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Eyes on the trends: flash Q&A with the designer Venera Arapu

February 13th, 2019 / by Alina Aliman / in: Dazzling stories / No responses

If I had to say, fast, one of the few names that stay cool & relevant in Romanian fashion industry over the years, I would say, without blinking, Venera Arapu. That Romanian designer that was always ahead trends. Actually, I think if a trend didn’t exist, she kind of… inventing it. Venera ...

K is for kimonos. The story of beautiful K-ONO kimonos 

December 7th, 2018 / by Alina Aliman / in: Dazzling stories / No responses

When I try to be zen, I’ll need a white room. If I want to be happy, I will require tons of coffee, flowers and some glossy magazines. And if I wish to feel good in a gloomy day, a cello concert by Shostakovich and a silky soft cozy kimono will do the job. Therefore, there is no coincidence that ...

We are the Odd People – a talk with the designer Jene Park

November 24th, 2018 / by Alina Aliman / in: Dazzling stories / No responses

Until I saw the Odd People Spring/Summer 2019 collection I didn’t have any idea that a bunch of ruffles in fifty shades of pink, a crystal thunderbolt and a skull, some joggers and the “Don’t Call Me Baby” hoodies would steal my heart. “I wanted this collection to mix the LA vintage rock ...

David Jourquin, about emotions & secret loves for perfumes

November 12th, 2018 / by Alina Aliman / in: Dazzling stories / No responses

“For me, fragrances are emotional touchstones. They speak the truth in a language that is invisible yet essential, intimate yet universal”, says David Jourquin. I talked with the founder of the perfumery house about the leather obsession, about the fragrance of the future and a world of ...

Nature reloaded in a leather collection – interview with the designer Oana Lupaș

November 7th, 2018 / by Alina Aliman / in: Dazzling stories / No responses

It was hard to put her in the pictures, at MATERIA leather fair. Not because she didn’t want to, but because Oana Lupaș; (aka the designer behind Bol Fashion Of Nature brand) was literally surrounded by clients who wants to try more coats, to know about the fabrics used for the skirts, to buy ...

I have a date with 15 designers at V for Vintage 2018

November 5th, 2018 / by Alina Aliman / in: Dazzling stories / No responses

To be completely honest with you… I have a date with more than 15, because this 21st edition of V for Vintage 2018 will gather, in two days, dozens of talented Romanian designers and I cannot wait to meet them all. I will need a lot of coffee, a better camera, a lot of space in my phone storage ...

8 collections to see at MATERIA 2018 

October 16th, 2018 / by Alina Aliman / in: Dazzling stories / No responses

It will be hard to choose my favourites this year from all the talented designers at MATERIA 2018 fair. And now, more than ever, it will be very hard for me to decide if I will take home a bag, a pair of beautiful shoes, a necklace made out of leather, earrings or some multi-functional ...

Take a walk on a wild side: Flash Jewels & Flash Tattoos 

October 3rd, 2018 / by Alina Aliman / in: Dazzling stories / No responses

I have to say that I made quite of a sensation when I appeared, in a casual Friday afternoon, with a big black skull & roses tattoo on my left hand. “OMG! This is for real?” I was asked, in a second. “Was it painful?” And all the fuss was not because I do not look like the kind of ...

In black and white: dialogue with Vilegiatura & Andra Handaric Studio 

August 14th, 2018 / by Alina Aliman / in: Dazzling stories / No responses

Sometimes, in a very busy day, if I close my eyes for a second, I imagine myself in an Amalfitano little town, wandering the streets in the search of the best gelato. There, all the worries went away, it’s hot and everything smells like a huge lemonade, I am wearing a comfortable and chic kind of ...

Tales in the mirror: MONOM & Crina Bulprich 

August 8th, 2018 / by Alina Aliman / in: Dazzling stories / No responses

An architectural piece of jewellery needs a cool outfit to go with. A perfect summer look always requires a spectacular pair of earrings. Therefore, there was no better way to put in the spotlight the two fashion brands from Cluj, MONOM & Crina Bulprich. Everything has started as a play. ...