Sunday 30 June 2013

Mario Testini for MATE at Net-A-Porter

Mario Testini for MATE at Net-A-Porter

 
 
Mario Testini the designer, it's quite set apart from his usual job of photographing fashion but now he has lent his hand to designing an accessories range sold exclusively at Net-A-Porter. It is based on his iconic Alta Moda (High Fashion) photographs where he captured people in traditional dress from 5 different provinces in his home country of Peru. The collection consists of silk blend kaftans, tote bags, clutch bags and jewellery - they all are brightly emblazoned with snapbits of his original images. They would make for the perfect resort wear because of the bright vibrant colours they would sit well on a tanned body. My favourite items from the collection is the jewellery I love how they have a ethnic artisan craft style about them but are made from swarorski and gold plated elements, I especially adore the little pompoms hanging off the necklaces. Mario Testini has created this collection in association with MATE which is a not-for-profit organisation to promote crafts in Peru so it is not just an accessories collection but Testino's passion for being a Peruvian and his influence and inspiration is what makes the collection so special.
 
 
 
 
 

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