This is one of my favorites. "Autumn" is a jacket constructed from a dark, burnt orange silk velvet evoking the mysteries of gypsies and autumn equinox. Link to more photos at www.RachaelKras.com/Notebook #autumn #gypsy #goddess #silk #silkvelvet #velvet #jacket #couture #handmade #ballet #dancer #model #design #art #fashionphotography #Photoshoot #bespoke Jacket design and construction: Rachael Kras @rachaelkrascostume Photography: Amanda Tipton @amandakokoro Model: Candice Bergeron, Ballet Dancer @candance_b Hair and makeup: Meredith 'Strathmeyer' Worobec @meredie84 This gown is from a 6-part collection of original designs by Rachael Kras. Each gown derives inspiration from the spirit of a woodland aspect- “Morning”, “Spring”, “Summer”, “Autumn”, “Winter” and “Night”.

When you have to choose between looking dope and not freezing to death, make the right choice.

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-Pete

Epic, jaw dropping, gorgeous maternity gown/shoot I did in collaboration with ballet dancer Meredith Strathmeyer Worobec and photographer AmandaTipton.com It was so exciting to capture and celebrate this very special time in a dancer's life. http://bit.ly/MaternityBallerina #Maternity #dancer #ballet #ballerina #balletdancer #dancermaternity #dancematernity #goddess #orange #pregnancy #pregnantdancer #pregnantballerina #maternityphotoshoot #photoshoot #babybump #epic #gown #chiffon #custom #handmade #tigerlily #fireopal

Front view of the "leaf" texture on this lovely, velvety "Summer" corset. Read and see more about this gown on my blog. Http://www.rachaelkras.com/notebook Gown design and construction: Rachael Kras, Costumer/Designer @rachaelkrascostume Photography: Amanda Tipton- Photographer @amandakokoro Model: Candice Bergeron, Ballet Dancer @candance_b Hair and makeup artist: Meredith 'Strathmeyer' Worobec @meredie84 #goddess #summer #silk #gown #couture #handmade #corset #ballet #dancer #model #design #art #green #forest #fashionphotography #Photoshoot #leaf #velvet #texture

Here's a shot of my next gown "Summer". It's inspired from the lush green of woodland forests. Read more about this gown and see more pics on my blog. http://www.rachaelkras.com/notebook/2016/1/15/summer Gown design and construction: Rachael Kras, Costumer/Designer www.rachaelkras.com Photography: Amanda Tipton- Photographer www.amandatipton.com Model: Candice Bergeron, Ballet Dancer Hair and makeup artist: Meredith 'Strathmeyer' Worobec #goddess #summer #silk #gown #couture #handmade #corset #ballet #dancer #model #design #art #green #forest #fashionphotography #Photoshoot

​"Spring" is inspired by flowers emerging from the bones of winter and an excerpt in Cassandra Clare’s book 'City of Ashes'. Clary Fray, the main protagonist, goes to a party that includes fairies on the guest list. "When he turned in the dance, his coat fell open and Clary saw that beneath it, his chest was an empty rib cage. Ribbons were woven through his bare rib bones, possibly to make him look more festive." [...] See more pictures and read more about this gown here: http://www.RachaelKras.com/Notebook Gown design and construction: Rachael Kras​ Photography: Amanda Tipton​ Model: Candice Bergeron, Ballet Dancer​ HMUA: Meredith 'Strathmeyer' Worobec​ This gown is from a 6-part collection of original designs by Rachael Kras. Each gown derives inspiration from the spirit of a woodland aspect- “Morning”, “Spring”, “Summer”, “Autumn”, “Winter” and “Night”. #Fairy #Faerie #faeries #spring #WoodlandElements #silk #gown #couture #handmade #corset #ballet #balletdancer #dancer #model #design #art #MortalInstruments #claryfray

Full back view of my gown “Morning”. Inspired by the rising sun shining through dew-laden spider webs. More at http://www.RachaelKras.com/notebook This gown is from a 6-part collection of original designs derived from the spirit of a woodland aspect- “Morning”, “Spring”, “Summer”, “Autumn”, “Winter” and “Night”. Photography by: Amanda Tipton
Model/dancer: Candice Bergeron
HMUA: Meredith ‘Strathmeyer’ Worobec #Fairy #Faerie #faeries #morning #blushofdawn #WoodlandElements #silk #gown #couture #bridal #wedding #weddinggown #wings #handmade #watteau #corset #ballet #dancer #model #design #art

Back peek of my gown “Morning”. Inspired by the rising sun shining through dew-laden spider webs. (Link to all details in profile)

This gown is from a 6-part collection of original designs derived from the spirit of a woodland aspect- “Morning”, “Spring”, “Summer”, “Autumn”, “Winter” and “Night”.

