Misamu’s Designer Clothing Blog

Nicole Miller uniquely combines the ideas of elegance and rebellion to achieve a fun and subtle sexiness that is the essence of modern femininity. In her hands, the drape and cut of designer clothes are transformed to a younger, more sophisticated look.
 
An American born to a French mother, Miller was dually trained at the Rhode Island School of Design and Paris’ Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. RISD inspired her sense of freedom and creativity, and Chambre Syndicale a mastery of the classical techniques of couture.
 
Miller’s silhouettes achieve a natural body consciousness that is sensual and dynamic. Often inspired by film imagery and exotic cultures, she is the pre-eminent American among fashion’s print and color elite. Her material selections are guided by a commitment to technological advance; she is often the first to introduce a new fabric and popularize it for wider use.
 
Outside the design studio, Miller is equally influential. She made fashion history when Minnie Driver, Gretchen Mol and Jill Hennessey walked a fall runway, ushering in an era of actress-as-model. A recent re-design of freestanding stores reversed another widely followed fashion trend as each was given a look that is unique and distinct. Miller’s rationale: a world fatigued by the sameness of chain stores and too-rigid designer identities.
 
The non-conformist glamour of Miller’s clothes has caught the attention of many in Hollywood – with Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Jessica Simpson, Daryl Hannah, Hillary Duff and Felicity Huffman among those recently appearing in her designs.
 
Shop Spring Summer 2009 Nicole Miller now at Misamu.com

By Malene Birger’s Summer collection has arrived at Misamu.com.

Leather sock boots and cuffed platforms look fabulous  paired with By Malene Birger’s cotton white dresses.

Necklaces and bracelets have tribal influences with huge plastics beads in tones of cream, orange and blue. By Malene Birger’s iconic prints make an appearance with bird and flower hand painted on trousers and dresses.

By Malene Birger’s Shorti Backless dress 

features beading and fringes in clusters for a mesmerising effect. The sequins grouped together are add luminescence, and are woven through a long knit tunic for an almost furry feel.

You have no excuse to leave home empty handed when you see By Malene Birger’s collection of bags. From a modern classic By Malene Birger ‘Kelly’ bag to a to-die-for leather bag in fuschia pink. Materials swing from soft glove skin to rough surface skins.

Shop By Malene Birger clothing and shoes at Misamu.com

No label invokes Summer quite like French designer Antik Batik. From silky kaftans to colourful tunics in light, bright colours Antik Batik is the designer for Summer days.

Antik Batik’s Camalu Mini Dress in the perfect Summer white dress. Perfect for day when paired with Antik Batik’s Porter Gladiator Sandals

Dress up for a beach lunch by throwing a long or short silk kaftan over your bikini. We love the vibrant colours of the Antik Batik Habra Kaftan in Pink.

Wear it with your Antik Batik Gladiator flats for St. Tropez glamour.

Shop Antik Batik Summer 2009 from Misamu

2009 from Misamu

BCBG MAXAZRIA is taking the world by storm. With critically acclaimed collections, a loyal following of Hollywood’s top celebrities and a strong worldwide presence, this fashion powerhouse has evolved into one of the hottest names in the fashion industry today. Continuously expanding while defining trends, Max Azria has let the industry know that he is indeed building a global empire.

Reinforcing BCBGMAXAZRIA as a premiere American fashion brand, Azria successfully launched his collection on the runway for the first time during New York’s Fall 1996 Fashion Week. The following season, The New York Times hailed, “Mr. Azria imbued his collection with worldly elan. In February 2006, in response to both his critical success and the needs and aspirations of his most discerning customers, Azria launched an exclusive runway designer collection called Max Azria. The collection allows Azria to explore his creativity full force, ultimately resulting in a line of directional, sophisticated designs in the most luxurious fabrics. Celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Rachel Bilson and Eva Mendes have become fans of the brands and list BCBGMAXAZRIA and Max Azria as staples in their wardrobes.

