She Cannot Go Unnoticed

That can safely be said of a woman dressed in a gown by designer Mari Cruz from her new 2009–2010 collection. These garments were shown at the international flamenco fashion exhibition SIMOF 2009, and now the "works of art" from this collection can also be purchased in the online shop: http://www.flamencoexport.com/flamenco-best-sellers/flamenco-outfits.html Prices range from 500 to 1,900 EUR per gown.

But the story isn't really about that - what fascinated me were the bold, vibrant colour combinations that both challenge and harmonise with one another, and unmistakably speak to you and capture your attention. It isn't just the traditional black, white, and vivid red. A wonderful combination, for instance, is light blue, lime green, and white. Moreover, the garments on the above-mentioned website are presented in a setting that enhances the mood - natural dark-wood interiors, an antique painting in a gilded frame, a church vestibule with candles, Arabic patterned tiles on the wall (a common sight in Spain and Portugal), a view of Seville's old town, and so on. Everything speaks - from the garment and the setting, right down to the model's gaze.

Enjoy!