BCEFW SS19: NORA SARMAN & VECSEI

BUDAPEST CENTRAL EUROPEAN FASHION WEEK
SPRING SUMMER 2019
OCTOBER 25 - 27, 2018

NORA SARMAN BRIDAL
VECSEI MILLINERY

The inspiration for the Spring/Summer 2019 Nora Sarman collection is the pastoral genre known from classical music, literature and fine art, and the throwback to a more simpler Marie Antoinette. At the height of her reign, the Queen of splendor, extravagance, pomp and circumstance, the Queen began to feel an irresistible appeal after a simple and pure lifestyle of country life.
Marie Antoinette flocked to her idyllic chateau on the grounds of Versailles, a step away from the lavish, and she wanted wildflowers and lush nature.

Marie craved the innocent and pure love of rural life, and most importantly, she wanted long and comfortable clothes. After a heavy brocade, she switched to light Muslin, and replaced the huge wigs with a straw hat. The collection was inspired by the duality that the delicate caterpillars, soft cotton lace which can be worn comfortably and feel relaxed, and the message is that we feel self-assured in our most beautiful clothes.

In the collection, there are blurred boundaries between casual clothing and wedding wear, as the separate tops and skirts give the opportunity to wear them not only at a significant event, but also to recapture them with other pieces. Along with this concept, the designer dreamed up a lot of lace tops and various variations of pants and skirts, so we can create the most appropriate bridal or casual set for our personality.

The collection is dominated by angelic white, complemented by black and pastel ribbons and velvet straps. Soft cotton lace and relief-like prominent guipure lace decorate the dresses at the waist and sometimes on the shoulders. In addition to the designer lace, the rococo-laced caterpillar was made of taffeta, muslin and tulle from the pieces, and from Marie Antoinette's long-awaited work-packed patchwork of rural life.
A true representation of a historic classic being brought back to life - congratulations to both Nora Sarman and Vecsei Millinery!

Further reading:
The Marie Antoinette Dress that Ignited the Slave Trade

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BCEFW SS19: PETER MERO

BUDAPEST CENTRAL EUROPEAN FASHION WEEK
SPRING  SUMMER 2019

OCTOBER 25 - 27, 2018

PETER MERO

"A woman in my view should embody a blend of sensuality, delicacy and intelligence, and at the same time emit strength and confidence. These qualities do not contradict each other, but rather allow opportunity for reaching harmony. As a designer, I wish to find harmony between these extremities. I take pleasure in recognizing and revealing one's individual features or unique personality, and displaying these to others. I never follow any cliches, neither repeat my former works. I passionately look for new paths, never stopping to be inventive. As each work of my collection was inspired by a different woman, we can say each piece of art is fully personal." Peter Mero

INSPIRATION

The "Femme Fatale" of the Hollywood movies, the woman unpredictable and alluring, who uses her mystic charms with cool elegance and confidence, thus capturing men with bonds of irresistible desire. The woman who is able to hide her purposeful power behind intrigue and sweet feminine tricks. The idol who wants to conquer, like a Pin Up Girl, never stripping to the buff, and still radiating with sensuality, mystery and feminine innocence. It is amazing how much creative freedom this style allows to the designer, eliminating all taboos, but at the same giving free play for your fantasies and mystery.

UNIQUE STYLE

The style I prefer most is the sophisticated, reserved and purely feminine style.

I like to experiment with new things all the time, for there are no identical people, as there are no final forms and tailoring designs. All my dresses were inspired by different women, so every piece of my collection is unique. Each has its own "personality", which has been achieved not just by emphasizing the most beneficial lines, but rather by revealing the hidden movements of the soul. That is why all my pieces of work are so personal. Each is a creation in the noblest meaning of this world, reflecting the person who wears it. 

DRESSES CONVEYING MESSAGES

During his career as a ballet dancer, Peter learned to pay attention to the message of the body. 

As a designer, he pursues the same goal: "I communicate through appearance and shapes. 

Women have moments in their lives that bring unique and unrepeatable messages for them.

One of my favourite sayings is: You will never have the second chance to make a first impression…"

As a designer, he's learned to rely on his intuition and experience. 

"My aim is to offer women wearing my design something that represents both them and me. My aim is to create a style that makes women feel special, and first of all, make them feel like a WOMAN."

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