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Photo in the March 2005 issue of Threads Magazine

Her throat is embellished with a string of pearls with other gems of the sea - a snail, an oyster and barnacle. She is crowned with a cap of driftwood, mussel shells and pearls.

Inspired by 18th Century stays, or corseted bodices with ornate embroidered or jeweled stomachers, this version is structured but comfortable. The gray “sand” silk on both the bustier and pants is Chinese shantung. The bustier is trimmed and lined in purple silk charmeuse.

 

 

 

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Mollusk Maiden

She emerges from the Shell Dwellers, born between the sea and the land, released by the Raven into the world of humans.

Caught somewhere between the 18th Century and Evening Theatre, Mollusk Maiden emerges from the sea in a boned silk bustier complete with a stomacher bejeweled in oyster and snail shells, embellished with pearls.

The shimmering “Sea” is represented by 2 layers of hand painted silk chiffon in a shrug and sarong floating over the bustier and matching slim silk pants.

handpainted silk ensembleshell bustier ensemble

Mollusk Maiden was also inspired by the Coastal Salish Indian legend of the Shell Dwellers - the first humans, born between the sea and land, released into the Pacific Northwest by the Raven.

WA-10 Mollusk Maiden

This is a one of a kind garment. Others in a similar style can be produced for a very personal statement of style. For more information on custom garments, either e-mail or call at 920-364-0556

Designer Randi Hillesø

Model photos by Davis Freeman

 

 

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