Six established and upcoming Romanian designers present for the first time their latest collections in London, during the prestigious Fashion Week: Agnes Toma, Carmen Secareanu, Cristhelen B., Diana Nita, Iris Serban and Vika Gorencu. The project is organised by the Romanian Cultural Institute in London. Media partner The One fashion magazine.
Curated by Alin Galatescu, Director of the Cluj Fashion Week, the premiere exhibition will open at the Romanian Cultural Institute on Thu 16 September, 7pm and will continue until 21 September.
Carmen Secareanu and Iris Serban also take part in On|Off, the UK's independent fashion showcase at London Fashion Week, running from Friday 17th to Monday 20th September 2010. This year On|Off features fourteen catwalk shows, three presentations and 22 exhibition designers. Highlights include: Roksanda Ilincic, Pam Hogg, Jean-Pierre Braganza, Charlie le Mindu and Julian J Smith.
Designers & Collections
Agnes Toma Heaven Can't Wait - a collection that blends the subtle atmosphere of the 50's with a total look of lace geometric accents, asymmetrical shapes and over-d shoulders, balanced by free-flowing or controlled drapes. A story about fragility and power, moment and atemporality.
Carmen Secareanu Flowers, Girls, Birds and Design - a magic artificial garden, with over white flowers and birds in which the characters move ethereal, perfectly consistent integrated so that you can easily confuse...
Cristhelen B. White - shadows of silhouettes that disappear into the light and the scent of jasmine... Ephemeral, with no memory, in a white world of pointless news, with no surprise to anyone.
Diana Nita Tumult - a collection inspired by spatial futurism, architectural construction, geometrism and cosmic influences. Cold colors are sweetened by white and beige tones or creative digital prints such as strands of hair or epidermis - linked representations of the human.
Iris Serban Human Condition - a collection that reveals a minimalist baroque approach, with a focus on volumes and simple but original cuttings, completed with hand-made prints and atypical accessories. Key colours are gray, beige and soft gold, embellished with prints.
Vika Gorencu Spring Summer collection that focuses on fully knitted clothes and accessories, with glass or semiprecious stones insertions. The style is sophisticated and romantic; a dynamic poetry meant to seduce and obsess the viewer.
Where & When: Romanian Cultural Institute, 1 Belgrave Square SW1X 8PH 16 - 21 September; Fri, Mon, Tue: 10am - 6pm & Sat: 12am - 5pm, by appointment (please email or call us until Friday 6 pm). On|Off, Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square WC1 17 - 20 September; Fri - Mon: 10am - 7pm Free admission.
