Once we pronounce Herve Leger, the first thing that comes to our mind is bandage dress or vice versa. That association has grown so strong that Max Azria, who acquired the bandage dress cradle in September 1998, did not manage to abandon those form-fitting sensual dresses that have already become the brand’s signature. The only changes that the American designer has made were to add “by Max Azria” to the brand’s existing name and some new designs and touches to the existing bandage dress. What you should know from the very beginning about the fashion house is that bandage dresses will never stop appearing on the catwalk when New York Fashion week is on and will always get manipulated by Max Azria and his wife Lubov Azria only to be revived with brand new fabrics and designs. What we see in the Herve Leger by Max Azria spring/summer 2016 collection is another revival that the bandage dresses have experienced.

The very first sounds of the lounge beating music accompanying the runway show could give us a cue that the collection would be all about a fresh and upbeat cocktail party with an array of bandage dresses affected by the pair’s creative mind. Some of the dresses, pants and jumpsuits were typical cocktail options with their cocktail-glass designs. The onlookers could instantly find inverted cone bowls fixed on the sleeves, on the pants or on the bottom parts of the dresses playfully flirting on the models. More body molding staples with triangular hemlines were carrying floral appliqués wildly grown on the trellis. Investing in macramé knotting, textured jacquards and studded pieces was quite a rational decision by the designers to infuse some touches of luxury and opulence in the collection. The attempt to diffuse luxurious air on the runway was crowned with success.

In the midst of the show the designers sent out a chic and extravagant handmade macramé knotted frock with an oval opening at the chest. But what made the audience gaze at the dress for a long time was its crazy movements while the model was walking, an effect made through two side slits and refined macramé. Even more shocking was an all-white jumpsuit that apart from having an open shoulder design was sensually baring the model’s hips, as well. The pastel colors of white, ivory, pink and aqua blue were filling the runway show with serenity and harmony beneath that nirvana music.

It seemed that our admiration would end in here but Max Azria and his wife had made a white retrospective surprise for us consisted of 30 staggering pieces among which Hollywood stars are sure to find red carpet worthy pieces.

The Herve Leger by Max Azria spring 2016 collection is the next hinter that massive hair and smoky eyes have already sputtered out giving way to natural pale makeup looks and somewhat childish braids that are likely to embrace our warm and sunny spring days.

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At first glance, all we can think of is Legally Blonde, Barbie and a whole lot of sexy have created a new world dimension. And then we come back down to earth and start really appreciating the gorgeous nature of the Diane von Furstenberg spring/summer 2016 collection shown off during the New York Fashion Week. Boy are we thrilled! There is just something about seeing a blonde girl in a frilly pink getup that is both pretty and alluring while keeping up professional pretences that brings a certain ditsy lawyer with one incredible attitude to mind. And then we are faced with shirt skirts, wraparound tops and lovely belts cinching in the waists, along with a whole lot of dots, V-necks and translucent shirts with nary a bra worn underneath. We notice that what we are looking at is very much what we would expect from the runways, while the hair styling more than the clothing itself commands our attention. After all, flowing waves and flowers in the tresses is rather hard to ignore on a good day, let alone with placing the latest in the fashion industry under intense scrutiny.

There is one thing that really is not working for us though. The top trends of 2015 seem to have shifted over to 2016 as well, having us wonder at which trends can be considered new and fresh. As lovely as the designs may be, we have a nagging voice in our head to keep saying, “that is so last year!” After all, did not the popular girls with all the latest designer items used to say that all the time? So then why are the SS 2016 Fashion Weeks so full of trends that have been covered for at least 12 months, if not 24? Needless to say, we might never get tired of the billowing skirts, the relaxed wide pants and the plunging necklines. Among the general population, they are trends that are still slow in taking root and staying rooted.

Inspired by the Roman goddess Fortuna, the Diane von Furstenberg spring/summer 2016 collection keeps moving between the ethereal and the very real, going from long flowing skirts to mesh crop tops with batching crop jackets and high waist ankle length trousers. If there is one thing we love most about it all, it is the golden butterfly theme that seems to take over in many parts of the collection, along with the focus on the brighter colors mixed in with magenta and darker blues. The butterflies, however, take the cake and look equally as amazing whether they appear on a black background or white, on a shorter hem or full length.

