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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Pocalocca

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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Pocaloca