Working those stripes with NARCISS

With stripes having never gone out of fashion, it seems very befitting that they were made such a prominent part of the Spring/Summer 2013 collection of the NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) online fashion boutique. Items from the collection, ranging from dresses, skirts and tops to trousers, jackets, coats and more besides, continue to flaunt the ability of the label’s fashions to be something apart from the mere trend du jour.

Indeed, it is in many ways much more universal values and inspirations that have long informed NARCISS’ output, with London fashion designer and the brainchild behind NARCISS, Alise Trautmane, ever keen to emphasise the “humble luxury” and sophisticated femininity that underpin her label’s creations. She customarily appropriates elements from something much broader than the latest seasonal mores in her design of impeccably crafted cocktail dresses and designer skirts, as shown by the Spring/Summer 2013 for which the cue was Baltic mythology.

Those familiar with Alise’s creations know what to expect: nothing less than truly unique investment pieces making use of only high quality natural fabrics, while also benefitting from the highest standards of manufacture. However, there has also long been plenty of scope for surprise, with the current collection finding ever-intriguing new ways to incorporate time-honoured elements of Baltic folklore – such as Austra’s tree – into designs that are nonetheless freshly contemporary.

Similarly, one might imagine that there is a limit to what more can be done with stripes that could possibly entice fashionistas, with vertical stripes, horizontal stripes, thin stripes, thick stripes and even black and white stripes – not to mention those consisting of various more vibrant or natural colours – having all been deployed in the past to effects by turns shocking, stunning or soothing.

Again, however, Alise has shown the many remaining possibilities for stripes when steamed with thematic imagination, technical innovation and a sure sense of what will remain a staple of confident womens’ wardrobes for many seasons to come. Fans of NARCISS’ output are encouraged to ‘stripe their look’ this season by selecting from a host of garments making the most of stripes sometimes horizontal, sometimes vertical, sometimes skinny and sometimes jumbo sized, in tribute to a luxury fashion boutique that truly celebrates women feeling great about themselves in a healthy way.

That could mean selecting a dress like the rose-yellow semi-sheer Auseklite Dress for £420, the £260 yellow and pink semi-sheer Iris Dress or perhaps even the Laima Semi-Sheer Dress, an ivory silk dress with lace aplique, which can now be bought for £428. Alternatively, it could mean opting for the Stella Skirt, a £379 maxi skirt with lace aplique, or even perhaps the edgier styling of the Printed Silk Top with frills, available to purchase for £249.

Such stripes that draw on aspects like the silver leaves, copper roots and gold branches of Austra’s tree are apparent throughout a range also comprising womens designer jackets and coats, and demonstrate NARCISS’ (http://www.shopnarciss.com) sustained sure-footedness in bringing together universal elements to create fashion lines of instant appeal.

Editor’s Note: NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) are represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Email: info@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

February... truly the month of love

Long-time admirers of the sophisticated and innovative creations of London fashion designer Alise Trautmane know that her NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) fashion label is one of the best ones to which to look for the finest outfit for a date or head-turning night with friends.

St. Valentine's Day may have now passed, but that doesn't mean that enthusiasts of "humble luxury" should cease to update their wardrobes with examples of the timeless fashion that the luxury fashion boutique espouses. From dresses and skirts to tops and trousers and clutch bags, NARCISS fashions far transcend the trend du jour - as is appropriate, given the evergreen nature of love itself.

With its emphasis on women being more self-confident and falling in love with themselves in a rather healthier way than was the case with the handsome young man, Narcissus, of the Ancient Greek myth, NARCISS is about a love that goes far beyond 14th February. Love may die, but it is also continually revived and flourishes, much like the mystical tree of Baltic folklore, Austra's Tree (Tree of the Dawn), that inspired much of NARCISS' Spring/Summer 2013 Collection.

It was as part of the run-up to St. Valentine's Day that NARCISS asked the style star and fashion blogger behind The Fashion Slogger, Deniss Schevelove, for his own recommendations of the most romantic garments from the Spring/Summer 2013 Collection. His suggestions included the Vera Dress, which is full pleated and takes pride of place in NARCISS' wider range of silk dresses. It is a fine complement to the similarly-styled Austra Jacket and Austra Skirt.