While some designers could certainly have done better overall, this is one beautiful line-up that deserves its applause and media coverage to the fullest. Whether a woman looks better going for the cute, alluring, classical or sultry appearance in her day, Diane von Furstenberg has got her covered from head to toe, literally speaking.

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“There are subliminal things in here, like the surf prints, but this collection is more about attitude and just making things fresh and carefree,” states Victoria Beckham in regards to her claim that she is a sponge. There is something distinctly carefree about her designs for the upcoming spring season that allow us to bask in the sunlight while dreaming of the summer days never coming to an end. It might be just about mid-September already but we can feel how the beauty of the warmer days can give rise to the most amazing of creative minds, some of which have been dutifully captured by the magnificence that is the Victoria Beckham spring/summer 2016 ready-to-wear collection.

The attitude that manifests itself in here is one of a woman, who is able to look at her extremely busy life in a carefree manner, throwing her worries into the wind and allowing the sweet summer breeze to envelop her senses. She is uncomplicated and comfortable in her own skin, a characteristic, which is mirrored by her choice of clothing. The dancing skirts swirling about the legs certainly give us the impression of the woman being quite the bit of a lady, while the small details of gingham arrangements and surf prints offer a slightly more vacation oriented image to the collection as a whole. While Beckham is known for her darker pieces, this line-up has that light we expect to shine through from time to time, with color peeking through the white black and grey from time to time. We have to admit though, she makes gingham look really good.

There is one aspect to the Victoria Beckham spring 2016 collection that we had missed on the runway for a while now, a trend that seems to be making its way back onto the limelight: the showing off of décolletage. It is not so much the cleavage but the face that collarbones along with the tops of the breasts peak out, her pieces often giving the dresses an even sexier cut. It is classy while remaining utterly alluring, with hems of dresses and trousers enjoying the ankle cut to a larger degree. While a few of her white pieces have a bit of an angelic feel to them, after bringing to mind expensive silken nightgowns, others are quite intriguing with the orange skirts and dashes of blue here and there.

The surf print details, coupled with the plunging necklines that have been all the rage for quite a few seasons now, are but unforgettable touches to a collection that really pushes against classic Victoria Beckham. Her affinity towards suede and more light catching materials certainly has not gone unnoticed either. As for the overall trends, between the center slits, clunky footwear and plunging necklines, we can easily see that some details to the fashion world have yet to be considered outdated once again. We have to wonder though, with the stringy halter-tops be coming back in 2016?

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The Monique Lhuillier spring/summer 2016 collection sends two messages – it’s empowering elegance and feminine sophistication and it encourages embracing the arrival of spring with pops of juicy colors. It was a lush and classy line-up of 39 eternally chic evening designs featuring buoyant youthful shapes with hints of modesty and vintage allure. With a star-studded front row including such honorable names as Ashley Madekwe, Bella Thorne and other celebrities, and a collection delivering lust-worthy evening numbers, Monique’s fashion show was definitely a success and we can’t wait to see some of these eye-popping pieces gracing various red carpet events to come. Spring is all about drastically ditching all the winter blues experimenting with invigorating colors and pretty feminine designs and with Monique Lhuillier the transition from winter to spring can be so much more flawless.

Monique never shies away from bold colors, but her spring collection goes over the top in terms of the quantity of vivid shades used. This, however, never appears too much, or if it does, we want to follow the rule of more is more this spring. Unleash your inner playful and daring self and inject a pop of color into your wardrobe playing with all those reds, emerald greens, lilacs, oranges, fuchsias and blues, if you want to look as cool as the models at Monique Lhuillier did. And just in case you still want to stick to your favorite neutral color palette, the collection also incudes a couple of polished black and white looks, such as the pleated tea-length skirt matched with a form-fit white top tucked underneath, the sleeveless black dress with a side slit that flashed just the right amount of skin, covering most of the leg with a white fabric popping behind the slit, or the three closing looks – one being a white evening dress with red floral embellishments on the top part, the second one looking so ethereal thanks to the use of see-through organza adorned with floral appliqués and the final look combining white and black colors and being the perfect fit for ladies appreciating reserved elegance.

