Papusza Feature on HerHattanNYC and Spring Sale on LIMBS!!!!

Have a look at the fabulous feature that HerHattan NYC did on Papusza Art Couture. You can read a bit about my current collection, Paramicha, and also find out a bit more about where my art comes from.

Also, I will be doing a Spring Sale on LIMBS starting today, through April 15th, or while supplies last. I have almost every color available, and will be adding a few new ones in the upcoming week including brown, black and wine. Normally they are $28 a pair, but will be available through the 15th for $20 a pair or 2 for $35. They are a very stylish way to transition into your Spring wardrobe, if you are still struggling with chilly winter weather.


Photo by Gemma Fleming

For inquiries please email me at kaytee@papuszacouture.com.

One of a kind limited edition hand painted LIMBS, and other lingerie goodies, will be for sale soon on both my Etsy and Smashing Darling. Stay tuned for these fun, exciting colorful goodies-ideal for the upcoming seasons!

Life Outside NY Part 1: Austin and SXSW

As many of you know I am on a bit of a leave from New York for a few months. After doing nearly a dozen shows in less then a 6 month period, moving from Brooklyn into Manhattan and barely ever getting to leave the city for things other then work I decided it was time for a break. I have been living in the big apple now for about 4 years, and although I love it enormously I have gotten so caught up in the hustle and bustle of existing there that I had forgotten what life outside New York was like. I am happy to report that the escape has been awakening and I am happy to be on this trip.

My first stop was Austin, where I spent a little more then a month. Got to make some art with my dear friend and associate Desideria Adame and spend some fun times in the great little city of ATX. It was quite a charming place and I will definitely be returning.

The finale week of the trip was South by Southwest, one of the many great film and music festivals in Austin. I saw a ton of awesome bands-my favorite the "Japanese Action Comic Punk" band Peelander-Z. I also got to see a ton of great friends who where visiting for or playing at the festival-a couple of which I hadn't seen in over a year. One of the highlights was taking a ride on a giant mustache seasaw.

See photos of some of my favorite moments below. Stay tuned for more on my adventures of life outside the big city.

Peelander-Z

Moustache Seasaw

My besties!!!!



Hand painted kid leather gloves I made.

Gemma Fleming's "SPARE" Featuring Papusza LIMBS

In January my darling friend, associate and fellow artist Gemma Fleming debuted her most recent short film, SPARE at HNM's Pain Exhibit. SPARE features performances by Maxine Nienow and Michaeline Sexton, among others. I had the pleasure of custom making Papusza LIMB tights and a mask for the areal portion of the film. LIMBS are for sale, and can be purchased from me if you email me at kaytee@papuszacouture.com or go through my Smashing Darling. For a full list of the talented people involved in creating this piece go here or you can check out SPARE below. Also, look at Gemma's website to see details about her upcoming show in Manhattan, "Not a Fairy Tale."

"SPARE" from Gemma Fleming on Vimeo.

Papusza's Saint Valentine Dress-Winner at Patricia Fields Valentine's Ball!!!

This year for the Patricia Fields Valentine's Ball I had the honorable pleasure of designing my darling friend, muse and associate Rachel Singer an outfit to wear. Rachel and I decided that Saint Valentine's a la Dia De Los Muertos meets Elizabethan Couture would be a good route to go. I designed her a gown using a beautiful golden vestment fabric (which happens to be the same fabric I bought the first day I moved to New York 4 years ago), which had accents in gold, orange and pink. The dress was strewn with golden chains and grommets, a side tilted steel bone hooped skirt and a bodice that matched the crucifixes on the fabric. I had been conceptualizing this gown for years. Beneath Rachel wore little rose brocaded orange and gold hot pants I made her, and over the bodice a bra adorned with giant flaming heart lights (that lit up!) over each breast. On her head she wore a 10 lb. antler head piece, made using leftover antlers from the piece I recently showed during Basel Miami at The SCOPE International Art Fair. Her makeup was done with the talents of mua Lysette Drumgold.

Rachel was the first prize winner at the ball's costume competition, and received a generous gift certificate to enjoy using at Pat Field's boutique on Bowery. I take this as an enormous compliment, being that I have loved Miss Field's work for years. See some fun photos of us getting Rachel ready for the evening taken by Analisa Deolaso.

Video of Papusza and Burley at SCOPE Night Event

It was fun.... a little to much fun! Here is video footage documenting the SCOPE Night Event the piece Katie Burley and I made was featured at. You can see the piece, among the debauchery and fun of the night. Catch a glimpse of me hanging with our great model, Ashley Garner, followed by a glimpse of Katie looking gorgeous in fur and feathers! Oh, Miami.... what a trip!

SCOPE Miami : The Night Event Produced by Artists Wanted from Artists Wanted on Vimeo.

VALENTINE'S SALE: PAPUSZA LIMBS FOR LOVE!

Whether you love or loath Valentine's Day it's always nice to have something bright and colorful to wear on the day of hearts. You can always go extra festive and get a pair in red-which could also be a very and romantic thoughtful gesture as a gift if your heart beats for fashionable lady.

However, if you're not so into the cupid scenario, brighten up your dreary February with beautiful, soft, cozy, hand-dyed Papusza Limb tights, available in Red, Black, Green, Purple, Blue, Magenta and now Teal and Brown (pictures coming soon). These fabulous 100% nylon tights can be made per order in 3 different dye patterns, including bruise, dip dye and ombre.

AND.... They are on sale for only $20 a pair (normally $28) through the 14th. Email me to place orders or with further inquiries. Love your Limbs!!!!

Red in Bruise.

Purple in Dip Dye

Blue in Dip Dye

Magenta in Ombre

Grey in Ombre

Papusza in Tim William's Tripping Video

Thanks to brilliant styling duo LP Fashion Philosophy Papusza's Mer Gown is in the awesome new Tim William music video Tripping. Check it out! You will see the dress worn by the girl laying on the rooftop right after the 2:00 point. Also, see an amazing piece by dear friend and awesome menswear designer Maleen Dalan worn my Mr. William himself towards the beginning of the video.

I love this video!!! Vote for it to be the winner of MTV's Best Freshmen Video!