Luth Garde Spring 2010 Fashion Show Canceled

We regret to inform our invited guests that the joint Spring 2010 fashion shows of Luth Garde and Salvacion, scheduled for Saturday, October 17, in Glendale has been canceled, due to an unforeseen family matter. Luthgarda, and her sister, the event planner and manager, Dr. Emy Raval-Ros flew out of the country and was away for almost a month, halting production of the scheduled event. Cancellation notices have been mailed to all invited guests on Monday, October 12.

In lieu of the show, Luth Garde will be mailing its Spring 2010 catalog, featuring pieces from the canceled event. For additional information, please contact Luth Garde @310-384-1124.

The label will be holding trunk shows beginning January 2009 and will hold a small show next LA fashion week around March of next year.

Luth Garde partners with Creative Minds Production and EDR Images for fashion video shoot

The Fine Things In Life from Creative Minds on Vimeo.

Selina Eugenio, designer and co-owner of Luth Garde in collaboration with Creative Minds Production and EDR Images, head the team in featuring some of Luth Garde's staple season less pieces in a short video. Shot at the beautiful Cerritos Civic Center and Sculpture Garden in California, the model features three looks from the collection, including one necklace piece from the accessories line.

Video provided by Ralph Gonzales, clothes modeled by Suzanne Gonzales, photography by Eric Richie and lighting by Jeff Sanders. Photos from the location will be posted on http://www.luthgardeboutique.com/

Enjoy! In other news, Luth Garde is in the process of major reconstruction of the business. In these tough apparel economy, Luth Garde is rallying all of its patrons and supporters in joining the mother-daughter design team for an exclusive fashion show event. Details will follow shortly.

The Ethereal Orange Embroidered Dress

Vintage inspired, this short dress is ethereal and whimsical.

The asymmetrical sleeves give you that modern, unique look. Versatile, wear it off or on the shoulders. The straps are adjustable, the fabric in stretch. This dress flatters a lot of body types.

Flowers are shaped by velvet fabric and the beading is all done by hand with vintage inspiration.

Hand-wash only. This is a great piece to take to your travels as you can roll it up in your suitcase, no ironing required.

The back ties for maximum shaping.

Orange embroidered dress fits a small to medium.

For pricing and additional information, please email us at selina@luthgardeboutique.com or call (310)384-1124 to set up an appointment. Please reference the description above when calling or emailing. We also ship domestically within the US and internationally.

Lace Cold Shoulder Top

Friends, we apologize for the long pause between blog updates. Luthgarda is still currently accepting orders at a personal basis. Selina continues to manage the line but has taken a break from designing. She is currently freelancing as an illustrator and design consultant for several apparel brands in California. We are still looking for the perfect location for our new design studio and showroom. We promise to let our readers know as soon as new developments unfold. Nonetheless, the fashion at Luth Garde continues!

The shoulders are the new erogenous zone. The flirtier, the better - this wonderful camisole is the perfect way to show off those sexy shoulders.



Pair it with a great jean hip-hugger or a simple pair of jeans.

Lace Cold Shoulder Top with Gold accents in Rust and Cafe - Fits a small-medium

For pricing and additional information, please email us at selina@luthgardeboutique.com or call (310)384-1124 to set up an appointment. Please reference the description above when calling or emailing. We also ship domestically within the US and internationally.

White Garden Special Occasion Dress- Antique Lace

Another short dress in a very ethereal mood. Vintage lace and pleated nylon handled with whimsical skill. This gentle silhouette is highlighted with soft fullness at the sleeve created by micro-pleated sheer fabric in softest pink.
An ultra-wide French lace belt flatters the smallest part of a woman's body - the waist. The neckline - shows off a sexy collar bone, is trimmed with hand-crochet lace ribbon, and at the center, decorated with fully embroidered rose, in 100% silky silk thread.


