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Newsflash: Devi Kroell is my Design Hero

Tuesday, April 28, 2009


Austrian-born designer Devi Kroell — whose debut ready-to-wear line you may remember I shamelessly gushed over last year — was in D.C. recently as the guest of honor for the grand opening of the very cool high-fashion boutique Hu's Wear. Her insanely gorgeous pieces were even prettier in person (I'm seriously contemplating rolling my Louboutin fund into a Devi Kroell pleated eelskin clutch fund). And Devi herself was just so sweet and incredibly well-spoken about style that she pretty much instantly skyrocketed herself into my top five favorite designers, right up there next to Mr. Elbaz.

I did a small q&a with Devi here, but here's one of my favorite parts:

Q: In a crowded fashion industry, how do you create something new?

Devi: One thing that really inspires me is architecture. I find more inspiration in architectural shapes than vintage fashion. I actually really hate vintage clothes.

Q: Which explains why your designs have a very modern feel.

Devi: The '80s are very trendy now, but I would never say, "Let's redo Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' jacket." No way. I'd rather look to the future.

So, sort of thankfully, there will be no Balmain-esque jackets in her future — just chic, airy, exceptional clothes, like these favorites from her spring collection. Including my oversized eelskin fantasy bag. Droooool.

20 comments :

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loving this style! especially that trench at the back!

amy b.s. said...

everything just looks so clean. from the fabric to the cuts. i can see how it easily draws you in. lovely.

Lisa said...

I love the sleek modern lines of these garments!

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Victoria said...

Thanks for introducing me to a new designer. The pictures are great and I like that it is a pretty nude palette. However, it doesn't appear to be boring whatsoever. The clothes appear to be airy (like you said) and effortlessly chic. I'm in love with that white and gray patterned coat in the top picture. Simply beautiful!

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