Tell me. What is better than finding a four sided clover? Finding two of course. I feel such fortune right now. We were introduced to a star a couple of weeks ago and her glow is getting stronger. It's never only about connections or appeal. It's about mood and attitude. It's provoking and at this right moment I couldn't feel more over the edge. Raw, exposed and beautiful. That is Valerija Kelava @ NEXT.
It first started on Dazed and now it continues on Cover Magazine. And even though it's another publication, the same raw feeling was translated into a whole set of different shots yet still have that invulnerability that is characteristic of Valerija. This girl must have really made an impression on Kacper Kasprzyk as we go in-depth with one of the most intriguing faces of fashion with some of the most distinctive designs, shapes and textures of the moment. This is not only a "Private View". This is the private view.
Stylist Karolina Isomaki is smart. I mean, you can see the feeling of the story when you first spot that unique Ann Demeulemeester belt. What happens when bondage becomes an itemof adoration? Yes, you create a powerful being of control. After all, isn't that the whole purpose of design? To invoke a feeling on the individual in possession of the piece. An unforgettable piece. The Mark Fast dresses may look like something that comes out of a pirate movie. A woman stranded on a far away island. Without make-up and complications. Without wardrobe malfunctions. A simple woman on a simple design. Now, we gotta be honest. The detail on Mark Fast's pieces are intricate yet they evoke a sort of tribal feeling. There is a certain quiet movement on each piece that not only is eye-catching but as it hugs the woman's curves, they create feeling. Yet it's that combination of power with sleek that may prove best in the long run. Youthful feminine designs like the ones from Azzedine Alaïa and simply put American Apparel not only reflect a simple and young side of a woman but also make up for that classic side. Not everything has to flash at all times. And who could ever forget one of the top items of the season. A coat is not only about the warmth. It's about how it makes you feel and how it moves with the clothes. In this case, the oversized coat from Dries van Noten does exactly just that. With a woven texture it could almost look like a hand-me-down vintage item at the same time that it holds that french idea of that sleek woman walking down the street. A woman of style indeed.
Some people generally speaking are against nudity but in my eyes, it couldn't be anything more vulnerable and beautiful. Putting aside the porn and the dirty thoughts, there really is such a delicate porcelain-like feeling about it. A delicate touch. That's what makes Valerija so intriguing. As we mention before, she is almost that in-your-face sort of beauty that haunts you with those cheekbones and that stare. Yet at the same time, when incorporating the nudity, it adds for an all-sided girl not only aware of surroundings but aware of herself. A self-confidence for ages and an attitude that rules. True star in the making.
Sometimes, it's not always about how captivating or astounding a piece of art is. It may look like one of the great wonders of the world but if it's not something worth remembering then it's just another piece of art. It's only when that captivation reaches that astounding level that it remains on our minds from here on. And one thing is certain; this, we will not forget.
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