Valery Kovalska (Russia)
Valery Kovalska was launched by designer and stylist Valeria Kowalski who recently showcased at Russia Fashion Week.
Her work has been noted and highly praised for it’s contemporary punk, rock edge.
Valery Kovalska was the first and the only Ukrainian designer and stylist who specialized in the stage outfits for the music and dance shows. Her main goal is to create an unforgettable image which will fully represent a person’ s individuality.
From 2005 till 2009 Valery worked with a variety of famous Ukrainian TV-Shows Shans, Lubov & Musika, Fabrika Zirok (Ukrainian version of the American Idol). Also Valery’ s clients include a lot of pop and rock music bands.
In summer 2009 Valery started a new line of dance clothes. She was the first Ukrainian designer who did the practical and professional outfit for modern dance. In October 2009 Valery opened her own atelier.
Read an Interview with Valery Kovalska here

http://val-kovalska.com

Belinda Liu (Romania)
Designer Belinda Liu was born in Romania to a Chinese father and Romanian mother. She recently showcased her simple yet sophisticated designs at Bucharest Fashion Week gaining her raving reviews about her elegant pieces.
The self taught designer who found her feet in fashion almost by accident believes that now is the "time for a new revolution it is about gaining back dignity and personality". The daughter of a painter, Liu rejects theoretical, structured learning and prefers to design by instinct alone and adheres to a no risk, no gain personal tenet. She designs for sexual, powerful women and decrees that simplicity can be sophisticated and innocence can be daring, something reflected by her use of whips and gags as props in her photo shoots.
Choosing only the highest quality fabrics, her blend of romantic floral prints and translucent materials with harsher more masculine textures of tweed and leather conjure up the image she intends; striking elegance and glamour with a hint of power that demands respect. Her use of colour meets her high standards of classic
Read an Interview with Belinda Liuhere

http://belindaliu.com

Kate Williams (Australia)
Kate Williams is an Australian-raised, UK-based fashion designer. Her designs are as remarkable and captivating as her extraordinary background. Traditionally trained in both couture and ready-to-wear techniques, she celebrates the female form in all its guises endeavoring to give women of all shapes the chance to express themselves through fine clothing.
Williams expresses: "I aim to produce clothes that will excite women but also make them feel comfortable and confident. I want clothes that will embrace their bodies and allow them to glow from the inside out."
Kate was a finalist in the Australian Fashion Design Awards in 2006 and has recently completed the MA in Fashion Design at the London College of Fashion.
Read an Interview with Kate Williamshere

www.katewilliams.net

Malam (Paris)
The first MALAM collection was brought to life in 2007, with the idea of offering different and unique clothing in opposition to mainstream fashion. Outside trends, designer Emmanuelle-Marie, who graduated from ESMOD Paris plays with fun, flirty shapes, and all types of fabrics with a preference for prints and repurposed or vintage material.
Designs include ready-to-wear clothing and accessories, as well as made-to-measure garments, all conceived and fabricated in her studio, east of Paris.
Read an Interview with Malamhere

www.malam.fr

Zed Eye (UK)
The Zed Eye fashion label is the brainchild of the young and gifted, Nigerian born fashion designer Ngozi. From a young age Ngozi was exposed to fashion and was inspired by her mother who ran a small boutique in their local town.
Surrounded by fabrics while growing up she could not help but develop a passion for clothing. Six years after graduating from the London College of Fashion the Zed-Eye clothing label was born. Ngozi’s greatest inspiration comes from Vivienne Westwood.
Her three quarter sleeve floral print summer jacket has been a huge hit with celebrities like Kelis, Shengei (The Noisettes), journalist Caryn Franklin, Celebrity hairdresser Tara Smith, and also renowned British designer Henry Holland.
Read an Interview with Zed Eyehere

www.zedeye.com