In 1998 BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP acquired the Herve Leger fashion house, marking the first time in history that a French couturier had been absorbed by an American designer. Azria relaunched the Herve Leger label in early 2007 with his own designs, which have since been embraced by celebrities such as Kate Bosworth, Victoria Beckham, Alicia Keys and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Shop BCBG Max Azria online at Misamu.com

Make a statement this Summer with some fabulous pieces from Fiva jewelry. Handmade in The Netherlands the Fiva Summer 2009 collection features grey and cream pearls, layers of bracelets in jewel coloured stones with plenty of charms in crystal and bone.

Fiva earrings are adorned with butterflies and birds in silver and gold hoops to add extra charm to a hippie inspired ensemble. All Fiva earrings are 100% nickel free so are safe for sensitive ears.

Dress up a plain tee with a pearl multi-colour charm necklace

For a more versatile necklace choose the long silver beads which can be worn three ways

Shop Fiva Spring Summer jewelry online at Misamu.com

Natural tones set the stage for By Malene Birger’s Spring 2009 collection. Expect to see plenty of sand, cream, bamboo, white and black. Brace yourself for splashes of bright coral corals in orchid, coral, mustard and turquoise.

Ms. Birger’s original hand painted prints make a statement that’s so simple it’s iconic. There’s a crazy paisley floral print you can’t miss. It’s busy, busy, busy for the woman who is not afraid to be noticed.

Dare to be the centre of attention with body conscious shapes versus controlled volume. Dresses are drapey, pleated, gathered at the shoulders and fall above or below the knee.
Create a little lust with latex looks in leggings.

By Malene Birger Spring 2009 at Misamu

ParkVogel is an accidental concoction by two friends and was launched in January 2004.

Julie Park, a graphic artist turned fashion designer, and Vanessa Vogel, a costume designer, both wanted to create one essential but versatile piece, the perfect T-shirt.

With collective ambition, creativity and ingenuity, ParkVogel has become more than just a T-shirt company. The ParkVogel label has grown to include a luxurious cashmere line and cozy intimates along with a range of T-shirt must-haves.

Made from the finest fabrics and yarns, ParkVogel pieces are affordable without compromising quality. Their environment friendly Swiss cotton is knitted by one of the few textile mills in the world which implement recycling and energy saving programs to reduce emissions and pollutants in compliance with strict European standards.

Park Vogel is the blueprint of clothing essentials and loved by Cindy Crawford, Nicole Richie and Eva Longoria to name a few.

Shop Park Vogel at Misamu

Texas born designer, Julie Haus-Alkire, began studying pattern construction and sewing at the age of thirteen under her grandmother, a 1950’s dressmaker. From a young age she developed a polished sense of style that fused pretty, fanciful fabrications with vintage-inspired details.

Haus ready-to-wear clothing line is for women who shared her appreciation for vintage fabrications and intricate tailoring. Haus’ designs are known for their immaculate craftwork and impeccable fit.

Her dresses are ultra-feminine and feature her trademarks ruffles, petals or tiered scallops. Highly wearable, always on trend, Julie Haus is the designer to be seen in.

To date, Julie Haus has been successful at teasing the consumer with a taste of the label, which is currently carried in 32 countries in over 350 stores around the world including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, and Misamu.com.

Lace is the biggest trend this Fall with each and every collection showing some variation on the theme. The lace dress is a great alternative to the sequin dress for the party season. We have picked our favourite lace party dresses.

Rebecca Taylor Runway Dress
Rebecca Taylor is always bang on trend and you can’t go wrong with this Runway lace dress.

Yoana Baraschi Cocktail Dress

Yoana Baraschi’s Paris Cocktail dress is effortlessly chic. Simply add an oversized clutch and patent accessories and you are good-to-go anywhere.

Anonymous by Ross and Bute

For those that prefer a longer length you can’t go wrong with Anonymous by Ross + Bute Fine Lace Dress with gold accents. For a more structure look add a large belt.