It has been awhile since we have written about Maria Francesca Pepe’s work (see previous article here) , but in my aimless perusing the other day I came across her SS 2010 collection and it felt so pertinent. The gothic-punk aesthetic has been surfacing as a trend for a while now and she does a really great job delivering that vibe in a much more elegant and avant-garde way than we are used to seeing. The clothing still serve as a minimalistic canvas to her jewelry but this collection is much more thoughtful than the one before. I am loving the long and drapy silhouettes, which are by no coincidence making their way back into the style chamber. Stay tuned for a review on Full Length Trend…

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“Art-Brut 09 is Maria Francesca Pepe first experiment merging her signature jewelry to Womenswear and accessories. The focus is in jewelry pieces that become handles, collars,  pockets or buttons.” However Maria Francesca is far from a new comer to this industry. Having worked in PR in Italy,  she has been attending fashion shows and mingling with designers and fashionable celebrities for some time so its no wonder that the likes of one of our new favorite Roisin Murphy and Agyness Deyn are already on her fan list.

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