Into the Mystic

INTO the

Stylist Sylvia Holden leads us on a journey into a brave new world of neolithic fantasy fashion.

Adha Zelma Hendrix Earrings; Sylvia Holden Shirred Button Bags; Vintage Gold Sequin Vest; Claire Favretto Chales Rose Knit Lace Shawls; Claire Favretto Lubaantum Ruffle Skirt over Claire Favretto Antiqua Knit Skirt

When I asked Claire Favretto about her design inspiration she sent me an image of a Mayan ruin.

Adha Zelma Stingray Breastplate Belt as collar; Sylvia Holden Rag Braid over shoulders; Adha Zelma Stingray Breastplate over Claire Favretto Onix Knit Top; Autumnlin Grey Hand Pleated Silk Organza Skirt; Stylist’s own shoes

This is not a who designs for the soulless dresser who sees fashion as a nasty obligation. Nor are any of the other designers featured here.

My main inspiration is from an ongoing reoccurring dream I have of heaven and earth intertwined,� says Autumnlin.

\\ PREVIOUS PAGE Vintage Silk Blouse; Claire Favretto Shanara Silk Ruffles over shoulders; Autumnlin Black Cotton Sateen Ruffle Skirt over American Apparel Silver Leggings

Claire Favretto Knit Myriade as head wrap; Berit New York PVC Bustle Skirt over Autumnlin Unisex Silk/Wool Pants

While Berit New York says her desired client is a

And Adha Zelma likes to quote Laurel Thatcher Ulrich: “Well behaved women seldom make history.�

The strong line up of designers featured here: Autumnlin Design, Berit New York, Adha Zelma, Claire Favretto and Emilie Jerard, are all on the emerging scene, all avant-garde, and all designing for clients who view clothing as a significant means of self expression and

After talking with each of the designers about their inspiration, a theme of power through mysticism developed.

Autumnlin Shin’an One-of-a-Kind White Hand-pleated Silk Organza Dress with Attached Capelet

As a stylist, I wanted to weave their works into a mystical character;a woman of royalty, an evening goddess, a ghost, a

I blended these designs, and designers into looks that conjure a world

a world of the future and a world where above all people wear beautiful clothing!

\\ PREVIOUS PAGE Berit New York Metal Headdress; Vintage Hattie Carnegie Earrings; Vintage Lace Scarf; Autumnlin Black Hand-dyed Silk Organza Long Sleeve Shirt worn on the left shoulder; Autumnlin One-of-a-Kind Zipper Sculptural Shoulder Piece on the right shoulder; Claire Favretto Quetzal Antiqued Rose Ruffle Skirt as shawl; Emilie Jerard Pin Up Skirt with Ribbon Belt; on hip Claire Favretto Chales Rose Gold Knit Shawl.

The photographer and set designer is Adrian Buckmaster.

Enter Irene Delgado on hair and makeup. Our Barbie is the down to earth Ashlee Lauren Jones who goes by the abbreviated Jones. And yours truly, Sylvia Holden holds court on fashion styling and production.