Sam V1 2021

BACK TO BONES SAMANTHA VAN SCHELVEN

DESIGNER - ILLUSTRATOR - MANUFACTURER - HAND BEADING

COLLECTION STATEMENT: The structure and skeleton of artisan philosophy. Back to Bones the trans-seasonal collection uses notions of careful unique detail and hand beading to combat the rise of fast fashion. It returns to the details of hand construction, careful beading and keen focus on singular elements of detail. Shaped into a rendition of the human anatomy to explore the notion of human foundation. Inspired by the exploration of colour and tone, following the pandemics colourless monotony, back to bones brings glistening colour and interest. Consisting of three hero hand beaded sculptural pieces. This collection stars an artistic rendition of a human ribcage, pelvis and shoulder blades encrusted with beading, atop red double knit rayon fitted garments. Different types of beads of all textures and finishes to paint an intriguing three-dimensional design.

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DESIGNER, MANUFACTURER, ILLUSTRATOR, STYLIST, HAND BEADING: SAMANTHA VAN SCHELVEN

MODELLING TALENT: PAMELA ROCHA BRENDA ELLIOT LUIZA SILVA PHOTOGRAPHER, VIDEOGRAPHER, MAKEUP AND EDITOR: MONIQUE VAN SCHELVEN

ASSISTANT VIDEOGRAPHER: OLIVER MILGATE VIDEO EDITOR: VERONICA VAN SCHELVEN METAL CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR: WAYNE VAN SCHELVEN HAIR AND FRAME CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT: SONIA VAN SCHELVEN