lauren bagliore

best known for: Bagliore uses sexy, buttery Italian jersey fabrics, edgy monochromatic, draping silhouettes and assymetrical cuts. “There are a lot of seemingly basic pieces that are not boring,” she says.

inspiration for 2011 collection: Italian sculptor Bernini. Bagliore’s Italian background comes to the fore in her fall collection, featuring pieces such as the brilliantly designed Desiree “endless” dress that can be worn 15 ways, short or long and even upside down. “I looked at something hard like marble and saw how the masters could make it look so flowing.” Bagliore’s achieved that beautifully in several pieces like the Toga gown and the namesake Bernini dress

favourite piece: The coats. Cashmere/wool blends will stand up to Calgary’s winters and make a stunning statement with their assymetrical cuts, a shawl collar that doubles as a hood and a horn clasp.

who would love this: Women who want comfortable, edgy clothes that can be worn in layers for a seasonless look.

totally new in 2011: The coats, which will be numbered and singed just like art pieces. She’s also introducing some eye-popping silk prints, which can be seen in the linings of her coats, but will be even more prevalant in Spring 2012.

what’s next: Asian inpiration from a recent trip to Thailand will show up in Bagliore’s spring 2012 collection.

pricetag: $525 to $3,200

where to find it in Calgary: Starting Sept. 1, Bagliore’s designs can be found at DaDe Art and Design Lab in Inglewood (dadegallery.com). Also watch for a fashion show and exhibit at the gallery on Nov. 3.