Marta Rios loves color, so much that she doesn’t even own any (!) black clothes, or anything that could be considered neutral because she insists that wearing color will not only make you happier, but will also improve the moods of everyone around you. In other words, Marta Rios wants us to live our lives boldly and she asserts this point with her ridiculously colorful and playfully-proportioned clothing line Atelier Mimii.
Featuring oversized, quilted dresses that come in all kinds of vibrant colors paired with all manner of ruffles and unique, art-inspired embellishments, Atelier Mimii is not for the faint of heart. In fact, these dresses are so fantastically over-the-top, that I would go as far as to classify them not as clothing, but as wearable art pieces that will transform you into a modern masterpiece to be admired. But the point of Atelier Mimii is that it is clothing and it’s meant to make our day-to-day lives much more fun and whimsical.
In fact, Marta Rios is so dedicated to making clothes that make her happy, that she never makes anything to show or accentuate the shape of the body, preferring to show off the colors and lush details, including Victorian-inspired full sleeves and collars, quilted & pearl-covered corsets that hearken back to what Spanish courtiers wore in the 16th century, and plenty of tulle. And when all is said and done, the dresses cut and sewn, Rios saves the scraps to make one-of-a-kind, handmade quilted bags to match.
I’ve been obsessed with oversized, maximalist clothing, so the Atelier Mimii aesthetic really appeals to my current style truth. My favorite look might be the yellow set with the long-sleeved shirt and shorts- so cute!
Check out some of my favorite looks from Atelier Mimii below:
Photos from NowFashion.com and Vogue.com
2 Comments
This collection is so cool!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
I know! It would be so much fun to wear!