Savage Pleasures

[__gilded_lace]

So I'm finally back to designing collections for myself.

Comments

[creogaudium]

If the arrows sewn over the darts on the deer costumes were applique patches instead of straight-on embroidery, it would be much easier to put them in. (figures I go straight for the construction difficulties).

It does all look really nifty, and you Explained Your Research. : )

Also, you should ask Kristen to send you pictures from when we tried on bridesmaid dresses this weekend, so you can see the top picks.

[__gilded_lace]

That was the word I was looking for! Applique! Thank you for mentioning it, it totally slipped my mind.

I really enjoy fashion sketches of Real Life Designers, and when they explain what they intended in a non-bullshitting way.

[snugbug42]

wow... these are really impressive. The fashion designs are much more art/runway than everyday wear, but the complete ensembles are really exquisit. I really love the skirt idea in the first design (crow) and the coat of fox... those are things i would actually wear. Beyond that, i love the combination of (to my novice eyes) victoriana meets wildlife-- two things that tried their best not to meet in real life. i'm not a huge fan of the feather-like material on the deer pants, mostly because it comes off looking like a tail, which is a step farther into the wilderness than i think is wise. i love the boots, and i like that you played with hair and make up. I can't comment on the attache-bow, because i don't think i'm visualizing it at all well. (i've got a mental image of a purse stuck to a bow, and i don't think that's what you're going for... ) i can't wait to see more of it!

[creogaudium]

I think it's like an attache case with a curved wooden handle that's carved in the shape of a bow. Something like that, yes?

[__gilded_lace]

Yeah, exactly.

The feathery material is part of the belt on the deer, and is supposed to tie her in with the crow, to make it look a little more wild and a little less polished. But I can see what you're saying for sure.

[xxkonfusion]

These are so great! I mean, it figures that I would love fashion things that are inspired by animals, but wow. I would definitely wear some of it, and even if some of it is more runway-y it's not completely ludicrous and over-the-top the way I usually see that stuff, it's beautiful! I don't really know anything about fashion, so I guess I sound pretty stupid right now, but whatever. I would love to see more when you have it done!

[__gilded_lace]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like them, some of the designs I actually did with you in mind.

[lex_of_green]

I'd wear that deer outfit.

[bookworm_89]

These are absolutely beautiful. I love looking at your drawings, especially the fashion drawings. I really loved the fox outfit and the hawk outfit. These outfits are all so unique and creative.