Cosmic Charm

Here's a little pendent I made.

Me and a friend each have a similar stone, one which we bought together during our travels!

so it's a little special, ...and feels a bit magical!!!!

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Excessive Style

I was fortunate enough to be approached by one of my very close and talented friends; Alexandra Moye, to style for her film. This short film looks into the notion of dress and excess, but more so, how we paint ourselves daily to portray the visions of our mind. Transforming us from the blank canvas which we begin with in the morning, into something more brilliant.

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All Photo: HelenPappas.2011

Blinding Obsessions

The third and final segment.

There seems to be an almost religious like obsession with fashion.
With a mass of followers, fanatical recordings, and a burning serge of powerful imagery to back it; fashion swoons viewers over with its charm.

But there is also a darker prospect. One that questions these fanatical rituals. As the almost saintly and other-worldly models seem to be immediately superseded, 45mins later at the next prophetic show.

Are we waiting for our new fashion savior?


All Photos: Helen.Pappas2011

Disappearing Act

Part Two: RAFW Photo Essay.

Bewilderment and wonder seems to surround a show. It's a strange idea, sitting and staring at walking clothes. ...As the clothes seem to disappearing as soon as they appear.

All Photos: Helen.Pappas2011

And Then It was Over...

This is the first part of a series of photos taken over my recent trip to Sydney for RAFW (Rosemount Australian Fashion Week).
Being my first time attending, I became interested in the social and physical interactions which take place during these shows....

All Photos: HelenPappas.2011

Barbarella (1968)

I've recently been on this movie Craze!!! and I have to say, it's AmAZING!!!!!
One of my most favorite movies so far has been the 1968 film staring Jane Fonda as Barbarella; a space agent who has been sent on a mission to save the missing professor Durand-Durand.

Visually just so exciting, the costumes and set are wonderful. The 1960s designer Paco Rabanne -one of my favorites- worked on the costumes for this film. You can see his style come through, and the costumes really are wonderful. A hybrid of futuristic Femme-Fatal style with the iconic experimental materials of Rabanne, the combination works like a space-age dream; creating Fonda into the infamous 60s sci-fi icon.








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Some Slinky inSsspiration.

Last night (while attempting to do some readings for uni), I was watching some amazing Indian dance clips from the 60s, and came across this beautiful gem stone! It's a little snippet from one of Fritz Lang's (the genius behind Metropolis, 1927) films called; The Indian Tomb (being one half of Lang's Indian Epics).
This scene stars the wonderful Debra Paget, as the sensuously slinky snake charmer, and her incredible jewelry seduced my mind! This snake rings slipped into my thoughts and quickly slid into a desire.

......I just had to have one! So, for today's procrastination, I made one!!

And here she is!!!

On holidays in the Tropical Ocean
AND
In the Amazon, her home town.






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{Collective:Collage}

For the past three or so months I have been traveling, exploring and learning so many new things. I am now currently in Amsterdam, and felt this great desire to start creating again!!!

This is a collection of my favorite collages I have made through my time traveling around Europe and New York.

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In celebration of our hard hard work, My good friend Christina M, decided that we should have a little fashion show. We both showcased our design creations from over the past year. I included my Decorative Technique Mod Dress, Menswear and Ornamental Menswear. While Christina (her label; EXIE) exhibited her Stretch-wear, Tailoring and her AMAZING Accessories!

Here are the photos of my pieces, and Definitely take a look at the whole collection and Christina’s work. It was a small intermit show, and super fun!!!

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Click here for all the Photos from the show!
Photos Taken By: An Architect Photographed my Undies
Who works for: Design Federation

Country Road Styling Workshop

I've been BURSTING to share this exciting news with you for AGES!!! But was sworn to secrecy until the release day.
That day is now here!!!!!

On Friday the 21st of May Country Road proposed that 10 fashion design students from RMIT would collaborate with them, in styling 4 looks for the Spring Summer 2010 Collection.
Being one of these 10 students, I was lucky enough to be briefed (and given a sneak peak) of the range. After this introduction, we were left to practically play dress-ups for a few hours with the entire collection, and create approximately three looks each. This was a dream come true! Dressing up really has to be one of my favorite games to play! ….maybe even the only game which I do play!

After the end of this fantastic experience, the Country Road team selected only four looks from the entire day. These four looks have been photographed by the Fashion Photographer Daniel Jackson in New York, and are also included in the current Country Road Catalog.
I am Thrilled that myself along with my other friends (and great students) were selected not only for this wonderful experience, but also the opportunity to work with Country Road. Myself along with the other three finalists are currently in the Spring Summer Catalog for 2010.







The top image is the Selected styled look, photographed my D.Jackson. And the remaining images are my own, showing the other looks that I developed.

All garments and most accessories are from Country Road, some accessories are my own.

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http://www.countryroad.com.au/#/catalogues/spring_summer_2010/26

http://www.thevine.com.au/tv/watch/country-road-workshop20100723.aspx

Displays of Luxury

Today I finally took myself to the new (well at least new do my eyes) Chadstone.

I was extremely impressed; the entire centre was modern and very exciting. Considering the shear size of Chadstone, being it’s own suburb, it was surprisingly very easy to navigate around. With snazzy touch screen computer maps, shop finders and “how to get to the store your looking for” maps!!! (I needed this one!), it was a nice change from my usual street shopping in the City and Chapel street.

But what I was most exciting for me was the Miu Miu store. It kind of was the reasoning of me going!!
While I am aware of the reasons why high end Luxury Giants are reaching further than just the upper-class consumer. It really is a cleaver move, because little fashionistas like me come in and swoon over everything, while product consuming broadens. Win Win!

I love the store, the exterior, the interior, the window display, the product, the atmosphere. It really is a luxury store. The window display mannequin was beautiful. Reminiscent of the Surrealist inspired, Cristobal Balenciaga perfume window display from the 1950s and the popular fashion mode mannequins also from the Golden Age.
Very Clever Prada!

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