Monday 8 August 2011

My Collection, Spring/Summer12


SpringSummer12
Drawing inspiration from little Edie, and her home, Grey Gardens, has led to an eccentric mix of pieces. “Grey Gardens is oozing with Romance, Ghosts and other things.LITTLE EDDIE.  
With an array of vintage sourced trims, and using vintage style detailing and fastenings to recreate the wonders of one off vintage garments, evoking a delicate, romantic feel throughout this collection. Taking elements of the past and transforming them into the new and the timeless in pieces such as intricate lazer cut shorts inspired by vintage lace knickers. Prints throughout each outfit create a romantic patchwork of femininity with a harder darker edge. Each piece embodies a part of Edie, echoing her youthful naivety, her eccentricity, her ache for show business, and her darker melancholy side. Each piece tells a story with its unique detail and print… 

 To see more go to my website www.laurahemesley.co.uk