Riga Fashion Week

• 19/03/2014 - RFW AW 2014/15

  The 20th RIGA FASHION WEEK will take place in the capital of Latvia from April 1 till 5, 2014. In honour of an anniversary of the project the organizers have prepared the interesting event schedule, as well as a new venue for the fashion shows. 
  
  RIGA FASHION WEEK is a pret-a-porter fashion festival organized by the Baltic Fashion Federation already for ten years stably two times a year - in spring and autumn, according to all international standards. This spring the event is going to become a real anniversary feast. For sure, as always, the focus will be held on the presentations of the fall/winter 2014/15 collections by the best Latvian and foreign designers. 
  
  „It is a big pleasure and honour for us to announce the RIGA FASHION WEEK dates for already the twentieth time. Within these ten years a great work has been done, and much is achieved. The RFW is internationally recognised. There is a whole generation of professional and demanded designers in Latvia, and we are proud about their achievements. Also each season some new talented names are discovered in the fashion industry of Latvia”, the main producer of the RIGA FASHION WEEK, the president of the Baltic Fashion Federation Elena Strahova says.

  In honour of the anniversary, the RIGA FASHION WEEK will be held in a new, more luxurious place. The RFW fashion shows will take place on the fifth floor of the centre of fashion "Podium" (Brivibas gatve 201, www.podium.lv), that will be fully given to the organizers for RFW needs. New place is bigger, more modern and functional, and therefore is more comfortable for participants and for visitors. An inspiring view of surrounding industrial development of the beginning of the last century opens straight out from the windows of the lounge bar located on the last floor, reminding about the time of technical and industrial progress. An industrial urban landscape stimulates non-standard thinking, aspiration for development and innovations. In turn, the conception and the stylish interior of the centre of luxury fashion "Podium" that offers fancy high class goods – clothing, fashion and interior accessories, is the right place for RFW.

  This time, the image of the RFW is a photo, which was made during the photo shoot of a collection of the Latvian fashion brand BeCarousell. The image was made by the team of professionals – the brand designer Dace Krievina-Bahmane, a photographer Natalie Berezina, a make-up & hair artist Kristine Cakare and a model Nastya Choo.

  "It is a big honour for me that my work was chosen as this season’s RFW image. I am happy that I participate in the development of fashion in Latvia. Participating in RIGAFASHION WEEK is a great possibility to show the brand not only to Latvian public, but also to international audience, which becomes more and more interested in Latvian fashion", the author of the RFW image Dace Krievina-Bahmane says.

  
  
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• 06/11/2013 - Mareunrol's

  MAREUNROL'S was established in 2002 by the fashion designers Mārīte Mastiņa and Rolands Pēterkops. The emerging fashion brand is based in Riga, Latvia.

  They are winners of the 24th festival of photography and fashion Hyeres 2009( winning the main awards; Grand Prix L'Oreal and 1,2,3, awards).

  
  
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• 06/11/2013 - Pohjanheimo

  Ülle Suurhans-Pohjanheimo in an Estonian fashion designer whode name is well known in Scandinavian and Baltic states. The Pohjanheimo fashion House was founded in 1991. The ss 2014 collection brings the feeling of luxury to everyday life.
  The fabrics used are silk, chiffon, cashmere and merino wool, with the emphasis on wool jersey and its various structures. The pieces are elegant and classy, and it is easy to combine them.
  
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• 06/11/2013 - Skladnova

  "It was love at first sight, at last sight, at ever and ever sight".
  Vladimir Nabokov, "Lolita" (1955)
  The ss 2014 collection "Lolita" by Skladnova is made in light colours. The flying light chiffon fabric in combination with lace provides a feeling of lightness and flight.
  The hand-made embroidery by natural stones and Swarovski crystal gives a sophisticated look to the collection. Leather articles and decor are represented in delicate colours as well.

  
  
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• 06/11/2013 - Janis Sne

  As time goes by, people start to loose their trust in natural instinct and inner feelings. We are programmed to strive for something that we are not supposed to reach. More and more we are destroying this wall that exists between natural world and artificially created digital world that has become our home.
  
