Gothic: Dark Glamour - private reception photos

[kambriel]

I just put up some photos from the opening reception for the exhibit at: http://www.kambriel.com/exhibitopening.html

Click the image below to see *many* photos of my models & I at the gala opening, along with a few sneak peeks of some of the outfits on display (it's a good thing we took pictures when we did, because by the next day absolutely no photography was being allowed ~ even without flash)!



Be sure to check out the other photos (by clicking the above photo) to see what a beautiful job they did for celebrating opening night! The atmospheric lighting upstairs with silhouetted ravens in an homage to Poe and a lush red velvet backdrop with chandeliers (which we put to good use with impromptu photo shoots) all turned to mist after the reception, with nary a sign of their presence the next day. It just makes me all the more glad that we were busy taking pictures (in between all the interviews!) and capturing that moment in time so more of your can see how lovely it all was, and how much soul the curators put into this celebration of the Gothic aesthetic.

I particularly love the feel this photo evokes that I took of Tatiana in a one of a kind Suspiria Gown in front of the aforementioned vampiric velvet backdrop:




Oh, and look what I spotted on the re-vamped Museum at FIT exhibit website linked from the Mourning page ~ they made a page especially for my Midnight Bustle (be sure to turn the sound on your computer to get the website's full effect)! For those of you who haven't been able to see the exhibit in person, my designs are featured in the "Cult of Mourning" mise en scene, in the vignette right next to Mina's crimson gown from Copolla's "Dracula"... not a bad "next door neighbor" at all ;)



The next post I'll work on when I get some time will be some of what happened the *next* day when we suddenly found ourselves caught up in the hyperspeed of New York Fashion Week and got VIP'd into some couture fashion shows! Speaking of which we just happened to be staying in the same hotel with the Project Runway finalists getting ready for their big fashion show in Bryant Park ~ the finale episode for this is on tv tonight :)

~ Kambriel

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Comments

[water-of-fire.livejournal.com]

I covet the Midnight Bustle dress. Please don't ever discontinue it, I'm almost sure I will one day want it as my wedding gown.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

It would be an honour.

I'm quite different from most designers in that it's always been my philosophy to add new designs rather than discontinue originals, so you're safe. As a matter of fact, I don't believe there's a single thing from The Premiere Collection in 1994 that I wouldn't be happily willing to make today.

I can't always say the same thing for specific fabrics and trims of course, but once I offer a new design, chances are I'm willing to make it from here on out.

[water-of-fire.livejournal.com]

That's fantastic. :) I still have the tiered velvet skirt and the Demonia blouse with Atrocities labels in them! For note, I am 31. I bought those pieces when I was 19 and 23, respectively. :) My Opiate jacket is still also a tour de force.

[theblackdeer.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to wear the midnight bustle gown at Eccentrik. It is sooooo lovely.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you like it! I know how hard it can be finding just the right outfit to wear when performing as well. I used to have a *very* challenging time when I'd look for a perfect outfit to wear for violin recitals. It couldn't be too slippery, the arms had to have full range of movement, etc...

I hope it works out that I can find a way to see you there in person!

[theblackdeer.livejournal.com]

I hope so too!

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

What wonderful, wonderful photos.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Is it too late for me to hurry you into the time machine so I can bring you back to that moment? I think you'd have been full of glee to the point of tears!

[lapetitemort73.livejournal.com]

You should totally go on Project Runway next season lady =D I could host PR parties that were Kambriel themed!

Those pictures with the red glow are hauntingly beautiful!

[lapetitemort73.livejournal.com]

If I ever save up the extra money, I totally want a flapper dress from you!

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

You know I'd make a flapper dress for you! Do you like the ultra-ruffled version? Email me some time if you're interested :)

The lighting and backdrop for the reception area where the velvet curtains were set up was exquisite. You can see why we felt compelled to utilize the backdrop start doing portraits of everyone. Amidst all the chaos, that was a really lovely, calm moment (plus, there was a bench nearby which gave us a chance to sit down for a few minutes).

Regarding Project Runway, I guess this is the season they emailed me about previously... how utterly ironic is it that we ultimately ended up in the same hotel at the same time anyway?!

[threadwalker.livejournal.com]

I was pleased (though not surprised) to see that last one and a few others in a book of this event (?-same title, so I assume it is) at SF MOMA last weekend. :)

Love the ruffles/gathers on the top skirt, top pic.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's the book which was published to coincide with the exhibit ~ very cool to hear you found a copy at the MoMA in San Francisco!

A couple of my designs are in there and some of the interview I did with Valerie Steele was even worked into the text... If you're interested, you can actually get a copy of Gothic: Dark Glamour on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Gothic-Dark-Glamour-Valerie-Steele/dp/0300136943/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209023663&sr=8-21), and it's currently being offered at a good discount :)

[curegrrlie.livejournal.com]

Woo! More press! Valerie like LOVES you it's so awesome. You're EVERYWHERE now....I just bought the book..you're in there twice too!

Cheers!

[http://users.livejournal.com/raven_/]

Your outfit is spectacular - yum!

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Thank you! You wouldn't believe how hard it was narrowing down all the ideas of outfits I kept wanting to create for the opening... I'm glad you like the one I chose ~ perhaps I'll have to post some close-up photos of the detail work sometime, a lot of love went into it :)

[http://users.livejournal.com/raven_/]

Yes please!!!! The detail looks amazing, I'd love to see it.

[dali-muse.livejournal.com]

I have a week off soon and I'm going to make a day trip to NY to see the exhibit! I'm going to get all dressed up just for the hell of it.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I'd totally go with you if I could ~ we'd both dress to the 13's and make a big occasion of it :)

When you go, if they have some out, could you please grab some extra exhibit brochures for me? I meant to get some extras to send to friends who aren't able to make it personally... It would be much appreciated!