints. Silhouettes evoke ease and comfort, with kaftans, dresses and palazzo pants cut from ultra-lightweight fabrics, effortlessly skimming feminine curves.

The beauty of this collection is in its adventurous mismatch of prints. Breezy, lightweight fabrics in natural luxurious fibre compositions. Tahlia evokes individuality, a sense of urgency to travel and discover new worlds.

‘I PUT A SPELL ON YOU’ Summer 2018 Summer Collection

Like the love song by Nina Simone in 1965, a collection as an evidence of love for women.

A jazzy moment into black and white, from black tuxedos to long wedding gowns.

A dark romantism for a smooth summer.

You will enjoy the SPELL…

This spring-summer collection (2018) made of hi-tech and traditional materials, represents some kind of time machine which is taking us from early 60’s to this time through the world of art, music, film, sport… It’s chic, it’s urban, it’s glamorous.

The collection is called Al-Magrib – the Arabic word for ”Kingdom of Morocco” – following the fact that it is very much inspired by Moroccan architecture and style when it comes to colours, details and print. An additional inspiration for the collection is Leonardo Da Vinci and his artwork, especially his sketches on human anatomy.

Black, white and beige are core colours accompanied by denim, cobalt blue and burned orange. The Moroccan silhouette is seen in the wide legs and a specified waist. Among some of the styles you will find tailored suits, detailed jackets, airy evening gowns and cool swimwear.

The overall vibe is luxurious, detailed, powerful and bold. Materials used in the collection include neoprene, denim, cotton canvas, suede, jacquard, woven cotton/ polyamide, mesh, silk, satin as well as silk georgette, which give a variety of textures and feel to the collection.

Each and every person, no matter how similar, will have their own perception of life.
We all live in our own box with windows and doors where it’s up to us to peep into the other worlds.
While we should respect all kinds of people, we should ultimately respect ourselves.
This collection is my depiction of self acceptance

Dynasty is the new upcoming collection which has been inspired from the classical trends with a touch of contemporary elements and innovative cuts and vertiginous slits all well designed with the intention to highlight the natural shape of the woman in particularly when wearing it.

The designer dresses are made from a high-quality material of Chiffon and Satin which includes insertions of a mixed lace embroider and cut out that are currently applied to achieve a strong definition to the design itself.

This Collection is inspired from his own paintings, which paintings feature the colours of the mountain where the Inca Indians used to live. Also the colours of the dresses which the Inca Indians used to wear 100 years ago, is shown evidently.

As the new season draws in, it brings with it a desire for unabashed sophistication – perfectly-cut tailoring, sharp suits, luxurious fabrics and fascinating prints. This is Autumn/Winter 2018 crafted in the Gagliardi way, with a sense of style and refinement that instantly transports you to one of the most beautiful places in the world – Milan.

It is fitting, therefore, that this collection finds itself on the stunning streets of this Italian hub – a city that seamlessly blends the very best of life, lived the Italian way. From a busy morning commute completed by a steaming shot of espresso, to the evening strolls spent taking in the glamour of this truly unique destination, every step will be walked in the style that Gagliardi has become famous for.

Milan is a metropolis that thrives on success. As Italy’s indisputable commercial centre, this is also where countless entrepreneurs choose to launch their careers. From the boardrooms of smart business blocks to the charming cafés that sit on every corner, Milan is place where dreams are made and goals are embarked upon.

But it isn’t all business and no pleasure – this is a city bedecked with a stunning architectural heritage, awe-inspiring historic sites and glamorous destinations. Over the centuries, some of Italy’s most iconic residents have made Milan their home, including artists Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, composer Verdi, the inimitable tenor Enirco Caruso, and designer Giorgio Armani. They have each left their marks on the city and their creative genius is still felt today.

The only way to get to know Milan is by wandering through it, exploring the culture and delights that live on every corner. Highlights here include the colossal Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente – known simply as ‘Il Duomo – a flamboyant Gothic church that is among the largest in the world. Then there’s the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II – a haven of luxury shops and elegant cafés designed by Giuseppe Mengoni; its manufacture marked the beginning of modern architecture in Italy and it stands as a splendid example of 19th-century industrial iron and glass construction. And, of course, no trip to this city would be complete without an evening at the opera – and the Teatro alla Scala to be exact. It is a destination that has welcomed all of the world’s great operatic composers and singers, and it remains one of the most prestigious cultural buildings anywhere in Europe.

So, it is enveloped by all of this beauty that Gagliardi’s unveils its latest collection. Designed for the gentleman who needs to move effortlessly between cities, as well as between purposes, it is a compendium that combines flair with convenience. From the newly-launched travel suit that makes the perfect global companion, to the plush jackets that add richness to any evening event, the very best of this city’s quintessence lives and breathes in every piece of Gagliardi attire. This is a collection to be lived, enjoyed, tested and savoured – a dazzling selection that promises camaraderie, success and the very essence of Milan.

This year’s collection, _ATRONYMIC, represents the illustrious heraldry of Malta’s family names. These various surnames will be worn boldly, displayed on diverse garments with meaningful motifs. Geometric, surrealist prints embolden this notable theme, inspired by designs of various Maltese coat-of-arms. A colourful and monochromatic collection exhibits an expressive approach to paying tribute to the history behind these families. Maltese family names show substantial evidence of the Arab period in Malta. The language itself was derived from Siculo and North African dialectal Arabic which can be seen clearly through these Maltese surnames. A historical and commemorative approach to design is something that her audience has become accustomed to seeing in Ritienne’s numerous collections, along with her innovative, yet contemporary designs. _ATRONYMIC displays pieces which can be adapted easily to weather conditions year-around. Zammit`s attention to construction detail this year is inspired by climate change and her awareness of a need for season-less garments.