COUNTDOWN TO MERCEDES-BENZ BERLIN FASHION WEEK

COUNTDOWN TO MERCEDES-BENZ BERLIN FASHION WEEK
By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger
Photographer: George Whylie
Videographer: Maxine Nolan
Photos Courtesy of www.zimbio.com and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week website

Fashion is in full swing now!

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicks off in Berlin with Autumn/Winter 2012 Collections from January 18th through January 21st. This will mark the 10th year of the fashion excitement in a magical kingdom. This is the event where rising design talent is given an opportunity to shine for the world to admire and follow.

This year the theme will be appropriately labeled ‘ICONS OF STYLE’.

One designer to keep your eye on will be Guido Maria Kretschmer. Guido is unique in his style and is devoted to the international corporate fashion range. He is one of the most successful corporate fashion designers in Europe. He also works for international opera, theatre and film productions.

Viewing his collections, you will be lavished in luxury. His dazzling dresses and lace-smitten coats are simply lovely testaments to his detail of design. His latest collection is inspired by Russian and Far Eastern images while whisking us away to the mysterious West Asian region with clothing that is beautifully draped and innovative in fabrics and shapes. Accessories and jewelry are key items to accompany the outfits. Followers that are attracted to Guido’s clothing lines are just as gorgeous as the clothing itself including Jane Seymour and Charlize Theron.

This collection will feature 180 items and fabrics of choice are silk and fabulous faux fur. There is also a bit of cashmere and angora thrown into the mix. Pale pastels in elegant gowns can be seen as a reminder of the cold tundra. There is a bit of brightness to provide an exciting undertone. As is always the case with Kretschmer, his dresses are favored because they place the woman on a pedestal of glory and elegance.

Some of the other great designers to keep a watchful eye on are Dimitri, Escada Sport, Rena Lange, Hugo by Hugo Boss, Rebekka Ruetz, Dietrich Emter and so many more.