  The ss 2014 collection "Dofa" tells us about the new generation that has been lost between these two worlds, about the time when artificial gives us more pleasure and satisfaction then real life. It is easy to loose yourdelf, when you no longer know what is real and what to believe in. Who are you? Don't be afraid of being different. Be afraid of being unremarkable!
  
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• 06/11/2013 - Narciss

  The inspiration for the NARCISS 2014 Spring – Summer collection is Gundega Repše’s novel “Īkstīte” (Thumbelina). Drawn from the motifs of Hans Christian Andersen’s well-known Thumbelina fairy tale, Gundega Repše has created an unusual and striking story. In this story, the romantic flower child has gained some childlike characteristics. She wants to melt into an imaginary world where nothing is impossible, while, at the same time, escaping from the seriousness of adult existence. This can be followed by painful defeats.

  The flower girl Īkstīte is at the centre of the story of NARCISS collection. She wants to discover the world, but, at the same time, not lose herself in it; to live out a story with unlimited imagination. The collection balances light childlike qualities with a feminine maturity in an attempt to unite the importance of these two elements within a harmonious woman.

  
  
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• 06/11/2013 - Nolo

  The whimsical intertwining of the Middle East cultures, the delicate connection of modernity and antiquity, as well as the nostalgia of the brave pathfinders and the rigorous nomads - all that served as the source of inspiration for the collection "Lost In The Sands".
  
  Comfortable linen, cotton and jersey, complicated jacquard and taffeta, heavy lace and rich decors, silk and chiffon are used in the collection that was specially created for women who are ready to open their wardrobes to modern European fashion trends combined with Eastern luxury.
  
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• 06/11/2013 - Natalija Jansone

  The SS 2014 collection by Natalija Jansone is made of natural fabrics produced by the best italian manufacturers - silk, viscose and cotton. These clothes are good for a business meeting in the morning and can be worn going to a restaurant or a club in the evening - you only need to change the shoes. The design of garments is very laconic; they are suitable for all body types. The clothes by Natalija Jansone are sold not only in Latvia, but also in Japan, Korea, Russia, Ukraine, France and Italy.
  
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• 06/11/2013 - Amoralle

  The ss 2014 collection by Amoralle completely blurs the border that separates a splendid evening dress from a refined nightwear set. Exquisite open back night dresses with a body silhouette underlying tailoring, a floor-sweeping robes and lingerie sets in contrasting black and white colours are inspired by the swimwear of 1930s.
  Collection is crafted from exquisite French lace, silk and airy chiffon with natural fur and ostrich feather finishing. Amoralle collections are available in 27 stores around the world.
  
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• 06/11/2013 - Katya Katya Shehurina

  Often inspired by the 1920s, the Katya Katya Shehurina brand primarily focuses on bridal and evening wear. Her collections can be characterized as exclusively feminine and uniquely designed with most garments being hand made.
  
  A woman by Katya is charming, mysterious and graceful, but also vulnerable and sensitive. Originally being from Latvia, Katya Shehurina, graduated ESMOD fashion design school in France, is one of the leading prospective designers in Europe.
  
  The brand was created in 20007. Since then, her collections have gained significant recognition in Latvia, the UK, where her first indipendent boutique was opened in 2011, as well as in Russia, Europe, the USA and the Middle East.
  
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• 05/11/2013 - One Wolf

  One Wolf ss 2014 collection "Repair" demonstrates ascetic silhouettes with multiform classic and innovative material combinations and their varied finishing. The dominant is white colour, different variations of blue and grey tones, as well as fundamental black.
  
  One Wolf delivers the best quality and confidence in contemporary denim base fashion. We practice what we preach - being receptive to new concepts.
  
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• 05/11/2013 - BeCarousell

  BeCarousell ss 2014 collection was inspired by tennis - one of the most aristocratic sports as an attempt to make this sport clothes a part of a modern city dweller.
  The collection consists of dresses and trench coats and is full of flower emboidery which make contrast to graphic lines in cut as well as colour choice. The main materials are leather, silk and cotton. The range of colours varies among delicate pastel colours with a complement of pure white and intensive black.
  
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• 05/11/2013 - Anna Led

  Inspired by laconic silhouettes of the 1990's and rich textures of the 1920's Anna Led ss 2014 collection is roughly divide into two parts - Resort clothes and Smart look clothes for a summer in a city.
  
