Designer Adriana Morandi juxtaposes the various moods and attitudes of a woman: gothic, poetic, austere, fragile, dark, but still utterly feminine. Her unexpected combinations of fabric and silhouette reflect both her unique vision of the “goth femme” and the quality of her workmanship and attention to detail.  Read more about her below. Where are you from?  I was born in Argentina, but I studied and have lived in Milan for 25 years.

ASMI is a contemporary jewelry brand, based in St. Petersburg, Russia, that is beloved by fashion influencers for its unexpected use of textiles, chains, beads, resin and tassels. The resulting pieces are iconic, sometimes ironic and always irresistible. The designer of the brand, Alena Smirnova, used a combination of the first letters in her first name and last name and the corresponding Sanskrit word to create ASMI. In Sanskrit, “asmi” means “I am.” With her charismatic products, each wearer has the ability to express her most fashionable and spiritual self.

So many LBDs! What's a girl to do? Let's start with a goal - we're going to find the dress that makes you look drop dead gorgeous and highlights all your best features. First, take a good look in the mirror, and identify what you love most about yourself. Now is not the time for modesty - let's have a real self-love moment. Elegant neck and collarbones? Narrow waist? Curves for days? Runway model legs? With these in mind, let's begin.