OK, this post isn’t about my car (I wrote a post about my car whose name is Shoulder Pads), it is about some amazing shoulder pads my friend Dean has designed.
I met Dean Sidaway when we were both doing the MA in Fashion Design at St Martins, and we have been good friends ever since. His project (I would call it more of a project than a collection at this stage) is not going into production but will be available for photoshoots. Hopefully he will do something cool with them, the concept could be quite an interesting accessory, toned down a little, and worn with a dress or jersey top and jeans. I like the idea of “new” accessories coming into the market, shoe jewelry, shoulder pieces, and leather leg “accessories.”
I’ll let the photos and these quotes from the press release do the talking…
Wood Shoulders
“Shoulders are the physical embodiment of power, of confidence, and of domination. Those at the top stand head and shoulders above the rest; the unlucky ones shoulder the blame, and there are those who carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. Shoulders are transformed in battle, commerce, and glamour to show intention and purpose, attack and threat, influence and ascent – and now, they are transformed once again…”
Beaded and Knitted Shoulders.
“Dean Sidaway focuses on the strength and vulnerability of the shoulders to redefine their role upon the body creating innovative organic shoulder-pieces from naturally sourced and inspired materials.”
“Embracing artisan techniques, each piece is handcrafted from unexpected decorative materials. Tailoring and pad stitching sit aside blown glass and ceramics whilst canvassing of soft Melton and horsehair is contrasted against the hard coldness of keys, pins, and wrapped chandelier crystals.”
This one is my favourite, keys.
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