  The collection consists of bright tweed and silk linen business suites, dresses, smart casual tunic-dresses with authentic prints, semi-transparent organza and linen summer coats, silk jersey dresses, long line tulip-style skirts. The special features in the collection are intentionally unfinished edges and straw accessories.
  
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• 05/11/2013 - QooQoo

  Inspired by dashing and bizzare energy of the post Soviet 90s designer Alyona Bauska created SS 2014 collection "Crimson Decay" her own interpretation of decay and luxury. Although there is no dress code, a crimson jacket with gold chains or a sweat suit are welcomed outfits.
  
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• 05/11/2013 - M-Couture

  The SS 2014 collection is made in gentle pastel colours - peach, mint, cream, and sky blue. The idea of the collection by M-Couture is based on a combination of contrasting textures of soft organza and leather. The Latvian brand M-Couture was created in 2012 and offers a laconic design - pencil skirts, dresses-transformers, leather clothes.
  
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• 05/11/2013 - Alexandra Westfal

  Alexandra Westfal SS 2014 collection was inspired by one of the most internationally acclaimed contemporary artists from Japan - Lee Ufan. The Highlights of the collection are the original artist's prints, hand-made leather woven elements, sportswear details and specific knits with transparency effect. Thanks to the experiments with form and volume the collection is light and wearable,but at the same time chic.
  
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• 05/11/2013 - Sin on the beach

  SS 2014
  
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• 18/10/2013 - Fashion occupies the city

  Fashion will occupy the city of Riga during the RIGA FASHION WEEK from October 29 till November 2 that will host fashion industry representatives from all around Europe. This time as usually apart from traditional fashion shows in the main RFW hall RIGA FASHION WEEK there will be collection presentations in unusual atmosphere and fabulous parties in Riga’s most popular venues.
  
  The RIGA FASHION WEEK opening ceremony will take place on October 29 in an elegant and graceful hotel in the heart of Riga Old town – Grand Palace Hotel. The program of the event will include the presentation of the collection of hand-made dresses by the French fashion designer Denis Durand. The collection’s DDAD "Croisette" muse was a fashion blogger and model Angela Donava who inspired the designer and reminded him the atmosphere of the South of France and the famous Croisette promenade.
  
  140 years later after blue jeans conquered the world, a talented designer and denim guru from Riga Ilya Bulychev partners with Jean Tailor to create a novelty in the world of jeans. During the RFW on October 30 he will present a jeans workshop for media who will be able to look in the behind the scenes and be a part of jeans creating process.
  
  The second RFW day will continue with QooQoo brand new spring/summer collection’s presentation in unusual atmosphere in “Kaņepes Kultūras centrs” that gets along with collection’s overall mood of the 90s and the fashion trends of that time. DJ Arturs Mednis will help to continue remembering and celebrating madness of the 90s during the after-party of the RFW Day 2. Guests are invited to wear sport outfits, raspberry colour jackets and gold accessories.
  
  The third RFW day, October 31, will begin with the brand Vassilisa capsule collection’s presentation for media at designer’s Julia Vasilyeva design studio. The day will end with a trendy party at Bar.Ber Room during which the brand Glam Deco will introduce their accessories collection inspired by Oscar Wilde's play "Salome". DJ Kristina Gnatjuk will take care of atmosphere and music that night.
  
  Traditionally RIGA FASHION WEEK official club Coyote Fly also this year will welcome all RFW fans and interested people during the weekend. COSMOPOLITAN Party will take place on November 1. The Party program will include the www.CreativeLativa.com capsule collection’s fashion show that brings together such Latvian brands as RED SALT, Tobacco, Eve Janelsins and Co&llar. DJ Cimo and DJ Markus Riva will make sure that the party won’t end untill the morning. 
  
  On November 2, the culmination of RIGA FASHION WEEK, the event organizers, participants, friends, models and fans will come together at RFW Models and Fans Party in the Coyote Fly club. As usually, the most demanded models at RFW will be announced during the party and the RFW fans will celebrate the end of this RFW season. Follow the updates on www.rfw.lv.
  
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