Orthodontic Medical Elephant Man-Inspired Fashion
All images by Marcin Szpak
If Joseph Merrick had solved the Lament Configuration.
“Dear Coilhouse,
My name is Katarzyna Konieczka, I am an avant-garde fashion designer from Poland. I have been browsing through your website and while reading the blog I came across photos of Joseph Merrick’s head sculpture. I would like to take the opportunity of inviting you to consider some of my work which took his inspiration from his life and condition. In particular, one of my models from the ‘Very Twisted Kingdom’ collection. The costume depicted in the attached illustration consists of a metal ruff and other elements resembling orthodontic medical equipment in reference to his illness which had not been diagnosed at the time.”
SOLD. Ten minutes later, I’m still picking my jaw up off the floor after perusing Konieczka’s site. Many more images, after the jump. In addition to the images on Konieczka’s page, many more images can be found in Marcin Szpak’s portfolio.
July 9th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Words Fail.
July 9th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Wow. Extraordinary, I especially love the fifth image. Also the use of hemostats/forceps as fashion accessories is in the first couple images is very nice.
July 9th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
My breath is hitched in my throat and has stuck there.
These pieces are so gorgeous, and the photography is stunning as well.
I want to wear it all. Fabulous work, Katarzyna!
July 9th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Katarzyna’s work is Extraordinary!
July 10th, 2010 at 12:27 am
Oh. Muh. Gah.
July 10th, 2010 at 4:19 am
Images 1, 5 and 7?
Serious CORRECTNESS UNINTERUPPTUS served, &.than.q
Also,
Major props for the gent’s gear shown in the next-to-last. I don’t “brown,” “brass,” “gold” or “beige,” as they tend to render me an unfortunate hue of Death’s Rectum.
Nonetheless, doesn’t mean I’m unable to see past my prejudice of particular metals or hues to give nod & rightly-earned acknowledgment that
:: BRILLIANCE :: ABOUNDS ::
here, therein… ♡
July 10th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Oh Jesus! It’s almost as though I’ve died and gone to heaven.
July 10th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Woah. There was a significant intake of breath right there, especially the fifth shot. And you didn’t know about this wonderful woman already, Coilhouse? For shame. Go sit in the corner. Then come back out for being so good and bringing her to us. It’s just breathtaking: Konieczka is truly one to watch.
July 12th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Oh my lord. The blingy crustacean headdress! THE piece to have this for summer 2010! And that kaleidoscopic monocle, oh. Too perfect.
July 12th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
[…] Coilhouse, Katarzyna Konieczka, an avant-garde fashion designer from Poland, has designed a series based on the life and condition […]
July 13th, 2010 at 9:45 am
Any idea what the music is? I tried searching by lyrics to no avail.
July 13th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
I am EXTREMELY Inspired.
August 12th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Images are extraordinary. They reflect quality and perfection in work.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Does anyone know the name of the song playing on her website?
December 11th, 2010 at 3:44 am
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