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WEB EXOTTIQUE COLLECTION BY CARLOUS PALMER
Carlous Palmer Designs, LLC.
The Challenge:
The challenge for the WEB EXOTIQE COLLECTION was to create a collection based on basic principles of minimalism. The designs for this collection must have a futuristic yet wearable appeal and only the use of Eco-conscious (materials that are directly from/ or easy on the environment) materials. The use of the colors (BLUE), which represents coolness and fluidity (GREEN) which represents wealth, as well as taking our wealth to improve our environment , lastly the shade (black) or the tint (white). The collection must have a message that relates to the current human condition. In this particular challenge black was chosen to represent depth as well as a timeless all inclusive beauty, after all Black is a mixture of all of the colors on the color wheel created to make one.
The-concept:
An Eco- conscious ready to wear collection with an artistic flair that juxtapositions sensuality and sexuality to celebrate the female body in a tasteful manner while asking the question what does the future hold? This collection was executed with the use of Beachwood Pulp, Cotton and Squid Ink.
The Execution (Artist Statement)
The lack of a full creative team forced the designer to have to search high and low for inspiration, recently moving back to Baltimore , since the designers usual Palm Beach sources of inspiration were not readily available to him; so for the first time Carlous went out into the world and studied the people around him, he noticed groups of people doing various activities together ,hence the use of (Black) , a shade that cannot be accomplished without the use of all of the colors in the color spectrum; also black is a shade that represents mystery and intrigue. The designer also asked several women who have a very distinct sense of style and whom the artist believes are some of the best dressed women in Baltimore. Out of the five that were asked all except one said, CORAL. Carlous immediately knew that he had limitations of utilizing Blue ,green and black, so his solution was to add the color coral by way of jewelry and makeup, lastly The designer needed architectural inspiration, because for those of you, who are familiar with his work, understand that his design aesthetic derives from the use of simple geometric shapes that work cohesively to create interesting fashion when worn by the human figure. Mr Palmer’s immediate choice of Architectural inspiration was the Earl S. Richardson Library at Morgan University; the staircase is a fashion gem which not many of us notice, but will soon be noted for being one of Baltimore’s new architectural marvels. The Bugatti Veyron was the engineering inspiration, its sleek modern design can only inspire. I hope that you all enjoy the collection available on the east coast at KATWALK and coming soon to retailers in Los Angeles and Hawaii.
About the Photography
Creating a collection takes a lot of work and energy, bringing the clothes to life, is a job that only great photographers can do. This collection is the first collection that Carlous created in Baltimore City in over ten years. He spent months looking for a photographer that not only had integrity and the ability to work with some of outlandish ideas, but a photographer that can turn his concepts into dynamic eye catching works of art that are meant to inspire. Although, he has worked with many photographers over the years, the designer decided to work with someone that he was unfamiliar with; in his search he found the most amazing photographer. The photographer Mark Moyer is a graduate of Towson State University, also a full service photography business in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. This collection would not have its amazing appeal without the powerful images that this two photographer has created it is encouraged that you to visit the Photographers website to see how you can have your own beautiful images created, www.moyerphotography.com.
About the Location
For over 140 years, Morgan State University has been an important part of the higher education system in Baltimore City, the State of Maryland, and the nation. Throughout its history, Morgan has served the community with distinction while meeting the educational needs of an increasingly diverse society. Its designation as Maryland's Public Urban University assures that Morgan will continue to play a prominent role in Maryland's education future. (MSU . 2011. Web. 2012). The reason for utilizing the Earl S. Richardson Library at Morgan State University my choice to shoot this collection at the University is due to my strong ties to the university. The inspiration that the library gives me is unmatched by any inspiration that I have ever had. I hope to draw attention to the University’s magnificent beauty in hopes that others will be as inspired as I have been.
Model one is wearing a green Triange Twist with black stitching .Model two is wearing a uni sleeve top in green and blue dyed with Squid ink
Make up: by Heather Cotter
Styling assistants :Tanya Crawley and Olusegun T. Ojo
WEB EXOTTIQUE COLLECTION BY CARLOUS PALMER
Carlous Palmer Designs, LLC.
