Blood Wounded Flowers S/S 10

(photos by Bella)

(Inspirational Board)

One of many reasons I love Blue Onion Marketplace luxury boutique is the tremendous versatility each piece invokes when you least expect it. Sifting through the dynamics of experimentation and innovative design, alongside the webbing art of styling/accessorizing, it's comes down to the blueprint details. So, it's no surprise that when owner, Michele Syre, contacted me, I was thrilled with the opportunity to collaborate and reconstruct the Dulken & Derrick Flower Pins she'd sent over. The only obvious answer was yes, but with vertiginous elation, I assure you.

After studying each piece and drawing from personal inspiration, Alex and I spent the afternoon immersed in our little craft vessel. Entranced. Moody. Entertained.

Ultimately, the decision to integrate some of the ominously-evocative elements of designer Carol Christian Poell as well as Dior Homme S/S 02 Boys Don't Cry/RED Collection solved all those contemplative expressions. Delving into the etherealization of Dulken & Derrick, haunting rock, wounded love, classic Chanel, pretty vs. painstakingly dirty, and a menswear slim-fit silhouette, we counterbalanced our own interpretations against such a list of exquisite designers.

We couldn't be happier with the end results. Thank you Michele... you're amazing!!!

(Colin Stewart studded ankle boots w/ flower pin courtesy of Blue Onion Marketplace, Vintage clutch w/ DIY feather flower pin. On Alex: Express Men shirt and tie w/DIY Flower Pin  featuring draped chains/spiked centered/blood spattered double rose tie clip, Edwin Jeans, Dior Homme belt and boots)