Post date: Jul 07, 2012 1:51:11 PM
BERLIN, GERMANY (JULY 7, 2012) (REUTERS) - Delicate see-through dresses combined with classy lingerie: Irene Luft's show on Saturday (July 7) was one of the last at this year's Berlin Fashion Week.
At Irene Luft's show during Berlin Fashion Week, scantily-clad means elegant and tasteful.
The Kazakhstan-born 34-year-old designer has made a name for herself with extravagant, feminine and wearable couture. Her name, "Luft" means air in German and her collections do summon an airy and breezy spirit. Pastel colours, flowing materials and elaborate embroidery give every piece a luxurious feel and look. Despite lots of naked skin, Luft's fans say her outfits never seem vulgar.
As the daughter of a master tailor, she followed her mother's tracks and did her apprenticeship as a couture tailor. Afterwards she attended the renowned German Master Craftsmen School for Fashion and later on she graduated from the Academy for Fashion and Design in Munich.
She designed her first own collection while working for label Rena Lange. Just one year later, Irene Luft launched her own eponymous label in Munich and has since then positioned herself well in the fashion business.
With her couture collection "Space-Opera", Irene Luft presented herself for the first time in July 2010 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin while participating at the "Designer for Tomorrow Award".
In July 2012, the designer presented her collection for the 4th time at the Berlin Fashion Week. For her extravagant Spring / Summer 2013 Collection Irene Luft co-operated with lingerie manufacturer Triumph.