A different textured appliqued on the hem compliments this breath-taking design - in soft aqua and cream

White Garden Rose Short Dress in Small-Medium

For pricing and additional information, please email us at selina@luthgardeboutique.com or call (310)384-1124 to set up an appointment. Please reference the description above when calling or emailing. We also ship domestically within the US and internationally.

Luth Garde White Garden Collection

Perfect for a debutante, the hostess or even the bride's maid who wants to steal the show! Luth Garde's Collection of romantic White Garden dresses for Spring/Summer 2009 is a nostalgic, yet modern statement for the woman who wants to be artistic and unique.

Made from vintage-inspired luxurious laces, the collection consist of short dresses, separates and made-to-order long, flowy maxi gowns. Here's one of the first samples in this line of exquisite pieces - 

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Without the optional belt as pictured above
Hand-beaded detail
Asymmetrically draped sleeves with a Grecian, and vintage influence
Show off those sexy shoulders with a one-shouldered cut at the neckline
A flowingly delicate fabric - it is a graceful dress on the dance floor, as well as an elegant look that's a must-have. SOLD

For pricing and additional information, please email us at selina@luthgardeboutique.com or call (310)384-1124 to set up an appointment. Please reference the description above when calling or emailing. We also ship domestically within the US and internationally.

Dress up day at the Luxe Hotel Part 2

More fabulous fashion from our dress-up day at the beautiful Luxe Hotel on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills.

Another unique set modeled here by Ms Sue. This is from Luth Garde's couture collection line. The fabric is quite unusual - cotton and silk blend net with individual clear sequins hand-sewn all over the fabric. This is custom-ordered exclusively for Luth Garde. It is fab and great for sunny weather! The set glistens under the sun, the sequins twinkling.

The dress is adorned with signature Luth Garde beaded decor, the hem is asymmetrical and always very comfortable.

The cover-up is a modern silhouette, very loose and airy. The back continues to glisten with hand-embroidered pearls and sequins.
A truly sexy but still quite elegant ensemble. 

Sequined Net Short Dress set - in small-medium (fits a 34C bust)

For pricing and additional information, please email us at selina@luthgardeboutique.com or call (310)384-1124 to set up an appointment. Please reference the description above when calling or emailing. We also ship domestically within the US and internationally.

Spring Style Dress-Up Day at the Luxe Hotel, Beverly Hills

Spring Style Dress-Up Day at the Luxe Hotel, Beverly Hills

Miss Sue, a fabulous friend and favorite client of Luth Garde, flies frequently to Los Angeles. She swears by two designers - Armani and of course, yours truly.  Before jetting in town, she phones Luthgarda for her requests - one-of-a-kind, custom short dresses, evening couture pieces and comfortable but stylish easy day separates. 

As part of Luth Garde's exclusivity, the designers are more than willing, but also very much enjoy one-on-one fittings with clients. Luth and Selina had a blast meeting with Ms Sue to do a "dress-up" day at her hotel room at the Luxe Hotel on Rodeo Drive. The designers helped with styling and planning out Ms Sue's week in town, picking key pieces with her and matching it with shoes and other accessories. Here's a beautiful piece she modeled from the countless fab choices - a gorgeous vintage lace mini dress with matching shawl.
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A beautiful set with pleated underskirt attached to the hem. The drape is beautiful - a one shouldered Grecian inspired silhouette, one shoulder is in 3/4 sleeve hanky style.
The back is equally stunning - the back drape with cascading soft lace.
The shawl is made from 100% silk organza. The colors are ultra yummy! A vibrant explosion of beautiful fuchsia. 

More styles of the fabulous dress up day will be posted in the coming days. Get your own Grecian one-shouldered mini dress set custom ordered!

For pricing and additional information, please email us at selina@luthgardeboutique.com or call (310)384-1124 to set up an appointment. Please reference the description above when calling or emailing. We also ship domestically within the US and internationally.

