Pink

I'm in love with pink right now. 

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My Fashion Design Portfolio

 

 As you may know these last few weeks I have been working hard on my portfolio to submit for entrance into a Bachelor of Fashion Design. It is finally finished and sent. I had a few problems at the last minute but I made it there. 

These are the 20 images that I submitted. They suggested a combination of sketches, book work, completed garments and other creative work. I am still stressed and not certain if I am completely happy with the finished result. But it is its too late to fuss now all I can do is hope for the best.

My fingers crossed, I really hope that I get accepted.

A Fashionable Gathering

Above are some of my favourite photos from Grimoire's 2nd anniversary party. I would love to raid these girls wardrobes. They are just soo dreamy. Beautiful head pieces, lace, layers, flowers and fur. Dainty darlings with rose coloured cheeks.

Photos sourced from Tokyo Fashion. Click to view in more detail.

Grimoire

Grimoire is the pioneering store behind Japan's Dolly kei fashion scene. A treasure trove of antiques sourced from around the globe. It's name is taken from an old book of magic. The shop has a strong atmosphere to it, decorated to appear like a girls home in the forest. Filled with such beautiful and eerie objects I believe I could get lost for hours.
Oh how I dream of going to Japan.

I recommend clicking on the pictures to view them in more detail.

 Pictures and information sourced from Style Arena and Tokyo Fashion.

Dolly Girls

The Japanese Dolly Kei fashion scene is my latest obsession. 

Such expression through fashion is just not present in the western world.

This style plays off the look of antique dolls. Old faded cloth, white porcelain, feminine yet a little creepy.

I imagine a beautiful young mystic living in the woods. Their home is an old cottage covered with vines, time and nature have reclaimed it. Draped in lace, cotton, leather and fur. She surrounds herself with dreams, books, antique dolls and mother nature.

Dolly Girls tend to exclusively wear antique and vintage clothing. Damaged pieces do not matter. Tears, fading, stains and imperfections are the markings of its past life and are therefore cherished. There is strong emphasis put on each and every detail. Beautiful and intricate. Layer upon layer of clothing and mementos. Each piece is special and full of meaning.

Inspiration is drawn from Eastern Europe during the middle ages, folk stories, fantasy, wizards, witchcraft, Renaissance, Marie Antoinette, Harry Potter, Narnia and fairy tales.

Images sourced from aliceetpeterpunk.blogspot.com