The Bite Magazine - Autmn/Winter 2020 - Issue 28

bitefashion adapted from Estonian National Costumes.  Those brave enough can venture out in Sonja, a trans- parent silk wrap skirt with a bow tie or look elegant in the floor-length asymmetrical taffeta Silvia full skirt with goffered waist. It is decorated with hand-embroidered yarn and glass bead embellishments and can be worn with or without the tulle petticoat. The creamy white wool crepe mid-length Karin lined pencil skirt has a long slit at the front and an invisible zipper at the back as well as being decorated with sequins and glass beading.  Look sensational in Tiiu, a natural white tailored jacket with silk lapels and hand-embroidered decorations which are inspired and adapted from Estonian National Cos- tumes. The Ragne lined tailored jacket is equally elegant with its press button closure and zippered sleeves. It has sequin lapels and a front to back double look. Teele is a loose-fitting light lined wool crepe and ruffles lace tai- lored coat with zipper-opening sleeves, an open back, and press button closure.  Kristina Viirpalu’s bridal couture is a detailed fusion of modern functionality and Estonian cultural heritage that celebrates the wedding moments of the highest happiness and perfection. The designs include Matilda, a hand-knit- ted fine wool long-sleeved frilled dress decorated with hand-embroidered yarn and glass bead embellishments which can be worn with or without the tulle petticoat. The other bridal designs are Eva, Heidy, Oliva, Ethel, Mai, Tiiu, and Viivi.  The latest collections from Kristina Viirpalu are Cor Meum from the Latin terminology meaning ‘My heart’ and the Spanish phrase Senta meaning ‘Sit’. Bella in black, Debora in red, Ambra in orange and blue, and Cecilia in white, are four gorgeous transparent stretch- tulle dresses decorated with hand-crocheted cotton yarn details and beaded embellishments. All of the crochet patterns are inspired and adapted from Estonian National Costumes.  In a hand-knitted delicate wool frilled-hem dress with fringe decorations, Marge in black, inspired by the Haapsalu shawl, has the transparent stretch-tulle dec- orated with silk lace, hand-embroidered yarn and glass bead embellishments. The headband that accompa- nies this dress is decorated with lace on the crinoline. Another sexy and sensational design is a frilled tulle corset dress with a long slit, decorated with laces and hand-embroidered beading.  Kristina Viirpalu couture designs are available online and at Tallinn Design House in Estonia and Flying Solo in New York City, United States.  https://kristinaviirpalu.com