In September my friend Shannon and I went to The Legion of Honor in San Francisco to see the Man Ray - Lee Miller exhibit. It was moving and I'm so glad we caught it in time. This years Halloween costume is influenced by Lee Miller's character in Jean Cocteau's short film Blood of a Poet which the museum also had on display. It's a take on Venus Di Milo. I constructed the arms out of tin cans, cardboard and paper mache. I also made the dress which was way more of a pain than those stumps. It was a long process but fun and worth it.

This is not a fashion blog as much as it's focus is anti fashion. Recycling, up-cycling, vintage, costumes, etc. Aesthetics vary, the emphasis here is to explore realms of off beat design and adornment. I will feature a variety of artists as well as my own creations. Look out for what's new in my Etsy shop Condor Cave and other far out sightings and junk from yesteryear.
Showing posts with label Lee Miller. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lee Miller. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Take on Venus
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Blood of a Poet,
Halloween,
handmade costume,
Jon Cocteau,
Kim Christman,
Lee Miller,
Man Ray,
paper mache,
statue,
Venus Di Milo,
Venus Di Milo costume
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