International Digital FW

llee Feuerman

world are being cancelled or postponed, FNL Network came up with a plan to not only allow designers from all over the world to still showcase their collections but also allow them to show these collections to a bigger audience than ever before.

Esteemed designers are invited to participate in FNL Network’s International Digital Fashion Week.

IDFW will feature renowned fashion houses and designers from around the world to broadcast their latest collections to a global audience.

Here are just a few designers that will be showcasing on International Digital Fashion Week this edition.

DESIGNERS

amato couture — Dubai

Th e new collection is all about romance and femininity. It is a collection of frothy gowns covered in acres of delicate handwork, with embroidery, beading and painstakingly placed lace pieces. Th e new collection is chic and directional, setting new trend for the new era. Th e collection pushes boundaries on what ready-couture is all about. I was inspired to my Asian roots. If you will notice there is a lot of Asian culture in this collection, from the gowns with Chinese collars, to the kimono jackets to the oriental embroideries in each gowns, it’s truly homage to my roots and heritage while bringing the signature Amato Style.

aidarkhan Kaliyev for aspara — Kazakhstan

Th e collection, «Peri of the Great Steppe», is dedicated to the steppe beauties. Th e collection is made in the style of neo-folklore, typical only for the ASPARA brand. Th e collection uses stylized forms of the Nomad costume. Black and white colors are a philosophy of life; throughout a woman’s life there are light and dark, happy and sad moments.

megan Zwack — uSa

Th e Dr. Zwack CONDOR Collection materializes the essence of femininity and the mysticism of the ancients through the use of high-voltage color, sparkling crystals, and spirit infused symbols to alchemize and anchor the ethereal into an inspiring collection of couture, handmade designs. Entrancingly, each retro-inspired design has a futuristic twist, which gives rise to the timeless expression of feminine power and haunting beauty.

carlous Palmer Designs — uSa

L’ALLE DES GRAFFITIS is a colorful collection created during COVID 19 that shows the importance of art and color when our society is in diffi cult times. Creating joy and art to the lives of others is my way of bringing a little wearable happiness to the world.

emily ann — canada

Emily Ann’s Designs S/S 2021 collection is inspired by the memory and sentiment we can associate with a special garment. Th is high-end urban collection mixes classic and timeless style with a street-style inspiration. With memories and sustainability in mind this collection features a range of textures created by up cycling old denim to tell this story.

Selma moreno Design — Bolivia

«Journey to the treasure of our roots.» Together with women artisans from indigenous communities of Bolivia we will tell stories through fabrics and embroidery. Jewelry becomes pieces of art by being carved, recycled and hand-painted horns inspired by the evolution of women’s empowerment through time in fashion, identifying beauty in its cultural roots in the 5 continents. Between jewelry and ancestral fabrics, culture becomes luxury.

niZie — crimea

Nizie Emirshah is a young designer from Crimea. Her land is located between Asia and Europe, and this makes culture unique due to the combination of Eastern and Western philosophy. Th is union is refl ected in her contemporary Ethnic Urban Style collection: respect for culture and a vision for the future. «I am inspired by strong and confi dent women, the new collection is created for women leaders. Th e collection uses a geometric cut, dresses, jackets, trousers; blouses are all created from the best eco and natural fabrics. Since I think eco is important and we must actively move towards eco and make beautiful and improve ourselves and nature.»

erin Boggs for iconic license — uSa

Th e clothing featured in the fashion fi lm Pražský Příběh, created by Iconic License, merges references to 18th century dress with contemporary sports uniforms; for a whimsical street wear vibe laced with regality. Th ese ensembles become the impractical wardrobe the protagonist chooses for sampling various sports around town. Rashid O’Neal Belt shot the fi lm in Prague, Czech Republic.

mona almansouri — abu Dhabi, nefertiti Fashion Festival in luxor — egypt

«Inspired by Nefertiti, the Egyptian queen known for her beauty and style, and the old Pharaonic costume illustrations seen on the walls of 7,000 years old Egyptian temples, I created a new collection using the main 4 colors depicted on these images, mainly Gold, Turquoise, Red and Blue. Th e collection refl ected my own vision of using these ancient characteristics in modern designs. Th e special setting for this collection, along with the other creations by designers from Spain and France, was the ancient Luxor temple in the city of Luxor, Egypt. Th is was indeed the fi rst time ever for an International fashion show to be held in a historic location of this magnitude. With over 580 VIP attendees, including Sheikhas from the Gulf Royal families, ministers, government offi cials, community leaders, Middle Eastern movie industry and TV artists, the event was a true celebration for the fashion industry.»

