Costumes & Garments

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For years, I have been designing and fabricating costumes for the Muse series, performances, and everyday wear. Each garment incorporates masculine and feminine elements that challenge traditional concepts of gender. Collectively, they provide an external view of the multifaceted and fluid gender identity that lies within.


Muse Costumes

More recent costumes for the Muse series will be featured once pandemic conditions allow for safe in-person studio collaboration.

Whistler's Mother (after Whistler): silk taffeta, beaded and embroidered tulle, corset boning, 2015

Whistler's Mother (after Whistler): silk taffeta, beaded and embroidered tulle, corset boning, 2015

A Bar at the Folies-Bergére (after Manet): acetate, satin, tulle, feathers, 2015

Muse Annunciation Angel front 2000

Annunciation (after Botticelli): silk shantung, tulle, beaded and embroidered overlay, gold thread, 2015

Muse Annunciation Angel side 1800-2

Annunciation (after Botticelli):
Garment: silk shantung, tulle, beaded and embroidered overlay, gold thread
Wings: Wood, foamcore, papier-mâché, painted paper, 2015

Muse Annunciation Mary 1-2000

Annunciation (after Botticelli): silk shantung, 2015

Muse Annunciation Mary Cloak 1 1800

Annunciation (after Botticelli): silk shantung, microsuede, beaded and embroidered tulle, embroidered trims, 2015

Muse Annunciation cloak back 2000

Annunciation (after Botticelli): microsuede, beaded and embroidered tulle, embroidered trims, 2015

Muse Ophelia front 2000

Ophelia (after Millais): gold embroidered sheering, embroidered underskirt, rhinestone brooch, 2013

Muse Ophelia back 2000

Ophelia (after Millais): gold embroidered sheering, embroidered underskirt, 2013

Portrait of Madame X, 2012

Portrait of Madame X (after Sargent): sequin fabric, silk taffeta, chandelier crystals, stainless steel ring, 2012

Portrait of Madame X (after Sargent), 2012

Portrait of Madame X (after Sargent): sequin fabric, silk taffeta, stainless steel ring, 2012

Costumes

Football Costume, 2014

Football jersey: sequin fabric, rhinestones, glass beaded fringe, 2014

Football pads and base layer: rhinestones, glass beaded fringe, football pads, 2014

Football base layer: rhinestones, glass beaded fringe, padded compression shirt, 2014

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Football pads with rhinestones, 2014

Rhinestone football, 2010

Motorcycle jacket: silk taffeta, rhinestones, chandelier crystals, 2014

Motorcycle jacket: silk taffeta, rhinestones, chandelier crystals, 2014

Ruffle jacket and bustle: acetate, satin, tulle, feathers, 2010

Ruffle jacket, bustle, and skirt: acetate, satin, tulle, feathers, 2010

Ruffle jacket, bustle, and skirt: acetate, satin, tulle, feathers, 2010

Clothing

Button-down tunic: cotton voile, 2019

Caftan: cotton voile, 2018

Asymmetrical blazer: linen, 2012

Skirt & vest: suiting wool, 2011

3/4 length kilt: glen plaid worsted wool, 2007

kimono jacket: suiting wool, satin, custom cuff links 2009

kimono jacket: suiting wool, satin, custom cuff links 2009

Bloopers

Often, candid moments are the most authentic—great reminders to not take ourselves too seriously!

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