Coming second on Schevelove's list was the Nora Silk Blouse, now available from the online fashion boutique for a mere £314, followed by the Madara Jacket, a beautifully embroidered fuchsia jacket that can be bought for £406. Ranking fourth was the perfect chic accessory for svelte fashionistas, the Carmena Tote - a hand-embellished leather tote. While it is 100% leather on the outside, it is 100% silk on the inside and is on sale for £397.

NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) fashions like these continue to do the rounds in the major publications, flaunting just what is possible for fashion-seekers on the lookout for designer skirts and similar garments that keep the romance going long after those last flirtations on the evening of 14th February.

Editor’s Note: NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) are represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Email: info@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

NARCISS is springing into action for summer 2014

Among its many other principles, the up-and-coming luxury fashion boutique NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) is committed to continual design evolution, never letting up on a creative process that pays as much attention to historic, mythical and natural elements as it does to the trend du jour that predominantly guides so many other labels.

That proactive approach is already making itself felt as the NARCISS team, led by esteemed London fashion designer Alise Trautmane, gets to work on the new Spring-Summer 2014 collection. Admirers of the label's past collections, including its Spring/Summer 2013 range inspired by Baltic mythology, as well as the dark and dramatic Fall/Winter 2014 collection, will be intrigued to discover the themes that inform its next items of sophisticated femininity.

Indeed, the long-standing principles of "humble luxury", the sole use of the highest quality natural fabrics and the most impeccable craftsmanship that have underpinned all of NARCISS' creations so far do at least carry some indication of how the label plans to 'spring into action' in 2014. With the name of the label being derived from the Ancient Greek myth about the handsome young man, Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection, its next collection looks set to continue promoting a somewhat healthier female self-confidence.

The boutique has continued to attract no shortage of notice for its existing fine unique investment pieces, ranging from designer skirts to leather clutches and everything in-between, as borne out by their appearance in recent months in such publications as ETC Magazine, Company, The Observer Magazine and the Daily Express. Examples of those NARCISS pieces to have recently drawn the attention of editors include its metallic crochet lace pink pencil skirt with an ethereal silk lining, fuchsia pink jacket with a statement embroidery and royal blue belted fit and flare skirt.

Meanwhile, Stefany Vidzus, the uber-creative person and fashion blogger behind stefanystrange.com, has selected her favourite striped pieces by NARCISS, commenting: "These NARCISS’ items left a great impression on me when I attended the Spring-Summer 2013 catwalk show. I love the different textures of the fabrics and play of sophisticated colours creating WOW-worth effect. The sheer, aquamarine and embroidered stripes add a playful accent overall."

As for what precisely the Spring-Summer 2014 collection has in store with regard to new innovations and catwalk-ready styles for admiring fashionistas, the online fashion boutique is remaining tight-lipped. However, with the fabrics, colours and silhouettes already decided and work now taking place on the initial designs, the new NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) range looks set to combine florals and nature-inspired prints and a wide range of separates into a suitably edgy and feminine whole.

Editor’s Note: NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) are represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Email: info@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

NARCISS welcomes in the wedding season

As the wedding season gets firmly underway, more and more of the people who want to dazzle down the aisle and make their wedding day the most memorable of their life are searching for the most suitably sensational fashions. As the luxury fashion boutique that prizes making women feel healthily better about their appearance, it's only appropriate that NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) joins in with the spirit, in the best possible way.

It was certainly partly with the intention of bringing brides-to-be that distinctly feminine sophistication that they so crave that the current Spring/Summer 2013 collection of the fashion boutique was conceived. Both more recent and long-time admirers of London fashion designer Alise Trautmane, the woman behind NARCISS, are familiar with the ways in which she intertwines specific predetermined seasonal themes with elements that play to the more universal values of "humble luxury".

When the time comes for wedding guests and bridesmaids to select their cocktail dresses for the latest announced nuptials, the tendency is for them to hunt out desirable and unique investment pieces that benefit from the highest standards of craftsmanship in their manufacture from entirely opulent fabrics. At the same time, they are likely to be intrigued by deep underpinning themes in their chosen clothing, relating to elements of nature, history and mythology.

