Amsterdam International Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010: Ilja Visser
by Fleur VandenBerge
Aug 9, 2009 9:18 AM PDT
While designer Ilja Visser juggles three different labels at once, she manages to convey one overall cohesive message that spans across all three innovative lines: easy sophistication. For this year's Amsterdam International Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2010, she focused on presenting this theme while showing off all three unique labels. The three collections -- "Ilja" (couture), "Ready To Fish" (business line), and "Valizz" (affordable fashion) -- each had a clear target audience, yet all managed to have that relaxed, fluid silhouette and a soft color palette. Valizz looked very wearable and appropriately commercial with soft pastels, fluid fabrics and classic basics like simple jackets, jeans and wide trousers. Ready-to-wear< consisted of dresses, jackets and skirts in softer colors and faded prints. Couture by Ilja boasted a variety of extreme volume in dresses but also through some chic pieces in a summery tweed. Love what you see? Good news: next year she will open her first boutique in Amsterdam! Check out the slideshow for some of the runway highlights!
Shop Intimissimi At Victoria's Secret for Surprisingly Sweet Valentine's Lingerie!
by kate napleton
Feb 1, 2009 10:21 AM PST
Italians have a few industries cornered-- shoes, food and now lingerie! Intimissimi broke on the scene in 1996 and has fast become a European intimates staple. And now, thanks to Victoria's Secret's exclusive distribution, you don't even have to cross the pond to get it! Whether it's a basic bra dressed up in pretty lace, or an extra strap added to a demi plunge bra, the details of this collection are flirty and feminine - perfect for Valentine's Day and everyday! I especially love the Orchid Silk prints - silky, and sexy without being too sweet, because as far as I'm concerned, on Valentine's Day, reserve that for the conversation hearts! Plus, with everything priced under $100, it's sure to keep your recession budget out of the red. Check out my slideshow for a more complete look at Intimissimi's line at Victoria's Secret!
