OURMANTRA

We  aim to bring to you unique fashion perspectives from the nooks and crannies of the world from Colombia and Cairo to Dublin and Nicaragua to Berlin and Beirut. Join us at the intersection of culture and couture where fashion is translated, embraced and redefined…MORE

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Cirque de Ballet

Photo Feature: Cirque de Ballet

  Direct from Vienna Austria, fashion photographer Martin Siebenbrunner takes us on fantastical ride of More»

toights

Global Designer Spotlight: Toronto

      Toights, a new hosiery line by a Korean-Canadian designer, may just have More»

Grenade Skull Ring

Global Designer Spotlight: New York City

    Jewellery designer Alp Sagnak of Atelier Minyon takes inspiration from his Turkish heritage while More»

KFW

Feature: Kazakhstan Fashion Week 2012

      At Kazakhstan Fashion Week, tradition, modernity and global  essence are combined to More»

Runways of Fashion Week Tunisia

Feature: Fashion Week Tunis 2012

      Curating Fashion Week Tunis: zoom on Salah Barka, Amine Bendriouich and Ahmed More»

FASHION WITHOUT BORDERS

**Congrats to our winners, Ana from Barcelona Spain, Laviza from Pennsylvania USA and Tamara from Dublin Ireland!!** Toronto-based Korean-Canadian designer shows some slick skills in his new hosiery line! We go to Soho and chat with this super cool Turkish-American jewellery designer! Buenos Aires houses a very cool home decor concept store! We see stunning displays of creativity at fashion weeks held in Tunisia, Latvia and Kazakhstan! Fashion astrology for Taurus! Cool street styles from global hoods including Miami, Toronto, Berlin, Kyoto, Sydney & Osaka! We go to Almaty, Soho, London, Baguio City, Ouro Preto, Sana'a, Riga, Tunis, Salvador da Bahia, Belo Horizonte, Kobe & more! Fresh perspectives every M/W/F, with the occasional weekend post! We're also on The Huffington Post Canada/US/UK in their Style Sections!

Feature: “Sea Me” The Latest Fashion Collage from Rotterdam

SeaMe

  By: Iris van Gelder Rotterdam, The Netherlands   Introduction:  This is part of our ongoing series of fabulous collages submitted  to us by Rotterdam-based artist, Iris van Gelder. We love to see how fashion can inspire each person’s perspective. So in that spirit, we bring to you, the beauty of “Sea Me”.   Backstory:...

Feature: Profiling fashion blogger Lily Melrose

Lily Melrose

      This UK-based fashion blogger boasts serious style and substance.   By: Andrea Lo Hong Kong   With a large number of prominent fashion bloggers today — many of whom have gone on to enjoy recognition and even careers within the fashion industry and in journalism...

Feature: Brazilian coffee & shoes make the perfect café

Colourful shoes!

    Sole to Soul. Take one part Brazilian coffee and two parts gorgeous footwear and you’ve got a pretty heavenly café.    By. Sarah J. Montoro Salvador da Bahia, Brazil   Anyone who’s ever been into a Starbucks might be familiar with the richness of Brazilian coffee beans, but you’d have to actually step...

Feature: Zando from South Africa gives us tips on festival dressing

Skinny Jeans

      When the heat breaks and the tunes are cranked, make sure you’re ready to sport the perfect outfit for this summer’s onslaught of festivals!   By: Lyndsey McLaughlin Glasgow, Scotland     It’s almost that time of the year again when we pack up those tents, load up the beer and meet...

Global Designer Spotlight: Sydney

Kim's cool jellyfish-inspired dress

    We profile 12th grader designer-to-be, Kim Pena. By: Aditi Rajgopal Sydney, Australia   She’s  jelly fishing our socks off! Kim isn’t your average 12th grader. She’s an amazing textiles student, who designed jellyfish-inspired dresses. We sit down and chat with this future design diva.   What inspired you to design your dress?...

Feature: Pehache of Buenos Aires is home sweet home

Kitchen

        This unique concept store offers a different kind of retail therapy.    By: Sophie Lloyd Buenos Aires, Argentina   Today’s discerning shopper looks for a unique shopping experience, a space that offers something more than the crème de la crème of fashion and design. And Buenos Aires-based concept store

Global Designer Spotlight: Berlin

1 KYSS MAJOR wearing RODAN - photography by Boris

    This daring leather couturier presents an unrivalled bold and provocative vibe.    By: Triston Berlin, Germany   Leather lovers that don’t know about Daniel Rodan’s designs can now consider themselves formally introduced. Known as a leather designer to the stars, his clothes have been featured on Tina Turner, David Hasselholf, and songstress Kyss...

Feature: Fashion Astrology: Taurus

Oscar de la Renta Spring/Summer 2012

          By: Salete Dias Rio de Janeiro, Brazil   Psychological Profile: Considered practical and conservative, women born under the sign of Taurus, are considered the most feminine of the Zodiac, and are known for their calm, tranquility and elegant demeanour. The clothes that fit Taureans should be elegant, but inexpensive, because...

Feature: Zalora shakes up Asia’s online shopping space

ZALORA

  The latest player in e-commerce is giving Singaporeans a bang for their buck.   By: Audrey Kang Singapore   In the digital age, there’s no way to avoid the lure of the internet. Connecting with friends, catching up on the latest news and now shopping!   Enter ZALORA, an up and coming online retailer...

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