           

But all the while, without overshadowing the bride, such women simply wish to feel great about their looks and reflect, in their choice of designer skirts and other eye-catching wedding fashion, the celebratory spirit of the big day. Meeting all of these criteria in a fashion label's most recent range may appear a tall order, but Alise does so with aplomb, as can be best evidenced in her boutique's present selection of wonderfully designed dresses.

The current collection ranges from the polished sense of ceremony engendered by the Alicia Dress, an embellished gold-metallic strapless dress available for £476, to the classic, shimmering elegance of the £381 Draped Silk Dress and the striking bold simplicity of the knee-length orange Darta Dress. In-between, there are such attention-grabbing creations as the gorgeously-tailored Diamanté Dress and the playful hand-finished Shannon Dress.

All in all, it's clear that NARCISS has all of the styles at the ready to absolutely capture the atmosphere of enchantment and hope of the wedding season, informed - in the case of the latest Spring/Summer 2013 collection - by such motifs as Austra's Tree, or the Tree of the Dawn, of Baltic mythology. These influences manifest in such forms as metallic shine fabrics, silver-to-gold print and minimal garment shapes, enhanced by edgy details.

Completing the NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) offering for wedding attendees is the wider range of inspired special occasion clothing and accessories, encompassing the likes of womens designer jackets and leather clutches, and even a bespoke bridal service for those who feel that choosing their own fashions 'off the shelf' simply won't do.

Editor’s Note: NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) are represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Email: info@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

How NARCISS is bringing new style to the spring skirt

The humble skirt has always been a key means by which women have expressed their sophisticated femininity, which should make it unsurprising that a luxury fashion boutique that is dedicated to precisely that - http://www.shopnarciss.com - should have made it central to its Spring/Summer 2013 collection.

What is even less surprising than that, however, is the grace with which the renowned London fashion designer behind NARCISS, Alise Trautmane, has created a fresh series of skirt designs that fit in with folkloric inspirations as well as the label's wider principles. The entire seasonal collection, in fact, is underpinned by notions of Baltic mythology, and the result is minimalistic skirts with edgy details, combining the finest of the old and new.

NARCISS' designer skirts never wear their influences too heavily, perfectly befitting the label's aim of creating unique investment pieces that effortlessly blend in with the rest of any self-respecting woman's wardrobe - regardless of the prevailing trend de jour. In this season as in all seasons, the skirts of NARCISS are manufactured to the highest standards of craftsmanship, being exclusively made from the finest quality natural fabrics.

That is not to suggest, however, that the present skirts range of the online fashion boutique do not also exude a freshness and lightness that is entirely in keeping with the emerging spring. This is where the collection's overarching theme comes into its own, with Alise having taken a particular cue from Austra's Tree (Tree of the Dawn), a mystical tree in the Baltic folklore that is known for flourishing whenever the sun is in the sky, dying as it sets and being revived each day.

Hints of that inspiration can be seen in geometric form in the intricate embroidery that characterises the present collection, with the recurrent metallic shine and silver-to-gold print of many garments echoing the silver leaves, gold branches and copper roots of Austra's Tree itself. That aesthetic can be appreciated in the likes of the Stella Skirt, a maxi skirt with lace appliqué that can presently be purchased for £379.

It's also evident in a rather different sense in the Lace Pencil Skirt with its zipped back and cotton and polyester composition, complete with a viscose lining. This skirt is now available for £136. Bearing the very name of the central inspiration of the current collection, meanwhile, is the Austra Skirt, which is an old rose silver crochet lace pencil skirt consisting of silk, acetate and metal crochet. It is a counterpart to the similarly-styled Austra Jacket and is priced at £316.

These are just some of an extensive selection of designer skirts, including many mini-skirts that successfully incorporate a seasonal inspiration into genuinely timeless and longer-term wardrobe staples – in which NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) has long prided itself on in its never-ending pursuit for humble luxury. 

