... is an expression launched by the French novelist Alexandre Dumas.
Originally it means "half world", consisting of decadent and fashionable
people. However, the word is mostly used to describe courtesans and their
bordello sisters. Read more about the Demimonde world here.
Hence, the collection is inspired by the raven black and ruby red side of the
past; the Parisian nightlife, Victorian luxury maisons privées and movies like
Moulin Rouge, in addition to scenes from Interview with the vampire and
Phantom of the Opera. It is concentrated around corsets and chokers, a
seductive combination ...
Originally it means "half world", consisting of decadent and fashionable
people. However, the word is mostly used to describe courtesans and their
bordello sisters. Read more about the Demimonde world here.
Hence, the collection is inspired by the raven black and ruby red side of the
past; the Parisian nightlife, Victorian luxury maisons privées and movies like
Moulin Rouge, in addition to scenes from Interview with the vampire and
Phantom of the Opera. It is concentrated around corsets and chokers, a
seductive combination ...
| Demimonde |
EPOCH: Ca. 1870-1910
COLORS & MATERIALS: Black, red, satin, silk, fringes, feathers and fur.
ACCESSORIES: Lacing, chokers, transparent, glittering and black gems, net
stockings, garters, long gloves, ostrich feather, high heeled shoes and laced
boots, cigarette holders. A bottle of absinthe and some decadent literature is
almost compulsory.
MAKE UP: Pale skin, red lips and smoky eyes.
HAIR: Arranged, straight or wavy, any nuance of blonde from platina to dark
blonde, red, chestnut, dark brown or black.
COLORS & MATERIALS: Black, red, satin, silk, fringes, feathers and fur.
ACCESSORIES: Lacing, chokers, transparent, glittering and black gems, net
stockings, garters, long gloves, ostrich feather, high heeled shoes and laced
boots, cigarette holders. A bottle of absinthe and some decadent literature is
almost compulsory.
MAKE UP: Pale skin, red lips and smoky eyes.
HAIR: Arranged, straight or wavy, any nuance of blonde from platina to dark
blonde, red, chestnut, dark brown or black.
| Updated 09.11.2010 |
Above right: From the luxury brand store Zig Zag in Skovveien, Oslo.
