One of a kind…

There are some SL designers that just stand alone. They are unmistakably unique and innovative in their styling. They create designs that are recognizable from a mile away, and their work caries a style and quality signature of it’s own. This week we drop the spotlight on one of those designers, the one and only Morrigan Denimore and the The Black Canary (TBC).

Many of the designs from TBC come in male or female version, or are completely unisex. Here I present the decidedly unisex ensemble “Fanfare”. Like many of the designs by Mr. Denimore,  the Fanfare has strong historic influences. The ability to mix and match aspects of 18th and 19th century western design with unique textures and a very modern flare are, in fact, the calling card of TBC. In the Fanfare we see this influence in the laced high wasted  trousers, the highly detailed sleeve poofs, and the intricately designed shirt tail and bow.

Perhaps my favorite aspects of the Fanfare outfit are the combination of the shirt cut and the texture choices. The collar and double breasting of the shirt are particular favorites. They have a very masculine, military uniform look to the cut, but this potentially utilitarian look is offset by the delicate and elegant feel of a soft floral and silk texture. This soft masculinity is only amplified by the addition of an exquisitely detailed sash and bow.

Many many more of the brilliant designs from Morrigan Denimore and the The Black Canary will be on display January 2nd and 3rd during the latest edition of The Opium Tales by Opium Fashion Agency. Come join us for the tale of Babes in Toyland  to be dazzled by these designs in a way that only Opium could achieve.