Jean Hiphugger Look-a-Like appears in Britney Spears "Circus" Video

Jean Hiphugger Look-a-Like appears in Britney Spears "Circus" Video
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Britney Spears' latest video entitled "Circus" features the performer in various sexy ensembles. One of which, a very close look-a-like of Luth Garde's popular jean hiphugger! The style was launched by Luthgarda over 6 years ago and has been made various ways-playing with colors, fabric combinations, and length.

The similarities are uncanny and quite eerie actually, as BritneyExclusive.com explains that the "black asymmetrical sequined mini skirt" is "vintage". The outfit is being auctioned with a starting bid of $5000.00 US Dollars.

Luth Garde jean hiphuggers seen above (from Fall 08 line) are fabricated according to season. Our summer collection of hiphuggers use ultra-light laces and very sheer fabrics.

Gypsy Bohemian Mini Dress

Gypsy Bohemian Mini Dress
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An adorable mini dress from Luth Garde's Global Line! A unique and truly chic way to bring out the hippie-at-heart in any girl. Wear it with your favorite gladiator sandals or leather boot, and better yet, pair it with an original Luth Garde chain necklace with ethnic-inspired embroidery as seen here.

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This hand-dyed piece is made with organic hand-woven cotton fabric - in gorgeous textured stripe. Fringe made with beads wraps from the front to the back of the dress. It is also adorned with beautiful ethnic bead-work.

The chain is ultra long - made of brass, coppers, beaded metals, leather and embroidery. The double chain has two crosses used as charms.

These styles can be custom-ordered as well. Gypsy Bohemian Mini Dress in Small and Aztec long chain necklace with crosses. SOLD

For pricing and additional information, please email us at selina@luthgardeboutique.com or visit us at our showroom - 8236 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA. Tel (310)3841124. By Appointment only. Please reference the description above when calling or emailing. We also ship domestically within the US and internationally.

Vintage Luthgarda-70s and 80s

Above photo: 1973 promotional shoot for Luthgarda's summer fashion show. Kaftans and side slits on maxi skirts and pants dominate her collection

Selina Eugenio writes about her personal attachment to Luthgarda's lost momentos. She's gathered what's left of Luthgarda's images from her early career. Read about it on her blog -

S.W.A.G - Selina's wherefores and gabs

It is fun to glimpse into the early career of Luthgarda. It is amazing to see how she's evolved as a designer. You may visit the archives page of the website to see all of the pictures from the 70s and 80s. The 90s will be an interesting page as well - coming soon.

Above photo: 1981, Luthgarda is pregnant with her third child, Selina. She presents a design showcase in an International Asian Design competition. She is one of the first female designers to place in the said competition. Her passion for ethnic-inspired designs is apparent and has stuck to the designer's work.

Introducing a unique line of necklaces from Luth Garde

Introducing a Unique line of Necklaces from Luth Garde
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In this age of dramatic fashion, it is absolutely key to own a unique statement necklace or accessory. Luth Garde is excited to apply its fashion aesthetic into a new line of one-of-a-kind necklaces. Truly unique, they are made from beautiful fabrics and metals, beading and stitch-work. They definitely compliment the Luth Garde apparel, as well as pump up any simple outfit you already possess within your wardrobe.

Here are some creative shots from the Spring/Summer 2009 accessory line. Please visit the blog to get updates of new styles of the season. Click images for a larger view.

Luth Garde long star chain - beautiful 20s inspired bead and crystal work combined with silver chains

Winged multi-layered chain with aged gold string embroidery.

Shimmery layered chain with gold rope base necklace in copper and gold.

Sequined flowers on tulle and leather bib necklace.

Asymmetrical antique purple and tamed gold with cross bib necklace.

Aztec multicolored embroidered necklace with dull copper chain.

Aztec Long chain with crosses and colored beads.

For pricing and additional information, please email us at luth@luthgardboutique.com or visit us at our showroom - 8236 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA. Tel (310)3841124. By Appointment only. Please reference the description above when calling or emailing. We also ship domestically within the US and internationally.