In The Gallery Of Aphrodite & Hephaestus
An artsy collection full of color and visual beauty. Inspired by the Greek tale of Aphrodite & Hephaestus. This sorted love triangle of the muse of beauty and art (Aphrodite) and the God of craftsmanship (Hephaestus) leads to a collection not only steep in artistic expression but stunning craftsmanship.
This dress is an exemplar of modern innovation melding with classical elegance. Made in a vivid scarlet red, the dress employs a one-seam silk crepe fabric fashioned in a Hellenistic style, an ode to ancient Greek drapery. This choice of fabric and style emphasizes fluidity and grace, giving a sense of timeless beauty. Integral to its construction is a silk organza underbody, which not only provides support but also adds a layer of subtle sexiness. A bold, contemporary twist is introduced through the incorporation of an aluminium mesh shoulder and face sculpture, a feature that commands attention and adds an avant-garde element to the ensemble. The garment is further embellished with fuchsia French Paillette sequins adorning the bust area, introducing a play of light and vibrant color, while the back is accentuated with black and red bugle beads, offering a sharp visual contrast and a touch of intrigue.
An asymmetrical empire line dress, with its main body made from a peachy pink heavy silk satin, masterfully draped in the floral style with a singular seam, exuding a graceful yet dramatic charm. The upper half of the dress showcases an intricate juxtaposition of twisted pink tulle layered over silk organza, enhancing its dimensional appeal. Further augmenting its unique aesthetic, the dress is adorned with hand-cut and painted buckram and neoprene flower sleeves. These sleeves are intricately embroidered with a rich palette of fuchsia French paillette sequins, black French cuvette sequins, red and sapphire bugle beads, and delicately applied jay bird feathers, presenting a vivid explosion of color and texture. The neck, enveloped in emerald-cut silver graphite Swarovski crystals and round metal sequins, adds a layer of luxurious brilliance. Complementing this ensemble, the face mask, finished in hand-painted silk organza, captures an abstract tiger motif, symbolizing strength and power.
Asymmetrical one seam Grecian draped dress with a remarkable blend of classic design aesthetics with modern art influences, rendered in a luxurious ripe avocado green silk velvet. The timeless silhouette, accentuated through its Grecian-inspired drapery, ensures a flowing, tasteful appearance, adhering to the elegant yet innovative spirit of Grecian attire. Complementing this unique design is the eye catching adornment of hand-painted and hand-embroidered silk organza on buckram applique hands. This embellishment takes its inspiration from the venerable Leonardo da Vinci’s anatomical studies of the human hand, showcasing a blend of artsy details with couture workmanship.
A seamless merging of fine art and artisanship. This asymmetrical two-piece dress, utilizes silk organza in a testament to fashion as art .The lower half features fuchsia silk organza, hand-painted, then draped and gathered atop a muslin crumbled underskirt, ingeniously echoing the John Chamberlain style of paper sculptures. This technique adds a three-dimensional, dynamic texture that is both visually stunning and profoundly complex. The top portion of the dress elevates the artistic craft further; transparent silk organza on buckram serves as a canvas for a gorgeous hand-painted, hand embroidered, and hand beaded art scene depicting a French shopping street, inspired by Tomokazu Matsuyama’s work. This segment represents not only an extraordinary level of detail but also a deep appreciation for narrative through fashion. Additionally, the top body is adorned with transparent French cuvette sequins and three cut crystal beads in transparent and chalk white.
A seamless back lace-up dress, executed in jet black neoprene that drapes lovely in the Japanese wrapped style, a technique that requires both precision and an understanding of the fabric’s innate properties. This piece is further beautified by a surrealist hand-painted silk organza on buckram fashion illustration that’s adorned with black plume ostrich feathers, real human hair, jay birds wings, and black bugle beads on the right arm to create an exquisite touch that introduces a textual and visual depth unique by conventional methods of design.
Asymmetrical seamless Grecian-twisted, pleated, and strikingly sagging draped dress, rendered in a luxuriant ultramarine blue wool crepe, stands as a pinnacle of textile artistry. The underpinning of transparent silk organza serves not only as structural support but also as a canvas for the adorning of transparent French cuvette sequins and three cut crystal beads in chalk white, providing a subtle yet captivating embellishment. The bust area, enriched with hand painted and hand embroidered silk organza and buckram fashion illustrations, exudes a whimsical quality, presenting skirts draped in a floral style that nods to both romanticism and the polishness of couture design. Such detail in the embellishments reflects a profound understanding of material manipulation and a great skill in the application of mixed media, resulting in a garment that is not only visually stimulating but also rich in texture and depth.
