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ESPANA: WHEN ART MEETS FASHION . . .
What I fell in love with in these images were the textures--in fact all Styrous' work reflects a play of light and texture beautifully. Experimenting with photography for the last 40 years, he converted from film to digital around 2001. His work, described as “formalist” and “romantic-realist”, is in collections in Spain, France, Switzerland, Greece, Mexico and the United States. It has been shown in group as well as solo exhibitions.
As for editing, this is where Styrous is a true artist and technician--it's all done 'in camera' with natural light.
" I shoot as I did in film. When I photograph something or someone, I see a complete image through my viewfinder. I compose and structure at the moment of the shot. I do not crop or alter my images after the shoot. The printed photograph is what I saw at the time the image was taken, always with the light available at that moment. The result is often more like a painting than a photograph. . . . ."
What I fell in love with in these images were the textures--in fact all Styrous' work reflects a play of light and texture beautifully. Experimenting with photography for the last 40 years, he converted from film to digital around 2001. His work, described as “formalist” and “romantic-realist”, is in collections in Spain, France, Switzerland, Greece, Mexico and the United States. It has been shown in group as well as solo exhibitions.
As for editing, this is where Styrous is a true artist and technician--it's all done 'in camera' with natural light.
" I shoot as I did in film. When I photograph something or someone, I see a complete image through my viewfinder. I compose and structure at the moment of the shot. I do not crop or alter my images after the shoot. The printed photograph is what I saw at the time the image was taken, always with the light available at that moment. The result is often more like a painting than a photograph. . . . ."
TODAY YOU'LL FIND ME . . . .
ASK BHLDN
for, an appreciation for the past but still decidedly modern and always great attention to detail. Our varied design collective provides a layered, multi-faceted aesthetic our customers come to us for. We currently work with talent from the US, France, Italy, Spain, India, Japan, and Australia, to name a handful.
BRIDE CHIC: As a designer I'm curious. Where do your wedding dress designers and creative team find their inspiration?
BHLDN: Our travels certainly influence our aesthetic but our brides are our ultimate inspiration. There’s nothing we love more than seeing a real bride in our designs. It’s fascinating to see how each individual bride styles herself to look completely different from the next!
BRIDE CHIC: Can you give us a hint or vision of where BHLDN be moving fashion-wise within the next few seasons?
BHLDN: We don't want to give away all our surprises! But the wedding dress rack in our office is currently brimming with layers and layers of gauzy silks and cottons, delicate eyelash edged laces and burnished metallic detailing.
BRIDE CHIC: Will BHLDN bridal collections be in all Anthropologie stores soon? I really wanna browse when I'm out and about town . . .
BHLDN: We have no immediate plans as of now…but it’s on our radar as a possibility!
BRIDE CHIC: Will we be seeing any new designers at BHLDN the next few seasons perchance?
BHLDN: Yes! We have been very busy working some incredibly inspiring talent for our Spring 13 gown collection. Stay tuned!
Above: A few BHlDN finds from a Paris buying trip.
for, an appreciation for the past but still decidedly modern and always great attention to detail. Our varied design collective provides a layered, multi-faceted aesthetic our customers come to us for. We currently work with talent from the US, France, Italy, Spain, India, Japan, and Australia, to name a handful.
BRIDE CHIC: As a designer I'm curious. Where do your wedding dress designers and creative team find their inspiration?
BHLDN: Our travels certainly influence our aesthetic but our brides are our ultimate inspiration. There’s nothing we love more than seeing a real bride in our designs. It’s fascinating to see how each individual bride styles herself to look completely different from the next!
BRIDE CHIC: Can you give us a hint or vision of where BHLDN be moving fashion-wise within the next few seasons?
BHLDN: We don't want to give away all our surprises! But the wedding dress rack in our office is currently brimming with layers and layers of gauzy silks and cottons, delicate eyelash edged laces and burnished metallic detailing.
BRIDE CHIC: Will BHLDN bridal collections be in all Anthropologie stores soon? I really wanna browse when I'm out and about town . . .
BHLDN: We have no immediate plans as of now…but it’s on our radar as a possibility!
BRIDE CHIC: Will we be seeing any new designers at BHLDN the next few seasons perchance?
BHLDN: Yes! We have been very busy working some incredibly inspiring talent for our Spring 13 gown collection. Stay tuned!
Above: A few BHlDN finds from a Paris buying trip.
BEHIND THE SCENES
A little sneak peek here at the amazing and always imaginative photographer Joy Strotz at work Sunday at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga, California. After spending the day there I have to say, this is the perfect place for the couple planning a wedding set in grand splendor: Rolling acres of green lawn, Italianate architecture overlooking gardens that could have been planted in the South of France. Add to that this was the perfect backdrop for the bouffant-style gowns we planned for this shoot. While I don't want to give too much away before the actual spread comes out, I'm going to share a few tidbits about designing these gala bridal gowns. They all start out as simple silhouettes in luxe fabrics that can be customized with ribbons, trains, pick-up effects, over skirts, etc. The beauty of all this layering is different components can stay on, be bustled or taken off at different intervals throughout the day. I also created some of these dresses as separates or sheaths so you can use them post wedding. Fast forward with these pieces in your closet you're set for that surprise art opening or concert invite somewhere in the not too distant future . . .
