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Big crisis, big excesses. This fall-winter 2012-13 big brands like Miu Miu, Dior, Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana… are playing with the ‘neo-baroque’ style betting for the French luxury reviving the authentic vintage based on rhinestones, lace, silks , glitter and velvet. A look full of excesses seems to be the remedy to alleviate the […]
MoreThis is just a little appetizer from what you will find in this site soon… very soon. Esto es sólo un pequeño aperitivo de lo que podrás encontrar en este site pronto… muy pronto.
MoreDear muymia reader/follower, As every year I will be off for a few days. Following my instincts this time I am travelling to Hong Kong and Philippines so you can imagine how much information and new Trends I will bring to offer you on this trend site! Please forgive me for taking this break however be […]
MoreI have been invited by the Brazilian Association of Companies of Components for Leather, Footwear and Devices – ASSINTECAL, a non-profit organization whose main goal is to integrate the Brazilian industry suppliers of the leather-footwear chain, enhancing the segments competitiveness by fostering initiatives that are beneficial for this industry as a whole. The Footwear Components by Brazil, -as a […]
MoreAfter a first experience as a creator of costumes for the opera “Tristan und Isolde’ which premiered in Lyon in the summer 2011, the fashion designer Josep Abril has agreed to join new projects of La Fura dels Baus to dress together with the stylist -Lluc Castells- the characters of Verdi’s opera “Un ballo in […]
MoreNew fashion trends this year are cast in Berlin. Bright colors, bulky fabrics and asymmetrical forms are mixed with bold and original proposals. From classical to risky, from neutral to extreme. The German capital is decked and commited to young artists. The prize for young designers was won by Leandro Cano from the hand of […]
MoreLike every summer… Catalan fashion celebrates its 080 Barcelona Fashion Show, this time at the Pedralbes Palace from 10th to 13th July 2012. Alexis Reyna, Celia Vela, Desigual, TCN, Toni Francesc, Gori de Palma, Yolancris, Miriam Ponsa, Miriam Ponsa, Gillermina Baeza… and more than 20 firms and fashion designers in total are looking forward to […]
MoreA real Imeldista does not collect shoes but small size artworks, she or he always dresses starting by feet and never asks how many inches of heel a shoe has. Do you feel identified by this description? This is my selection for Fall/Winter 2012-13. Enjoy! Un/a auténtico/a Imeldista no colecciona zapatos sino que colecciona obras de […]
MoreLidewij Edeljoort (Trend Union director) talks about the future and as a great trendspotter she explains What’s next… Lidewij Edeljoort (Directora de Trend Union) habla del futuro y como gran cazatendencias nos cuenta lo ¿Qué está por venir?…
MoreWith 22 years old she’s already considered as an Off-beat illustrator artist and also DJ living in London…
MoreYes it is! From today muymia is officially http://www.muymia.com and in a month… I will be going to NSPIRAMAIS in Sao Paulo and then I will travel 18 days to Hong Kong and Philippines! Please excuse my absence those days… But stay tuned to the following Summer 2012 reports, fashion News, events, interviews and much, much more! And don’t […]
MoreDIY – Do it yourself trend has hit hard this season… Be wilde and give a personal touch to your wardrobe and your home decor! You’ll feel proud of what you can do by yourself! Here are some examples… La tendencia HUM – Hazlo tu mismo pega fuerte esta temporada… Así que atrévete y dale un toque personal a […]
MoreThere are many, but from all summer 2012 trends there is one which stands out: shorts and very short. They are the kings of the track this season in lots of colors, cuts, fabrics and endings but the star of them all is undoubtedly the Denim. In case you’re late… Here are some examples of […]
MoreWhile completing his BA in Graphic Design in Romania, Dinu Bodiciu had the chance to attend a course in bookbinding. This was the point when he started to work very closely with fabrics and developed an interest in textiles, which is the driving force behind his designs. Dinu took his experience further with textiles in […]
MoreLet’s start this week with a little appetizer of What’s Next… It seems trends for S/S 2013-14 will have a tropical, island and adventurous touch that will delight the most wilde ones. Touches of color, non-contextualization on the forms and also a naturist style especially on accessories as the palm-leaf hat you see in the […]
MoreH&M ANNOUNCES AN EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION WITH MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA FOR A/W 2012 H&M ANUNCIA UNA EXCLUSIVA COLABORACIÓN CON MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA PARA O/I 2012
MoreSay Hello! to the new muymia leather wallets, 100% handmade with goat leather and crocodile skin texture. Make your order! Di ¡Hola! a las nuevas carteras de piel de muymia, 100% hechas a mano con piel de cabra y relieve de piel de cocodrilo. ¡Haz tu pedido!