Still, the main theme of the Monique Lhuillier spring 2016 line-up was the “youth”, therefore we were treated to an abundance of little cocktail dresses made of white guipure lace and jacquard fabric and spiced up with colorful floral appliqués, color-blocked looks composed of guipure pencil skirts and crop tops worn over crisp white shirts, knee-length dresses and drop-dead gorgeous boldly colored tailored pants or floor-length skirts teamed with structured sleeveless and asymmetric hemline tunics. Pleats and bright splatter prints were other major design techniques used, the latter of which came in a big dose making into the lightweight summer dresses, the cocktail looks and the top matched with the tailored shorts. Colorful short fur capes beautifully topped some of the looks to provide warmth on cooler nights, but overall, it was a pretty summer-y collection with lightweight fabrics and warm-weather-appropriate shapes.

The accessories used throughout the Monique Lhuillier spring 2016 fashion show were equal eye-poppers coming to match the outfits they were complementing to perfection. She used embellished or more minimalist bow-detail sandals, Lucite wedges, tiny bags and clutches with pretty details, and bright necklaces added here and there.

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Street style has seen quite the makeover when we have Alexander Wang on hand. Among the top designers to showcase his work in New York, the season being the 10th anniversary, the pieces presented certainly reflect the last decade of work. Whereas many others focused on the overtly feminine, Wang decided to capture the power of the woman instead, inspired by the cooler, more dynamic street styles that are both sexy and relevant to the real world. Of course, looking at the Alexander Wang spring/summer 2016 collection one cannot help but have the move Step Up pop into mind, with its multiple renditions, while still offering some new, unique and rather interesting to the masses overall.

It’s always interesting to see the celebration of the fashion celebs, and Wang’s 10-year anniversary is no different, with some rather famous faces showing up and showing off from the front rows of the runway stage. This includes everyone from Kanye West to Nicky Minaj, Lady Gaga to Mary J. Blige. “We’re always asking ourselves what’s modern. Well, what’s modern is what’s right in front of us.” And so it is! What is modern is right here and we can see it pulsating through Wang’s designs as he parts with Balenciaga in order to better bring his focus to his eponymous brand. Plus, since the man is born in California, nothing says Bay area better than the AW510 referring to his old cellphone regional code, an insignia that appeared on an oversized hoodie.

While the focus of the collection was on the ordinary, the pieces paraded onto the catwalk were anything but simple! With jeans, T-shirts, sweatshirts, track pants and army jackets in the mix, there was such a strong sense of individualism to the line-up we had to catch our breaths. Baring the abdomen or no, wearing things tight or loose, showing off the curves or hiding the strength of the bodies undulating forwards, it mattered not. Whether it was street style or a focus on the not-so-preppy sports, those leather bustier, side-slit pants, mesh tops, studded sandals and distressed jean shorts certainly spoke up loud and clear. Alexander Wang has a style that none can match and it is fresh, sexy and utterly irresistible. It is also one of the few collections that target the younger generations as well as those with a rebellious heart beating in their chests. Of course, expect the unexpected as silk pyjama tops and interesting studded open sandals took to the stage.

If there is one that we are certain of, it is that while a 10th anniversary could have seen more of a bang, it was quite the affair unto itself, with pieces presented that appeal to a niche class of individuals. That said, it is better for a designer to work with a niche we have noticed than to be all over the places, catering to a different population with every season. On the contrary, we have to commend Wang for sticking to his guns and only bettering his work done for the past 2 seasons presented on the Fashion Week runways.

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Tibi makes us smile. Well, with a name like Tibi’s who wouldn’t smile? But it is more than that. With all the different designers appearing with their incredibly busy or hard-edged pieces on Fashion Week, it is nice to really be able to kick back and relax while imagining the last from the Tibi spring/summer 2016 collection presented during the New York Fashion Week on our own silhouettes. It was the ‘90s Amy Smilovic (that smile is everywhere) drew inspiration from, with trips to Miami, Cuba and Malibu really solidifying the concepts floating in the designer’s mind. Pastels and gentle tones were a common theme, as well as the flowing, comfortable fits that made a simple slip dress appear all the more enticing. Want something a bit more on the sexy side? A beige taffeta jumpsuit with pleated ruffles might just do the trick.

