Carmina is at the moment one of the finest shoemakers on the market, some could say even the best at the price range in which it competes. They definitely are one of my personal favorites as well so for me it was one of the “compulsory” visits.
There are also breaking news for us living in Finland considering the brand. Carmina shoes will soon be available at Sauma.
Cordovan collection:
New models - Jodhpur boot & calf/suede chelsea boot
New lasts - Detroit
If I had to pick one, it would be hard…
Pictures of my visit at their store in Barcelona coming later.
Casual elegance combined with tailored appeal. Thing that characterizes Lubiam F/W ´13 collection is that many of the fabrics used in it have been enriched with kind of a special dyeing treatment process and exclusive wash (especially the L.B.M 1911 pieces) that gives the garments an “old & lived appeal”. Colors used are much natural, tones of blue, grey and brown but there are also strong colors such as orange, green and red bordeaux presented especially in the outerwear pieces. And as many others, Lubiam also had this season a bunch of outerwear pieces made of Casentino wool. This type of wool is a Tuscan tradition where the wool fabric is treated in such a way that it gives it a unique curled...
Rosi&Ghezzi.
One of the nicest new brands (for me) seen at Pitti. Really nice looking accessories, especially pocket squares made of wool, cotton and cashmere.
First, looking back year 2012 I can only be thankful and note it being a great one for both me personally and for the blog. DressLikeA got a lot new followers and readers (thanks to each and every one of you), I met great amount of skillful & inspiring people and at the same time I learned much about the industry. I also feel that my own style improved on the way… As most of you probably have noticed, the blog got a little “face lift” in the end of the year. The most visible change in addition the little change in color scheme was basically the change in the form of “photo-collages” that haven’t gone anywhere, but in the...
Haven’t found a gift yet? A while ago I got an email asking for christmas present tips. So here you go. No matter whether you’re looking something for a boyfriend, husband, father, son or just for yourself, here’s some last minute ideas. Most of the listed items can be found from stores based in Helsinki but there are also some webstore choices included. And of course these are just ideas that you can easily modify for your own purposes. 1) Soft packages… Considering the weather in Finland, wool beanies, scarves, gloves or for example cashmere socks are always a safe choice. When buying a gift for some else it’s better to keep it simple and understated than trying to “cheer...
