Malta Fashion Week 2017 - Day 1 - La Cupola and Unforgiven

Rosemarie Abela Fashion Studio launched the 2nd collection entitled La Cupola for AW17. The collection is targeted for women who are curious and it draws its inspiration from the Mosta Dome, Malta Skyline and the Neo Classical period. The style is quite a mixture of street style and simple sophisticated including arts, columns, doors and windows and silhouettes of the Mosta Dome. Iris Apfel was the inspiration behind these silhouettes. 

A monochrome colour palette with accents of dark blues and golds, black and whites accompanied with classic and refined textrues and fabrics. Black Neoprene playsuites, white high waist boxy pants were all paired with a detailed leather top with beautiful flowing pleated wool sleeves. Knitwear sleeveless dark navy dress followed topped up with twisted knitted dungaree which changes shape and reflects the Dome details. The collection ended with a white and gold combined skirt and top with leather closing details. Other unexpected fabrics included fabrics like fur, waterproof and perforated fabrics.

Photos by Neil Psaila Photography and Justin Ciappara Photography

Lead Make-Up artist: Elaine Galea

Assistants: Karen Decelis, Claire Grech, Leonie Buhagiar, Henry Galea, Moni Torok

Lead Hair Stylist: Flavia Attard

Assistants: Katleen Saliba, Adrian Attard, Gary Westacott, Bernice Catania

The night ended with one of the most awaited designer - Unforgiven by Nilara. This years collection features extravagant sytels with a hint of risque, with stratigically placed slits and cut outs which flatter the female figure. There is a twist to the traditional ballgown with a theatrical injection. The collection is based on the primary colours - black and red which are combined with French lace and organza, satin, velvet and embroidered fabrics which all promise a fearless attitude.

Nilay's collection always take traditional styles and changes their perception which push the boundaries with innovative designs and cutting edge designs and techniques.

Photos by Justin Ciappara Photography

Lead makeup artist: Elaine Galea

Assistants: Rodianne Caruana, Henry Galea, Petra Abdilla, Moni Torok, Martina Bezzina, Fabienne Bezzina, Christine Gauci, Marilyn Caruana, Kelly Cassar Torreggiani, Marilyn Montanaro, Marina Muscat, Cristina Moncholi, Christelle Lays.

Lead hairstylist: Gary Westcott

Assistants: Katleen Saliba, Flavia Attard & team, Adrian Attard

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Malta Fashion Week 2017 Press Conference

The seventh edition of the Malta Fashion Week will be taking place at Fort St Elmo, Valletta from the 22nd to the 27th May. All events are to be held at Fort St Elmo thus providing a symbolic link between Fashion as an Art and our local Culture. 

On the 15th May, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Malta and The Chamilia Malta Fashion Awards press conference was held at Fort St. Elmo.

 It was held together with the Valletta 2018 Foundation and the Ministry of Justice, Culture and Local Government who are supporters of this year’s event. Mr Adrian Mizzi, Chairman and Executive Producer of Malta Fashion Week & Awards presented some of the highlights from this year’s calendar of events. 

This includes shows and presentations by 15 local designers as well as 4 international designers. 

He also explained how one of the main objectives of this event has always been to create a platform that can reach international audiences and generate global exposure. He also highlighted how helpful and needed the support received from many volunteers, corporate sponsors and Government entities like Valletta 2018, Arts Council Malta and Heritage Malta. 

However, he also stated that more determined investments will help the local industry take things to a higher level. 

He went on to thank all the corporate sponsors of Malta Fashion Week and Awards, namely Mercedes Benz, Chamilia, ALDO, Tresemme, Eva Garden and Coca Cola.

 Valletta 2018 Foundation Chairman Jason Micallef said “Valletta 2018 is proud to have the Mercedes-Benz Malta Fashion Week included in its European Capital of Culture Programme in the run up to 2018.” 

