by Bunny Brickworks
It's the time of the year that you open your closet and wonder what to wear to get into the right mood for the holidays. Of course, it should be something sexy, glamorous and extraordinary. The only time of the year when even the grittiest Neko girls take off their tattoo layers and dive into the world of fluffy gowns and shiny accessories.
The Black Swan sim by Rezzable is grid-wide known for its excellent sculptures and has slowly gained a reputation as the perfect venue for fashion shows with a twist. It was only natural that Rezzable and Nocturne Modelling Agency would choose it as a location for the Winter Magic fashion show featuring some of SL's most creative and inspiring designers such as Paper Couture, Silent Sparrow, Casa Del Shai and DP Yum Yum.
Welcomed by a winter wonderland with beautiful sculpted animals provided by Vooner Voom, the who is who of the SL fashion scene – designers, models, bloggers and self-confessing fashion addicts – soon flocked for the first show. All seats were quickly taken and the sim crashed twice; a sure sign for the popularity of the show.
All skins gracing the beautiful NMA models were provided by [the oBscene]. Inspired by winter fairy tales, these skins come in various make-ups with and without facial and body glitters. Little sparkles on eyelids and cheeks as well as soft lipstick colors add a naïve and pure feeling.
The hair was provided by two of SL's most creative hair stores – Philotic Energy and The Stringer Mausoleum. While Helena Stringer provided male and female hairstyles with tiny snowflake accents, Philotic Energy revived the spirit of the 18th century with the Odette hairstyle for women and Derek for men.
Shoes made by Kookie and Lazy Places' JAX boots kept the models' feet warm. While Kookie provided some classical sculpted high heels, the JAX boots are surely made only for the daring fashionistas who like to leave snowy trails and crunching snow sounds wherever they go. And yes, you can switch those features on and off!
Most designers sticked to the wintery theme and so SySy presented the Snowflake dresses, which come in a long and short version. Both dresses have tiny embroidered snowflakes and delicately ruffled skirts. Little feather accents on the left shoulder perfectly take up the Black Swan theme and add a touch of playfulness to these beautiful gowns.
Zaara's Hansika gown is breathtakingly beautiful. Graceful and elegant, the inspiration for the gown was the silhouette of a swan and the sparkle of snowfall. This empire length gown with its sweeping trail is entirely hand-drawn, works with most AO's and comes in various layer options.
Silent Sparrow presented the Snow Glass Suite, a tale in eleven pieces with a pale cape that floats over a stark silhouette illustrated skirt and bodice. Ribbon bow wrist accents, fading brocade detailed stockings and bloomers. Prim white gloves complete the winter fairy tale.
The last piece presented in the Winter Magic show was designed by the probably most creative masterminds among SL designers – the Lu sisters of Paper Couture. It is not just a dress – which in itself is a piece of art - but a complete look, including hair, skin, and accessories. As usual the Lu sisters have created a piece of Haute Couture that is surely not made for the girl next door but for the diva who loves to leave a big impression.
All hair, skins, shoes and fashion presented can be bought at Black Swan, which is currently open for the public without the necessity of having to buy one of the L 199 watches. If you don't care about fashion, just visit the sim and have a look at the beautiful sculptures.
And in case you missed THE fashion event of 2008, don't worry. There are three or four more shows planned!
Note: The dress in the second picture was designed by Shelly Toonie of Moonshine Designs.
Posted by: Bunny Brickworks | December 30, 2008 at 03:05 PM