Recently, I was honored with the opportunity to work again with Samantha Rei, one of the Twin Cities most stylish of designers. Don't know her? You should! Check out the latest on this inspiring designer:
- Huffington Post - Inside the Whimsical World of Twin Cities Fashion Designer Samantha Rei.
- City Page - Artist of the Year, 2014
- Pioneer Press - When Lolita Got Old, Samantha Rei Evolved
I worked with Samantha Rei years ago under her Blasphemina's Closet label on her Second Star line, and was delighted to see those photographs published in her latest book. When she approached me to work with her again, it was like... ummmm YEAH! Is that even a question?!
This time, we were celebrating her latest line 'Black Pearl', a collection inspired by 1920's Shanghai. Beautiful silhouettes, textures and details, this collection captures the most beautiful aspects of vintage style. With a tag line of Beauty. Strength. Rebellion., Samantha strives to help women feel confident, strong and comfortable in their own skin. She believes they can all be beautiful warriors and with this latest series, they can be!
Learn more about Samantha Rei on her website.
Designer: Samantha Rei
Makeup Artist & Hair: Miranda Carlson
Models: Jeweldine McGee, Kiyanna Greene, Kyle Wagner, Faraz Ghassemi
Headpieces: Apatico
Jewelry: Realia by Jen
Shoes: Call It Spring
Location: Clubhouse Jager
So many more images to come, but for today, enjoy a sneak peak into Black Pearl!