Sleepless over Degara

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When I last discussed Gemma Degara's work, I was joyous that at last, the mid-levels is upon us, a wave of designers who aren't up in the clouds about the pricing of their pieces who are threatening to bankrupt us all through retailers like Pixie Market (give me a UK-based version and I'd be a happy bunny indeed…). 

I might be playing a cynical game here but Degara's latest A/W09-10 'Sleepless Night' collection has been significantly ramped up a notch design-wise instilling a fear that perhaps her Etsy prices of USD100-200 won't be the case anymore.  A look at Spanish online shop Doshaburi confirms this slight pricing up.

That said, in an upward curve in design, this collection is also a standout in terms of design, warranting the wee price hike that still wouldn't be out of place on Pixie Market (Hint hint hint: Stock Degara!)…

There's something in the shapes of the pieces that have become that slightly bit more complex yet it would all deliciously fall into place into most people's wardrobes with that longer back, shorter, cropped front shape.  The colours are kept simple in a deep navy and green enhanced by a beautiful feather and barn owl print.  I'm intrigued by the pairing of the  floopy rucksack with the draped dress, as lately I've been overwearing the boyf's Material Boy leather one and browsing at deadstock military rucksacks.  Naturally I do hope the frilly gloves she has going on in the lookbook are up for sale on her Etsy which she hopefully will update with this collection around summertime…

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30 comments

  4. Wow her stuff looks so nice and chic, yet comfy. I’m afraid something like that would nto fit my body type, it’d make me look grannyish, but the model looks great.

  8. So prettttttttty. I wish there was more stuff that nailed the 70-100 price range that wasn’t just hgh street knock offs of young designers. But alas, that’s what the sale sections are for, at least until i’ve sat my degree!

  12. The jumpsuit and owl tunic are nothing short of amazing. Thanks for introducing me to a new designer!

  13. I like her style. Very stylish but also comfi. I’m checking your updates every day.Love your blog and linked it to my blogroll. Maybe you’d like to link us also?

  14. ah yes..gemma. i admit i check her etsy shop pretty often to see if she will unload more pieces. def one of my favorite finds on there and good pricepoint.

  15. something about the location of the shoot and the models expression are so hauntingly lovely. I love the dead grass and winter trees contrasted with the teal and ocean blues…

  17. I love this. Not too outrageous, but just enough “wow” element to pull off and look fantastic.. very interesting pieces.. i’ve seen similar garments that i might be able to use, on the cheaper end, to create such a look.. it will be difficult though becasue these are SO beautiful.
    style bubble, you are always fantastic.
    never change.
    xo

  23. Hi there,
    Thanks for the referral. Very nice colors and shapes indeed. We are on it!
    xx
    pixie market

  26. Degara’s work is really amazing, I love the shapes and the colours. Femenine+edgy+wearable= perfect!! 🙂

  27. HI! I like Gema Degara’s Colection, even I try to buy them to my fashion shop in Granada, but she was a little bit snob. I hope she change because her collectins everytime look better!

  28. seems like some designs are inspired from a manish arora collection

  30. Model is totally freaking me out. The stalker eyes are following me around the room.
    In spite of that, I can’t look away from the top image. It’s painterly.

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