Six chosen designers from Argentina had the opportunity to show their creations at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Lincoln Center on Sept. 16. Sitting in the second row I couldn't help but appreciate the impeccable craftsmanship of each of the designers. La Dolfina was the first to present, followed by Laura Valenzuela, Evangelina Bomparola, Marcelo Senra, Maria Pryor, and finally Pablo Ramirez. I loved the equestrian-style boots from La Dolfina and dreamlike creations by Pryor, but wasn't particularly impressed with Bomparola's black-and-white collection or the over-the-top 'milkmaid nuns' by Ramirez. Take a closer look at each designer below. La Dolfina The Sport line includes polo shirts, sport shirts, hood sweaters and caps, and is accessorized with classic polo boots, knee pads and helmets. The black and brown leather boots are handcrafted according to Argentinean tradition. More info: www.ladolfina.com Laura Valenzuela Laura Valenzuela's designs are characterized by their aristocratic, nostalgic and feminine feel. She has a particular interest in recycling clothing, and for this collection she mixed textures and used antique appliques to perfection. More info: www.laura-valenzuela.com Evangelina Bomparola This collection featured classical black-and-white ensembles that are easy to wear and eternally fashionable. The lines are classical, yet bold, resulting in elegant simplicity that I believe many women would love to wear. More info: www.evangelinabomparola.com Marcelo Senra Marcelo Senra's collection is refined urban ready-to-wear influenced by the artisan and native traditions of North Argentina. Combining textures and colors, Marcelo uses distinct materials such as raffia and woven reeds to create true one-of-a-kind pieces. More info: www.marcelosenra.com Maria Pryor Maria Pryor let her fantasies play out on the runway when she showed her collection of fairy tale-like creations, which made me think of a white warrior princess. The headpieces were feathery-light and reminiscent of a sort of regal helmet. More info: www.mariapryor.com Pablo Ramirez Ramirez showed a line consisting of sculptural puff-sleeve blouses, structured apron dresses and linenpants paired with Amish-like silhouettes, making his experience in costume design more than obvious. More info: www.pabloramirez.com.ar Photos by Anna Bassham for ShoeHunting.com
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Six chosen designers from Argentina had the opportunity to show their creations at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Lincoln Center on Sept. 16. Sitting in the second row I couldn't help but appreciate the impeccable craftsmanship of each of the designers. La Dolfina was the first to present, followed by Laura Valenzuela, Evangelina Bomparola, Marcelo Senra, Maria Pryor, and finally Pablo Ramirez. I loved the equestrian-style boots from La Dolfina and dreamlike creations by Pryor, but wasn't particularly impressed with Bomparola's black-and-white collection or the over-the-top 'milkmaid nuns' by Ramirez. Take a closer look at each designer below.
La Dolfina
The Sport line includes polo shirts, sport shirts, hood sweaters and caps, and is accessorized with classic polo boots, knee pads and helmets. The black and brown leather boots are handcrafted according to Argentinean tradition. More info: www.ladolfina.com
Laura Valenzuela
Laura Valenzuela's designs are characterized by their aristocratic, nostalgic and feminine feel. She has a particular interest in recycling clothing, and for this collection she mixed textures and used antique appliques to perfection. More info: www.laura-valenzuela.com
Evangelina Bomparola
This collection featured classical black-and-white ensembles that are easy to wear and eternally fashionable. The lines are classical, yet bold, resulting in elegant simplicity that I believe many women would love to wear. More info: www.evangelinabomparola.com
Marcelo Senra
Marcelo Senra's collection is refined urban ready-to-wear influenced by the artisan and native traditions of North Argentina. Combining textures and colors, Marcelo uses distinct materials such as raffia and woven reeds to create true one-of-a-kind pieces. More info: www.marcelosenra.com
Maria Pryor
Maria Pryor let her fantasies play out on the runway when she showed her collection of fairy tale-like creations, which made me think of a white warrior princess. The headpieces were feathery-light and reminiscent of a sort of regal helmet. More info: www.mariapryor.com
Pablo Ramirez
Ramirez showed a line consisting of sculptural puff-sleeve blouses, structured apron dresses and linenpants paired with Amish-like silhouettes, making his experience in costume design more than obvious. More info: www.pabloramirez.com.ar
Photos by Anna Bassham for ShoeHunting.com