Day 5: MFWA 2014 // Bridal Fashion Show

At first I was quite apprehensive about attending this event, but I changed my mind at the last minute and decided to tag along. I was quite surprised and the show surpassed my expectations.

The bridal fashion show consisted of three fashion houses, one local and two foreign. The location fitted the theme perfectly, having been held at La Valette Hall at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.

Wedding Bells

Intricate details and embellishment adorning the charming lace, grand silk and chiffon fabrics dominated this Maltese collection. Each gown had its own unique look, ranging from high lows to tea lengths, while differentiating in silhouettes of balls gown, mermaid, a-line and sheath. Necklines also varied between strapless, v-necks, illusions and one-shoulder.

Day 3: MFWA 2014 // Charles & Ron

With previous collections already embodying Maltese traditions, I thought I had seen it all, or most of it anyway. But I could not have been more wrong. Up until this evening I have never seen fashion and culture so intertwined, leading to the most mesmerising collection. 

The location could not have fitted more perfectly, with Charles & Ron showcasing their design at Fort St. Elmo, one of Malta's oldest fortification in Valletta. From the Triton fountain to the Renzo Piano design for the new Parliament building to the details engraved in antique yet prestigious architecture, Charles & Ron managed to incorporate Malta's capital city, Valletta, into their Spring/Summer '15 collection. Abstract and symbolic designs, laser perforations, leather and pastels graced tonight's show.

Makeup by Justin Brincat
Hair by Alexander's Hairdressing 

Day 1: MFWA 2014 // New Designers Show

Yesterday evening I also attended the New Designers Fashion Show in the evening at Casino Maltese. My camera was not appropriate for the lighting that was on location, and the photos I took with my phone did not turn out any good. So I will be using professional photos of photographers whose name I will be mentioning.

Edith

Natalie Bronfman developed a line for strong women who love clean cuts and elegance. The collection consisted of a mixture of colours, with the most vibrant, prominent colour being fuchsia.

Day 1: MFW 2014 // Creative Factory 7 & Ritienne Zammit

MINK: Printing Your Own Makeup (WHAT?!)

 

So... I came across this video on Business Insider and did not know what to think. Grace Choi, a Harvard student, basically claims to have found a way to never buy a single product from the beauty industry ever again. 

Mink is a 3D home printer that allows you to print the colours of any makeup (eyeshadow, blushers, lipsticks, foundations...) immediately after seeing them. Through watching a YouTube video, one can copy the code from the makeup item in the video and take it over to Photoshop and work the 'magic'.

However, one thing that concerns me is that there is no talk of quality. I am assuming that the quality is nowhere near the makeup purchased from well-established brands, although Choi claims the powder to be FDA-approved.

Personally, I think I would prefer to stick continuing buying products from my favourites brands for now.

Event: ALDO SS14 Launch