JO HALSTEAD (UK) 
 


I very much enjoyed this competition!

Designer Biography:
Born in Oxford, England on 9th September, 1982. In 2001 finished A-levels and went on to study a Diploma in foundation studies Art and Design. After completing, went to Kingston University, London to study BA (hons) Illustration and Animation, and graduated in 2005. Since graduating, has been working on various projects in illustration, fashion design and textile design.

 


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Sexy Temptation: A parachute-style silky satin skirt in in girly powder blue with oversize black velvet bows joining the splits in the skirt. The skirt is lined in white, which is visable through the 'cut-out' style holes, adding to the theme of conceiling and revealing. The hold-up suspender belt is visable, and a key-ring style boudoir tassel velvet heart hangs from it. The corset top ends below the bust to reveal the black bra with pink bow detail. The corset features black lacing and ruffles up the sides to create a sexy silhouette. At the top of the corset is a half shell-shaped gold ruffle detail which accentuates the breasts. The corset is held up with bright lipstick-red coloured braces, adding a cheeky touch to the outfit. The model also wears a black tasseled cape, tied with a red bow around the neck which features acid green beading that hangs seductively from the shoulders. Red gloves complete the look. I have also added eye masks to all the models to demonstrate the sultry and seductive nature of these outfits.

Silky Temptation: The outfit features a luxurious gold pleated neckpiece that is attached to the hooded luxe jumper with gold tinged ruffle detail cuffs and red outlined shoulder slits. The red waistcoat corset comes slighly underneath the top of the sexy pink Triumph bra to reveal the intricate flower detailing on the bra. The heart tassels add a humorous touch, and the safetly pins add a rock feel! This is contradicted by the ruffles that flow from it over the stomach area. The panelled skirt is missing two panels at either side, displaying the beauty of the hotpants and heart printed leggings (worn in this instance under the hotpants) with lace frill at the ankle. The skirt also features a naughty cut-out heart detail with black and red netted fabric that flows from it. The model also wears a ribbon choker with red flower to display the theme of romance and courtship.

Pretty Sweet: This model is wearing a puff-sleeve stripe top with cute cut-out heart detailing to reveal the Triumph bra beneath. The heart is surrounded with beautiful beads to draw attention to this area. The top also features elbow pads in padded luxurious white satin to add a playful innocent touch, and a gathered neckline with interwoven ribbon detailing. The skinny trousers have a slightly puffed waist to counteract the puff-sleeves of the top. They have slits on either side, and heart cut-outs that reveal the bows on the Triumph knickers. The lace up detailing and low rise further reveal the underwear as a central part of the outfit. These trousers feature oversize bows and padded knees (as the elbow pads above) for a sexy yet sweet boudoir feel.

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