First Colour of Couture Challenge

We got information of our Colour of Couture Challenges in advance, and I am really excited by them all, to the extent that I am having to sit on my hands and not do about five at once!

The first Challenge is a photo challenge.  We have been asked to do a styling inspired by the Spring 2014 'Artisanal' Collection by Maison Martin.

I loved the crazy but oh so clever mix of patterns and colours in this collection, and the adventurous mixing of boho with avante garde.  The shapes are strong and deconstructed, and the use of colours in the fabric mixes and tattoos, together with the gold and metallic foils, the fringing and the beading make for a very rich effect.  A collection that on paper shouldn't work, but in the hands of a master designer knits and balances together in a dazzling sophisticated play of fabrics and shapes, patterns and textures.

I decided to focus mainly on the boho feel and pattern interplay in this styling, together with the deconstructed feel of this Maison Martin collection designs.  

Stylecard

2 Svara dress - forest - Zaara  

[femme] Asmita Sari - Brown/Teal - 22769

React - Lyrical B!zarre (sleeves, re-textured)

Mesh Beanie Hat - Audrey multicoloured -  Immerschoen-BodyCult

Aradhana Jewels - gold Maangtikka - Mashooka

Gypsy Earrings - Multi/Gold - Earthstones

Giordana Ankle Boots - gold - INDI Designs

Makeup - Mock, Soiree, Beautiful Deluxe

Hands - Slink