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For [some] designers, seasonless dressing
brings about a whole new way of thinking. Dressing in general
has changed,says Tawfik Mounayer. We are in a global
world now. You can be in Los Angeles one minute and Paris the next.
People arent so stationary anymore. And with the weather changing
all over, the idea of seasons is old. People just wear what works
for them regardless. Mounayers newest looks feature
lots of linen and cotton canvas fabrics, natural, easy shapes and
a focus on print detail. Printed box dresses are designed with interlocking
boxes in bright colors and white linen one-piece rompers with bikini
bottoms are easy to swing on with tennis shorts. Resort clothes
should be easy and comfortable, regardless of the season,
the designers say. To complement the currently evolving process
of everyday dressing, Mounayer emphasizes whites, creams and layers
primary colors such as red, yellow and beautiful greens on top.
Says the designer, I used colors that were very pure in essence.
I love color, and I get excited about wearing it when I think of
spring and summer because we wear dark colors all winter.
Mounayer is also inspired by the Brigitte Nielsen woman. Shes
tough and glamorous, with slicked back hair and the right lipstick.
Shes tough but feminine, and women want to feel feminine.
He adds leather and lace into his line for an industrial yet whimsical
romantic look. His goal this season is to inspire women and help
them feel better in these stressful times because, he says, thats
what the world needs.
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