By Roni Rabl As it is in human nature, we think we invented it all.Art has been an inspiration for Fashion since very early days.The collaboration in these photos is from 1970. The Israeli designer Maya Negri has an interesting take on it in her innovative collection for Spring 2016 which will be presented at the Atelier show in NY next week. Fine waves with a feel of metal threads swirling in an endless wave. The outcome has the effect of bold pattern yet also a translucent transparency. Black & White is a winner. It was and it will be. It is always surprisingly effective and attractive.Maya Negri’s take on her prints is to give us also silver and gold...
By Roni Rabl We choose mostly the known, the comfortable and especially what was right for us yesterday. This is our default when shopping for clothes, either as buyers for our store or as shoppers.How can we choose newness yet stay in our comfort zone? Is that an Oxymoron or is it possible?I thought of a Formula.Bold prints and interesting graphic motives - look for bodies that will not force the print. Let it flow comfortably. Use colors as a base to match with complimenting shades - not necessarily same tone or color. White, Stone, Taupe & Grey can mix well with nearly any other color.We Love crush fabric! It is the highest form of comfort. Try to match same...
Fashion Market Week is just around the corner with exciting lines and styles for Spring Summer 2016. In honor of the event, we bring you here a collection of short interviews with our key designers and brands, to give you first hand, their forecast of Spring Summer 2016. Today we are spotlighting the lovely Raimonda from Grizas. Roni Rabl. What is your favorite color ? Raimonda: “My favorite colors are the ones which are related to nature. Mostly the colors of the earth.” Roni Rabl: What was your vision and where did you take your inspiration for Spring 2016 collection? Raimonda: "I took my inspiration for Spring 2016 collection from nature, sea and mountains. These beautiful things are my muses.“...
Fashion Market Week is just around the corner with exciting lines and styles for Spring Summer 2016. In honor of the event, we bring you here a collection of short interviews with our key designers and brands, to give you first hand, their forecast of Spring Summer 2016. First is Revital Vidal, from Lauren Vidal, a name that has been dressing the modern day woman for over 24 years, with a style that mixes character with creativity. Revital Vidal - Lauren Vidal Roni Rabl. What is your favorite color ? Revital Vidal: “My favorite color is White. It is an immaculate tone, a background canvas on which all colors can be articulated and merged. White brightens up any wardrobe.” Revital...
“Store Spotlight” is a mini project we work on here in Roni Rabl where we showcase our stores and their owners, with the goal in mind to learn and share about how to make a fashion store successful. And today we’re featuring Barbara, from Mirage Boutique.Q. What’s your favorite ice cream flavor?A. Rocky Road is my favorite flavor ice cream.Q. What’s your birth date? A. April 16 Q. What made you become a store owner?A. I always wanted a small business, I thought I wanted a Patisserie (back in the 90’s- I even learned how to make Gelato!!) but upon coming kicking and screaming to Florida in 2002 (can you tell it was not my idea!?), we purchased a small...