MOIXA AUTUMN/WINTER 16-17 ~ INTERACTIVE CATWALK

The Autumn/Winter 2016-17 collection, IF BY SEA, continues the journey of Nephila (the Golden Orb-web Spider), the MOIXA muse. Music ~ Röyksopp ~ Running to ...

The Autumn/Winter 2016-17 collection, IF BY SEA, continues the journey of Nephila (the Golden Orb-web Spider), the MOIXA muse. In her search for adventure she decides she would like to travel by sea, but first she must get a job.

It's all about glamour at the office with loosely tailored silhouettes that look professional, feminine and chic. The collection takes a lot of inspirations from the sailboat itself. Gold rope with sailor’s knots are used to secure overlays shaped like sails. The hand dyed Batik prints capture the colour palette chosen to reflect the sea’s greens and blues along with hues of rust and sand that represent the boat’s deck. Reworked classic dress shirts with French cuffs and caps sleeves team up with trouser and skirts made of Japanese drill featuring jetted pockets and gold buttons.

Although not as predominant as the previous collection, the gold handmade web stills finds its way into a few of the outfits along with a few Swarovski stone scattered here and there.

Suitable for everyday wear, the garments are designed to endure the test of time.

Models: Aneta Kocisova, Ceryis Parrott, Charlotte Nosibor, Dorothy Yang, Greta Budreikaite, Jennifer Aima, Jolanta Wnuk, Mica Brown, Sofia Targova and Tarcha Peters Photos by Mikey San
Videography: Future Multimedia
Music:
Röyksopp ~ Running to the Sea ~ feat. Susanne Sundfør
Pachanga Boys remix
Bjork ~ Hunter ~ Gus Gus Remix

Moixa Autumn/Winter 2016-17 Teaser

The Autumn/Winter 2016-17 collection, IF BY SEA, continues the journey of Nephila (the Golden Orb-web Spider), the MOIXA muse. Music ~ Bjork ~ Hunter (Gus Gu...

Another Fashion Week is has come to a close.

The Autumn/Winter 2016-17 collection, IF BY SEA, continues the journey of Nephila (the Golden Orb-web Spider), the MOIXA muse. We look back at our additions to London Fashion Week with a teaser video from our interactive show with off-schedule event Fashions Finest.

Up-Close and Personal with Designer Denise Mahmud

We caught up with fashion designer Denise Mahmud who showed us the dresses from her latest collection, told us about who she admires in fashion, what catches...

MOIXA designer Denise Mahmud talks to Kobracai TV, the online platform for established and emerging people in fashion.

Kobracai takes a tour of Denise’s studio and talks to the fashion designer about her inspiration and what drives her. From childhood nicknames to her very first garment, we look into the world of the designer and her brand MOIXA.

Find out more about Kobracai TV

A Fashion Flashmob on Brewer Street

As a pre-launch to the Moixa Spring/Summer 2016 collection, the day before our Fashion Week show, we decided to stage a fashion flashmob showcasing my favorite and most popular pieces from "My Gold Web", the collection that introduced the world to my handmade web fabric.

At 12:30pm the sun was shining bright and Brewer Street was pack. A true Indian Summer day. As we dressed the models in a private room at Grace Bar, the excitement was electric. Moments before we walked out the door the heavens opened up and let out its furry. We had forgotten where we live. It started with hail and heavy rain that continued for thirty minutes.

We refused to give in. So with brollies ready and armed with Moixa Spring/Summer 2016 signs we made are way the block and a half to the entrance of London Fashion Week.

My lovely models whipped off their coats and struck a pose stopping traffic on Brewer Street. As we crossed the street to get photos under the London Fashion Week sign, like fashion Pied Pipers the models led transfixed paparazzi with them.

Even though the rain never stopped, it was a great day and everyone enjoyed themselves. We definitely achieved what we set out to do and that was to grab ourselves some attention!

Photos by Mikey San
Styling by Global Style Services
Models: Mica Brown, Aneta Kocisova, Paige-Louise Davies and Charlotte Nosibor

Backstage at MOIXA Spring/Summer 2016

A behind the scenes look at the MOIXA Spring/Summer 2016 catwalk.

What really happens in the final hours before a collection hits the runway?

Months of painstaking work from designer Denise Mahmud culminates into an extraordinary twenty-five minutes on the catwalk. We lift the curtains and give you a glimpse behind the scenes as the MOIXA team makes the final hair and makeup touches that bring the Spring/Summer 2016 collection to life at the Grand Connaught Rooms.

MOIXA Spring/Summer 2016 ~ Full Catwalk

The full catwalk for MOIXA's S/S 2016 collection "Beautiful Beast ~ Out of the Woods" during London Fashion Week.

For the Moixa Spring/Summer 2016 collection, designer Denise Mahmud has taken her inspiration from the Golden Orb-web spider which takes its journey from its home in the forest to the surrounding cities.

The silhouettes are playful and impulsive, retaining a ladylike feel. Soft handmade web is combined with bright and vibrant fabrics and detailed with crystals, beads and stones, with deep forest digital prints making an appearance throughout.

Photos by Mikey San
Makeup by Fashion Fair UK
Styling by Global Style Services
Models: Anete Kocisova, Charlotte Nosibor, Dorothy Limo Yang, Jennifer Aima, Jade Zhu, Katie Gofton, Maurisa Coleman, Mica Brown, Nieve Bartels, Paige-Louise Davies, Rachel Billing, Reasha Funmilayo

Girls Talk ~ Fashion

Girls Talk London chats to MOIXA founder Denise Mahmud about her designs and career.

From her career highlights to her biggest regret, Denise Mahmud talks openly about what it takes to succeed in the competitive and harsh fashion design industry.

See the full interview on Girls Talk London

Fashions Finest Exclusive Interview

Moixa designer Denise Mahmud speaks candidly with Fashions Finest about her life before design, her original career plans and her journey to the world of fashion.

Find out about her love of textiles and how creating her own runs alongside the creation of her garments as she talks about the inspirations for her Spring/Summer 2016 collection and the textiles created especially for the collection.

Fashion Fair the Official Makeup Sponsor for S/S 2016

Meet Our Official Makeup Sponsor ~ Fashion Fair Cosmetics

We are happy to announce that Fashion Fair is the Official Makeup Sponsor for our Spring/Summer 2016 collection.

Created by the Eunice Johnson and her late husband John H. Johnson, publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines, Fashion Fair cosmetics has been a leader in the cosmetics industry for all women of color for more than 36 years.