So, a few weeks ago I received an email from a reader who wanted to tell me about a new designer. Since most people know that I am more than a fan of Rick Owens so I was more than excited to hear that she was a former protege of Rick Owens. Maya Yogev created Grai in 2006 and currently based in Los Angeles. She draws much of her inspiration from mythology and avant garde art.
I was blown away by the elegance of this fairly new collection. The Spring Summer 2009 collection is very much influenced by Greek mythology with a bit of a Victorian twist. The line has been seen on celebrities and red carpets alike. While most people will just think this is another Rick Owens wannabe, I happen to think that the twist that she puts on this avant garde style goes far beyond a copy cat.
Selections from her S/S 09 collection “Phaedra”
for more info check out www.graiscale.com
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