Whilst looking through the wonderful Outsapop Trashion, I came across a designer I'd never heard of before called Gloria Coelho. A brazilian designer, her latest collection is everything I want to be wearing right now.
Oodles of ruffles made of various fabrics, layered upon even more ruffles.
Of course the neck ruffles are drawing me like a moth to a flame, fueled further by the fact I just recently got round to watching The Other Boleyn Girl and was in love with the costumes (and I cried at the end - a rare thing for me indeed!) and I now also really want one of Wendy Brandes' 'B' necklaces.
The prints are also appealing to me as they look like different coloured inks in water. I actually recently saw a vintage dress made of a similar print in shades of blue which I may need to purchase now.
Perhaps Outsapop herself will venture into the creation of fabuloulsly frothy neck pieces, which would compliment the dress beautifully.
Queen Michelle
Gloria Coelho is a very important Brazilian designer, she's been in fashion for years well before Alexandre Herchcovitch. I'm glad you have discovered her.
Posted by: Pretty Portobello | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 11:05
these are amazing...nice find!
i will keep an eye on gloria...
Posted by: kiki | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 11:37
She is reeeeeeeaaaly great, isn´t she?? I´m Gisele, and I´m brazilian who was born in São Paulo, and loves fashion!!
If you want I can send to you some brazilian fashion desiners names to you check out.
Beijão! ( Big kiss)
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Posted by: Gisele Rezende Nardon | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 11:43
Oh heaven - I've just gone to heaven, why must I be so broke...
Posted by: Make Do Style | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 12:57
I've just returned from my trip back home (to Brazil), and love Gloria Coelho! This collection is great, and showcases GC's amazing textures & shapes. :) Wish I could find her stuff around here...
Posted by: Brigadeiro | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 13:03
She makes beautiful clothing...I wish I could buy some...
Posted by: Deborah | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 14:37
garment #7 & #8 are just heavenly! they look like folded paper-- its just fantastic! and I agree about the prints as well-- they remind me of the pretty colors that you get whenever you wash paint brushes.. (well, given that you used nice colors.. hehe)
thanks for the designer intro! ;-)
xo
Posted by: Valentine | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 15:48
That silver dress is magnificent ... and I see what you mean about the neck ruffles. So enticing.
Posted by: Sal | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 17:00
I certainly think a Boleyn necklace would complement ruffles nicely! :-D
The "M" is very nice!
Posted by: WendyB | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 17:03
Beautiful. Thanks for the heads up! LLGxx
Posted by: Liberty London Girl | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 18:24
Heh, i cried at the end of that movie too. My boyfriend, who was watching it with me, thought i was ridiculous - "Didn't you already know what would happen?" he demanded. Clearly he doesn't understand.
Posted by: Belinda | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 21:25
That marbled/inky/sheer fabric with the red. blue and cream is HEAVENLY
Posted by: Gaby | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 21:32
I see what you mean about all those looks. Every single one of them is wonderful in one way or another.
Posted by: enc | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 22:31
ooh, fab!
Posted by: ...love Maegan | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 22:53
please give me the second white dress.
the texture is amazing, i don't think it's feathers, but it certainly looks like it.
Posted by: Amy | Tuesday, 13 January 2009 at 23:07
these are all so so incredible!! I love the black ruffled dresses, I could totally see you rocking them :)
And thanks for adding me to your blogroll! I really appreciate it :)
Posted by: The Minx | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 02:23
you should see her husband and son's collections. Absolutely fantastic (Reinaldo Lorenço and Pedro Lorenço)
Posted by: Ana | Friday, 16 January 2009 at 14:07