A berry blue silk crepe asymmetrical, seamless non closure slip-on dress demonstrates a vast skill in couture dressmaking. Markedly, the dress features an asymmetrical left sleeve crafted from white gold silk Duchess satin, beautifully draped in the splendid Baroque style, offering a striking contrast in both texture and color. The centrepiece—a clay sculpture inspired by the Sea god Poseidon—serves as a focal point, integrating a mythological essence into the design. This sculpture is painted in lapis blue acrylic, with details such as sun disc gold metal sequins partially obscuring the face, imbuing the piece with a sense of mythological power and luxury. Surrounding the sculpture, transparent French cuvette sequins and sapphire bugle beads, adorning the side drape and enhancing the garment’s overall style with their amazing sparkle.
A seamless, non-closure slip-on dress, with an asymmetrical Grecian drape, crafted from a sumptuous eggplant-coloured silk crepe, suggesting both a timeless grace and a sculptural fluidity. This foundational mix of sexiness & refinement is contrasted by the olive-coloured silk taffeta right sleeve, which employs a structured ‘crunched’, ‘ruched’, and ‘crumbled’ technique, reminiscent of John Chamberlain’s famous paper sculptures. The sleeve itself becomes a point of attention as it’s further accentuated by the application of dark gold, leaf-shaped falling metal sequins. These sequins converge into a distinct cuff/band around the arm, adding a tactile richness.
Asymmetrical avant-garde one-seam construction dress in royal purple silk duchess satin, ingeniously draped in the Greco-Roman style, serves as a canvas for this unique ensemble. The incorporation of an aluminium mesh chest sculpture on the right side, embellished with a taxidermy canary bird, imbues the piece with a striking visual effect that challenges traditional fashion norms. The silk duchess satin is adorned with purple French paillettes sequins and citrine bugle beads around the neck and left shoulder which adds a layer of luxury and color contrast, further enhancing the dress beauty. The hem of the dress features hand-painted and hand-embroidered caricature birds detailed with black French cuvette sequins along the wings and black bugle beads on the beak, showing exceptional skill in textile art. Overall, this creation stands out for its contemporary artisanship, reflecting a deep appreciation for both the aesthetic and the technique.
Seamless, slip-on draped ballet evening dress, constructed from black stretch power mesh and tulle for a form-fitting yet chic silhouette—a hallmark of high taste. The dress is adorned with a hand-painted silk organza on buckram fashion illustration. These illustrations, which depict a ballerina in a palette of pink tulle and coral blue silk satin, span the bust area, are meticulously hand-sewn, showcasing a fine attention to detail. The garment’s style is heightened by twisted tulle body straps, embellished with transparent French cuvette sequins and three-cut crystal beads in chalk white, adding a touch of luminosity and refinement.
Cerise pink asymmetrical stretch neoprene seamless non-closure slip-on dress, wherein the fabric is engineered to drape, twist, and fold in a manner that contours and carves the silhouette with precision. The construction is further enhanced by the placement of a hand-painted silk organza on buckram fashion illustration, which serves a dual purpose of aesthetic enhancement and functional design as a shoulder/cap sleeve. The illustration displays a silk & cotton white zibeline dress on a model draped in the baroque style and embellished at the hem with white sea pearls, adding a layer of luxurious detail and textural contrast to the overall composition of the garment.
Grecian-inspired aesthetic with contemporary finesse. This ensemble in a base of nude-coloured stretch power mesh, thoroughly crafted with an asymmetrical silhouette that envelops the figure without the need for closures, achieving a seamless and fluid appearance. The dress’s architecture is further elevated through an intricate arrangement of twists, braids, and pleats, each contributing to its amazing drape. Adding to its style, the dress is embellished with hand-painted silk organza on buckram naked native dancers in vivid illustrations that evoke a sense of dynamic movement and artistic narratives. The lower segment of the dress transitions gracefully into a sumptuous raspberry tulle, which is exquisitely adorned with cream ostrich feathers, adding a textural depth and luxurious flair that complements the overall design.
