Fashion Stories – Delicate Nudes and Armored Cuffs Transport Us to the Hereafter

by christina

In feathered corsets, whispery tees, transparent dresses, and lingerie—at times bold, black and sexy, then lacy in barely-there hues—our heroine stands with one foot in the fashion of centuries past and the other foot firmly in the now…the story after the jump…


Image 1: Bandeau by ban.do, $250; bra by Marlies Dekkers, available at Sugar Lilie (online or at the store at 8024 3rd Street), $184; feather corset by Skingraft, $2,400; rings, $100 – $300; 24k gold plated silver cuff (right side), $2,200; recycled aluminum and hand gilded with 24k gold cuff (left side), $700; all jewelry by May de Chelly

Image 2: T-shirt by Raquel Allegra, $230; bralette ($139) and knickers ($198) by Wundervoll, available at Sugar Lilie; Oxford shoes by George Esquivel, $650; pearl choker by Safia, $800

Image 3: Callalily dress by martinMARTIN in ecru textured silk organza with ecru crinkled Italian linen-metal contrast, price available upon request; ring by Rashel Karlin, $350

Image 4: Orchid blouse by martinMARTIN in black silk organza, price available upon request; pants by Camilla and Marc; bracelet by Vintage Glo, $350; Juliana shoes by George Esquivel, $650

Image 5: Dress ($805) and lace bandeau ($207) by Raquel Allegra; necklace by Safia, $750

Image 6: Dress by The Battalion, $143; corset by Corset Reactions, available at Sugar Lilie, $264; Italian lamb boots by martinMARTIN, price available upon request

model: Nicole Edwards, Photogenics, make-up: Dawn Subhasiriwatana, hair: Judy Song, photography and styling: Christina von Messling

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