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Brand Spotlight: Ala Von Auersperg

April 10, 2023 · In: Size Inclusive Favorites, Style, Women

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If you’ve never shopped Ala von Auersperg, you’re in for a real treat!  Founded in 2017, Ala, is a designer, philanthropist, mother, grandmother, and longtime painter. Each AvA piece starts off as a painting on canvas and the design is later transferred to prints on tops, dresses, pants, and more – making each style incredibly unique. I’ve worn my AvA pieces for a day at the beach and at a formal affairs and I’m excited to share more about why I love Ala Von Auersperg, and some of my current favorite AvA pieces.

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Ala Von Auersperg Clothing

The elegant prints and designs of Ala Von Auersperg clothing are certainly what make the pieces immediately stand out. The designs that Ala paints on canvas are all absolutely beautiful – florals, foliage, nautical prints, plumage, animal prints, and more. And these paintings transfer so beautifully to clothing and accessories! Additionally, the brand celebrates women of all ages and sizes by creating effortlessly elegant silhouettes. I love seeing Ala and her own daughter, two women of different body types and ages, both look chic and confident wearing AvA clothing!

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Why I Love Ala Von Auersperg Clothing

Right away I have to tell you that nothing in my closet is more versatile than my mesh pieces from Ala Von Auersperg. Whether at a dressy dinner to a breezy day spent poolside, I feel effortlessly put together in all of the mesh silhouettes. There are endless ways to pair the ponchos, wrapped toppers, and cascading caftans. You can layer these pieces over stretch knit dresses, pants, or tops for a date night or dinner with friends. But just as easily, you can throw them over a swimsuit and find a spot by the sea.

Here is one her newest prints, Papillon, in the Rachel Sheer Mesh Poncho layered over the Caterina Long Stretch Knit Dress. Styled up, I’d wear this to a formal dinner in a heartbeat, but I’ve also packed this poncho to wear over a swimsuit on one of our weekend beach days here on the gulf coast of Florida. Beyond their amazing versatility and lovely prints, AvA pieces are also machine-washable, made in the USA, and easy to pack, so they’re perfect for vacation since they won’t take up a lot of space and are so low maintenance. 

Beyond their amazing versatility, AvA pieces are also machine-washable, made in the USA, and easy to pack. This makes them the perfect items to pack for a beach vacation – they won’t take up a lot of space and you can wash the sand right off! Ala Von Auersperg is one of my favorite size-inclusive brands that focuses on making women of all shapes and ages feel beautiful and confident. Their products have flexible silhouettes available up to a size XXL and there are also one-size-fits-all options. Furthermore, I love that each print is based on unique hand-painted designs by Ala herself, making them a little extra special.

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My Favorite Ala Von Auersperg Pieces

The elegant prints and designs of Ala Von Auersperg clothing makes her pieces stand out. The beautiful designs that Ala paints on canvas range from florals, foliage, nautical prints, plumage, animal prints, and more. And these paintings transfer so beautifully to fabric. Best yet, the brand celebrates women of all ages and a range of sizes by creating easy and elegant silhouettes up to an XXL. I love seeing Ala and her own daughter both look chic and confident wearing AvA clothing and very much appreciate their focus on helping women look and feel their best! 

While I love the luxurious silk pieces, the ones in the mesh collection are true go-tos. I love the feel of flowy, airy fabric sitting soft and cool against my skin. They’re light enough to be comfortable here in the hot Florida climate, and wherever your adventures take you. I’m looking forward to continuing to try out other AvA pieces in the future and visit their beautiful Worth Avenue location in Palm Beach again! Maybe even pop up to their Charleston spot, or New York City showroom! Until then, I’ll keep shopping online and you can too by clicking HERE for their newest styles. 

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Wearing Ala Von Auersperg

If you have any questions on sizing or fit, feel free to leave a comment or shoot me a DM. You might also find it helpful to check out additional favorite swimsuits and coverups and size-inclusive brands that I love!

By: Grace Hamlin ยท In: Size Inclusive Favorites, Style, Women

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