One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art - Oscar Wilde

Sunday 23 January 2011

This is Beautiful: Eleanor Amoroso

With her first graduate collection under her belt, 24 year old Eleanor Amoroso is now set to make her impact on the fashion world. What makes Amoroso so unique is that she personally created the entire collection using the 13th century Arabic technique of macrame, which is when the fabric is knotted by hand rather than sewn or knitted. How wonderfully old school. The collection is powerful, fierce and confident, as can be seen from the  sweeping dramatic fringing and the strength of the statement necklines and jewellery. Part of her inspiration for the designs came from African tribal clothing so this is a label for any modern-day urban warrior princess. 

Eleanor Amoroso Autumn Winter 2010

Eleanor Amoroso Autumn Winter 2010

Eleanor Amoroso Autumn Winter 2010

Jewels of the Kalahari Bushmen, photography by Boo George



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