Based in Belgium, the duo  behind Filles à Papa  (translation: daddy’s girls) were  inspired by their love of fashion and the energy of New York City, combined with the bling  of Vegas, the laid back street style of Los Angeles and the seductive nights of Ibiza. With not too much bells and whistles we find something very cool about this new line. View their Spring/Summer 2011 collection lookbook on the next page.

The brain child of Indonesian super model Fahrani Empel ( Fa Empel), Pawaka is a label whose statement  reflects deliberate fun, fearlessness, individuality, with a lot of sexy. The collection, only in its first season establishes Pawaka  as a full on lifestyle brand as  it includes neon lingerie (luv!),  apparel, swimwear, bags, shoes and even sunglasses. Needless to say we’d need more than one post to feature it all, but on the next page you’ll get a good idea of how fierce Pawaka is! Images courtesy of Pawaka.

Chromat Garments designed by Becca McCharen & Emily Kappes illustrates the duo’s architecture background with a stunning  collection titled “Shoji,” inspired  by Samurai armors, Shoji screens found in Japanese architecture and the concept  of bringing the foundation of a garment to the outside.  The colletion is minimal with a hint of bondage and we’re smitten with the transformation of boning, elastic and rope into sexy wearble art. On the next page enjoy a view of the complete  Chromat Garments collection.

Fahrd Fosté  presented his Spring 2011 collection at Participant gallery this past week. The combination of runway and presentation titled “Modern Psychosis,”  started with a film projection illustrating  the  constant noise of the city,  followed by each model being stripped of a word-covered  garment to reveal the apparel collection. As usual Fahrd  does something special by using industrial objects and incorporating them into garments. One of my faves this season. Take a closer look on the next page.

With  flawless  set displays at the Griffin, Jonathan Simkhai presented his Spring/Summer 2011 collection yesterday. Styled by Susan Joy with a ’50s “ecolière” twist,  the pieces reflect his skill of adapting menswear into women’s wear. We loved the gold snake shorts and of course the leather bustiers as well as the various trompe l’oeil accessories like the belt (above)  resembling a shirt tied around the waist. Well edited  separates  that make a wardrobe go from ordinary to fabulously chic and fun! View more on the next page.

Founded in 2010 by Li-Din Liu, Beschränk dich nicht ( do not limit your possibility)  creates innovative designs  featuring geometric shapes applied to leather accessories. On the next page a closer look at Beschränk dich nicht ’s “Trapezoid Pop” tote ( my fave), “Triangle Pop” shoulder bag, and “Square Pop” wallet.

Ankur Gupta adapts oriental traditions  of embroidery  into ready to wear to produce apparel that is vivid, unique and pretty much show stopping. Every piece is highly animated, marrying textures, colors…each telling its owns story. Now more than ever on our radar as one to watch, enjoy a look at Ankur Gupta’s latest collection on the next page and read a little more about the talent behind the name here .

Hi everyone, Lois here, reporting from the Pool trade show in Vegas. Meet Joe Chu, designer for Pet Shops Girl, who, hands down was working the best look I saw all day. For real, I had to hold myself back from ripping her “Chanel” jacket off her body and running top speed for the exit, screaming, “Mine, mine, mine!!!” Later I will feature looks from her line–this was her first time at Magic, her company is based in Taiwan, but for now, check out some more of her outfit on the next page. Almost died from the force of falling in love. I swear.

Hernan Lander is generating quite a buzz with editors and stylists , and frankly, we can see why.His ready to wear looks capture urban chic with hints of futurism while , his evening gowns are the stuff red carpet dreams are made of. See the  Hernan Lander Autumn/Winter 2010 collection for yourself on the next page.

Artfully blending leather,  silk and studs Leanne Brooke’s Obey My Demand Lingerie blurs  the line between apparel and lingerie. A stylist’s dream, we can only imagine the editorial status this young  line will get in the very near future.We are totally smitten!   More images of Obey My Demand lingerie/Body Wear  on the next page.