Knit on fire: trend in Panama's weather

Panama's unique rain forest/tropical climate directly influences the fashion and clothing that people can wear, as we need materials and fabrics that can be worn comfortably in the heat and humidity as well as when we enter the freezing air conditioning which is also so typical here as a respite from the heat.

In the spirit of versatile clothing and having our wardrobes packed with pieces that can be worn in all seasons we have spotted a new trend in the International fashion scene, where winter pieces are gliding into the summer months and therefore could be a perfect solution to the Panama heat/freeze combination of inside and outside dramatic temperature changes, as well as the transition into our Winter months.  

Cable knits are entering the limelight as a summer fashion statement. The thought of wearing sweaters in the tropical heat may not immediately spring to mind, but cable knits are offering a less 'oven-like' and more 'chic' look. It doesn't matter if you get these pieces from your grandma (the more retro, the more cool you look in our opinion) or from the latest store collections, just make sure you introduce your wardrobe to these classic season must-haves. Cable knits are not necessarily worn to make you feel cosy and warm, but these will make you want to reveal more skin.

Isabel Marant

Miss Moss presents KREL Wear in Panama

Two-time Style Wars Champion, also named as Best Local Fashion Designer in Miami New Times (2005 & 2010) is now presenting her DiscGlo Collection here with us. Karelle will be showcasing her designs which blend fashion, dance, music and performance, an experience that has been traveling the world from Miami to New York, Iceland, Berlin, Costa Rica, Los Angeles, San Diego and soon here in Panama.

Karelle Levy is the girl behind KREL Wear, she is a performance artist that met fashion. After discovering a knitting machine at college, she is now unstoppable.  Karelle knits her own garments, using the "toobular" technique in sweaters, dresses, skirts and accessories, which consists of reconfiguring garments using few or no seams in her knitting technique.

Each piece is a completely unique, creative and fun experience. There are no rules for Karelle when it comes  her to designs, they are all one of a kind, interchangeable and convertible pieces, and were made to be worn just the way their owner wants and feels. 

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share KREL Wear with you for this one night, where you can expect more than a typical fashion event. Come and enjoy the artistic party night, and discover the many sides of her designs.  

Trend Report - Spring 2012

Every season in fashion serves up a variety of new trends to try and experiment with, and this spring they are very wearable. From prints that make a strong statement to new brights color combinations, discover new ideas for your outfits for this upcoming season.

Sophie Theallet, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger

Color Blocking
Bold bright colors can make a simple outfit look more glamorous. It's best to combine a maximum of 3 colors to really workt this trend.

Cole Haan "Alisa" Oxford

Colorful Oxford Shoes
Casual looking and classy at the same time (the ultimate 'smart/casual'), these shoes can enhance your spring look by wearing them in unusual colors, and they can also create a color block, which you could use as one of your 3 a day!

Retro Glam set to continue as Next Season's Trend

You came, you saw, you experienced the Miss Moss "Retro Glam Night" filled with the still-on-trend 50's style that sweeps through global style: high wasted skirts, headscarves and a red pout remind us of women who spend time on what they wear, how they look, and how they present themselves to the world portraying that façade of elegant perfection. 

Retro glamour has also inspired renowned fashion houses such as Dior this season as reflected in its current Spring/Summer Couture collection as a modern reinvention of 1950's regalia. 

The Red Curtain Reveal of RetroGlam Night

Miss Moss Productions lifts the draped cloth from the theatre floor and invites everyone to a viewing of Sarah Tyler's RetroGlam inspiration piece, a behind-the-scenes video short of what we've been doing in preparation for TONIGHT, RetroGlam Night -- a night dedicated to fashion from the 1950's, a night dedicated to red lips and James Dean at Casa De La Municipalidad in Casco Viejo.


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