Below are select projects I’ve worked on recently in the scope of demi-couture clients, business to business collaborations, and runway samples!
We began by reimagining the classic resort suit with satin contrasts; redefining the masculine silhouette with a hand-stitched, pleated, folded crinoline appliqué on the hemline, accentuated by an asymmetrical volume on the shoulder. Afterwards, we opted for a couture stitched silver custom-beaded train, attached to the under-lay to coordinate with the ultimate final touch; hand-punched silver starfish applications allover the blazer and down the sides of the trouser.
🧵 No machines were used throughout the process
The first launch in Sydney focused on 18K Gold Leads, with a portion of profits going towards @poundpaws foundation, rehoming strays to their forever homes. Stay tuned for more!
We began by experimenting with several styles, patterns, volumes, textures, and techniques; leading us to the final development our signature shape. From there we experimented with beadwork, layering, with each final product being assembled by hand.
Shop the collection on https://monpetitamourmanolo.com/
The process began 48 hours prior to the runway while searching for final touches to style into the collection. Inspired by the female form, a spark went off when I found sculpted bra blanks, using them as the base to incorporate embellished star patches; hand sewing them into 3D origami ornamental shapes to match the center under-bust patch I had placed. In true demi-couture form, I finished off the motifs with 200 hand placed crystals alongside the bra structure in an outward design.