Through the Cultural Partnership Agreement, Arts Council Malta is funding the Malta Fashion Association, which supports the participation of local young emerging fashion designers in the Malta Fashion Week. “This investment adds value to our wide range of 11 partnerships with the creative sector whilst upholding our commitment to support the development of creative professionals and their artistic excellence”, said Toni Attard, Director of Strategy at Arts Council Malta. He added that the Malta Fashion Week serves as an important platform for the designers’ creative growth particularly in terms of networking, exposure and visibility in the local and international scene.

Make sure you follow the website Malta Fashion Week and Awards and the Malta Fashion Week and Awards Facebook Page to stay tuned on shows and events happening! 

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MFW 2016 Day 7 - Insomnia by Nilara

This year's collection from Nilara was entitled Insomnia. A name which suggested exciting and mysterious things. And this collection was just that. It portrays the realms of imagination and bears the hallmark of Nilay Camilleri's aspiration of a woman's sensuality through her extraordinary vision of the female form. She takes the cutting edge of avant garde fashion onto a whole new level by challenging the conventional and traditional idea of the evening gown.

This collection was definitely not for the faint hearted. Using real leather, delicate French lace and feathery organza, each gown is a masterpiece in its own right, crafted to the highest of specifications while managing to provoke the imagination.

"While the undesirable state of insomnia invokes to mind sleepless nights, this collection does away with fragility and leads to a woman for whom strength is a way of life. With Nilara’s signature attention to detail, the sumptuous forms, the intricate beadwork and the artistry with which each creation is concocted, Insomnia represents what every woman would wear in her wildest dreams. Glamour comes in an array of shapes and forms, but Nilara’s Insomnia collection will remain unprecedented and unparalleled in the collective imagination of those with a discerning eye for avant-garde fashion." Malta Fashion Week and Fashion Awards

(Photos by Ronald Camilleri RonPhotography)

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MFW 2016 Day 7 - Gagliardi Spring/Summer 16 Collection

The Last day of Malta Fashion Week commenced by the Gagliardi Spring Summer 2016 Collection.

I'll be frank with you. But this is one of the most anticipated shows (you will understand why). Jokes aside.

Gagliardi has a timeless appeal style with a distinctive Mediterranean flair also rich in colours. It is made up of on-trend cuts, seasonal shades and varied textures, with a somewhat of an old-fashioned approach when it comes to quality and craftsmanship and the use of luxurious fabrics. 

This collection is inspired by the Mediterranean summer and it also Maltese culture history with a distinct nautical taste. It is also inspired from the Maltese Baroque architecture through a mixture of blue, white, creams and reds with fabrics such as pure wool, cotton and linen which are reminiscent of the limestone typical of the Maltese islands.

'"The evening-wear range integrates new double breasted and lower front waistcoats, as well as the new notch peak lapel. The classic peak lapel, however, remains a mainstay as does the double breasted cut which features a one button shawl collar jacket. The latter is available in black linen silk for a luxurious, high summer formal look. Inner linings are rich and vibrant, in colours influenced by Mattia Preti’s timeless art pieces."

"Whether at work or play, the Gagliardi man is sure to exude charm and elegance to even the most mundane of his daily experiences this Spring / Summer"

(Photos by Neil Psaila)

Do not forget to check out Gagliardi

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MFW 2016 Day 7 - MILICA TRICKOVIC presents Hunter

 Milica Trickovic from Serbia presents The Hunter collection which portrays the desire of a woman to add glamour in her day to day wear.

"A pre-dimensional skirt which is made of shiny translucent lace which adds a distinctive feminine charm. Long and swaying dresses with emphasised forms on the shoulders, wide-legged overalls covered with a swaying cloak as elegant as any evening dress. Forms are sharp with deep cut cleavage and accentuated waists that give a strong touch of sexiness and femininity that is in conflict with the emphasized shoulders and hips" Malta Fashion Week and Fashion Awards

Colours include monochrome colours which are interrupted by olive green and other colours, giving the message that a woman can wear whatever she wants. Milica Trickovic hopes that her creations become a tool that women use, play about and colour their life with - A quest where every woman can be a winner.

(Photos by Ronald Camilleri - RonPhotography)