DI FASHION WEEKEND 21st NOVEMBER

R E B M E 21st NOV S ENQUIRIE events.co.uk iskra@iskra

41 Conduit St, London, Mayfair W1S 2YF

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DI FASHION DI Fashion was born out of passion and love for Fashion, creativity and beauty. The name comes from Duccio Zambrini and Iskra Tsankova, the 2 creator and organisers. It would not have been possible without the help and support of those who have followed us in the last 4 years.

DI Fashion is also our way to express our gratitude and love to all of you.

DI Fashion Weekend is on 20th and 21st November and it is held at the prestigious and elegant members Club No41. Each night you will have the opportunity to see new emerging designers, mix and mingle with like minded individuals and stay for the after party if you wish. Press, Media, Sponsors and Buyers should also contact us at iskra@iskraevents.co.uk

LINDA BLISSETT

‘Linda is a textile/fashion designer, specialising in handwoven scarves and accessories and bespoke dress-es. She has an affinity for colour and texture and loves experimenting with a variety of different forms of Media. She takes inspiration from the natural World and the artists and designers of the Art Nouveau period. She takes great pleasure in drawing together her inspirations and using them to build unique designs and wearable art pieces.

She will show her new collection BELISAMA The collection takes its’ inspiration from Celtic mythology and the mood and style of the Edwardian avantgarde. As a weaver, Linda is deeply stirred by the sensual tex-tures of Margaret Macdonald and the assertive symmetry of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Her intention is to echo these powerful elements while creating something fresh and new. In doing so Linda draws on a palette of natural and bolder hues of crimsons, teals, emerald greens, Amethyst with pastel greens & blues and li-lacs, gold and silver complemented with natural hues from the sea and rivers and pebbles and rocks, to weave these inspirations together. Stylistically, her work is a blend of my own handwoven multi-textual fabric designs incorporating sheer silks, dense wools, antique lace,faux fur and feathers and accented with Swarovski crystals and gold & silver thread mixed with twisted wires , with woven in ribbons to create A-symmetrical abstract hemlines.

ASHLEY KELLY SASU The aim of this collection is to take on a new form of high end Streetwear.

It enables men and women to express the many roles they have in their daily lives. The theme of this collection is 'Tailored Streetwear'.

In other words, a sophisticated style of streetwear with a touch of classic work-wear for the modern 21st century independent man and woman, which is both comfortable, stylish and well-made.

DAIVA MIKUCKIENE DM Style was created by Lithuanian designer Daiva Mikuckiene. She worked for many years for the Lithuanian TV, producing costumes for their productions, and then moved permanently to London.

Her collections include Baroque and Renaissance style costumes which have been used during many private Masquerade Ball parties in London, as well as the Venice and Nice Carnivals. She has also produced a line of bespoke lingerie for the sophisticated modern woman. Most of her production is bespoke, 1 piece only, for a growing clientele of loyal admirers of her work.

DIANA PIATEK Passion,creativity,work and talent.These are the very tools that help Diana to form the dream and to transform the vision into the reality. Since then, her passion for design and sewing has been paving her path toward uniqueness and very feminine style. As a woman herself she intuitively know, that somewhere deep there,every woman is longing for beauty and appreciation, aesthetics and uniqueness, elegance and seduction. Her friends describe Diana as "beautiful inside and out,and person who always has time... unless the sewing machine gets her attention first.�

As an achievement is part of the success, She measure it through the strenuous hours dedicated every day to the meticulously cut and shape every last bit of the 'Haute Couture to be 'fabric Established in London 2010 Diana Piatek label represents exceptional quality, comfort and originality. Diana Piatek designs and creates unique, hand finished dresses.

FEYEN YOHANNES Since Feven was a child she was fascinated by fashion. Her aunty was a dressmaker and she used to watch her make dresses by hand, always hoping to be like her when she grew up. She’s inspired by architecture and shapes and forms. with materials and textures also playing a big part in her design work. Feven is currently gaining experience in the industry and wants to work as a designer in the future. T HE C O L LE C TION Feven has created a collection of architecture origami pleating couture for the F&A women's clothing winter 2016 collection. All pieces in the collection are uniquely beautiful since she used innovative folding techniques to create her work. Her sketchbook images present unique architecture which have had great influence. As well as architectural fashion. Buildings have inspired her fashionable garments. As she feels buildings have their own ways of representing themselves. Feven has used a lot of 30 shapes in her collection. The origami style is used to make the garments stand out. She spent a lot of time researching many designers who are inspired by architecture and geometry. Finding that all of them used 3D textiles in their work. Inspired by the likes of Yuki Hagino and Irina Shaposhnikova, Feven used polyester and cotton in colours of black and gold.

LISSA MJY COUTURE

Lissa Mjy Couture creates seasonal women's wear collections and bespoke pieces for the classic, bold and elegant woman of today. Born and raised in Manchester, UK, Melissa Jade Young 'Lissa Mjy' began her design career from humble beginnings working part-time as a seamstress. She later went on to study Fashion Design at the University of Salford and in her third year, became pregnant. After graduating B.A. hons and giving birth to her daughter, Ella Olivia, Lissa was inspired to create her first bespoke, handmade collection of womens and childrenswear pieces. She officially launched her line, Lissa Mjy Couture in Spring 2013. Lissa has since obtained international recognition for her opulent flair and avant-garde dress styles. Her designs have been featured in a number of print editorials and fashion shows across the UK including, London Catwalk Society, Spring 2015 Fashion Show, 2015 London Emerging Designers Awards, 50 Years of Fashion, Spring 2015 and the 2014 Lissa Mjy Couture launch. Lissa's signature style is elegant evening wear with a creative twist, which she brings to life using luxurious fabrics such as chiffon, satin and lace. Her design inspirations come from everyday encounters with fabrics, colours and conceptual images she touches and visualises. She uses these inspirations to create unique, bespoke collections which exemplify class, boldness and elegance.

MILLY NDILI Milly studied Fashion and Textiles at LCCA. Fashion gives Milly freedom and allows her to be anything she wants to be. Mily views Fashion like a mask and believes it to be one of the greatest art forms we live our lives in.

Milly wanted her collection to follow a minimalist aesthetic. She concentrated on the most organic shapes of contemporary architecture. She believes her biggest strengths to be in creativity and originality. Milly thought of many ideas, tried unusual combinations, and made connections to previous knowledge. Her inspiration came from photography, minimalist art and architecture

FOREVER DEVINE The new collection is called Elegant Romance, which is based on those romantic elegant and sophisticated summer evenings, feeling and looking fabulous for that special night. Forever Devine is a Cutting-Edge Designer Brand providing Haute couture/Ready To Wear clothing. They offer Luxury, Innovation & Elegant designs that reflect Sophistication and will make you feel and look divine. They also offer a bespoke service for those special one-off pieces.

Forever Devine has also recently had their collection featured in LFW with strong responses and reviews quoting the quality of the designs and cuts as ‘simply stunning’. With up and coming Creative Director/Head Designer Rochelle Melbourne at the helm, there are great things in store for this cutting edge brand with the absolutely sumptuous designs playing a massive part in the progress of making it stand in the same category as Dior, YSL and other high end brands.