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PINK LION the PINK

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A recent email from a reader reminded me that I remade the classic Pink Lion costume way back in 2015. Whoops!

Pink Lion 2.0 (aka Pink Lion the Pink) is the silky tuxedo version of the dryer-singed original.

IMG_7806 (1)IMG_7810 (1)The new look features a shaggier, more luxurious mane, as well as a stuffed bowtie (he insists it’s all real). The gold zipper is replaced with a satin placket and gold buttons which is more formal that functional.

The pants have been remade in a lovely poodle minky (it’s technically called rosebud minky but whatever) with ankle tufts and a gold metallic waistband. Top and bottom are lined with pink satin. The new tail is sassier than ever!

IMG_7825 (1) I made an alternate set for this costume in 2016 that included a furry onesie, spandex manties, zipper mask, and a hood mane that exposed the back and chest. I like a modular costume wardrobe and now he has several options!

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LOST BAYOU RAVERS

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I think I made 11 costumes for Krewe du Vieux this year, but I guess these two looks would count as twins. They were made for a couple with a lot of complimentary material swapping between the garments. Though fine city folk now, these two are originally from swampier lands and called themselves the Lost Bayou Ravers (a play on local band Lost Bayou Ramblers).

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His costume consisted of a long sleeve undershirt made of laser-cut spandex over green micro mesh; a wide-mesh tank top; LED headpiece; goggles made from plastic bottles; the JNCO-inspired sequin pants with cargo pockets and light-up suspenders; and sequin manties worn underneath.

Her costume was a snap-crotch bodysuit made from mesh and foil spandex with built-in bra; a hood covered in beaded appliques, ruffles, and EL wire; wide-mesh tights; aqua metallic leggings; a glitter vinyl fanny pack with plastic fish in a bowl; and leg warmers made from crawfish sacks. Whew!

Most of the costumes I make aren’t quite as involved as these, so I appreciate the opportunity to really explore an aesthetic through fabulous details and flashy accessories. Almost all of the fabrics and appliques came from Jefferson Variety.

Lost Bayou Ravers, made by JulianneGus got lots of great action shots of these two! They totally embodied their characters and brought the costumes to life, and people later told me that they really stood out in the crowd of paraders.

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They are such fabulous freaks and I love parading with them! (That’s me on the right!)

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ROYAL TRIBUTE 2018

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Krewe du Vieux tradition dictates that each Subkrewe’s creative director pays tribute to the year’s Royalty with a gift and often mutually embarrassing presentation at our annual pre-parade Captain’s Dinner, which I’ve had the honor of attending for the past 2 years. Held 3 days before we roll, it forces a pause in the last-minute chaos.

In that spirit, I use the Tribute as an opportunity to unwind from the tornado in my sewing studio. An afternoon of watercolor is a pretty good antidote. Our friend at Uptown Frames hooks us up and LEWD rolls in with a classy gift and a raunchy joke.

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Since this year’s King is a respected member of the loTcal intelligentsia we compromised on the lewdity of our interpretation of the Krewe du Vieux Goofy Guy (our float was a little more explicit). But Richard better have it hanging proudly in his office or else I’m gonna have to draw penises all over his chalkboards. All Hail!

IMG_E8516And then THEY gave me this sick patch! I’m on the prowl for fabric to make a jacket to put it on.

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