As pretty as a sunset

As Pretty as A Sunset
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The picture above is a shot of Boracay (a famous Philippine beach) sunset. Not your typical one in the sense that it is alive with beautiful neutral colors- an alternative to fire-hot sunsets. The colors this season are not only filled with delicious fruity colors - but classic neutrals as well.

The Luth Garde romantic Tank with hip hugger - in beautiful sunset inspired colors of rust browns and khaki with deep purples and grays.

The tank is in comfortable 100% rib jersey. The beautiful lace hankie sleeves wrap from front to back.

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The back of the tank is inserted with beautiful sheer embroidered mesh. The colors are vibrant with orange, yellow and purple accents. The hiphugger's back is in hand-woven lurex fabric.

Both pieces fit a Small-Medium. Wholesale for these items is available.

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.

Lavender Wonder

Lavender Wonder
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You have to see this piece in person! The colors are much more romantic - this Lavender Wonder layering piece is dreamy and airy, delicate and a true fantasy come true.

Wear it several ways - throw it over the shoulder or plain open, with you favorite cami and jeans. But this will truly revive any dress you have already in your closet.

The neckline is adorned with beautiful pearl and embroidered decor, as well as a multi-colored embroidered soft tulle.

One sleeve is in soft nylon, the other in airy net with colors of lavender and purple blues.

The back is a dream, beautifully colored and decorated with hand-beading and embroidery.

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Lavender Wonder layering piece - one size fits all. SOLD

Custom orders and wholesale available.

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.

Sweet as Candy

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We did promise DELICIOUS colors for Spring. Here's a beautiful bra top in Candy Peach with yellow and pink accents.

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This top has a built in bra with padding and wiring. It fits beautifully; our customers love this style for its aesthetic value but moreover, for it's fit-like-a-glove quality.

The bodies is layered with sheer mesh and decorated with ribbonettes.

The bodice is double layered with netting and laces. The colors are bright and definitely eye-catching.

The hem is designed in the Luth Garde signature asymmetry.

The back features a show-stopping drape and the colors are to die for. The photographs are good, but see this top in person to truly appreciate it's beauty.

Candy Peach bra top - size extra small. The cup size is 32 B. We can mock this top in your size. Please send us your measurements of call to schedule a fitting.

Wholesale for these styles available.
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.

The Spring Line is Finally Here!

This Spring season's inspiration is a return to the designer's homeland - Manila bay sunsets, Palawan white sand beaches, chirping Maya birds and ripened mangoes. Luthgarda describes this season's colors in one word,"DELICIOUS".

The blog debuts the Spring line with our Mango Fruit bowl shrug with matching cami -

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Wear this piece a million ways to get multiple looks and effects. The fabrics are light, airy and alluring.

Beautiful lace hand-dyed, each flower hand-painted with bright reds and greens

One sleeve in nylon net, in multi colors, the other in marbled Acid Green

We continue to beautiful back details with hand-crocheted applique

The matching cami is mixed with various luxurious laces, cotton gauze and mesh. The base is in silky nylon.

Mango Fruit Shrug and Cami in small-medium. Stretch material.

Wholesale for these styles available.

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.

JHH

The Luth Garde Jean Hip Hugger - loved by dancers, performers and yes, women who want to feel sensual and girlie at the same time. The key is in the movement of this skirt. It swings and drapes like a cool breeze.

Worn over, you guessed it - jeans. However, it is also great alone, as featured here. Or over leggings or tights.
Front View - SOLD

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In soft laces, meshes and tulles. This unique design is always hand-dyed and hand-painted. Each view is as impressive as the unusual peplim hem.

Side View -

Front and back panels are also adorned with hand-beaded decorations and appliques.

Back View-

Jean Hip Hugger in Black and Multi Color - Size Small. SOLD

Similar styles available. Please send us an email to check out other available items. Wholesale also welcomed.

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.

Rock star Pearl seen below, wearing Luth Garde's JHH during her tour of Germany.

A shrug and a smile, is all you need

Another core staple you must have in your wardrobe - the proverbial Luth Garde Shrug. Why continue to wear a dull layering piece, when you can have the best? Wear it with your basic black dress or with a simple tank and jeans, or styled below - with your Luth Garde abel cami cut on the bias matched with a yoga pant.

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This alluring design can be worn countless ways. Each front panel is asymmetrical and is made with various luxurious materials. A super long soft tulle sash also adds versatility to this piece.

The right drape is with shiny silk jersey and is decorated with hand-beaded vintage-inspired petals, adding a little bling to your ensemble.

Each angle is equally stunning,signature Luth Garde design trait.

The soft tulle, creates an airy and romantic feel, which will surely brighten any woman's day.

Once you turn that corner, more of these beautiful beading glistens. Accent colors of browns, greens and mauves are also hand-painted.

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.

"Scarf up, my darlings..."

One of Luth Garde's long-time designs and a truly unique one at that - the super long, super fantasy-filled and super colorful scarf.

For a while, this original design was sold exclusively in Tokyo at http://www.ballroom.jp/ with amazing variations. Some scarves were hooded, some lace-y at the center (so it drapes like a hankie) and all of them, loved by women and yes, even some fashion-daring men. Our scarf customers wear them almost daily, year-round, to the point of tater! We get a lot of calls from these loyal Luth Garde scarf-ers to duplicate or update their beloved pieces. (And we gladly do!)
Despite this items' simple function, Luth Garde does not hold back on unique design and coloring. The body is usually in a textured, warm fabric. This turquoise one is in a zigzag float pattern.
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The center piece and ends are floated with beautiful colors - usually 4-5 variations in one design. The flowerettes come to life with these distinct hues.

What makes this scarf uniquely special is it's ultra soft, washed out gauze. It gives it that authentic ethereal feel - as if the scarf has been worn for ages.

Turq Zig Zag knit scarf - one size. For more information, please contact our showroom. SOLD

Below are additional images of Luth Garde scarves sold exclusively by Ballroom. But don't you worry, for our US customers, we can provide you with your very own, custom-made Luth Garde scarf.

Luth Garde's Updated Website

Let's face it, the company has always been old-fashion when it comes to technology - but 2009 promises some great opportunities for our brand. The web, after all, is the new fashion frontier. In these hard economic times, it is the most affordable way to stamp your fashion vision to the world and let that vision be heard.

Luth Garde is very excited to introduce its updated website. Please continue to visit often - soon, the Luthgarda archives will be updated - with photographs from the designer's fashion shows back in the Philippines, photographs from her glamorous and hippie days, as well as insights to both designers Luthgarda and Selina.
A celebrity page will be added as well, our tribute to all our customers, famous or not, who have, over the years, sent us photographs of their Luth Garde memorable experiences.
We continue to run the Luth Garde Blog, where you can find the designers' latest concoctions, as well as our Flickr Online Catalog, where additional photographs can be browsed and downloaded, for FREE!

Here are a few images from the website:


From Luth Garde's Gypsy Line, 2006

Pre-spring 2009 collection. Visit the collections site for full view of the line.

Filipina women from Ilokos(hometown of both designers) weaving baskets and purses from banana stalks. These patterns inspire Luth Garde designs and have been applied to Abel fabrics.

Ilokana woman weaving Jusi, which is from organic Pineapple fiber - Luth Garde uses this native fabric as a core staple in our designs.

Ilokana woman weaving ABEL fabric... another core Luth Garde fabric, used in a lot of our Aztec styles.

Currently, Luth Garde is busy working on our Spring Line. We will send updates as soon as it is completed.

We continue to thank you for your patronage!