Amidst the sea of tropical brights and gothy blacks, Kristian Aadnevik's designs for The Protégé Collection really stood out at Australia Fashion Week. Not just because he took bold design risks, but because his pieces reminded me of one of my favorite birds -- the Anna's Hummingbird.
Male Anna's Hummingbirds (named after Anna Masséna, Duchess of Rivoli) are known for their pinkish-red shimmering crowns while the female variety are best know for their golden details and complex feather patterns. A native to the Pacific Coast, Anna's Hummingbirds are also unique because they sing during courtship, wooing their partners with explosive squeaks.
Suffice it to say, I let out an explosive squeak when I saw The Protégé Collection hit the runway. Both eclectic and dark, it's shimmering details and complex patterns definitely caught my attention.
The Protégé Collection Has Me Humming
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I particularly love the first one.
I'd never heard of or seen that variety of bird before. They are beautiful, just like the clothing! Lovely use of shine and sequins etc.
Hi dear! Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment. As well as saying nice words about our new design. Your article is amazing and those pictures will make my day. Really adorable!
Not only did you make my day but my husband's day too :) He is not interested in fashion at all but likes birds and photos so your post gave pleasure to both of us. Thank you.
Aw, the birds are adorable and beautiful. Lovely post...I love hummingbirds. Thanks for posting about Australia Fashion Week.
I posted a comment yesterdays, but it was not published :(
Anyways, just wanted to let you know that i admire your ingenious comparisons, especially those with birds :)
Have you ever considered finding similarities between fashion collections and frogs, lizards or snakes? You'd be surprised how various and incredibly beautiful they can be ;)
Hi Corry,
Your comment was published on the insect jewelry post yesterday :)
Yes, I've thought of doing reptiles. Just haven't seen a collection yet that seems to fit. I'm sure I will come across one eventually!
-Jill
Hmmm.. but i posted two comments on 2 posts.. Was that too much? :D
Thanks for the answers, dear, and good "blogging" job, your posts are my everyday "cup" of fun!
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