The Challenge:
The challenge for the WEB EXOTIQE COLLECTION was to create a collection based on basic principles of minimalism. The designs for this collection must have a futuristic yet wearable appeal and only the use of Eco-conscious (materials that are directly from/ or easy on the environment) materials. The use of the colors (BLUE), which represents coolness and fluidity (GREEN) which represents wealth, as well as taking our wealth to improve our environment , lastly the shade (black) or the tint (white). The collection must have a message that relates to the current human condition. In this particular challenge black was chosen to represent depth as well as a timeless all inclusive beauty, after all Black is a mixture of all of the colors on the color wheel created to make one.
The-concept:
An Eco- conscious ready to wear collection with an artistic flair that juxtapositions sensuality and sexuality to celebrate the female body in a tasteful manner while asking the question what does the future hold? This collection was executed with the use of Beachwood Pulp, Cotton and Squid Ink.
The Execution (Artist Statement)
The lack of a full creative team forced the designer to have to search high and low for inspiration, recently moving back to Baltimore , since the designers usual Palm Beach sources of inspiration were not readily available to him; so for the first time Carlous went out into the world and studied the people around him, he noticed groups of people doing various activities together ,hence the use of (Black) , a shade that cannot be accomplished without the use of all of the colors in the color spectrum; also black is a shade that represents mystery and intrigue. The designer also asked several women who have a very distinct sense of style and whom the artist believes are some of the best dressed women in Baltimore. Out of the five that were asked all except one said, CORAL. Carlous immediately knew that he had limitations of utilizing Blue ,green and black, so his solution was to add the color coral by way of jewelry and makeup, lastly The designer needed architectural inspiration, because for those of you, who are familiar with his work, understand that his design aesthetic derives from the use of simple geometric shapes that work cohesively to create interesting fashion when worn by the human figure. Mr Palmer’s immediate choice of Architectural inspiration was the Earl S. Richardson Library at Morgan University; the staircase is a fashion gem which not many of us notice, but will soon be noted for being one of Baltimore’s new architectural marvels. The Bugatti Veyron was the engineering inspiration, its sleek modern design can only inspire. I hope that you all enjoy the collection available on the east coast at KATWALK and coming soon to retailers in Los Angeles and Hawaii.
About the Photography
Creating a collection takes a lot of work and energy, bringing the clothes to life, is a job that only great photographers can do. This collection is the first collection that Carlous created in Baltimore City in over ten years. He spent months looking for a photographer that not only had integrity and the ability to work with some of outlandish ideas, but a photographer that can turn his concepts into dynamic eye catching works of art that are meant to inspire. Although, he has worked with many photographers over the years, the designer decided to work with someone that he was unfamiliar with; in his search he found the most amazing photographer. The photographer Mark Moyer is a graduate of Towson State University, also a full service photography business in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. This collection would not have its amazing appeal without the powerful images that this two photographer has created it is encouraged that you to visit the Photographers website to see how you can have your own beautiful images created, www.moyerphotography.com.
About the Location
For over 140 years, Morgan State University has been an important part of the higher education system in Baltimore City, the State of Maryland, and the nation. Throughout its history, Morgan has served the community with distinction while meeting the educational needs of an increasingly diverse society. Its designation as Maryland's Public Urban University assures that Morgan will continue to play a prominent role in Maryland's education future. (MSU . 2011. Web. 2012). The reason for utilizing the Earl S. Richardson Library at Morgan State University my choice to shoot this collection at the University is due to my strong ties to the university. The inspiration that the library gives me is unmatched by any inspiration that I have ever had. I hope to draw attention to the University’s magnificent beauty in hopes that others will be as inspired as I have been.
Model one is wearing a green Triange Twist with black stitching .Model two is wearing a uni sleeve top in green and blue dyed with Squid ink
Make up: by Heather Cotter
Styling assistants :Tanya Crawley and Olusegun T. Ojo