Cafepedia and Tuxedo Confessions: (wire)less is more, the follow-up

On last Thursday, as you already know, Cafepedia invited us to one of their amazing fashion cocktails. This time it was all about Tuxedo Confessions, the online store with an amazing selection of uber-cool pieces from new designers, both Romanian and foreign, that have that special something which makes them stand out.

The concept of the event was  (wire)less is more, which means that one can get in direct contact with the designer, offering the customer/fashion lover the possibility to ask every question possibly on the pieces, the inspiration, the process of actually making the piece and any other questions one might have. Thus, a strong relationship based on trust, passion and sharing the same interests is born and the stiff customer-designer collaboration is rendered personal.

Also, the designers brought their pieces at amazing discounts, last ones of this sales seasons. I really hope you managed to attend and find those special pieces at special prices.

Shoes were represented at the (wire)less is more themed fashion cocktail by Mihaela Glavan and lel.

I have talked so much about Mihaela Glavan's shoes that you must think I'm crazy or something. Well, I am, crazy about these shoes she designs! Mihaela herself did not attend the event, but she sent a wide selection of shoes from the spring/summer 2010 and fall/winter  2010 collections from both her lines, along with some best sellers or popular shoes from previous collections. The prices were also very good, but you had to be lucky to find the shoe you liked in your size. Of course, she can always make them by order for you, but that's a different story. 

What i liked best was the fact that the shoes were nicely spread on top of  a white piano - now how cool is that? I fell in love head over heels with the dusty pink chunky heeled suede sandals, with little braids on them.

At the event I also met Lelia herself, the designer behind lel. She is an amazing person, very dedicated, smart and fun. We talked a lot about her shoes and her brand, the custom made shoes trend and many more. I really can't wait to see her again. I played a lot with her samples basket, the possibities are really infinite! My favourites were the animal print suede and the braided-pattern suede.  The shoes are even more beautiful in real life than in the photos, the finish and quality are excellent.

Expect big things from her and also the spring collection for 2011 any time now. I will keep you posted on that, of course.

I apologise for the low-quality photos, I took them with my phone this time. Professional photos will follow.

Do you like events like these? Which one is your favourite? What about lel and Mihaela Glavan?

Cafepedia and Tuxedo Confessions - (wire)less is more, the Fashion Cocktail

Cafepedia has started recently a series of fashion events, also known as fashion cocktails, meant to help built a genuine fashion community here in Bucharest. On Thursday, the 10th of February, starting 18.00, fashion lovers are all welcome to join the conceptual event the notorious cafe has prepared.

Called (wire)less is more, the event is dedicated to Tuxedo Confessions and the designers they host and support, both Romanian and foreign: George Neagu, Diana Nita, Fe[Male], Sergiu Chihaia, Alina Ene, Lana, Mihaela Glavan, Lel, the UAD Cluj graduates - Renata Rakossy, Carmen Chereches, Florina Farcas, Raluca Buzura - and the international designers - Parkwolf Jewelen, Vasel and Tahir Sultan.

The theme of the event is triggered by the fact that an online concept store is not only offering you the possibility to own a designer piece, but also gets you in direct contact with the designers that are part of the store's gallery. 

Also, there will be some previews of future collaborations (which we're all curious about, since the selection Tuxedo Confessions has is so elitist) and also some last discounts.

The event will be held at Cafepedia Romana, 2 Pictor Verona street, at the first floor.

Pretty appealing, right? What do you think about this kind of fashion events/cocktails/get togethers?

Carmen Chereches's sketches brought to life in Mihaela Glavan's workshop

The Big iShoes concept fair (powered by Tuxedo Confessions) organized a sketches contest some time ago. It was divided in two sections: shoes and bags. Mihaela Glavan, the jury, announced the winner of the shoes part and it was Carmen Chereches, an UAD Cluj 2010 graduate. The prize was the chance to have a prototype brought to life in Mihaela Glavan's workshop and her full support on consultancy.

Those of you who attended the Tuxedo Confessions Pop Up Store last week were able to see live these futuristic shoes. The quality is high, since they have Mihaela's grant, and the fabrics and colours are very urbanly amazing: a lot of grey with a splash of tourqoise (teal). Here are some photos:



I really appreciate this kind of contests as they offer the chance of finding real talents and young designers that have a promissing future, given support. Also, Mihaela Glavan's support is really incredible. I honestly think she did this because she herself started from scrap and needed all the help she could get. Giving back, now that she has become an important name in the industry, is trully remarkable.

Congrats to Tuxedo Confessions for this project and especially to Adriana, the wonderful person behind this!

Do you like the shoes? What do you think about these contests?