For the first time in eight years of existence, the Capital Fashion Week opens a special space for the design. Students at the University of Brasilia have built tables, shelves, trays and boxes which were produced with ecological wood to be exposed in the event. Whereas the children have got a fashion workshop. On site, they can produce accessories and pieces made with recycled material, besides knowing a little more about the fashion production.
Lubia Duca
The collection “Delirios Tropicais de uma Sereia (Delusions of a Tropical Mermaid)” tells the story of a fisherman who, on a full moon night, captures a mystical creature in his net. The pieces were inspired on the shape of the shells. Among the materials are noble elements, such as embroidery and precious stones, and even fishing nets.
Rafael Siqueira
The designer presented 12 female models in his collection “Pinturas Nordestinas (Northeastern Paintings)”. The pieces are fair and filled with many embossed patterns, inspired on the primitive artists in the Northeast region of Brazil. Among the materials used were crystal organza and lace.
AUA
AUA has presented its first fashion show outside of Belo Horizonte.The brand was inspired by the culture of Brazilian Indians to build simple pieces with graphic printing. As for fabrics, natural fibers: linen and cotton.
O.sorio para Princesas
The designer Anna Paula Osorio had an old dream of creating a line made especially for girls. The collection was developed from the sensations experienced by Anna Luisa, Osorio’s five-year-old daughter. The pieces try to convey that all girls are princesses, with dresses that value the lightness of childhood and help children have comfort while having some fun. The color palette has favored black and pink and, to complete the look: accessories, plenty of them!
Eliana Murargy
With the collection “Gold Dust”, a modern and sophisticated woman, who values comfort and practicality is presented. The pieces blended different materials, from light and loose fabric to the use of applications in metal. The preference is for shades of sand and ochre.
Fernanda Ferrugem
In the collection “Novos Praianos (New Beach)”, the pieces appeared more commercial, but without forgetting the artistic concept which is so typical of the designer. The straighter and dry modeling appeared as a reference to major urban centers. The beach and the summer are the central theme of the collection. Thus, the color palette is vibrant.
Hudson Lucas
The second day of the fashion show has opened with the collection “Os Filhos das Estrelas (Children of the Stars)”. The designer used natural fibers to mimic leather. Even with the heavy material, the pieces presented fluid drape. The colors chosen were yellow and shades of gray.
Luciana Machado
She got her inspiration in joyful and magical sensations to create the atmosphere of the circus in her collection. The pieces were handmade to create the personal identity of the pieces, in addition to providing a sustainable fashion that enhances the Brazilian culture.
Matohu
The Japanese brand has prepared a special show: presented a collection inspired by Japanese fashion, with current minimalistic style and honoring the craft shapes made in the country. The main features of the pieces were the unisex, asymmetric and wide shapes. For the color chart: purple, orange, yellow, blue and black.
The Capital Fashion Week, a traditional event of the Brazilian capital, Brasilia, gets to its 13th edition. The event showcases the trends for summer 2013 and makes room for new fashion talents from the region.
The opening fashion show was under the responsibility of Anna Paula Osorio. The presentation of the brand was dedicated to men. The pieces appeared with minimalist combinations, such as bermuda shorts with shirts, overalls, vests and sports jackets.
Whereas the brand Confraria presented a range of pieces from bold models, such as bikinis made with jelly beans, to structured pieces. The color chart favored the goodies with sweet shades and candy colors. As accessories, there are the patterned and plain handbags and clutches, but always very colorful.
The first day was also marked by awards. Rafael Siqueira and Lubia Duca have been selected to participate in the event through the contest “Novos Talentos (New talents)”, coordinated by fashion designer Jum Nakao, who recently designed the costumes of Rio de Janeiro’s presentation at the closing of the Olympics.
Anna Paula Osorio´s show
Confraria´s show
The 13th edition of Capital Fashion Week, fashion week in the city of Brasilia, Brazil, happens between August 14 and 17 at CasaPark, an important shopping mall in the city. The project has as its main priorities to launch young designers of the Midwest region, through the contest “Jovens Talentos (Young Talents)”, and to value the production of clothes, jewelry, handbags and local crafts.
In addition to the fashion shows, which will be held in the coming Wednesday (15) and Thursday (16), the event will offer lectures and workshops. Whereas, CFW Business, a trade fair, shall feature 80 brands in the exposition, in addition to a pop up store.
Among the attractions of the Capital Fashion Week, there is the exhibition “Fotografando e Andando (Photographing and Walking)”, which features the street fashion in Europe. The show is part of the Fotografos a Bordo (Onboard Photographers) project, curated by Lincon Iff. The images offer a trip to the European costumes, fashion, behavior, and architecture.
The innovation this year is the partnership of the fashion week and the Japan Foundation and Embassy of Japan. Hiroyuki Horihata and Makiko Sekiguchi, designers of the Motahu brand, were invited to participate in the project. They will present their creations on August 15, at 6:00 pm. Later, they will preside over a workshop at SENAI/CETIQT, in Rio de Janeiro on August 17, at 10:00 am. And they also have a scheduled lecture at the European Institute of Design in Sao Paulo, on August 20, at 1:00 pm.
The exhibition “Fotografando e Andando (Photographing and Walking)”
Art has always fascinated Thelma Gatuzzo. After 20 years working as a lawyer, she decided to dedicate to a profession that would fully satisfy her, and started to learn photography techniques.
In 2010, Thelma realized that her projects were being recognized when she was selected by renowned photographer, Alexandre Belem, to take part in the exhibition “Paisagem Imaginaria” (or Imaginary Landscape), during the Paraty em Foco (or Paraty in Focus), one of the largest international festivals of photography.
Her creative process involves lots of research and visual technique, with emotional, feminine and intimate inspirations. Her next project will feature “loneliness in the city of Sao Paulo”.
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