Sarah Caruana Dingli and her presentation Pas De Deus inspired by ballerinas was everyones metallic dream! It was the first time there was a presentation like this, with models walking in a choreographed way, which I’ve seen at the international fashion weeks like London on New York! Doesn’t Marina look stunning in this dress!?
For the first time during Fashion Week, we were introduced to the concept of a presentation which is quite popular during London Fashion Week and in other cities too.
First presentation for the week was by Sarah Caruana Dingli which given the name Pas De Deux the opening of said presentation was gracefully done by a ballerina in a white and gold attire and very strong makeup.
The 10 piece collection featured a mixture of pastel colours, black leather, prints, and ribbons with incorporated also dark tones to create an edgy collection. I particularly enjoyed the crop tops and silk trousers. In addition the different hair styles and makeup created for this presentation complemented fully the whole theme of the exhibition.
I quite enjoyed this new take at show casing a designer which made it that little bit more relaxed.
Day 1 of Malta Fashion Week also saw Sarah Caruana Dingli‘s PAS DE DEUX presentation.
Sarah Caruana Dingli’s presentation kicked off with a short performance by the most graceful of ballerinas who danced along the stage, making way to a very interesting collection inspired by the graceful and petite world of ballet. The ten pieces exhibited were all about a mixture of baby pinks, greys and blacks jazzed up and mixed with leather, metallics and silks.
My favourite? A black top with Sarah Caruana Dingli’s logo, leather pants and the most stylish of jackets! ❤
“Inspired by the two-sided characteristics of ballerinas, and my personal passion.”
This collection reflects the beautiful paradox of elegance, poise, and beauty, with the strength and endurance of the practice.
This collection features pastel colours and ribbons with incorporated dark tones to create an edgy but elegant collection.
Last Friday I had the pleasure to attend a fashion show organized by the Malta Fashion Week & Fashion Awards organisation at the Kwalita’ Malta Fair at the MFCC grounds in Ta’ Qali. The fair will be open all throughout this weekend and it celebrates everything that Malta produces basically. Of course, the pavilion that interests me the most is the Fashion Pavilion (pictures below by Mark Soler) which is currently hosting a selection of work from local fashion designers. I must say it is beautifully setup and you are bound to appreciate it even if you’re not that much of a fashion person.
At twenty-four, Sarah Caruana Dingli has worked with well-renowned fashion designer Julien MacDonald and got to experience being backstage at the London Fashion Week.
Sarah completed a three-year course, B.A(Hons) in Fashion, at Manchester Metropolitan University. The course is particularly intense, as students need to learn how to do prints, how to knit and how to build and promote their own collection. This apart from the theoretical part of the course.
“London Fashion Week is exhilarating – there are models running everywhere, and rooms of models having their hair and make-up done,” she says. This year, she had the opportunity to showcase her own collection at the event in Malta.
Through her fantastical approach to fashion, Sarah Caruana Dingli channels Alice in Wonderland in her wondrous couture collection. With eclectic printed fabrics, colorful satins, lace and sequins, the line is able to tell a visual story. Ambitious use of texture is seen on several skirts from white, bridal-like fabric adornments to layered scales of black fabric cutouts. A variety of silhouettes allow diversity to come through the line, my favorite being the rounded, short hoop skirts. Playful hats tie in the fairytale references. The origins of Sarah’s inspirations are well read throughout this eccentric collection.
As mentioned in the previous post, the location for the second fashion show was the same. Yet, the atmosphere was quite different. This was partly because of the type of show, ergo the New Designers show, which was not only enthusiastically awaited, but was also characterised by unusual styles and playful creativity. There were a grand total of 13 designers, some of whom had already made their first foray into last year’s fashion week, such as Edith, Poshet!, Margo de Vidal, and Lukka. The other new designers were: Beyond Couture, Couture by Gaetano, Daze, Fretka, Gabrielle Fenech, Mari Aho, MC Fashion, Sarah Caruana Dingli, and Maria Cutajar. Artistically approachable, some of the designs and pieces emanate raw energy, calculated nonchalance, and capricious extravagance. Others exude boldness, ebullience, and perseverance in their staying power. The order of designers is according to aspects of design I have observed, as it was difficult to choose favourites; however, I enjoyed the collections of Sarah Caruana Dingli and Mari Ahoy for their playfulness and minimalism respectively.
Through her fantastical approach to fashion, Sarah Caruana Dingli channels Alice in Wonderland in her wondrous couture collection. With eclectic printed fabrics, colorful satins, lace and sequins, the line is able to tell a visual story. Ambitious use of texture is seen on several skirts from white, bridal-like fabric adornments to layered scales of black fabric cutouts. A variety of silhouettes allow diversity to come through the line, my favorite being the rounded, short hoop skirts. Playful hats tie in the fairytale references. The origins of Sarah’s inspirations are well read throughout this eccentric collection.
“Sarah Caruana Dingli opted for an Alice In Wonderland themed collection, in which her creativity and imagination broke all boundaries and made its way into our hearts on the catwalk.” –Svetlana sp
Sarah Caruana Dingli 