INTRODUCING | avant-garden

avant-garde   ˈavänt ˈgärde

New and unusual or experimental ideas, esp. in the arts, or the people introducing them.
syn>: Cutting edge, revolutionary, contemporary, trailblazing, fresh, radical, daring, unprecedented. 

avant-garden is a showcase for 

upcoming designers, whose craft has 

dazzled us through innovation 

and an extraordinary beauty.  

Darryl Jagga Unzipped 43.46 Barcelona Collection

International South African ready to wear designer Darryl Jagga dedicates his 2011 Barcelona collection to the everyday contemporary sophisticated woman. Celebrating a mix of both his quintessential style combining both art and architecture with the everyday functionality of woman.  He has created a collection that exudes both elegance, opulence, with a touch of femininity. Rich fabrics, complementary colors, ruffles, structural shapes and bold zippers illuminate throughout the collection. The marriage of all elements is what makes him so avant-garde.  I am excited to see whats in store for July 16, 2011 at Africa Fashion Week New York where Jagga will display his most recent works.

H&M DOES IT AGAIN...

                                     SNOBS Did you hear?         

H&M has officially announced that there next collaboration this Autumn 2011 will be with renowned designer Versace.  Donatella will be veering back to reinvent some Iconic classic pieces dating back to 1978 but at a much more affordable range for H&M consumer base.

But don't run in there hoping to find your usual H&M price point, though prices haven't been released yet; Its still Versace and knowing her she will not skimp much on fabric quality, and construction. 

The collection will begin release both in store and online November 17 Consisting of both looks for men and women, an accessory line including jewelry and shoes and even a small home ware collection. The anticipation is to exciting for words. 

Envision studding, bright colors, leather, gold, floral patterns, structural pieces, bold prints. And the Embodiment of glamour, opulence, over the top, rock star! 

All wrapped in ONE! ALL very Versace! I cannot WAIT!!! :)

Donatella & H&M Creative advisor Margareta van den Bosch 

constructing final fit and accessories.