Long and loose is what has us spellbound with Tibi. Add silks and cottons to the mix and we cannot imagine a more comfortable batch of designs put through and onto stage. When it comes to ready-to-wear, it is Tibi that can really grasp the latest in trends and turn it into what we actually would wear on a daily basis. Smilovic definitely went out of her comfort zone here and took to tacky onto the rad of more refined. Colors seen throughout include forest green and muter turquoise, slate blue and glinting sapphires, lovely coral, white and pink and gentle nudes. We see taffeta and silk, off the shoulder blouses and knee-length ruffled skirts, strapless pieces and plunging necks on full-length slip dresses. The light and the dark come together for good measure while we get to enjoy a moment of confidence in the very fact that a woman need not bare her limbs to look positively breathtaking. After all, covering up often has a better effect than showing off, including when in reference to those legs of ours. Though, we can certainly look pretty amazing wearing those ankle grazing dresses or the slinky slips in nude or oxblood. Rounded necklines and thick straps are definitely a welcome contrast to the plunging necklines so very common on the runway since 2015, on the other hand, and the sophistication of Tibi is hard to forget once you have viewed this particular collection.

When it came to eveningwear, there were a few rather intriguing dresses included in the Tibi spring 2016 RTW collection, though we loved the looser skirt with tight top idea best, particularly when paired with a good pair of flip flops. Those in love with sequins could certainly enjoy the black and maroon versions of these longer skirts with ease, whether as a single piece or two. Falling off a single shoulder though, the pieces that graced the runways were nothing if not alluring to the senses, beckoning for the average woman to bask in the comfort of all that is New York and Tibi combined. Forget looking simply sexy, these girls sent onto the catwalk were simply delectable!

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When boho meets country and when cheerful prints are combined with uplifting vibrant colors, you get the lively Mara Hoffman spring/summer 2016 collection composed of 46 beach-ready looks and pretty summer essentials. The designer never shies away from bold and bright prints always coming up with youthful and happy creations that are sure to breathe life even into the dullest wardrobes. She looked to Willie Nelson for inspiration for her spring line-up and literally drenched her entire show in a Nelson-esque atmosphere: the models walked down the runway dressed in colorful daywear pieces accompanied by Nelson’s “Blue Skies” song with the cloudy blue sky and the golden wheat fields acting as the perfect backdrop. Most of the looks showcased beautifully mirrored the backdrop of the runway through the white-and-blue sky prints making the attendees instantly plunge into a sweet summer reverie. The models even wore Nelson’s iconic long pigtails styled with colorful bandanas in the style of the outfits, looking so effortlessly cool and giving us major hair envy. The models’ face was kept dewy and glowing with absolutely no bright makeup color present to spoil the natural look.

The entire line was overwhelmed with prints galore bringing cloud motifs first, followed by the bird patterns on a white background, wavy rainbow touches and stripes, but also nature-inspired printing, including the wheat, flower, leaf and star motifs. The color palette looked fresh and energizing mostly featuring crisp whites, aqua greys, lilacs, peach and pastel yellow tones, which were brightened up with the bold prints used. We even witnessed a couple of monochrome looks, such as those off-the-shoulder and square-neck aqua grey dresses, the white jumpsuit worn over a cut-out shirt and the pastel pink pantsuit made of a lightweight fabric and matched with a shirt in the same color. Those effortless linen maxi dresses, jumpsuits, culottes and two-pieces can serve as both fantastic daytime summer outfits and unique beach cover-ups for the cool and self-confident girls that want to dress to impress without trying too hard.

Mara knows about Nelson’s favorite Americana style, so, of course, she would try her hand at classic shirting as well, still making those designs look overly feminine and bohemian. She showed two vintage Levi’s denim jackets embellished with cornstalk patterns, but also sent out maxi shirtdresses and tunics worn over loose fluid pants. What came to be totally new for the brand’s customer was the range of the slightly tomboy looks, composed of pantsuits styled with bolo ties, slouchy pants and curious cut-out shirts that carried a distinctive Mara Hoffman flair about them.

The finale of the show was as pretty as the beginning, however, devoid of any bright colors and prints with subtle star motifs taking the center stage appearing on floor-length sheer white dresses. Naturally, Nelson’s “Stardust” closed the show to perfectly go with the star-printed and star-embroidered outfits. Add to all this comfy ballet-inspired espadrille flat sandals and cowboy hats and you’re sure to fall in love with Hoffman’s Nelson-esque collection!

