FUR-TRIMMED FASHION: DAVID FERREIRA

Sempiternal S/S 2016 by David Ferreira [photo: courtesy David Ferreira]

Fur and feathers emerge as the closing act of the VFiles Spring/Summer 2016 Runway. Oozing yellow and opulence, the debut collection of Portugese designer David Ferreira charismatically coalesces Big-Bird + ballgowns. One of five winners of Vfiles Made Fashion week in September 2015, Ferreira is also a recipient of the prestigious Fashion Scout Merit Award and served as protégé to Iris van Herpen, Giles Deacon and Meadham Kirchhoff. With practicality under debate, Ferreira's unnervingly unique collections provide an esoteric evaluation of beauty, luxury and extravagance. Volume and delicacy--both from a macro and micro perspective--are used to execute strong and simple design through the use of luxury (fur, feathers), tulle, beads and trims. Keep reading for our quick dialogue on imagination and inspirations...

CURATED CREATIVITY @CAPSULE SHOW, PART 1: DOMESTIC BRANDS

Collecting marketing materials + magazines from (capsule) show

After a stretch of searching for career stability, the decision to replace visionary volatility with superficial success is fully in effect. As a bi-product, late nights and last minute deadlines limit my intake of Fashion Week activities. Life as a Libra leans towards ensuring balance, and so a portion of my weekend is set aside for stylistic exploration. Returning to the (capsule) and Axis shows this year, I spy new faces in fashion presenting progressive Spring/Summer 2016 styles. Keep reading for a few of my domestic designer favorites (and stay tuned for international picks)...