DESIGNERS

aliya Sagdi — Kazakhstan

«I have always been fascinated by ballet and handmade work, which inspired me to create this collection. Ancient decoration techniques were used for this work, including embroidery, handmade inlaid felt and antique velvet application. Outwear clothes were mostly made of felt (the most ancient material). Cheers to the ballet and handmade work!»

eduardo ocantos for ocantos — argentina

Th e Collection is as always inspired in Eduardo Ocantos’ paint. Th e last collection is black and white new pants inspired in what the nature is telling us in the diffi cult time for the planet. Th at’s why the fi lm will take place in middle of a forest and incorporate color paints as well from the sand at the sea.

georgina Herrera — uSa

Th is season in Georgina’s Bloom Collection her fl oral symbol continues to evolve from her previous collections. Th is year, as women have evolved through their collective voices, Georgina’s fl ower has matured. Herrera describes how «Th e petals represent true awakening in each pendant and brooch. Growing in unison, each piece is a statement of love of life and the beauty of nature, and showcases that as we grow our mind we will value and care for the beauty around us.» Th e designs are a true testament to the blooming change within the modern woman. Herrera’s Pieces are stunning, breathtaking and memorable, Wearable works of art that will have every one watching the woman wearing it.

Th alassa Beachwear — trinidad and tobago

Th alassa Beachwear is a Caribbean brand co-founded by the sister duo Arielle and Alyssa Persad. Th eir 2021 Collection, «Leaves, An Impression» combines geometric laser cut leaves with vibrant gradient hues invoking a remarkable juxtaposition of colors. A timeless yet fashion ward swimwear and resort wear collection that encapsulates a tropical fun vibe with an edgy twist.

gulnara Khalilova — azerbaijani

Th e collection is called the Karabakh national clothing collection. In this collection you can see the history, traditions and values of the Azerbaijani people from centuries to the present day. Azerbaijani national costumes attract attention with their variety and diversity. Th e palette of colors is diverse — from delicate, pastel tones to bold and rich colors were used in the collection of national costumes «Karabakh».

HaYDen ng — Singapore

«Th e muse and inspiration for my collection is Singapore City and her people — simple, individualistic, and decidedly feminine with a modern approach to luxury (aff ordability and availability). My collection is confi dent in its craft s, as each model is a special creation, the result of handcraft ed ability mixed with innovation. Distinguishing themselves and featuring products destined for a selected clientele of refi ned women, eager for fashion trends, but able to wear them with confi dence and originality. Elegance, femininity, and luxury are the key traits of my style.»

marina micanovic — uSa

Ukiyo bags evoke a new and timeless lifestyle in which there are no limits. Th e innovative design 3in1 bag for those who live by being unapologetically themselves and savoring every passing moment.

Sanja Veličković — Slovenia

SanjaVDesign has created the collection, «Catch the colors and stay free!», inspired by Nelson Mandela, Africa. Th e collection showcases the colors of life in harmony with the fabric that portrays the feeling of freedom. «You’ll be free when you break the mold, take a big deep breath and let your own rhythm take you through life. Respect nature! Respect others! Insist! And… Win it!»

taragalte — Stockholm

Taragalte is a Swedish/Moroccan brand inspired by Moroccan and Berber cultural heritage, taking inspiration from the fl amboyant colors of Stockholm, designed in Sweden but handmade in Morocco. Th e brand philosophy is that every woman deserves a unique creative outfi t complimenting her beauty. Th e BRAND’s name is inspired by Taragalte, a region in the south of Morocco known for its incredibly beautiful scenery and artisan craft . Th e brand on the other hand, with its very distinctive design and colors, incarnates Swedish design. Th e color selection is inspired by Stockholm’s colorful architecture. Th is unique/custom collection is totally handmade, 100% Moroccan products like wool carpet, Berber jewelry, silver, cowrie shells, and coral. Local Moroccan artisans and women make our collection in an ethical and ecological way.

Other beloved designers participating in International Digital Fashion Week include Alberta Ferretti, Christian Siriano, Dsquared2, Elisabetta Franchi, Genny, Iceberg, Julien Fournié, Les Hommes, Salvatore Ferragamo, Valentin Yudashkin, Weiling Change, Zang Toi and many more incredible fashion designers from all over the globe.

International Digital Fashion Week will be the start of a revolutionary movement to take Fashion Weeks to a whole new level. This non-traditional broadcasted format will create a unique opportunity for the audience to experience fashion week in a more interactive way.

International Digital Fashion Week will showcase men and women’s fashion merged together in an all-inclusive format. The unique series will feature video runways, fashion films, and presentations from designers all around the world in the International Digital Fashion Week platform. This non- traditional fashion week will represent traditional fashion weeks from international and national collections.

«The future is digital»,— says Gaglioti. — «In fact, the present is all about streaming videos. This generation is always on the go, so the idea behind streaming fashion week to a global audience is the viewer can watch the shows wherever they want, whenever they want. Streaming gives everyone around the world an invitation to esteemed designers fashion shows and puts the viewer in complete control». FNL Network is the first and only TV network to create a digitally broadcasted global Fashion Week. International Digital Fashion Week will be accessible everywhere around the world, from the comfort of your couch to your daily commute. International Digital Fashion Week is transforming Fashion Weeks around the world. FNL Network is constantly changing with the needs of the industry. As new trends and fads come and go, FNL Network is always one step ahead of the game. The support from the FNL Network community has allowed this oneof-a-kind network to evolve with the cultural switches around them, and they are certainly not done growing yet. As the industry around them remains the same, FNL Network is creating a new life for the entertainment industry all together.

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