Eva Cherry Designs: Fashion Artistry

Two-piece bridal gown in dupion silk and tulle, handbeaded with pearl and glass. Asymetrical halter-style top features lapels and rouching, while fishtail skirt features mixed fabric ruffels and flowers.  Each flower is unique and handcrafted using dip-dying on silk/tulle and beaded with freshwater and vintage pearl, shell and glass beads.

Comissioned by Giarne Harrison (née Clarke) for her wedding to Michael Harrison, 2009.

Makeup: Blood Soaked Candy Makeup and Prosthetics. Hair: Kian Coe. Photo: Gito

This outfit was inspired by the English/Chinese opium trade from the 15th-19th century.

A decadent deep crimson silk cheongsam features a split to hip and tea-dyed antique gold satin bias trim. Each poppy is individually hand-painted and hand-beaded with recycled glass seed beads.

Matching choker with frog clasp closure, earrings and bracelet set including venetian glass, resin, and metal beads.

Part of my undergraduate collection ‘Incense and Decadence’ 2010.

Photographer: Gito