Giddup there...
So the Boombox maestro has launched Ponystep.com and I was gutted that I missed the launch party on Sunday... Just as I predicted, the site conveys a different and unique point of view on the fashion talent in London and despite only being about two days old, there’s a fair few fashion features up already. Some names are comfortingly familiar, others not so, which means I’ll have to add another URL to the favourites list...
I know Fleet Ilya’s work but not the name so it’s good that Ponystep have highlighted the man behind the sex-inspired leather totes, accessories, headgear and outfit ‘props’ that have graced the bods of Kylie Minogue and Roisin Murphy (is it a little insane that I’ve dreamt about emailing Roisin’s record company with a gushing list of designers that I think Roisin should pull in for a 40-outfit change gig and then going to the gig itself to witness the splendour...yes, I think so...). I’ve thought about harnessing up several times if I found the right structure because over something floaty and soft, it’s a useful prop to have. I think Fleet does a few different ranges that are available in shops or via private bespoke order, but a few of his pieces are available to buy online at Coco de Mer. His later collections will be full of patent and brass, two things that of course get my vote so we’ll see whether there will be some Susie Bubble harness action going on...
i wanted the harness for so long but it cost like 200 over quid which i think is waaaaaaay ridiculous. :-( Any cheaper substitutes around?
Posted by: ccordelia | 29 April 2008 at 16:00
Really amazing : I love whan fashion meets art like that !
Posted by: mean girl from paris | 29 April 2008 at 16:16
"when" sorry...
Posted by: mean girl from paris | 29 April 2008 at 16:17
been waiting for the site to launch. liking this quite a bit- shame about the cost.
Posted by: k | 29 April 2008 at 19:45
This is so much cooler than a wide belt!
Posted by: Sabrina | 29 April 2008 at 19:51
The first belt looks surprisngly easy to wear, on the side of fetish gear, but not overtly so.
Posted by: miss woo | 29 April 2008 at 20:24
God, that model is thin.
Not my thing, but interesting!
Posted by: N | 29 April 2008 at 20:37
I love the bondagey feel of these... the harness is gorgeous. their snout masky thing too is intriguing. woe for my penniless pockets!
Posted by: headmistress | 29 April 2008 at 20:46
Crazy but interesting!
Posted by: winnie | 29 April 2008 at 21:27
she is anorexic
she should be in hosptial not before a camera
Posted by: sophie | 29 April 2008 at 23:56
i went, you missed nothing. it was terrible despite the copious free alcohol on offer. empty with no atmosphere.
Posted by: anon | 30 April 2008 at 00:20
Very...ummm...bondage?
Seriously tho' Susie, I totally loved the post with your own photo's where you wrote the tag labels. Your writing on the tags was poetic and very, very hip...but mainly poetic. I would love to see more posts like that from you. You have a talent with words that really came out on the tags. The tags were short...but special...dunno, I think there's something there. Keep up the fabulous work, you are simply lovely....and extremely talented.
Posted by: bronwyn | 30 April 2008 at 00:37
Wacky!
Posted by: enc | 30 April 2008 at 01:13
Susie: Have you seen this great photo of you on Cafe Mode: http://blogs.lexpress.fr/cafe-mode/2008/04/sur_la_plage_de_hyeres.html
Posted by: K-Line | 30 April 2008 at 01:13
I immediately pictured these harnesses over a ridiculously pouffy dress, just holding it all down. Lovely.
Posted by: Jill | 30 April 2008 at 02:58
i am a fan. a fan. a fan.
Posted by: SwanDiamondRose | 30 April 2008 at 03:37
I don't like them. The model is so thin and a little bit ugly.
Posted by: Angela | 30 April 2008 at 04:21
Love how the first one looks like such a continuation of the dress.
Posted by: fashiontoast | 30 April 2008 at 05:26
Hmm...mixed opinions...and yes, the model is skinny. A pity that the products have to be photographed this way...
Posted by: susie_bubble | 30 April 2008 at 12:05
great stuff! i have seen his other lines too, does amazing bags and belts.
Posted by: Lorraine Williams | 30 April 2008 at 13:28
i think rosilin murphy would be delighted to see your list...
these pics are insane! i'm just amazed how they fit so well around this model...
Posted by: lady coveted | 30 April 2008 at 20:23
They look less clichéd "fetish" to me and more like antique medical devices - of course some people find *those* a turn-on too...
Posted by: Sarah | 02 May 2008 at 05:06