V O G U E | Diaspora: Alta Roma fashion week

A look at some fabulous creations by the young talented milliner Justin Smith. Born in 1978 in Exeter, England, Justin established his own and exclusive hairdressing salon in London in 2002. Since his graduation from London's Royal College of Art, Justin has created six of his own collections and collaborated with a large number of high end designers including Moschino, Manish Arora, Carolyn Massey, and many others. He has also received several awards, Italian Vogue Young Talents 2010, and British Fashion Council Young Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 among them.

From his couture piece exhibited during Alta Roma, Rome's fashion week or his sixteen couture turbans made in collaboration with Fabrizio Talia for (es) Artisanal to his earlier collections of beaded wigs, feathers, and pleated turbans, enjoy Justin Smith's exquisite creations.

Couture piece at Limited/Unlimited Exhibition - Alta Roma 2011

Unclassified collection, Alta Roma 2011

Beaded wig, flower bomb, pillow bow, pleated turban....

Courtesy J Smith Esquire

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Born in Valencia Spain, Elisa Palomino developed a passion towards textiles very early. Her first move landed her in London where she studied fashion at Central St Martin's. After having spent five years at Moschino designing the Cheap and Chic line, John Galliano recruits her to work for his own label and Christian Dior. At Dior, she had the chance to work next to the "petites mains" at the Haute Couture Ateliers. Having worked with a fashion icon like John Galliano has been a great influence on Elisa's universe. In February 2010, Elisa launches her first collection during New York fashion week with great success among the international press.
Her latest collection F/W 2011/2012 was held on Tuesday, in Rome during Alta Roma fashion week, January 29-February 1. Inspired by the Geisha look, the collection features lavish kimonos, delicate fabrics in pastel colors, exquisite floral prints and precious embroideries.

Fall / Winter 2011/2012