MoreThere’s nothing like waking up early without alarm clock on a Saturday morning, drink a coffee while watching the Sea, the Sun and black swallows flying from my window and think: Mmm… Today is holiday and I still have one more day! Very good morning. No hay nada como despertarse temprano y sin despertador un […]
MoreAfter the great success of muymia cords for sunglasses… From monday 11th June you can find my new leather designs at Wilde Store – Avinyó 26, Barcelona. Choose yours! Tras el exitazo de las cintas para gafas muymia… A partir del próximo lunes 11 de junio podrás encontrar mis nuevos modelos fabricados en piel en […]
MoreThis season men’s fashion trend is committed to total look staying true to a striking color palette: besides white (essential in summer…), men will wear warm and comfortable colors, away from the fluorine and neon trends that dominate the female wardrobe. Alber-Elbaz: Lanvin creative soul and designer offers a spring-summer based on beige, blue and […]
More‘Querido Fin de semana, Gracias por venir. Ha sido genial tenerte, como siempre. Gracias por hacer que los días parezcan más largos, tus comidas sin prisas, y la forma en la que consigues hacerme olvidar el trabajo por unos días.’
MoreThis summer 2012 bandeau bikinis are a must-have! Although we’ve seen them on last seasons, now are coming back with new shapes, finishes, colors, trims, ruffles, asymmetrical details and with or without the neck strapless. Floral prints will abound as much as retro lines, sixties style, ethnic theme (in which animal print continues reigning), exotic […]
MoreSun is shinning… the weather is sweet. We do not have to wait until 21 june… From today onwards, Summer 2012 is here! El Sol brilla… y el tiempo es dulce. No hace falta esperar hasta el 21 de junio… Desde hoy, el Verano 2012 ya está aquí!
MoreToday I show you the last Inspiration & Trend Panel for S/S 2013. This time named ABROAD, because of the mix of cultures, influences and different lifestyles of the world. Next Spring / Summer 2013 will have a return to the origin, an explosion of colors, a self-service context combining every single kind of style […]
MoreForget about… I follow fashion of the 50’s, 60’s, 80’s, vintage, Rock, punk, classy, indy, arty… New options are here to stay an no matter what’s the name of the style we are following. A new concept of Mix&Match without a surname and a new concept of Do It Yourself too. More freedom to choose […]
MoreHello everyone! Today I show you the tropical mix panel that I decided to named it as Tutti-Frutti. You can start finding some of these items already on store but next S/S 2013 will be more or less everywhere. Have fun and stay tuned for tomorrow’s next trend panel! ¡Hola a tod@s! Hoy os muestro el panel de mezcla tropical […]
MoreI do not seek, I find. Future is my present so this is what my feelings & intuition are telling me. For the next four days I will show you the Trend panels of what’s next for Spring / Summer 2013! Today let’s start with… Back to the Earth. Stay tuned! Yo no busco, encuentro. El futuro […]
MoreCloudy days always make me want to swim. Same to you? Here is a remedy… Los días nublados siempre me apetece ir a nadar. ¿Te ocurre lo mismo? E aquí un remedio…
MoreAmazing ideas still come up from the deepest part of the Earth. You can’t believe this is real, but it is. How poverty sometimes incites maximum power of imagination. Check it out! Ideas sorprendentes que llegan desde los lugares más remotos de la Tierra. No podrás creer que sea real, pero lo es. Cómo a veces la pobreza […]
MoreSay Hello! to may brand new O chive pocket watch! Available in many, many colors… Choose yours! Di Hola! a mi nuevo reloj de bolsillo de la marca O chive! Disponible en infinidad de colores… ¡Escoge el tuyo!
