Showing posts with label carousel couture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label carousel couture. Show all posts
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Inspiration: Alexander McQueen
This year's Madcap fashion show's theme of Carousel Couture has all of the designers overflowing with inspiration. There are so many angles, references and interpretations that everyone can have their own unique view. Carousels have been an inspiration for many world famous designers as well. The collection that really stands out in my mind is the Alexander McQueen Spring 2005 show where carousels were both a subtle inspiration and an obvious theme. Just look at this gown that McQueen has literally circled with horses and wrapped with candy striped lines. Equestrian inspired pieces were also seen in other pieces and particularly in the accessories.
A video of this theatrical show can be seen on Style.com, a full retrospective of all of Alexander McQueen collections can also be seen on the site.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The Date is Set for this year's Madcap Masquerade
On Saturday, October 25, 2008 the fourth annual Madcap Masquerade featuring this year's fashion show theme Carousel Couture will take place at Schenley Plaza in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The event is one of the annual fundraisers for the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, funds raised at the first Madcap went towards creating Schenley Plaza where the event will take place this year.
This year, the Parks Conservancy expects 600+ guests, many of whom return each year to see the spectacular fashion presentation. It is unlike any other fashion show in Pittsburgh in that it features one-of-a-kind original creations by Pittsburgh designers. This year's show features 16 designers who will create black-tie couture gowns inspired by the carousel at Schenley Plaza. Past themes for the show have included Couture Noire, Black&White, and International Masquerade.
Check out this blog often for updates on the event as well as bios on all of the participating designers.
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