A little sneak peek here at the amazing and always imaginative photographer Joy Strotz at work Sunday at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga, California. After spending the day there I have to say, this is the perfect place for the couple planning a wedding set in grand splendor: Rolling acres of green lawn, Italianate architecture overlooking gardens that could have been planted in the South of France. Add to that this was the perfect backdrop for the bouffant-style gowns we planned for this shoot. While I don't want to give too much away before the actual spread comes out, I'm going to share a few tidbits about designing these gala bridal gowns. They all start out as simple silhouettes in luxe fabrics that can be customized with ribbons, trains, pick-up effects, over skirts, etc. The beauty of all this layering is different components can stay on, be bustled or taken off at different intervals throughout the day. I also created some of these dresses as separates or sheaths so you can use them post wedding. Fast forward with these pieces in your closet you're set for that surprise art opening or concert invite somewhere in the not too distant future . . .
INSPIRATION TUESDAY
Not marble, nor the gilded monuments
Of princes, shall outlive this powerful rhyme;
But you shall shine more bright in these contents
Than unswept stone, besmear'd with sluttish time.
When wasteful war shall statues overturn,
And broils root out the work of masonry,
Nor Mars his sword nor war's quick fire shall burn
The living record of your memory.
'Gainst death and all oblivious enmity
Shall you pace forth; your praise shall still find room,
Even in the eyes of all posterity
That wear this world out to the ending doom.
So, till the judgment that yourself arise,
You live in this, and dwell in lovers' eyes.
William Shakespeare
(1564 - 1616
Model: Rocio
Photos copyright Bride Chic 2011
Photos copyright Bride Chic 2011
Not marble, nor the gilded monuments
Of princes, shall outlive this powerful rhyme;
But you shall shine more bright in these contents
Than unswept stone, besmear'd with sluttish time.
When wasteful war shall statues overturn,
And broils root out the work of masonry,
Nor Mars his sword nor war's quick fire shall burn
The living record of your memory.
'Gainst death and all oblivious enmity
Shall you pace forth; your praise shall still find room,
Even in the eyes of all posterity
That wear this world out to the ending doom.
So, till the judgment that yourself arise,
You live in this, and dwell in lovers' eyes.
William Shakespeare
(1564 - 1616
Model: Rocio
Photos copyright Bride Chic 2011
Photos copyright Bride Chic 2011
MIXING LACES
Pam Grant Photography
Lace as we know it evokes images of woven florals and scalloped edges on flounced skirts and collars. Lately we’ve seen some imaginative combinations in bridal wear. Going beyond the the traditionals like Alencon and Chantilly, now you can mix it up with hanmade florals, Venise motifs, galloons, and embroideries on organza and chiffon. Woven into the mix, these laces are making for the kind of cutting edge mingled with romanticism seen in these images.
Above and below: Clothing by Sandra C. Hagan/ Photo by Monica True
Pam Grant Photography
Lace as we know it evokes images of woven florals and scalloped edges on flounced skirts and collars. Lately we’ve seen some imaginative combinations in bridal wear. Going beyond the the traditionals like Alencon and Chantilly, now you can mix it up with hanmade florals, Venise motifs, galloons, and embroideries on organza and chiffon. Woven into the mix, these laces are making for the kind of cutting edge mingled with romanticism seen in these images.
Above and below: Clothing by Sandra C. Hagan/ Photo by Monica True
TODAY YOU'LL FIND ME . . . .
RUFFLED!
Part of the joy of a wedding dress is wearing elements of design not so common in your every day life. The ruffle taken to this level is certainly a shining example . FYI there are oodles of different ruffles, the most popular now can be anything ruched to intricately gathered skirts rolled into florals. As you've probably guessed ruffles can be worn head to toe on bodice, sleeve, skirt or train. And don't forget all those adorable finishing touches like shoes, purses, gloves, hats and veils layered in ruffles. Below are just a few treatments celebrating variations on the ruffle.
Top two header photos: Panda and Shamrock and Holly Stalder
Picture #3: Cotton Candy
Pictures #4 KS Bridal
Picture #5 Amour Sans Anguish
Part of the joy of a wedding dress is wearing elements of design not so common in your every day life. The ruffle taken to this level is certainly a shining example . FYI there are oodles of different ruffles, the most popular now can be anything ruched to intricately gathered skirts rolled into florals. As you've probably guessed ruffles can be worn head to toe on bodice, sleeve, skirt or train. And don't forget all those adorable finishing touches like shoes, purses, gloves, hats and veils layered in ruffles. Below are just a few treatments celebrating variations on the ruffle.
Top two header photos: Panda and Shamrock and Holly Stalder
Picture #3: Cotton Candy
Pictures #4 KS Bridal
Picture #5 Amour Sans Anguish
INSPIRATION WEDNESDAY
Those lips that Love's own hand did make,
Breathed forth the sound that said 'I hate',
To me that languished for her sake:
But when she saw my woeful state,
Straight in her heart did mercy come,
Chiding that tongue that ever sweet,
Was used in giving gentle doom:
And taught it thus anew to greet:
'I hate' she altered with an end,
That followed it as gentle day,
Doth follow night who like a fiend
From heaven to hell is flown away.
'I hate', from hate away she threw,
And saved my life saying 'not you'.
--William Shakespeare--
Sonnet 145
Those lips that Love's own hand did make,
Breathed forth the sound that said 'I hate',
To me that languished for her sake:
But when she saw my woeful state,
Straight in her heart did mercy come,
Chiding that tongue that ever sweet,
Was used in giving gentle doom:
And taught it thus anew to greet:
'I hate' she altered with an end,
That followed it as gentle day,
Doth follow night who like a fiend
From heaven to hell is flown away.
'I hate', from hate away she threw,
And saved my life saying 'not you'.
--William Shakespeare--
Sonnet 145
