Fae-Fatale

Model wears a black satin mermaid gown with a low v-neck halter top and velvet cape. Gown's skirt has silver hand-painted flower motifs, and the lining of the cape has hand-painted purple and gold flower motifs.

The cape opens to give the illusion of butterfly wings.

Side view of woman wearing a black satin mermaid gown with a low v-neck halter top and long cape. Gown has silver hand-painted flower motifs on the satin. Cape has purple and gold hand-painted flower motifs.

All of the floral motifs on gown and cape were hand painted.

Woman wears black satin mermaid gown with a low v-neck halter top. Gown has silver hand-painted flower motifs.

The flared silhouette of the mermaid gown was designed for ease of walking.

Back view of black satin mermaid gown, revealing a dramatic backless design. Halter top is tied in bow at the back of model's neck, and long satin ribbons hang down past her knee. The gown's skirt is decorated with silver hand-painted flower motifs.

Dramatic ribbons cascade down the wearer's bare back to create a striking visual.

Back view of hooded black velvet cape worn over a gown decorated with silver hand-painted flower motifs.

The hood of the velvet cape is lined with hand-painted satin.

I've always been fascinated by dark aesthetics and fairytales, and by the bright lights and class of old Hollywood. This collection draws inspiration from the mysterious and captivating beauty of the Fae, the seductive aura of the Fem Fatale, and the glamorous elegance of old Hollywood. The collection is meant to scream femininity and allow the wearer to feel like they're able to enthrall someone with just a look.

Credits

Photographer: Roxas Timmons
Model: Alissa Ceruzzi

Alexa Gerasimovich

Garden City, New York

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