In Trendwatch today we introduce you to French designer  Raphaëlle Hlimi - Hlimi studied fashion design in Brussels and Paris. During her studies, she did internships at Christian Dior, Yvan Mispeleare, Martin Grant and Sharon Wauchob. In 2006, she graduated with a Master in Womenswear from Institut Francais de la Mode, which led her to Italy, where she did an internship at Emilio Pucci and stayed on a year and a half working as a junior designer in the accessories department.

In order to reorientate her career back to ready to wear, Raphaëlle decided to move back to France to finish a mission, which is to complete her studies at la Cambre for 2 years. After working on her final collection, which have been showcased in june 2010 in Brussels, she is now a independent designer and introducing her 4th collection. Very edgy with interesting cuts and prints, you can definitely see a Belgian influence on her silhouette.