Model Victoria Clore in Mariana Jungmann ensemble / Hair & Makeup: Virginia Bertolani / Photographer: Claudiu Berechet
While trends experience transitory prominence and commercialized style enjoys the security of covering day-to-day pursuits, nothing compares to the craft and creative complexity of couture clothing. After all, J.Crew and H&M simply aren't exhibited at the MET. During London Fashion Week, my curiosity gravitates towards the fresh talent emerging from fashion's top institutions. Of this year's London College of Fashion (LCF) graduates, Mariana Jungmann catches my eye--and the attention of the style community--with her lace-inspired womenswear. One of 10 MA students selected to present 10 looks at the LCF 2014 fashion show, Jungmann's stylish silhouettes command the catwalk against a digital projection of shattered shards. Keep reading for my Q&A with the designer herself...
