CLOTHING AS ART …. LAST DAY!

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Such an honor to have one of our members, Elaine, who has recently had radiation, share the transformation of her radiotherapy mask (worn during treatment) into a work of art. She told us that the artist who helped her, Kathy Collova, really listened to her and her story. Artist Kathy heard Elaine say, “I’m ready for battle!” and she turned the mesh plastic mask into a testament to our very heroic Warrior!

We had a lot of fun today looking at odd and wild costume and clothing designs. We were treated to Vera's movie costume photos from films such as Rocketman & Black Panther. She visits the Fashion Institute Design & Merchandising in L.A. once a year (usually!) -- and shared her photos with us. We will likely visit those again in the future!  So wonderful to live vicariously through each other!

We looked at a socially-distanced gown from young designer, UCLA film & media student, "Shay Rose." Her pink tulle gown is six feet on each side so she can dance, dance, dance safely in any setting! (Shay is a pseudonym to keep her privacy - very smart!) 

We saw a bunch of designs by auteur Dutch creators, Viktor & Rolf from bigger-than-life gowns with powerful and quirky sayings to clothing made from recycled materials. We also viewed the work of Benjamin Benmoyal who wove fabrics from a very unusual material: cassette & videotape. The fabric he uses is made from this recycled source and turned into exquisite capes & bodices, gowns and pants.

What a great & wonderfully open-hearted gang. So thankful for all of these wonderful creative minds who discuss our finds & suggest ideas every week. Next up: a whole new theme! Can’t wait to see you all!

  • Shay Rose 12 Foot Dress! -- link --
  • Viktor & Rolf, 2019 -- link --
  • Viktor & Rolf, 2019 -- link --
  • Viktor & Rolf, 2005 -- link --
  • Viktor & Rolf, 2010 -- link --
  • Viktor & Rolf Vagabond collection, 2016 -- link --
  • Viktor & Rolf Vagabond collection, 2016 -- link --
  • Viktor & Rolf Vagabond collection, 2016 -- link --
  • Benjamin Benmoyal, Recycled Cassette Tapes, 2019 -- link --
  • Benjamin Benmoyal, Recycled Cassette Tapes, 2019 -- link --
  • Benjamin Benmoyal, Recycled Cassette Tapes, 2019 -- link --
  • Benjamin Benmoyal, Recycled Cassette Tapes, 2019 -- link --
From here on out we are just going to post links from the chat.  There were no links today.

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  1. Madame ZenobiaJanuary 11, 2021 at 10:30 AM

    Those recycled cassette costumes are beautiful! I guess anything can be recycled - except these damn masks! I loved the Vagabound Collection as well. After all this insanity is over, what a mess in landfills! Can someone invent a way to avert that crisis? In the meantime, I am going to try and find a wig made of recycled cassette takes!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 13, 2021 at 9:36 AM

    I loved this collection 💖!

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