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Farahbella (24)
Gender: Female
Place: Osaka, JA
Birthday: 1/2

About: http://www.farahbella.com Farahbella is the result of a passionate collaboration between husband and wife team, Rick and Alnea F. Miskiv. They met at the California College of the Arts in San Francisco. Alnea is a fashion design alumni and Rick earned his M.F.A in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts. They shared a mutual admiration for each other's work and it became the beginning of an ongoing dialogue through art. Together they created Farahbella, an independent fashion design brand and company that merges the artistic ideas of these two talented people. After art school, jobs, traveling, wishful thinking and dreaming, the two decided to live abroad to continue to enrich their lives. The idea was to push beyond their personal comfort zone, living in a foreign culture, learning a new language, studying traditional Japanese arts, and merging with modern Japanese culture. In 2006, they decided to establish their design company and brand, Farahbella. Based in Japan, the surroundings reflect the philosophy and sensibilities of the artists. Alnea as the lead designer, and Rick as art director. The design duo uses their studio as a collaborative space for their independent fashion brand and Rick's visual art workspace. The art studio which is both a constructive and de-constructive space, gritty and occasionally chaotic is a contrast to the fashion design space which has a clean, conceptual feel. Yet there is a interplay between the two, the overlapping issues such as space, composition, texture, and form. This visual dialogue inspires and provides them with a unique perspective on their respective art processes. Entering their third season, the Spring Summer 2009 collection features silhouettes that are minimal and bold yet hang gracefully to create an overall elegance that is both edgy and timeless. Farahbella places high regard on the fit and comfort of the clothing, prototypes are repeatedly reviewed to ensure a flawless fit. After searching extensively for new fabrics and to find the quintessential manufacturer, that fit their ideal of high quality. Their latest collection is an impressive showcase of exclusive prints and exquisite silks such as chiffon, twills, crepe de de chines, and georgettes. In contrast to the soft fabrics, the rigid patterns create unique silhouettes and flattering shapes. Overall, the design process focuses on simplicity while maintaining an acute attention to detail down to the placement of every seam and line. The image of the "Farahbella woman" is someone who is expressive, thoughtful and daring. She is a woman who uses the art of fashion as a vehicle to express herself. Farahbella is constantly evolving and progressing, each season is developed around a conceptual theme that is derived from the team's ideas and life experiences. This approach keeps each collection fresh and new. Farahbella's designs allow the female form to beautifully reflect the dichotomy of the nature of the cosmopolitan woman. The brand creates an undeniable chemistry that exudes passion, creativity and intrigue. Farahbella Minamihorie Building 5F 1-21-9 Minamihorie Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi 550-0015 tel / fax: +81 (0)6 6535 0535 //SHOWROOM & SALES Mary Brennan & Co. The Cooper Building, Ste # 208 860 S. Los Angeles Street Los Angeles CA 90014 http://www.marybrennanco.com/ PRESS ENQUIRIES Federica Tattoli STUDIO SLURP Ph. +39.02.365.172.57 Fax. +39.02.365.172.58 www.slurpmagazine.com federica.tattoli@slurpmagazine.com