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Marios Schwab wanted to be a ballet dancer when he was young child but by the time he was 12 he was dreaming of fashion and soon moved to Austria to begin his training as a tailor and fashion student. Thankfully for the fashion world he did not return to his original desires of dance but transposed that gracefulness onto the silhouettes that now grace the catwalks of fashion week all over the world.

Spring/Summer 2012

He graduated (“best student award”) from Esmod Fashion School of Berlin. He then moved to London and worked for his MA in Womenswear Fashion from Central Saint Martins. By 2005 he launched his own label and by 2007 he made his debut at London Fashion Week. He secured ‘Best New Designer’ from British Fashion Awards for 2006 and 2007 and the annual Swiss Textiles Award in 2007.

Marios was appointed chief designer for Halston in New York by 2009 but amid many internal problems with the company did not renew his contract for 2012.

Mario is a designer who produces clothing which has returned to the loveliness of class, the allure of the female form, the demure haunt of hats and gloves and embroidery and naughty but nice peek-a-boo surprises of under slips and soft yet surprising colors. I understand why the company Halston wanted him to be the designer at the helm. In it’s heyday…this was Halston. These classic designs would bring tears to Roy Halston Frowick‘s eyes. A woman must not be naked to be sexy…she must only be elusive and mysterious.

The woman of Marios Schwab appreciates curves and revealing glimpses of lace and embellishments. When she walks into the room…she is mystique, she is unapproachable yet draws you to be near her…to gaze and take notes of her subtle demeanor… her style.

Marios, the designer of greek and austrian heritage…with modern hallucinations of grace and culture? Kudos.

Fall/Winter 2012