"Dali Alive" Runway Show
A runway show inspired by the works of Salvador Dali, held inside the Dali Live Experience. Fashion Curator presented a runway show based on the Dali painting: The Hallucinogenic Toreador.
FALSE AWAKENING |
the subconscious exploration of the dream world. a realm in which the mind enters, wanders, creates, questions, studies, plays, ponders...a dream within a dream.
The Hallucinogenic Toreador
Created by Salvador Dali between 1969-1970, this oil painting embodies Dali's surrealist mind. Depicting a theme of bull fighting, you'll find optical illusions, gruesome details and a depth of light and dark.
Look 1 //
A 1930s hairy fringe dress creates the base of this avant garde look, paired with a 1940s souvenir parachute hula skirt (cut in half to create two beautiful arm bands), adorned with a Victorian collar, handmade mask and thrifted fur shoes.
Makeup by: Kyle Hamilton
Hair: David Chizek and company
Model: Bee
Photography: Jared Kennedy
LOOK 2 //
A one of a kind jacket, hand made by me, created from all sorts of found bits and bobs...fabric dug out of a basement estate, pins from my collection, thrifted materials etc. Adding to the incredible and wide leg Victorian pants (a costume piece likely made in the early 1900s. Finger gloves created from a vintage leather gloves and rings added. A 1980s hat with fresh roses tops off the look.
Makeup by: Kyle Hamilton
Hair: David Chizek and company
Model: Takhiya Marthaler
Photography: Jared Kennedy
LOOK 3 //
A showstopping pair of glove pants, handmade by myself from over 100 pairs of vintage gloves. Topped with a 1950s hoop skirt (plucked from a wedding dress ensemble that was going nowhere fast), a 1930s satin top, sheer gloves, an avante garde 1980s hat.
Makeup by: Kyle Hamilton
Hair: David Chizek and company
Model: Kaylie Rawlings
Photography: Jared Kennedy
LOOK 4 //
A finale isn't complete without some drama. A 1960s stage production satin cape with over 7 foot long train embellished with gold embroidery and a golden lining. Don't let that distract from the antique velvet pants with gold threading and slit hem. Paired with a studded 1980s bralette and chopped long sleeve lace top. A 1950s necklace and handmade mask complete the ensemble.
Makeup by: Kyle Hamilton
Hair: David Chizek and company
Model: Shayna Boyd
Photography: Jared Kennedy
Behind the collection...
The name for this Dali-inspired collection came to mind while studying the iconic works of the surrealist artist. I could not help but find myself in a dream-like state; wondering how his mind created these masterpieces. I found myself lost in the depths of the unusual elements, double images and hidden meanings of it all. And then I started to question; how would I create a collection that could even parallel the thoughts and feelings his work evokes?
Let me tell you..it was a challenge.
I realized I could never come close to scratching the surface of the world Dali created, but could simply create my own; fitting somewhere inside the abstract lines he painted.
A False Awakening...a dream within a dream...
