Papusza Couture in Bambi Magazine

I was happy to see shots of Mika Jones from the shoot that awesome photographer Magdalena Olek did with my dresses in Bambi Magazine, Issue 2. My dresses are paired with the gorgeous millinery of Velvet Antler. The shots were taken in Brooklyn in April. I was in love with them and am so glad the story got picked up. To view the images go to editorial #3 in Issue 2 of Bambi, via link above. Also, print copies are available per order.

Coney Island Mermaid Parade Magic!!

A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of making costumes for and partaking in the magical Mermaid Parade, 2010, at Coney Island. Although I had never had the pleasure of walking in the parade before I had always loved the idea of it, being an avid lover of all things "mer," since my childhood growing up close to the Oregon coast.

I was excited to be in the parade as part of a group organized by dear friends Ali Schmitz (who won "Best Mermaid" last year) and Justin AuBuchon. The concept was inspired by a beautiful illustration, including a queen being pulled on of a chariot of seahorses, with fluffy white clouds floating behind her. I made 3 "cloud dresses" for the parade, including a storm cloud, a serene cloud and a rainbow cloud (which was the one I wore in the parade!!).

Here are some photos of the magic. I am already very excited for next years parade!!



(Above) Me as a rainbow cloud!!

(Above) Laura dancing on the beach after the parade as the serene cloud.

(Above) Melinda was the storm cloud. I don't have any pictures of her in her dress, but her makeup looks awesome.





(Above) Darling friends Ali and Justin on stilts leading the way!!

(Above) Lovely photo taken on the boardwalk after the parade by Jessica Amaya.

Papusza Couture & Maleen Dalan in the New York Post on Rachel Singer!!!

Was exciting to see dear friend and amazing stylist/artist Rachel Singer in Sunday's New York Post wearing Maleen Dalan and Papusza Couture garments together! Read the article 'Taking Back The Night' in Sunday's Post to read full article about Rachel and see more pictures. Also, see Rachel's NY Post online style guide here, wearing her Maleen and Papusza look. Also, kudos to talented super Adam Maclay and Lysette Drumgold for doing a breathtakingly beautiful job on Rachel's hair and makeup!!! Big love to all involved!!!


Miss Rachel looking magical in beautiful headpiece and top by Maleen Dalan and tea stained antique lace skirt by Papusza Couture!

Sang Bleu 5, Featuring Papusza Article, Now For Sale in NYC

"Papusza's methods are resoundingly odd, but her creations are subtle and far from a horror show. Unless some of the embellishments are pointed out, one might not even notice that a large bead is actually a pigeon skull dangling from a braid. Her work melds fashion to fine art and to a display at a natural history museum."

-Excerpt from "The Bird Woman of Brooklyn," an article by William Van Meter in Sang Bleu Journal

Sang Bleu 5 is now available for purchase in New York. It can also be purchased at numerous locations, and on the web here, where you can also find a complete list of locations to purchase Sang Bleu in New York, Europe and Japan.


Photo taken by Kat + Duck in Paris before the issue was released in the states. Portrait of me taken by Alex O'Neill.

Papusza Couture in ComplexD (UK)

Fabulous stylists Erica Lavelanet and David Pena at LP Fashion Philosophy pulled some of my pieces for an editorial spread titled "I'm With the Band," featuring Street Hero, in the launch issue of ComplexD Magazine. See below the fun blue velvet romper and sexy green spandex mini dress, both pieces from my Oceania Etherea Collection, in this fabulous editorial.

Papusza in Paper Magazine (Greece) with Kage Handbags!

Stylist Tara Denman pulled my Papusza Couture Vampella Dress (made of beautiful antique Italian lace passed down to my mother from my grandmother, and then to me) for the look book shoot for Kage Handbags this Spring. I was so happy with how Tara styled the dress, and the photos came out beautifully.

I was even more happy when the photos got published in a Greek high fashion magazine called Paper Magazine, in the article "All That Bags," about Kage Handbags.

Photos by Emiliano Granado
Hair and makeup by B. Brill

Papusza Organic Textile Exhibited in Stockholm

A couple months ago awesome Swedish designer Anja Hynynen asked me if I would contribute a piece to the organic textile project she is putting together to showcase in Sweden later this summer. The textile will debut at Ekovaruhuset in the Old Town of Stockholm. See a picture and description of my contribution below and stay tuned for further details.

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This Is What My Heart Looks Like

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"This Is What My Heart Looks Like" is a textile created using antique lace and various organic materials. It is a personal representation of who I am as not only an artist, but also as an emotional being, and how this is connected to my creative work. Organic materials in this piece include flicker feathers, bird bones, a peacock feather and the materials used to stain the fabric. The heart shaped and border stains were created using strawberries, blackberries and beets.

This textile was handmade with love in Brooklyn, New York.