Archive for January 2019

In the middle of Haute Couture fashion week, IRK Magazine sat down with renowned fashion designer Tony Ward. We had just seen his new Spring Summer 2019 collection inspired by the dragonfly. Tony Ward had captured the elegant anatomy and movement of Dragonflies and the robes floated on the runway in graceful movements. We were…

This marvelous show echoes the time of Marie Antoinette. Voluminous gowns in pastel colors, fine embroidery and architectural references to Versaille’s copses. Each silhouette captures the majesty, and elegance of Marie-Antoinette. Photographer Antonio SO Marie-Antoinette was known for being the “queen of fashion”. Supported by her stylist, Rose Bertin, the queen revolutionized women’s clothing in…

Jean Paul Gaultier pays tribute to punk with his SS19 Haute Couture collection, an extravaganza of neon, stripes shoulder pads and of course the vedette Dita Von Teese. Gaultier takes his inspiration from the fabulous 70s and 80s combining the best of both eras with a shocking color palette, tulle, chrystals, pointed shoulders, jelly shoes,…

Julien Fournié found inspiration for this collection in the beautiful island of Lanzarote, situated in the Atlantic’s very own Canary Islands. Fournié was intrigued by the contrasting landscapes found in this mythical place. From the ocean’s blue hue to the serenity of the desert, the island is truly abounding with riches. Photo by Antonio SO…

In the soft colors of the dawn, the constellation evaporates its fragments, diamonds placed in a jewel box with endless variations… According to Ziad Nakad, the woman is decorated with stars in pastel shades, twinkling in the heart of a summer night. Photographer Antonio SO ZIAD NAKAD ‘Spring Summer 2019 Couture Collection is inpired by…

Japanese Couture designer Yumi Katsura gives new breath to the traditional Kimono. Each look is based on the traditional Kimono and from there the shapes, motifs, and embroidery are constructed with a focus on the Obi and the elegant way to tie Kimono. Yumi Katsura gives modernity with her inventive layering and use of exquisite…

Bono Van Peursem introduces us to his new Spring / Summer 2019 collection called “Drowning in Sequins”. A dazzling collection inspired by pink quartz; a symbol of a strong and feminine woman. Rose quartz carries a soft feminine energy of compassion and peace, tenderness and healing, nourishment and comfort. It dissolves emotional wounds, fears and…

In the embellished setting of the “Salon Opera” of the Intercontinenatl Paris le Grand Hotel, one of the largest and most beautiful ballrooms in Paris, Katrine K. showcased their new Spring-Summer 2019 collection: “Heirloom Renaissance”. “From the early 19th Century and The Belle Époque to the fusion of 70s and 80s, the collection constitutes blossoming…

This season, Henrik Vibskov contributes a fascinating collection inspired by farming and the technology pertaining to this activity. This brings up the important dilemma that we as a human race face regarding sustainability in industry. The fashion show took place on the top floor of the Institut du Monde Arabe located in the 5th district…