Next week I’ll be posting "Spring”.

Photography by: Amanda Tipton Model/dancer: Candice Bergeron HMUA: Meredith ‘Strathmeyer’ Worobec

#Fairy #Faerie #faeries #morning #blushofdawn #WoodlandElements #silk #gown #couture #bridal #wedding #weddinggown #wings #handmade #watteau #corset #ballet #dancer #model #design #art

“Morning” is a gown inspired by the rising sun shining through dew-laden spider webs. It embodies the concept of morning rays piercing the cool woodlands with its radiance. (Http://www.rachaelkras.com/notebook for more info!) I love this shot because it looks like wings.

This gown is from a 6-part collection of original designs derived from the spirit of a woodland aspect- “Morning”, “Spring”, “Summer”, “Autumn”, “Winter” and “Night”. Next week I’ll be posting “Spring”.

Design and construction: Rachael Kras Photography by: Amanda Tipton Model/dancer: Candice Bergeron HMUA: Meredith ‘Strathmeyer’ Worobec

#Fairy #Faerie #faeries #morning #blushofdawn #WoodlandElements #silk #gown #couture #bridal #wedding #weddinggown #wings #handmade #watteau #corset #ballet #dancer #model #design #art

What better way to get started in 2016 than making a fresh tutu on New Year's Day? This is for a ballet inspired by Edward Gorey. #UntitledBook #Lilly #edwardgorey #tutu #romantictutu #denverdance #sewing #costume #dance #ballet

Detail shot of my Night Circus cosplay. This gown is an amalgam of my love and admiration for the novel.

You can read more about it here: http://bit.ly/RachaelKrasNightCircusCosplay

Costume design and construction: Rachael Kras (RachaelKras.com) Photography by: AmandaTipton.com Makeup design: Meredith Strathmeyer Worobec

#NightCircus #thenightcircus #CeliaBowen #parasolprotectorate #theparasolprotectorate #alexiatarabotti #CostumeDesign #Victorian #VictorianEra #BustleEra #Steampunk #Parasol #stripes #halloween #autumn #fall #dressup #bustle #sewing #theater #bespoke #history #historical #historicalsewing #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplayers

I am a huge fan of Erin Morgenstern's "The Night Circus". So this gown is an amalgam of my love and admiration for the novels and to be honest is a fair piece of Cosplay. Read more about the inspiration for this costume and see more photos in my blog post here: http://bit.ly/RachaelKrasNightCircusCosplay

Photography by: Amanda Tipton, Photography for Fine Artists. Http://www.AmandaTipton.com

Costume design and construction: Http:// RachaelKras.com

Makeup Design: Meredith Strathmeyer Worobec

Pins in. Pins out. Repeat. #sewing #pincushion #building #stitching #pins

Flat lining silk velvet to coutil. Because heaven forbid I'm easy on myself or someone says that I didn't go "all in". #velvet #corset #Flatlining #costume #runway

We are not in the cold darkness for this production. We are confused by the grass, sunshine and real plants. #SummerFest #Outdoors #Nature #biennialoftheamericas2015 #TheyLetTheTechiesOut

Gettin' serious. #Strike #TheaterStrike #Disinfecting #SoFresh #SoClean #SafetyFirst #SafetyCzar #respirator #Goggles #CloroxSpray #BehindTheScenes #Costume #CostumeMistress #CostumeDepartment

We improvise. We adapt. We overcome. The crew takes post-rehearsal notes in the back of the set van after hours because it's raining. #theaterlife #theater #Notes #wonderbound #crewlife #Crew #Rehearsal #contemporarydance #Ballet #LoadIn #Summer2015 #SummerFest #arvadacenter @wonderboundco @swellanore