Maiden's Barbie & Ken.

introducing our new edition to the Maiden crew... Serene Grace, 19 and Marc 'Ghelo' Angelo, 20 are the two names added to the exclusive gang of Maidenettes. our first boy to the team, marks our transition into 'unisex' wear. so stay tuned for the BEST OF BOTH WORLDS collection coming very soon. custom/deconstructed tees, dresses and bottoms - staple pieces for this summer waiting to hop into your wardrobes...

"summer breeze...

...makes me feel fine."
so a bit of an update on everything. Alexis and i did not make it into the FK summer markets this time round =( so now i don't know what to do with all the stuff i made. but i'll figure something out. the photoshoot on Tuesday went well, i'm processing the pictures at the moment so it may take some time. meanwhile, we were featured on TAILORED SOCIETY a few days ago! and some people commented YAY! check, check, check it out...

the prep up.

thanks to all the people who showed their interest in helping out with the shoot this coming Tuesday, the response was quite overwhelming actually! i have picked out my crew for the day based on experience and time flexibility, and obviously looks (for the models). but will keep the others in mind for any future shoots or shows.

here are some pics that make up my storyboard and a snapshot of my two talents (haha i yoinked it from their FB profile).

how cool is Erin Wasson?...

... too cool! check out her crib (photos from theselby). note to self: google - how to be cool!

model shopping.

hey all! so i have an upcoming photoshoot for my major photography assignment which i'm also using for my Summer 09 look book. i'm in search of a boy who has this kind of look. with a little more stubble maybe? hopefully my teacher can get me Mariana for this shoot, if not, please nominate potential girls also. they don't have to be models, i like the natural awkward look. they have to be Sydney based and preferably a size xs-s. also any volunteers to help out on the day (Tuesday 27 Oct), please feel free to email me. this will be an unpaid job, but good for portfolio or resume references. this is how i started off, putting my hand up for styling and wardrobe jobs. look forward to hearing from you.

xx

the ebony collection.

studying fashion at TAFE has been a big eye opener, it has expanded my knowledge of the industry and definitely pushed my creative boundaries to a certain extent. i am so close to completing the course, yet i feel so far from where i need to be - career wise. i still don't know what i'm going to do next year, try looking for full time work in the industry or go ahead with establishing the label. what to do, what to do?!

this was my last assignment for fabrics class. i was quite happy with the 'back to black' design brief and more pleased with the end result. it was more a study on different textures and embellishments using one base colour - black (which is not a colour!). this assignment was again presented in a hard cover book, my teacher thinks i'll go into publishing, which is not a bad idea! i do love books - not reading so much, just the layout and textures of paper. which reminds me, i found an affordable book binder yesterday during my quest to find twin needles. anyway, back to my point which was... i think i am definitely growing as a designer. i do hope i make it into the industry, i'd like to do alot of charity work once and if i get established. i think there's more important things to work towards in life, and if i can do that while doing what i love (which is making a mess in the studio), then all is bliss...

Finders Keepers.

my super talented neighbour / friend's little brother, whom i've known since primary, is moving up in the design world. Kevin Tran is the creative mind behind the latest Finders Keepers Sydney flyer. my other talented amigo Alexis Andrea and I have just submitted our FK application for this summer's market. so fingers crossed we make it!

i'm spending these holidays in my studio garage, sweatshop styles...