For a Sparkling Occasion
This year the FFF+ Group have decided to have a monthly challenge called "Freestyle On The Fifth". A different theme chosen by a member of the group each month, and the image is to be posted on the 5th of the month.
This month the theme, "Sparkle" was chosen by Lisa (red stilletto).
Whilst I was on holidays, I visited the National Gallery of Victoria Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square. I was looking for a particular stained glass window that I wanted to photograph. Whilst I was wandering through the galleries, I chanced upon this sparking evening gown.
This platinum dress was designed by young Australian born Paolo (Paul) Vasileff for the Paolo Sebastian Fashion House in Adelaide. Paolo Vasileff presents two collections each year, often featuring hand-embroidered fabrics and beading. His collections are inspired by distinct themes and the fashion house is known for telling stories, fables or faerie tales through fashion. This work, inspired by the American Express platinum card, was commissioned for the National Gallery of Victoria Gala 2018 red carpet event. It features many of his signature elements including a dramatic sculptural cut, complex construction and heavily detailed surface embellishments of sparking sequins and beads in a peacock motif, all executed by hand.
For a Sparkling Occasion
This year the FFF+ Group have decided to have a monthly challenge called "Freestyle On The Fifth". A different theme chosen by a member of the group each month, and the image is to be posted on the 5th of the month.
This month the theme, "Sparkle" was chosen by Lisa (red stilletto).
Whilst I was on holidays, I visited the National Gallery of Victoria Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square. I was looking for a particular stained glass window that I wanted to photograph. Whilst I was wandering through the galleries, I chanced upon this sparking evening gown.
This platinum dress was designed by young Australian born Paolo (Paul) Vasileff for the Paolo Sebastian Fashion House in Adelaide. Paolo Vasileff presents two collections each year, often featuring hand-embroidered fabrics and beading. His collections are inspired by distinct themes and the fashion house is known for telling stories, fables or faerie tales through fashion. This work, inspired by the American Express platinum card, was commissioned for the National Gallery of Victoria Gala 2018 red carpet event. It features many of his signature elements including a dramatic sculptural cut, complex construction and heavily detailed surface embellishments of sparking sequins and beads in a peacock motif, all executed by hand.