MoreLet’s start the week with positivism… Good monday to everyone! Sun is shinning in my hometown… Say Hello! summer. Vamos a empezar la semana con positivismo… ¡Buen lunes a tod@s! El Sol brilla en mi ciudad natal… Di Hola! al verano.
MoreTwo days ago I introduced you to muymia Cords For Sunglasses handmade with best quality materials as colored goat leather, non-allergic metals & fluor color cords lined with plastic too. Get ready to wear them since they will be the next Spring / Summer 2012 sensation! From 10 to 15€ each. What are you waiting for to get yours? […]
MoreI knew about this song… but yesterday someone essential for me introduced me into this new version. Get ready to experience a cover of the original song ‘Somebody that I used to know’ of Gotye. I can’t stop listening over and over again… And please, pay attention to the man on the right, he’s the […]
MoreStarting today… Discover muymia cords designed to hang your sunglasses around the neck. 100% handmade with colored leather, feathers and fluorine. Choose yours and start seducing the summer! Exclusive design only for Wilde Store. Orders: followtheleather@gmail.com A partir de hoy… Descubre los cordones que muymia ha diseñado para llevar tus gafas al cuello. Fabricados a […]
Moremuymia offers you Personal Shopper services iDressYouWell, adapted to each client and always focusing on your taste and physical qualities to make the most out of your image. muymia is a journalist, fashion designer and Cool Hunter graduated at the prestigious Central Saint Martins School in London. A real fashion industry professional who offers personalized image […]
MoreEverything’s ready for tonight’s itGirl Party in Barcelona organized by The New Black & a very special muymia design specially created for Dom Chung (Dj. and brother of one of the most known itGirls worldwide, Alexa Chung). Soon more news… Stay tuned! Todo preparado para la Fiesta itGirl de esta noche en Barcelona organizada por […]
MoreHello everyone! Below you will find the direct link of my first TV appearance as a professional Cool Hunter on the well-known men’s fashion designer Josep Abril report. I’m sure you understand this is a BIG chance for me… ¡Hola a tod@s! A continuación encontraréis el link directo de mi primera aparición en TV como Caza-tendencias profesional, […]
MoreStay tuned to the fashion TV report about the men fashion designer’s career of Josep Abril where I will also appear! Tonight from 20:30pm at ‘Tinc Una Idea’ (I’ve Got An Idea) program on the TV2 spanish television! And if you can’t find the channel… don’t worry tomorrow I will post the direct link of […]
MoreToday it’s a very special day in Catalonia ‘coz it’s Sant Jordi’s day! Men give roses to their women, women buy books for their men. Just for love. Oh happy day! Hoy es un día muy especial en Cataluña porque es el día de Sant Jordi. Los hombres regalan rosas a sus mujeres y las mujeres […]
MoreCow(boy) + Indie is one of the fashionable trends for next Spring/Summer 2012 season. So what are you waiting for? Get the look! Are you in? (Soon fashion editorial by muymia) Stay tuned! El look Cow(boy) + Indie es una de las tendencias de moda para la próximo temporada Primavera/Verano 2012. Así que… ¿A qué […]
MoreNext 26th April at 8:30pm I will appear on screen at the spanish television program ‘Tinc Una Idea’ (I’ve Got An Idea) on TV2 (or at the International spanish channel)! And if you can’t watch it… don’t worry! I will post the direct link next day. Stay tuned! Ya es oficial… el próximo Jueves 26 […]
MoreThe reason why still a mystery… but to most of us keeps being difficult to choose what to wear and what to put into our luggage. We always want to bring everything with us, otherwise we feel we have forgotten something vital for the rest of the trip. So here’s a useful tip for similar […]
MoreATTENTION! During this month of April… Coolhunting Masterclass at ICM (Catalan Institute of Fashion), SpanishTV report on the 26th April, new weekly publications at L’AUTRE Magazine in London, coolest interviews at HMagazine (national & international Trend Magazine), montly publication article at the digital version of the spanish newspaper http://www.lavanguardia.com and much, much more… And of […]
MoreHello everyone! muymia is back. Soon fresh news from Miami… Stay tuned! ¡Hola a todos! muymia está aquí de vuelta. Muy pronto noticias frescas desde Miami… ¡Atent@s!
