FASHION FEATURE
DESIGNS BY MALLORY
Photographed & Interviewed by Daniela Majic
GIRL: Tell us about your brand ‘Designs by Mallory’
Roses are red meets art deco and Greecian godesses were the first words that sprang to mind backstage at Designs By Mallory’s latest show. The mini six look collection packed a lot of punch at a pop up show held at The Art Gallery of Hamilton. Rose filled fabrics mixed with lace & leather allowed for a dark romantic feel. From blouses and trousers to beautiful formal dresses all the way to a floral dainty robe that reminded us of a princesses nightgown, there truly was something for every woman in this collection. Mallory worked with make-up artist Ariel Black who created a futuristic modern art loving woman look. The look was fitting for the location at the gallery and perfectly embodied the sculptural pieces on display in the courtyard. We had the pleasure of chatting with Mallory about her latest collection.
MG: My brand got started in 2015. It was a couple of years after I graduated from college and I was working at a fabric store. I was sewing a lot but mostly stuff for myself and custom work. I wanted to test myself and really see if I could put together a collection from start to finish. It was hard work and really tested my technical abilities but it all paid off. I created my first collection “Dreams at Dusk” and Designs By Mallory was born. I design everything from tops to dresses to coats and even overalls. I love having all sorts of different pieces to a collection and being able to mix and match all of it. I have a hard time making up my mind so I decided to just put all the ideas out there.
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