Slip-on dress in white stretch power mesh, evokes the fluidity and characteristic of ancient Greek fashion. Its further beautified by a cut-out centerpiece made from silk organza, embroidered with black and white glass beads, rendering a contrast and depth to the piece. Complementing this dress is a Dormeuil wool cape adding an element of dramatic flair adorned with clay and fire beaded snake sculptures that evoke a sense of dynamic movement and transformation. Additionally, hand-painted buckram abstract art pieces, embroidered with white glass beads, are integrated into the cape, marrying the textural richness of traditional craft with contemporary creative expressions. The whole look being inspired by the intriguing mythology of Medusa.
A harmonious mix of textures and materials. The base of the dress, rendered in a blush pink lace, employs a seamless, non-closure, slip-on design that promotes both style and ease of wear. This foundational simplicity serves as a stark canvas for the dramatic embellishment that follows. The asymmetrical black silk organza drape is a study in couture technique, beginning with a flare on the left side, then artfully pleating across the chest, and culminating in a bold, standing flame motif on the right shoulder. Further elaboration comes in the form of abstract, hand-painted buckram pieces, intricately finished with resin for durability and luster. These elements are lavishly adorned with fuchsia French Paillette sequins, transparent French Cuvette sequins, and black bugle beads, each chosen for their specific light-reflecting properties and color depth.
Castleton green silk duchess satin and pleated braided tulle dress. The seamless wrapping and draping of the satin create a sophisticated silhouette that complements the body, while the singular tulle right arm strap introduces a unique contrast, enhancing the dress’s visual appeal. Noteworthy is the clay sculpture of Apollo as Lucifer, which serves not only as a decorative focal point but also injects a narrative depth, symbolizing potential dualities of light and shadow, beauty and power. The choice of silk taffeta for the drape encasing the sculpture adds a subtle sheen, further elevating the garment’s overall aesthetic look.
Slip-on dress, brilliantly designed from rose violet silk chiffon & heavy magenta pink silk satin. The silk chiffon portion is constructed with intricate braiding and twisted draping that denotes a high level of workmanship. The top portion is exquisitely adorned in heavy silk satin which is crumbled and ruched drawing inspiration from John Chamberlains paper sculptures. This element injects a vibrant contrast, both in color and shape, enriching the dress’s overall charm. Transitioning to the bottom, the dress is ornately decorated with cut-out silk organza petals, introducing a delicate, almost floral dimension that complements the fluidity and movement of the chiffon.
Asymmetrical one seam silk crepe dress that harks back to the refined aesthetics of ancient Grecian attire. The choice of a vivid red hue not only captivates the eye but also imbues the piece with a sense of bold passion. Central to the dress’s embellishment is an Amethyst crystal, fire-shaped and tastefully positioned at the bust. This gemstone, celebrated for its amazing visual enchantment and purported metaphysical properties, adds a focal point of luxury and depth. Encasing this crystal, the silk organza twisted in the form of a rose with dramatic falling petals, adds a dimension of organic texture and further emphasizes the garment’s connection to earthly beauty.
Lava gray wool crepe dress demonstrating a superb draping technique that culminates in a twisted and braided open back highlighting an exposure of skin. Transitioning to the lower half, the vibrant tiger orange silk organza introduces a striking variation both in shade and fabric. Draped and gathered atop a muslin crumble underskirt which is inspired by John Chamberlain’s iconic paper sculptures, transforming the fabric into a dynamic, three-dimensional form that resembles elaborate crumbled paper. The ensemble is completed with a maroon silk moiré band, converting into a bow tie at the back, adding a final touch of refinement and intricacy.
Seamless, non-closure slip on dress made from black stretch power mesh. This material choice ensures a snug, yet comfortable fit that outlines the wearer’s silhouette, blending both sex appeal and desirability. Elevating this piece to a realm of couture fashion is the addition of a white sculpted silk gazar drape. This silk gazar transitions seamlessly into a cape with the whole look being of baroque inspiration. The baroque style, known for its exuberant details, complexity, and grandeur, is beautifully encapsulated in the drape’s design.
White stretch power mesh dress that’s twisted, and braided, making a silhouette that’s both risque and classy. The dress is further elevated by the addition of an ivory silk gazar sculpted drape floating sleeve, a material celebrated for its ability to mold and hold forms, thereby lending a sculptural and majestic quality to the piece. The overall composition, inspired by baroque aesthetics, offers a modern reinterpretation of its splendor and wonder. The look is finished with a copper foil neck crown decorated in royal purple sequins and hand painted.