Editor’s Note: NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) are represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Email: info@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

Inject some elegance into your wardrobe for less

Luxury fashion boutique NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) has gained a reputation for creating high-end yet affordable pieces which boast an easy elegance and timeless quality but that also tap into key current trends. Now, and for a limited time only, it’s the ideal time to inject some of this luxe elegance into your wardrobe for less, thanks to the NARCISS January sale.

With Spring/Summer season months away yet, our wardrobes still very much reflect a Fall/Winter feel. What’s great about this time of year is that we get to update our winter wardrobes with highly desirable pieces while making great savings. The January sale at NARCISS’ online fashion boutique is one of the first places to hit for the discerning fashion lover, with up to 30% off NARCISS’ Fall/Winter 2012 line.

Let’s look at just a few examples of some of the sought-after items currently on sale* at NARCISS. One of the hottest trends of 2012 was the cape: anyone who was anyone added this armless cocoon of a winter cover-up to their Fall/Winter must-haves. The Pawn Cape created by the London fashion designer behind the NARCISS brand, Alise Trautmane, was predictably a best seller, and now you can snap up this gorgeous on-trend item for a 30% reduction, now available for £387.

NARCISS is particularly known for prominently featuring silk in its collections. The Juliette blouse is a perfect example of how beautifully and creatively Alise uses silk in her designs. Fine, 100% silk is used in the back and flowing sleeves of this minimalistic yet chic off-white blouse, now available at a 30% reduction, making it just £207 in the January sale.

Designer skirts are also included in the NARCISS sale, for instance the gorgeous Matilda Sun Ray skirt is now just £144. Tapping into the skater skirt trend, this design somehow manages to be both flirty and hard-edged, thanks to it’s full and flippy shape and easy movement, as well as its ink-black colour and darkly satin sheen.

This is the perfect time to upscale your wardrobe to include some highly desirable luxury pieces at surprisingly affordable prices. But hurry: high fashion with this level of luxe at these prices are, unsurprisingly, selling fast. Find the boutique at http://www.shopnarciss.com.

Editor’s Note: NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) is represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: louise@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

Inject some elegance into your wardrobe for less

Luxury fashion boutique NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) has gained a reputation for creating high-end yet affordable pieces which boast an easy elegance and timeless quality but that also tap into key current trends. Now, and for a limited time only, it’s the ideal time to inject some of this luxe elegance into your wardrobe for less, thanks to the NARCISS January sale.

With Spring/Summer season months away yet, our wardrobes still very much reflect a Fall/Winter feel. What’s great about this time of year is that we get to update our winter wardrobes with highly desirable pieces while making great savings. The January sale at NARCISS’ online fashion boutique is one of the first places to hit for the discerning fashion lover, with up to 30% off NARCISS’ Fall/Winter 2012 line.

Let’s look at just a few examples of some of the sought-after items currently on sale* at NARCISS. One of the hottest trends of 2012 was the cape: anyone who was anyone added this armless cocoon of a winter cover-up to their Fall/Winter must-haves. The Pawn Cape created by the London fashion designer behind the NARCISS brand, Alise Trautmane, was predictably a best seller, and now you can snap up this gorgeous on-trend item for a 30% reduction, now available for £387.

NARCISS is particularly known for prominently featuring silk in its collections. The Juliette blouse is a perfect example of how beautifully and creatively Alise uses silk in her designs. Fine, 100% silk is used in the back and flowing sleeves of this minimalistic yet chic off-white blouse, now available at a 30% reduction, making it just £207 in the January sale.

Designer skirts are also included in the NARCISS sale, for instance the gorgeous Matilda Sun Ray skirt is now just £144. Tapping into the skater skirt trend, this design somehow manages to be both flirty and hard-edged, thanks to it’s full and flippy shape and easy movement, as well as its ink-black colour and darkly satin sheen.

This is the perfect time to upscale your wardrobe to include some highly desirable luxury pieces at surprisingly affordable prices. But hurry: high fashion with this level of luxe at these prices are, unsurprisingly, selling fast. Find the boutique at http://www.shopnarciss.com.

*subject to availability/size

Editor’s Note: NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) is represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: louise@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.