02/27/2022
The Kerry Phelan Designs] Shirley Collection was shot amidst a former landfill and was born through the exploration of repurposed vintage textiles. The editorial features bold, modern garments reconstructed from alluring antique furniture upholstery from the 1940s and 1950s, vintage handmade quilts, and embroidered tableware. I focused on highlighting the traditional, hand-done elements of the vintage textiles, calling attention to the female-centric methods of historic embroidery, quilting, and trimming. I aim to give the materials destined for landfills a trendy rebirth, honoring both the history they hold and the breathtaking land that created them.
Check out the entire Lookbook & story at the link in my bio!
Thank you to the amazing creatives who worked on this!
Creative Direction/Garment Design& construction: Kerry Phelan Kerry Phelan Designs] , Photography:
Eli Freireich , Cinematography: Prince Dudley Models: Erica Jules
Kristen Nhuynh Alexi Gionne , Stylist: Perla Haney Jardine , Makeup Artist: Nicole Bueno , Editorial Design: Laura Angle , Asst Art
Direction: Alice Patton , BTS Photography: Scott Bausemer