Vidal Sassoon, Black Milk

A few months ago, I was involved in a hair presentation project at Vidal Sassoon in Manchester.

The theme was based around the darker side of nature; life-giving, but at the same time wild and dangerous.

It was put together to showcase Melanie Baker‘s hair dressing skills but also featured colour by Helen Jordan and cuts by different members of the Sassoon Manchester team.

A section of one the images from my “winter project” was used as the promo poster, after it inspired Mel to choose the theme.

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I then planned the styling, based on the theme, but also being mindful of the sassoon brand.

This shoot took place before the Vanguard collection launch, but we used some of the garments, as well as latex pieces from different collections and even some old favourites, such as veils, flower crowns and antlers.

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Model: Zoe Harlotta

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Model: Lia @Vauhaus

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Model: Florence @J’adore

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Model: Stacey Black (me)

Images and retouch: Adam Mark Williams

Make up: Jules Daniels MUA

We also had to do a catwalk and each of the hair styles was inspected and judged individually.

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All the models and Mel.

11130208_10155479081415311_245537083010047501_nThe model in their full outfits, after the catwalk.

The presentation, catwalk and photoshoot all went really well, Mel did a great job and the whole team was awesome and a pleasure to work with.

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Jaime Wei Huang

We kicked off the season with a familiar face, Jaime Wei Huang. I always enjoy her designs and the air of utilitarianism that ties together all her collections.

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This time though, there was an unexpected and captivating dark edge to the signature apronesque silhouettes. Straps and leather tassels hung down, accentuating the models movement.

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The unmistakable sound of  Rammstein set the tone while models strutted down the catwalk in chunky shoes and with wet hair obscuring their faces .

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They were cocooned in oversized aviator jackets, wrapped in faux fur, adorned with tassels and draped with straps.

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The tasseled back packs and gloves with different attachments complemented the clothes perfectly and added just the right amount of detail to the look.

IMG_4467The fur was panelled into the garments, adding volume in unusual places (back and arms), altering their silhouettes and adding a touch of softness to an overall tough aesthetic.

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I would describe the collection as dramatic but wearable. I saw a lot of pieces that could easily be integrated into my wardrobe but would continue to make a statement whenever worn.

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Vintage Eustratia photos

Photographer Al Overdrive emailed me this morning to share this set of photos, taken about a year ago, backstage at the katzenjammer club, just after the fashion show.

It was the shortest Eustratia show ever, with the least amount of models, but there was certainly no lack of glamour.


Maxine Anastasia


Amy Statik


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And last but not least, myself. My years of modelling do come in handy when I’m a model short for a show!

Vauhaus X Eustratia MCRFW Afterparty.

This year I was invited to show my collection at Manchester fashion week. My friends from Vauhaus came to the show with me and also co-hosted the after show party at Twenty twenty two in the northern quarter.

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IMG_3205Hair stylists and Hazel.

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I also had a static exhibition with some of my favourite pieces.

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Images by Natalie Rose Wilde.

There was also an after-after party at my house, but there are no photos.

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Eustratia Open House.

In February I opened my showroom to the public for the first time and hosted the first Eustratia Open House Day. The event was co-hosted by my friends from Vauhaus and attended by many lovely models I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the last few years. IMG_8533I enjoyed setting up the showroom and showcasing my work in an environment that complemented it. It was also great to interact with people, show them the garments in person and talk about the details and shapes, something that isn’t really possible when, like me, you sell mostly online.

1900628_628110120609338_6317526186917491067_oAside from talking about clothes, we also drank champagne, posed for photos and finished of the day with the models having a pillow fight in the bedroom.

10295313_628110173942666_5973584393313483815_oCole Black from LatexGirlsHD put together an amazing video capturing the highlights and atmosphere of the day.

Thanks to my awesome models: Amber Dennett  Hazel Whittle Vivi Sterling Nina Terror Laura Powell Jo Juiceboxx Naomi Rose Pedersen Mai Walker  Georgina Ainscow Loren Faether Charlotte Anne MacGregor Zoe Harlotti Collinson

and team Toria Brightside Natalie Rose Wilde Richard Ayres.

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On the 10th of May, we are hosting the a workshop at Eustratia house, featuring Vauhaus model Vivi sterling, you can read the details here.

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