is the way we cut our evening wear," says
Dianos, who was in town for a promotion
with Jacobson's.
Matte jersey and Lycra are often de
ri gueur in her evening wear. "You can
sculpture the fabric without any of the old
stereotypical constructions," she explains.
For the spring 1994 evening group Di-
anos chooses linen. She adds some metal-
lic to this traditional day fabric and adds
new elegance and richness to the styles.
Another unusual trademark that Dianos
has developed is the way she finishes her
clothing. In the ivory, linen suits for spring,
she crochets the seams, while she adds
For the spring 1994
evening group Dianos
chooses linen. She adds
some metallic to this
traditional day fabric
and adds new elegance
to the styles.
lace to the hem of an ivory linen cocktail
dress with metallic accents. The open work
in her styles emphasizes the lines of the
body, but allows the clothes to breathe. All
the texture she adds to these neutral colors
creates depth and dimension.
"We like her artful approach to fashion,"
says Janice Hayes, Detroit public relations
director ofJacobson's. Jacobson's did very
well with her suits last season since they
are different, yet versatile and can make the
transition from day into evening. "We be-
lieve she is one of the most talented young
designers," says Hayes.
After graduating from the Fashion Insti-
tute of Technology in New York, she began
her career working with Regina Kravitz and
Bill Blass. In 1987, she established her own
firm with her husband, George Furlan, who
is the president of the company.
This petite, young designer was born
and raised in Brooklyn. As a young child
she always enjoyed drawing. After taking a
few design classes and doing well, she de-
cided to pursue a career in fashion.
Although her palette for spring is very
neutral, Dianos and her designs have a spe-
cial sparkle. Li
Designer Kathryn Dianos
adds lace and a hint of
metallic thread to make an
ivory linen dress unique. In
the linen kimono and pant
outfit below she uses gold
metallic thread and a lace
tank top to complete the
look. Fashions available at
Jacobson's.