MoreDear reader/follower, muymia is taking a deep breath and going to Miami (Florida) for a few days. This means the blog won’t be updated as much as I usually do but this also means that new, fresh, cool and amazing features will arrive as soon as I will be back. I need these days to […]
MoreWe already know London it is not the sunniest place on earth, however there you can still discovering places that shine brighter than the sun. On the Covent Garden area we can find Neal’s Yard Salad Bar which remind us the latino’s lifestyle with colors and good vibrations. If you’re planning to visit the british […]
MoreI can’t live without my rings and if I forget them at home I must go back to pick them up. I need them, without them I feel empty, as if I had forgotten something vital for my survival. Rings identify us since every one means something to us. Every single ring has its own […]
MoreThe best style is the style you don’t notice. Somerset Maugham El mejor estilo es aquel estilo que pasa desapercibido. Somerset Maugham
MoreNext sunday 25th March I will wait for you at France Station (Barcelona) from 10AM to 18:30PM to enjoy with the new edition of Lost&Found 2nd hand-market! This year I will have my own stand and you will find (ME) as soon as you find a huge blue ballon on the air. See you there! Where: […]
MoreDear readers/followers, today we are celebrating the first published interview about muymia !! Find out more on the link below… (soon in english). INTERVIEW Queridos lectores/seguidores, hoy celebramos la primera entrevista publicada sobre muymia !! Descúbrela en el siguiente enlace… ENTREVISTA
MoreVice Style has filmed a video while Bread and Butter was taking place in Berlin to show us the new face of G Star: the french actress Clémence Poésy and its new A/W 2012 collection. The brand created an interesting show at BBB combined with contemporary dancing. Vice Style ha grabado un vídeo durante el […]
MoreHello all! Below you will find the new muymia keychain 100% handmade available in many colors. Made of leather, colorful yarn wrapped with plastic and metallic accessoires. The best thing of this item it is its double functionality: you can use it by hanging it around your neck or you can hang it to your belt straps. […]
MoreThe other day I red something that made me think. Until that day I have always believed that ‘can’t sleep’ is the most annoying thing can happen to me. I have never liked to wake up in the middle of the night and realizing I am the only one awake. I don’t know why but […]
MoreCrisis is bringing great new ideas and promoting new talent. Since a year and a half ago Burberry is promoting independent music groups and singers with a project destined to engage consumers with social content that is not directly related to their field of expertise. By running Burberry Acoustic music alongside content on the Burberry clothes collections, Burberry succeed in engaging consumers with the wider culture of […]
MoreAfter a few days working on a trend research, today I’m going to discover you a (preview) of the next men’s trends for S/S 2013. It is said… Originality is to go back to the origin, back to basics. Craftsmanship garments are back, mix&match combinations are the new statement and non-context’s outfits seem to be […]
MoreThe Loewe‘s new campaign ‘Gold Collection 2012’ wants to reach young audiences to reflect the “new spirit of Madrid” becoming the ‘punching bag’ of Twitter. It consists of several ‘spots’ in which the young artists appearing are the new face of the Loewe spring/summer 2012 collection. La nueva campaña de Loewe ‘Oro Collection 2012’ para acercarse al público joven y reflejar el “nuevo espíritu de Madrid” se ha convertido […]
MoreFruit Salad is my new line of exclusive garments designed for non-conventional people. All the pieces are 100% hand-made with quality fabrics as cotton, viscose, silk sometimes mixed with edible leathers (as goat, cow, pork or rabbit). Every creations is made with love one by one so if you decided to buy it, what you get […]
MoreI was about to sleep when this video has appeared on my twitter. Today I want to use my almost 200 daily readers & followers to help more than 30.000 children who deserve this life as much as I do (and you do). Please, I beg you to dedicate 27 minutes of your today to […]
MoreA new chance has come to me and I am going to accept it. This weekend I feel so inspired that I’m going to start three more women creations. These are the fabrics: (black) polo cotton, (beige) viscose & (white + navy blue) silk. Stay tuned for muymia’s Spring / Summer 2012 designs: 100% hand-made, […]
MoreThe Cool hunter profession is much, much more than predicting the star color of next year or rediscover the must-have Blazer for next season. Cool hunters we do not only work for fashion. We also analyse the street, ours or different surroundings to find new trends of every possible social topic, to respond society by […]
MoreThree, two, one… GO! Tomorrow MARNI + H&M on selected stores. Don’t be late! Tres, dos, uno… ¡YA! Mañana lanzamiento MARNI + H&M en tiendas seleccionadas. ¡No llegues tarde!
