FLOWERS AS INSTALLATIONS

some of the most jaw dropping things i have seen done to flowers, are when they are used to create installations. among my faves is this installation done for VIKTOR AND ROLF promoting the launch of their perfume "flowerbomb"

made of roses, gerberas and a lot of other flowers, I'm sure the installation smelled like a "flower" bomb

another is a wall of Gerberas made as backdrop for a hotel bar

and then an installation of flowers made to look like an assortment of animals

i can't wait to see what the world's best florists have up their sleeves next :D

NICOLE DEXTRAS// artist of the green revolution

 one of my favorite artists, i have a soft side for all things natural, so naturally i found her works appealing

to see her bio follow the link below:
http://www.nicoledextras.com/files/-bio-2011ariel-lethead-.pdf

she deals mainly with ephemeral plant materials, fleeting, transient things that are found in gardens, backyards and woods, and turns them into floral (but not always) sculptures of unimaginable beauty

below are some samples of her work

made of various Brassicas(cabbages)

 

 

yucca leaves and flowers

camellia contessa :D

for those who'd like to see more of her work go on to the following link :D
http://www.nicoledextras.com/

La Mode Pour Nature// DESIGNS for accessories

THE DESIGNS ARE OUT!! :D

unfortunately several changes have been made, the show, slated to come out on the 30th of April has been moved to another date, now set on the 25th of June (last Saturday of June)

due to time constraints, production of accessories have taken a lot longer than expected so we requested for a longer production time, 

no longer a summer show, it will now showcase underwear creations of some of Manila's respected veteran designers, and accessory designs by Castillo Fuentes, as well as body paintings by the Angono Neo-Artists, they will be featured on some of the country's top Filipino and Brazilian Models, as well as upcoming talents of the country's fast rising star agency MODELINEA.

the first act// INTO THE WILDS

was inspired by the four seasons, represented by the things most abundant during that time of year, it symbolizes man's inherent desire for peace, appreciation and a longing for a return to nature. And being  created from organic as well as man made materials, it also symbolizes a sort of equilibrium, a sort of message we wanted to send across, that we humans have to strike a balance in this world that we live in. nothing too HIPPY LOL

the following are mere teasers :D 

above:THE banner design of the entire collection

the following are two variations of the same theme: SPRING

male SUMMER

the Female SUMMER

the male version of FALL: made exclusively from lace  

female FALL

 my absolute favorite among all of the designs are those for female and male forms WINTER and the FINALE piece

female WINTER

male WINTER

FINALE PIECE

that's all i can share for now, thanks for looking people :D

if you are wondering why the figures in the illustrations  have nothing on aside from accessories, it's because someone else will be designing the underwear, also please pay no notice to the capes, i'm just too lazy to edit them out hehe, capes are major fashion faux pas, UNLESS of course if you are above 60 and is attending a gala ball at the MET, or somehow involved in the world of magic.