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.

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How NARCISS' accessories complete your spring wardrobe

From the boutiques in which it is represented across the world, in London, Cardiff, Antwerp, Riga, Dubai and beyond, the NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) label brings a legion of admirers closer to a certain "humble luxury" that makes sense well beyond the current fashion season. Such a quality is represented through the best-crafted cocktail dresses, designer skirts, tops and more.

Such items go some way to communicating the sophisticated femininity for 21st century lives that has long been dear to the London fashion designer and founder of NARCISS, Alise Trautmane. Since she left behind the corporate world, Alise has been steadfastly making a major impact on the world's catwalks, and it's not just silk dresses and designer tops that have allowed her to do that, but also intelligently-conceived accessories.

The present NARCISS range of accessories has been designed to complement the rest of the label's Spring/Summer 2013 collection, with its chosen thematic emphasis of Baltic mythology and in particular, Austra's Tree (Tree of the Dawn), which flourishes when the sun is out, dies as it sets but comes back to life each day. However, while NARCISS' current accessories take their cue from such folkloric elements, much like the rest of the collection, they are not unduly indebted to it, instead subtly integrating certain references.

On sale in the online fashion boutique right now, for example, are one-off embellished silk headbands, in both black and snow white, priced at £48 each. Also of the one-off nature is the Peppe Shoulder Bag with intrecciato leather detail, which can be purchased for £175. This dark chocolate shoulder bag plays to this season's textural trend with its combination of different leathers, with its chic design and edgy details looking especially good when worn across the body of any discerning fashionista. All in all, it's an item that exudes true laid-back luxe.

Designed along not entirely dissimilar lines are the label's newest hand-embellished leather totes, the Austra Tote and Carmena Tote, which are both available for £397 and combine a 100% leather composition on the outside with 100% silk on the inside. That simply leaves an extensive range of leather clutches to consider, offering a physical durability to match their fashion durability and all being priced at £140 - from the timeless black Textured Clutch to the pleasingly organic Python-Effect Clutch.

With their symbolically chosen natural materials and detailing, together with their satisfyingly minimal silhouettes and high standard of manufacture, it's clear that the latest accessories of the NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) luxury fashion boutique are as progressive, yet respectful of the past, as the rest of the present spring collection.

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.

Jump start the spring with NARCISS

With its emphasis on sophisticated, but humble femininity that enables its fashions to fit in well in any wardrobe, the online fashion boutique of luxe brand NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) offers all of the latest silhouettes that one could possibly require to ‘jump start the spring’ – from sharp pant-suits and precision-cut jackets to versatile and chic trousers.

NARCISS styles often hark back to the past, albeit in a progressive rather than sentimental way, that illuminates the minds of today’s generation of fashion-seekers. That is certainly in evidence in the boutique’s feted Spring/Summer 2013 Collection, which draws on Baltic mythology, especially centring on Austra’s Tree, or Tree of the Dawn, which is a mystical tree known for flourishing only when the sun is in the sky.

However, although this tree dies at sunset, it is always ready to spring back to life when the sun rises the following day. This is a more than suitable metaphor for the extensive Spring/Summer 2013 Collection of NARCISS that consists of the perfect cocktail dresses, designer skirts, jackets and other fashion pieces that are ideal for enlivening the wearer’s spring.

The copper roots, gold branches and silver leaves for which Austra’s Tree is known are symbolically represented in the silver-to-gold print, metallic shine fabrics and intricate embroidery adorning the spring creations of London fashion designer Alise Trautmane. Women who are looking to be more self-confident this spring will be delighted by these details, as well as those – such as the edgier touches and minimal garment shape – that mark out the garments as especially contemporary.

From light, chic silk dresses like the Laima Semi-Sheer Dress, which is one of the latest additions to the NARCISS range at £428, to the £406 embellished gold-metallic Amber Jacket, NARCISS offers the perfect selection of sharp spring wardrobe enhancements. Whether a woman wishes to look elegant in such bang-on-Spring-2013 fashions as printed pantsuits, or is seeking the ideal seasonal accessories like leather clutches, NARCISS covers all of the bases with the needs of the most determined fashionistas in mind.

Visit the NARCISS (http://www.shopnarciss.com) online store now for more spring inspiration from the luxury fashion boutique that combines opulent design inspiration with sumptuous natural fabrics and the highest standard of craftsmanship.

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.