Jocomomola by Sybilla
|I am one of those typical New Yorkers who only wears black in winter. But this winter is different. With the economic crisis, and all the rest of the bad news, I have to fight the darkness in the world by wearing colors, and lots of them. Spanish designer Sybilla is known for her original designs and unique color schemes, but she is virtually unknown outside of her mother country and Japan, where she is super popular. Her younger brand Jocomomola is perfect for this gloomy winter.
Tagged: colourful fashion, New Look Clothes, Spain, Spanish designers, Spanish labels
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Sonia said | 27 May, 2009
Any info on Jocomomola stockists in Australia? I checked the Jocomomola website, but to no avail.
Thanks.