MoreNext 24th March will take place in Madrid the seventh edition of FITTING ROOM at Hotel Petit Palace Art Gallery. FITTING ROOM works as an ephemeral showroom where each artist and designer exhibits their works in the acclimated hotel rooms. Private visits will be made to 13 national bloggers of art and fashion, to show each […]
MoreHere you can see more beautiful street-art examples from Barcelona. More inspirational items made by artists for other artists who can appreciate it. Pay attention to the images, colors, graphical technique & textures. I like them and I know you like them too… but if you love them, I can always make a printed t-shirt […]
MoreNo word can tell more than to watch these two magnificent graffitis. I found them next to the Macba Museum, Raval Area in Barcelona. You can see the mystery coming from the eyes of these two innocent kids. I could design an entire collection just because of this… Lately I am obsessed with street graffitis […]
MoreMost of the celebrities in Hollywood wear his greek creations. A passion for jewels coming from mountain expeditions with his grandfather… Check it out now but the best is yet to come. Muchas de las celebridades de Hollywood llevan sus creaciones griegas. Una pasión por las joyas que procede de las expediciones a las montañas que hacía con su […]
MoreSituations like this are possible to be seen at the Raval district in Barcelona. A “hardware” shop that sells shoes. I wonder if this is a consequence due to globalization, conscious lack of familiarity with language or just disinterest of doing things on the right way. What do you think? Es posible ver situaciones como ésta en el barrio del Raval de […]
MoreFinally someone has done this. I just regret that it wasn’t me, but how happy and proud I am to watch it. Thanks for the lesson! Ya era hora de que alguien hiciera esto. Sólo lamento no haber sido yo, pero qué feliz y orgullosa estoy de verlo. Gracias por la lección.
MoreThe images and concepts displayed on these trend panels will be seen on S/S 2012… but the selection of each one and the mix of all of them give us (to the cool hunters & trendsetters) an idea of what would be the trend and evolution for next S/S 2013. On S/S 2012 we’ll see […]
MoreOn Sunday 25 March will take place in Barcelona the eighth edition of Lost&Found, an interactive and popular market which implements a fun and sustainable trade based on the direct sale and the possibility of exchange. This is an open access market where anyone can participate by adding personal items: books, clothes, music, comics, computer, toys, […]
More¿Gossip or reality? Close sources have informed me of a next possible giant step on the Inditex empire. Sooner or later we’ll know if it’s true, but the truth is that ‘Where there’s smoke… there’s fire’. ¿Rumor o realidad? Fuertes cercanas me han informado de un posible siguiente paso de gigante dentro del imperio Inditex. […]
MoreIt is known that leather is such as if we were wearing a second skin but I’m sure you will agree with me that this t-shirt can make us feel the exact same way… even naked I must say. Too forward? Se dice que vestir pieles es casi como llevar una segunda piel, pero estoy […]
MoreHello! Here below you can discover the process of a few pieces of my new collection named FRUIT SALAD. Fresh, less is more & attractive garments designer for the XXI century women. Inspired on Exotic Trips, Tropical concept, Miami Beach, Californian style, macedonia & Chic-sporty. Check it out & do not forget that ‘the best is […]
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