It Takes Two: Meeting the Girls Behind Milla Concepts
October 23, 2009
A jewelry line focused on masterpieces you can wear.
by MELISSA ALVARADO SIERRA
Published: The Fashion Spot
Sisters Aimeé and Katia Suero are not new to the fashion scene, especially after holding a repertoire that contains stints at Óscar de la Renta, Donna Karan, Simón Alcántara and Edmundo Castillo. But back in 2006, the duo decided to branch out and spring anew to invent jewelry on their own. Milla Concepts was then born out of sisterly love and a background that proves to be a perfect fit. Aimeé Suero studied at the Altos de Chavón School of Design, a well-known institution in the Dominican Republic affiliated with Parsons. Aimeé handcrafts the pieces, while Katia Suero bestows her marketing expertise to promote the brand.
The result of their collaboration consists of three collections aptly named Princess, Chains and One of a Kind. Their seemingly bricolage approach to conceiving their impressive necklaces for the One of a Kind collection, for example, is in reality a meticulously orchestrated design. Each necklace features a distinct color palette, varying slightly in form, but all echoing an almost Fulani tribal aesthetic. Their other collections include über-cool plastic chain necklaces and delicate designs – all with a defiantly feminine mystique. The pieces are made of luxurious materials such as silk, nylon, semi-precious stones and Argentinean silver.
Milla Concepts centralizes on handcrafted creations that are truly masterpieces for your neck. The Suero’s believe in timeless, wearable art. That’s what drives their design process, culminating in intricate pieces that are meant for today, tomorrow, and forever.
Browse all collections at millaconcepts.com
Interview:
Sister, Sister | Katia and Aimeé Suero
tFS: How did you girls came up with the name, Milla Concepts?
MC: Milla is a nickname that uncle Edmundo Castillo put Aimeé when she was little. It made sense because it’s a family business.
tFS: How do you get inspired when designing?
MC: From traveling and living…
tFS: What other jewelry designers do you admire?
MC: JAR
tFS: How would you describe your personal style?
MC: Our style is a little mix of everything. Depends on the mood!
tFS: What trend do you love right now?
MC: A mix of Graphic + Organic.
tFS: What trend do you hate?
MC: Fashion victims.
tFS: What’s something every woman needs?
MC: A beautiful necklace!
Photo Credit: Andrea Barbiroli
Paris Vogue Blackfaces Lara
October 14, 2009
by MELISSA ALVARADO SIERRA for TSOL
Following several intensely controversial spreads, most recently featuring a pregnant model smoking, Carine Roitfeld once again styled a polemical editorial for French Vogue by showing Lara Stone in blackface makeup. Yes, a white model was painted black.
Photographed by Steven Klein, the October issue celebrates supermodels and showcases Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer and Eva Herzigova among others. Interestingly, no black models were present in the rag except for the 14-page spread of a “black” Lara…
Leave it to Carine Roitfeld to sourly draw attention towards a fashion glossy.
London Festival of Architecture 2008
July 2, 2008
I love festivals, they’re fun and the food is always great. Now, how do you make an architecture festival? Well, with over 600 architectural installations (including architect designed pavilions) and events that are part of London’s celebration of its past, present and future in architecture. That’s how, and that’s the London Festival of Architecture. And it’s all over the city! The event is spread across five key ‘hubs’ – Bloomsbury, Kensington and Chelsea, the City of London, the South Bank and Canary Wharf. The theme is “Fresh”, inviting visitors to “take a fresh look at London, to indulge in fresh thinking, to enjoy the fresh talent on show and the fresh air of the walks and rides.”
The London Festival of Architecture is a month-long programme (June 20-July 20) of imaginative events, plus great architecture for serious enthusiasts. The busy festival aims to provide thought-provoking new perspectives on what architecture is all about. I was in London last March for a small design event and loved the architecture and the spirit the city has. I can’t imagine how it must be like after adding all the festival’s energy to this already buzzing city.
Sources:
wallpaper.com
lfa2008.org
