Drawing inspiration from "ancient Chinese warriors, medieval battle armour and 1970's science-fiction heroines",
Elliot Ward-Fear's AW 2012 collection, aptly entitled 'Flame' supports the belief of many that Ward-fear is a fashion superstar in the making. The collection is comprised of one-off, made to order separates and features luxurious fabrications including Japanese fabric paper, gold lame, double-knot ponte, moleskin and a brushed suiting-grade wool/cashmere blend. One of the designer's signature notions with each range is the development of a character that Ward-Fear feels embodies the spirit of each collection's aesthetic. 'Flames' protagonist is an ancient warrior Princess, brought to life in this space-age rendition by NZ model
Liv O'Driscoll (at Chadwick/Red 11/MHI) and shot by Sydney-based
Black photographer
Thom Kerr. Stylist
Cassandra Scott-Finn who collaborated with Kerr on the fabulous
God In An Alcove shoot in the latest issue of
Black styles up a storm, turning O'Driscoll into a "futuristic battle-ready bombshell" with make-up by
Becca Gilmartin and hair by
Lauren McCowan. Assistants on the shoot were
Anastasia Spathis and
Brian Le. From cut-out mini-dresses, cropped lace-up tops and jackets to high-waisted pants or embellished arm and leg guards, Ward-Fear displays his own unique vision of a fashion future, right now.