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Every fashion-conscious girl is sure to have her own vision towards the industry that needs to somehow find its way to the real life, taking some physical forms and structures. That is why the runway shows have already become such much-expected and outstanding events for many of us. This is a unique period for us to put together all our inward vibrations and fluctuations and unbind them right at the show, finding their earthly versions on a sultry silky camisole dress or linen flaring pants. Joseph Altuzarra, the founder and creative director of the eponymous fashion house, is a real master when it comes to penetrating into our inner world, investigate it minutely and tailor staples that sing together in unison. The reason may lie in his bizarre inspirational sources that come to him quite unexpectedly and give birth to his ultra-feminine and ultra-attractive collections, including the Altuzarra spring/summer 2016 ready-to-wear line unveiled just recently.

Let us trace back to his spring 2015 collection and recall his inspirational sources being the movies “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Barry Lyndon” or the fall 2015 lineup, which was inspired by “Swans and Dandies”. For spring 2016, Altuzarra found inspiration in his Basque heritage and culture. According to the designer that idea came to him when attending the exhibition by Charles Freger called “Wilder Mann”, which was about pagan costumes that all the Europeans wear during the festivals, including traditional Basques. That is the reason why the Altuzarra spring 2016 collection is overwhelmed with wildness, ferity and close-to-nature materials, like linen, cotton and burlap.

Altuzarra’s style has nothing to do with positive and carefree girls, it is meant for fatal women, who send some dangerous and sinister touches to the surroundings. Through the natural materials used, the shirtdresses, skirts and pants appear to be somehow wrinkled and crumpled but in no way slipshod or untidy; just on the contrary, only Altuzarra could have managed to use that feature as the best guarantee of the feminine sensuality and passion, which was even better enhanced by loose drawstrings or slid-off shoulders. If you are planning to follow Altuzarra’s style this spring, just get ready to intentionally forget fastening the buttons on your dress or just be so absent-minded as not to fix the lapels of your shirt and even go far by sliding off drawstrings of your dresses. Only after that will you be able to completely prove yourself to be Altuzarra’s faithful follower this spring, as well.

The brand keeps up fascinating the fashion hunters with its sky-high side slits that have already become Altuzarra’s signature feature. Some of the skirts or dresses without any unbuttoned designs or slipping sleeves will include those intriguing slit that will never fail in awakening the imagination. Show after show we come to ascertain that dip-dye designs will become trendy throughout the upcoming spring and Altuzarra is among those trendsetters. In the midst of the runway show we witnessed dip-dye effects on a blue-tan-black shirt and midi dress or on a green-black dress.

With all this sprezzatura around, Altuzarra, however, has preserved typical-of-him elegance through a couple of croc leather options. The show’s luxury and opulence was provided by a handful of pieces, embellished with mother-of-pearl buttons. Special attention should also be paid to the espadrilles with lace-up designs, as well as fringed saddlebags and totes. The makeup and hair of the models was also very close to natural looks, once more emphasizing the fact that female sensuality lies in the ability to break all the stereotypes.

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Pretty vintage style particularly with a reference to the Seventies has always influenced Jill Stuart’s feminine style, who has tried to dress women in comfortable, wearable and uber-girly clothing pieces throughout her career, catering to their style needs rather than following mainstream trends. Consequently, her collections always come imbued with a particular youthful twist merged with an effortless bohemian vibe, making Kate Bosworth, Hilary Swank and other big names devoted fans of the brand. The Jill Stuart spring/summer 2016 collection is all about embracing the brand’s style ideology offering pretty youthful and sexy clothing pieces with hints of the ‘70s. After an entire year of experimenting with boho-chic clothing pieces from this particular fashion era, we still haven’t had enough of it and rejoice at the new Jill Stuart designs.

