4.10.11

DESIGNING & MAKING - Wedding Dress


This silk wedding dress for Christabelle was designed and made simple but fitted the Wedding Design plan.




3.10.11

NECKPIECE - Tatted piece of Art


This ornate piece of hand work has been created by the age old art of tatting. 
The first of 'Elves n Elements' Tat-astic creations.  
The 4 cms x 4 cms motif has three graded layers of hand made lace which are held together with a simple pearl.


This delicate assemblage is worn as a neckpiece fastened with a very narrow ribbon at the nape of your neck. 


It is that perfect gift...not too much & not too little, but special enough to be remembered. 
Or maybe you'd rather keep it for yourself? 

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FASHION ILLUSTRATION - Design for a collection


This is a print of a fashion illustration which was 1920s -30s inspired. It was done as part of a collection. 
Printed on silk photographic matte paper with a small border which helps frame it right. It will be without the watermark of Elves n Elements

Available in 10"x8"  Also can be made to any special size. Just email for shipping and pricing details if any different from the advertised. This print comes to you safely in a plastic sleeve and posted in a cardboard backed envelope.

Thanks for your interest.

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1.10.11

DESIGNING & MAKING - Fashion Show


This dress was designed and made as part of a collection. The embellishment on the dress was specially researched and made with plant fibres and hand embroidery. The bodice of the dress took hours of dedication and an eye for detail. The texture for the fabric was achieved by selective heat treatment.


The collection 'ONE' was based on an extract from the renowned cult classic, book 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' by American write and philosopher, Robert M Pirsig.

28.9.11

DESIGNING & MAKING - Wedding Dress


This crepe silk wedding gown was specially designed & made for the bride's big day. We could design and make as per your designs or then work with you to create something special.



EMBROIDERY - Design


This embroidery was exclusively designed and executed for a collection at a fashion show.
 The piece was designed as a collaboration between Nature and Everything Man-made. 

DESIGNING & MAKING - Aerial Performance


Anna Abrams asked us to design and make this costume as per her brief where she mixes live aerial artistic abilities on the Corde Lisse while playing the violin alongside.


We had to keep in mind the fact that she was performing on a rope and so the fabric and design had to be carefully selected so as to do justice to the artistery in the piece as well as be safe for all reasons and enable her to move easily to the demands of her piece.

ALTERATION - Gown


This beautiful gown was altered & customised for Anne Osborne, soprano at The Royal Opera House, London. She had a recital at Canterbury Cathedral and wanted us to get ready her gown for the occasion.

Lovely Anne Osborne models graciously in her beautiful dress that we altered. Watch out for her as she makes waves .


STYLING & MAKING - Photoshoot


Styling this photo shoot was interesting as we had only pearls, beads and feathers to doll up this lovely model. 



PRINT - Fashion Illustration


This is a print of a fashion illustration which was done as part of a collection for an exhibition.

Printed on silk photographic matte paper with a small border which helps frame it right. It will be without the watermark of Elves n Elements

Available in 10"x8" Also can be made to any special size or type of paper. Just email for shipping and pricing details if any different from the advertised. This print comes to you safely in a plastic sleeve and posted in a cardboard backed envelope.

Thanks for your interest.
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COSTUMES - Dance Performance


This costume was designed and made for a dance performance in the Slovenia. It had to meet the physical needs of the dancers as well as the compliment the narrative of the piece. 
The artists were pleased at the outcome. 

BOWLER/DERBY HAT - Embellished


This 100% wool bowler hat in chocolate brown was dressed up with peach net fabric which was embellished with embroidery. 


Neatly pleated fabric with a scalloped edge was attached to the hat carefully so that no threads are visible on the front and on the inside of the hat. 


The fabric is mounted in an asymmetrical manner so as to give the very symmetrical looking bowler hat a bit of a twist and will get you a second look most definitely. 

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STYLING & MAKING - Photoshoot


This dress and bag was styled and made as per the requirements of the photographer for a photo-shoot. The materials used were bubble-wrap and plastic tubing. 

ALTERATION - Wedding Dress


This wedding dress had to be customised according to Elinor's special requirements as she was well into her pregnancy besides other things. 
She was a happy bride at the end.



PRINT - Fashion Illustration


This print has a flame coloured gown illustrated. It inspired hence... tried to describe it in the fashion illustration.

Printed on silk photographic matte paper with a small border which helps frame it right. It will be without the watermark of Elves n Elements.

Available in 10"x8" Also can be made to any special size or type of paper. Just email for shipping and pricing details if any different from the advertised. This print comes to you safely in a plastic sleeve and posted in a cardboard backed envelope.

Thanks for your interest.


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EARRINGS - Mother of Pearl & Tatting



Tatting, is the age old handmade lace using a shuttle, that has been employed to create the pretties in Elves n Elements' TATastic collection. 
A welcome gift...or then an addition to your earring collection. 
The understated elegance of these earrings can lend itself to many an ensemble. 

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The earrings are in an Ivory and Natural Mother of Pearl palette with a nickel-plated silver shepherds hooks. The cotton can be naturally dyed in various colours and the desired colour buttons can be used as well. 

RE-STYLING & ALTERING - Wedding Ceremony


This dress was re-styled as we added shoulder straps to compliment a new look for a wedding ceremony.

ALTERATION - Bridesmaid's Dress


This Bridesmaid, Louise had a an alteration done to her dress for the wedding day. Brought a smile to her face, gladly.

BROOCHES - Tatting



This ornate piece of hand work has been created by the age old art of tatting. This is a part of 'Elves n Elements' Tat-astic creations. It makes a nice gift ... simple yet makes a statement. Also good to keep in your collection of accessories. Something that can lend itself to quite a few ensembles or accessories as well.

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SHOES - Embellished


Put your best foot forward to match the dress for the occasion. We can dress your shoes as you like or leave the choice to us.