I can only imagine your pupils dilate and the sheer amazement on your face when you see these pieces, because they are pretty much the same feelings I had when I laid eyes on this amazing collection, designed by Cardona Bonache. This is their 3rd collection, or ‘lesson’, as Mr Cardona and Mr Bonache calls. These photos were taken at Paris Fashion Week last year in September, when I went to visit the Felder Felder twins. This show room housed some seriously hip designers, Alexander Wang was on the floor below. Each season, the Spanish duo creates a collection based on a couture tailoring technique. They define, explore, and translate the idea, the technique into real wearable garments. For their SS11 collection, ‘Bellows‘, the boys created symmetrical pleats and folds and developed stiff and shiny fabrics which retained the bellows even when worn. In couture, a ‘bellow’ is a side fold consisting of 2 parallel fabric folds used to increase depth, its function is to create volume and generate movement in garments. I was so tempted to order the entire collection but in the end I chose the shoes- in cream. And I’ve been waiting for my shoes to arrive so I could post this up. But to this day, I am still waiting for them…Perhaps they have been forgotten, folded away, somewhere…
Outfit: vintage silk blouse, Karla Spetic wool skirt, Miu Miu jacket/dress, Jil Sander patent sandals.
How have you all been? I’ve been a little out of photographic action due to a viral assault, I promise as soon as I get better, I will get out and get some outfit photos for you. Until then, virtual hugs and kisses!
great selection!like it!
kisses=)
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Omg!
Lovely first shoes <33
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Yeah aren’t they ncredible, such clever designers!!
How cool are those heels?!?
Thanks Mark!! I know! I’m gutted!
Works of art!
This Spanish duo are art makers! Those shoes are amazing, love the colors and dramatic lines!
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Get well soon hun! Their use of pleating is amazing xoxo
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Yes they actually used a couture technique!!
I love these photos! Especially that cream and yellow striped sweater!
xo Louisa
That girl was a journalist I think…
Those all are such amazing pieces.. I’m atonished!! love them!
xx
My eyes went O.O when I saw the shoes, omg that’s ingenious! I love the design! I love the skirt on the 5th picture, the folds and the structure are immaculate :) Hope you’re feeling heaps better now, C! Take care.
Cheers,
Wi
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See? I knew you’d like this post, they are such geniuses! I’m till battling my flu
Great collection!
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Dress up for armageddon
qué faldas más bonitas!!
te sigo :)
xx
Amazing pics, very stylish! Great post!
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XO, Imke
LOVE the ‘fan’ shoes!
really great pieces love the skirts such great structures!
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love your post and the pics, are amazing!! and all things!!
kisses
I love all of these pieces, so gorgeous! Those shoes are amazing too – they remind me of batwings (my favorite animal)!
Thanks for the comment (:
kate
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Oh yeah they do look a little like bat wings, or accordions ;)
…or bellows even
Omg the structures of the clothes!! soo awesome!!
You are aright! I was tongue-tied when I saw these. great pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, so amazing! I love those shoes and the pleated white skirt especially! Great outfit too!
xx
Rachel
Oh yes love the origami feel of the pieces. Great outfit!
wonderful collection! the first skirt reminds me of a coffee filter, i love!!
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well I never thought of that hahaha
WOW! The designs look like origami paper fans. It’s so beautiful!!!
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I really love the intricate design of the clothes!
Kaye Awatin
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LOVE LOVE LOVE! I need to get my hands on these amazing pieces! They are very Dion Lee, I need that pleated skirt!
xx
Lol yes like the Spanish Dion Lee :D hehhe
*drools* where can you buy cardona bonache?
I have no idea! They never even got back to me with my personal order :(