Posts tagged with 'Argentina':

The neighborhood of San Telmo hides magnificent treasures of an almost-forgotten past—when Argentina was one of the richest countries in the world and Buenos Aires the Pearl of South America. Beginning in the second half of the 19th century, porteños began importing the finest goods from all across the globe—a symbol of the triumph of colonialism and the predecessor of post-modern globalization.
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We've been longtime followers of Argentine fashion and have eagerly profiled the country's international success stories such as Tramando and Trosman. It's no surprise, then, that we were thrilled by the recent four-day Buenos Aires Fashion Week, where top designers showed their spring/summer '09 runway shows and up-and-comers exhibited their creations in tiny, cozy showrooms.  read more »

Sculptural and dramatic, Buenos Aires-based designer Rocio Aldunate's unisex collection of "soft jewelry" blurs the line between artwork and accessory. The statement-making ruffled creations can be worn in a multitude of ways and range in size from a collar style to one that drapes over the shoulders and covers the torso. Fortunately, the pieces are also highly wearable—affixing one over a t-shirt or a simple cocktail dress can quickly transform a basic ensemble into a romantic haute-couture vision.
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In the late 1990s, the Argentinean fashion industry anointed Trosman Churba the chosen duo to bring the country fashion notoriety. But despite the label's international success, partners Jessica Trosman and Martin Churba decided to split in 2002. Instead of leaving their country to search for new fashion stars, each struck out with their own labels—Trosman and Tramando—which recently, albeit separately, have created buzz in fashion circles and started flying out of stores.
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Brazil gets all the fashion props in South America, but Magdalena Marcenaro and Denise Razzouk, are two breakout brands defining Argentinean style.

The deconstructed designs from Argentinean Magdalena Marcenaro are right in sync with the current '80s revival. Contrasting geometric fabrics and a Jackson Pollock-esque use of paint and yarns are Marcenaro's tools for creating the modern, whimsical collages in her latest collection. Beading, paillettes, top stitching, and other hand worked details on everything from skirts, pants, tops and her popular t-shirts are making these arty pieces highly prized by an edgy clientele who seek out the label.
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