She had a buoyant and dance-y party girl in mind when designing the Jill Stuart spring 2016 ready-to-wear lineup, playing with flowing silhouettes and fine silks, but also midriff-exposing cropped designs and lovely floral prints that give such a big dose of playfulness and innocence to the entire collection. Diverse and cool are the clothing pieces unveiled just like the rich color range combining two contradicting palettes – one concentrating on girly muted pastels, while another one featuring rich autumnal tones, including burgundies, deep navy blues, dark lilacs and burnt oranges. The show kicked off with the range of pastel looks, among which we saw lots of pale cream, pink and blue pieces that put the focus on the movement and lightness of the fabrics. The opening look might be slightly difficult to take to the streets, as the high-rise floor-length culottes with a satin lining and front slits paired with the super-tiny bandeau top might require a model’s body to create a winning outfit. This is one look you may not know too well where to sport – to a family gathering, a weekend outing or a romantic night out with your beloved one.

Next to the slightly difficult looks, the Jill Stuart spring 2016 show unveiled timeless bohemian staples as well that will definitely appeal to the brand’s loyal customers, including the languid maxi dresses adorned with muted floral patterns, the feminine blouses teamed with the flared trousers, the high-neck blouse that’s been very successful recently, and the suede skirt available in a rich orange color. She also experimented with lingerie motifs bringing forth the satin tops and flowing dresses that looked so sensual and romantic. Black see-through lace-y fabrics have also been used to create those feminine dresses available both with a mini and maxi length and making a perfect cocktail party look.

Satin was used in abundance in this line-up, but it did look especially amazing when made into the slip-dresses and the skirt and vintage blouse duos that gave that party girl look to the models. In addition to all those lightweight pieces, Stuart also offered a couple of edgy and structured dark leather outerwear options for the cooler days of spring, as well as textured skirts, blouses and robe-dresses that radiated a certain rock star allure.

The same party mood was preserved beauty wise as well: makeup artist Aaron de Mey for MAC managed to create an innocent look ditching the foundation and instead putting the focus on the peepers that were highlighted with highly saturated pastel eyeshadows. The hair was polished with center parts and loose, low ponytails styled by James Pecis.

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Beware! Arabic invasion is on its way to the fashion world. The extremely talented American fashion designer Christian Siriano, well known as the youngest winner of Project Runway (4th season), has just showcased his new collection, which is imbued with the motives of the Arabic jewel – Morocco. Getting inspiration from the Moroccan culture, luxurious traditional clothing style as well as the architecture and landscapes, Siriano slowed down on creating his signature bold evening gowns spicing them up with a reserved chic feel. As it could be expected, the designer is getting better day by day, gathering experience and trying his hand on new styles: that is mainly, why he concentrated more on sportswear in the Christian Siriano spring/summer 2016 collection considering it important for the line’s versatility.

The runway show began with nudes made into classic silky midi dresses that highlighted the benefits of a woman’s silhouette with no excess inch of skin showing. Then horizontal stripes on asymmetric numbers followed in and made the people desire for those eccentric huge-fringed skirts, gowns to the floor and X-dresses with V-neck and buttons all in eye-catching silky white. Whites seem to be the designer’s favorites for the season, as he did not stop on silk and made white pieces in the form of monochrome coat-gown, web-guipure midi dress with shorter lining and transparent reversed triangle on the waist line. The monochrome cotton fabric looks equally amazing on all the numbers it is made into, especially the knee-length second-skin dress that has a peculiar detail on the shoulder-sleeve line. It is like a second pair of straps that works perfectly on every number Siriano added it into.

We would not believe that the Christian Siriano spring 2016 collection belongs to this talented designer if it did not start getting bolder and crazier right in the middle of the show. Feathers, fringes, fluffy pom-poms, knitwear and chiffons streamed through the catwalk made into dresses for both the most exquisite elegant appearance on the red carpet, and thematic social gatherings, where everyone recreates a character from an entirely different culture and time. You could totally be a new Jasmine putting on the long golden bell-dress and adding some hair extensions to resemble her. Though Siriano went for a more European-American messy modern hair look and sent the models down the runway with slightly wavy, kind of carefree straight hair in blonde and cold brown hues. He even went further and instead of offering a nude no makeup look, suggested wearing paled lips with slightly highlighted brown-shadowed eyes. This does represent the feel of Morocco, as we know it for the strong attention to the eyes without overdoing them.

We already thought that pastels and nudes are the only colors we would see during the show, when strong mind-blowing hues came to complete the line. Bright peach, brilliant sky-blue and breathtaking sunny yellow colored gowns brought the ultimate warmth, which is so typical of Morocco and the Arabic world. This shining and edgy feel was what the show lacked from its start.

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