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LA Spring 2005
Naquada
PUG INSPIRED
By Sedef Kokcuoglu

LA, October 25 - William Blake’s famous quote, "To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour," speaks of discovering beauty and meaning in the most unlikely places. Taking to heart a similar approach, Octavio Carlin of NAQADA, finds inspiration in his pug Cairo’s adorable face. This season the talented designer, who has successfully helped LA fashion redefine new-age style proclaims, "Whether it is a wrinkly dog’s face or a pair of denim shorts glamour’s new face is your own."

In Spring 2005 Carlin’s dazzling cocktail dresses, inventive ecru sci-fi totem pieces, sizzling moiré cuts shorts, sensible D-ring trench coats, fun leather trim crop pants and playful strip cotton jersey V camis celebrate the charm of tasteful élan sans exaggerated embellishments. This season instead of intricate embroideries or hand-sewn beads NAQADA creations employ luxuriously opulent fabrics, festive colors and feminine silhouettes, (thanks to sashes and corsets), to accentuate a womanly allure.