
For the fall/winter 2008-2009 collection for Rozalb de Mura, designer Olah Gyarfas wrapped himself in the mystery and austerity conveyed by the sheer blackness of an all black lot. In a conscious gesture, all pieces have been immersed in a black viscous liquid, and then brought to surface bearing the lobe-like traces due to the solidification process.
Over-layering leads to a frenzy of numerous strata. Organic excess is glorified yet immediately hidden under the black camouflage. At a closer look, Rozalb de Mura collection reveals a rejoicing profusion of details, curved cuts, hidden pockets, two-in-ones, false folds and other secret traits that sometimes only the wearer can really appreciate. The detachable lapels of a black contemporary smocking come folded like the bellows of an accordion. You can wear them all, one or just a few. A feminine coat encapsulates three different coats layered one over the other, like big black heavy petals. Rounded seams mark the puffed-up polyamide jackets. The stark lack of color allows a timid sparkle only in the alternation of mated and slick blacks, from wool tweeds to fur-like cashmere and back to lacquered cotton and various shiny polyamides.
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This first generation of individuals-stars chooses not so much to wear a label but to live a brand through the feelings, emotions and information that this brand morphs into purchasing experience. The 1G First Generation line, produced by the Italian fashion company Piero Gazzarrini, worldwide famous for the Gazzarini brand, is a meld of eclectic inspirations, a statement of style that proposes in the same article of apparel both tailored luxury and technological basic, hand-made details and sophisticated fabrics, contemporary appeal and traditional aesthetics. The collection for the coming autumn/winter 2008-09 has opted for the absolute quality of black, with just a few colour accents, like bright blue.
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By Stefano Guerrini" »