With only a short bit of center front to work with, the window-cut cape requires a specialised and preferably invisible closing method, engaging in this execution a strong zipper; worked, hidden under the trimline, into the standing half of the cape’s majestic collar, plus a set of large scale hooks that brim the underside of the falling half and bring the construction to a seamless close while the zipper supports all of the cape’s weight.

Presenting a jabot construction of full adjustable elegance contrived by using my most beautifully sculptured ring as a sliding mechanism to contain the massively gathered silk chiffon fabric that fills out this frilly choker with a lavishly thick, yet airily light drop; providing stern contrast between black ruff and silver dragon skull.

The result makes for a very recognisable effect that will work on all plausible resolutions and might even get some touchable forms during the event itself.

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When trying to make maximal use of the little material remaining, dividing the front panel into a conundrum of pieces became the only option; joining leather frame with silk underground to create a natural resource combination that makes mistakes of any kind non-permissible and clarity in marking twice as important.

Coalescaremonium was born as one of the most splendid of nights, granting Brussels its very own miniature Gothic Treffen; brimming with artistic performances and dramatic acts, including myself taking to the stage.

Not finding enough time to take on the ruff collar concept from scratch, a pre-made design proved itself an ideal experimentation base to be turned into a higher level ornament by attaching two sizes of pearly beads procured from a remnant strip of bridal trim: one every three correlation points, alternating big and small to gain differently weighted rows, whilst just sewing together the empty points for a strong round ruffle flow.

The physical unification of modernistic and arcane cross, impeccable in form and shape; with adjustable security chain, making it go perfect with any outfit.

Concept/Design – Logo-ized – Construction/Forging – Unpacking – Modeled

Bought shirt, untailored.

Drawing darts in the back.

Basting, stitching ironing.

Elegantly tailored shirt.

Buying Gothic clothes is difficult, especially when they have to be combinable with made-to-measure items that are exact in size; making it often more rewarding to – instead of looking for a perfect fit – keep an eye out for minimal effort candidates, that can be easily accustomed into fitting one’s own shape and wardrobe.