Kaya

 

It was Burns day at the weekend and these skirts though made out of kimonos reminded me of kilts and Vivian Westwood's tartan punk, recycled splendour, created by Kaya

Bianca Severijns

Bianca Severijns transforms hand-torn paper into intricate vessels, blankets, garments and art works  that echo the rhythms of nature and life. Some pieces resemble nests, while others take the form of grand, wearable furs - protective yet delicate, like quills on an echidna’s back, forming an illusive armour.

For the 2019 Venice Biennial Personal Structures 'Identities', she created a wall installation of protective blankets and a video, symbolising fundamental human rights, security, and freedom.

Examples of traditional Polish Bodice

 

Decorated inside and out this embroidered sleeveless bodice originates from the region of Kraków, Poland. The example above has internal cream fabric embroidered and black fabric external with sequins and beads and embroidered stylised roses and poppies, leaves, and spirals made in chain stitch, flat stitch and 'engraved' rzeźbiony styles. 

Above: A corset from Rzeszów area

Above and below: front and back, Western Krakowiak Folk, Zielonki, P. Kraków, 1928

Above: Western Krakowiak Folk, Kłaj, P. Wieliczka, early 20th c, sequins on black velvet.

Above: Western Krakowiak Folk, Liszki, P. Kraków, ca. 1900 Black wool with red piping, this example has numerous kaletki tabs at the waist. For more examples visit the Ethnographic Museum of Kracków.

Ilaria Harris

 

Ilaria Harris was the winner of this years fashion category in the Hand & Lock 25th anniversary prize with this wonderful Leonardo inspired outfit, she shares her process here. Have a good look through her portfolio there are some incredible and inspiring projects there.

Terra Projectum

 

A new take on leather as embossed armour custom made by Terra Projectum.

Ucello Gallery

 

This wonderful illustrated appliqué suit is made by Uccello Gallery a small creative. designer in Iran.

A jacket made of bias-bound scraps of textiles and tapestry.

Marie Antoinette at the Victoria and Albert Museum (Part 2)

 

Be careful, the exhibition of the gowns and paraphernalia of Marie Antoinette at the V and A, like that of any wealthy figure head in history, be it the church royalty or our own billionaire celebrity's pulls you into admiration, but what must always be remembered is that this exhibition is really a celebration of the incredible knowledge and skills of French and European designers and crafts people. This whole exhibition is of many an 'unknown maker', whose talents and abilities to create beauty was phenomenal.

 'Robe à la Française' (above and below) made as ever by some incredible but 'unknown' maker 1775-1780.

 

Cream satin gowns were the height of fashion at Marie Antoinette's court providing the perfect canvas to embellish with embroidery, ribbons and trims. This particular gown is embroidered with multi-coloured flowers, embellished with padded bands of sky blue satin, lace, net and chenille fringing with tassels of looped ribbon, feathers and raffia.

Above and below: a 'Brunswick' Unknown maker 1765-75,  it was a two piece ensemble consisting of a short robe á la française with a hood and detachable sleeves worn with a matching petticoat. This type of garment was originally a German travelling dress which became popular informal fashion in 1760's. This example is watered silk and linen.

I am stopping for Christmas now but will be sharing more soon. Have a happy holiday.