Krewe de Chew – 2015 & 2016
30 original costumes for parading in Krewe du Vieux, on the theme of fine dining to picnicking. Created with Mo of Howlpop! Continue reading Krewe de Chew – 2015 & 2016
The Nain Rouge, Detroit 2007
Inspiration: Rather than invite the public at all, we divided our group into two teams who each created a scavenger hunt for the other, across decaying landmarks of Detroit. Teams hunted for the elusive Nain Rouge, a legendary devil of the area. The city’s founder, Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, was warned by a fortune teller — “… that the the little red imp is the embodiment … Continue reading The Nain Rouge, Detroit 2007
SPLISH: The Rise and Fall of the Show and Tail
I was excited to produce and costume Splish: a mermaid masque as my first foray in large-scale collaborative art performance in New Orleans… and to get a mention from the Gambit as one of the ten best art events of 2015… Over 50 installation artists, drag performers, musicians, actors, costumers, photographers and more lent their talents to the mega-show. Click through for credits and the show … Continue reading SPLISH: The Rise and Fall of the Show and Tail
At home in New Orleans
Ever dreamed of sleeping cozy in a vintage Airstream? You can if you come and visit us… built by Rusty Lazer, decorated by Jami Girouard & managed by me. Email reversibleskirt@gmail.com for availability. Continue reading At home in New Orleans
IRT: A Tragedy in Three Stations
In 2009, with my favorite co-conspirators, we took a 60-person cast, crew and audience through a 1904, period-appropriate melodrama staged on the 4/5/6 subway line. With quick changes. In January. Click through for photos and video. Continue reading IRT: A Tragedy in Three Stations
Masked Balls & Brass Marauders
In the past few weeks I had the opportunity to work with an awesome team (curated by New Orleans Airlift, for an event for Mother PR/Microsoft) to design and fabricate over 350 different masks for a lavish masked ball that took place in the wax museum here in New Orleans. There’s much more to be told, but in the weeks before we worked night and … Continue reading Masked Balls & Brass Marauders
The Easter Parade…
Every year for many years, I made a bonnet to parade Fifth Avenue with the traditional Easter Parade (and the Bonnet Competition that used to be held at Tavern on the Green, an interesting mix of fabulous men, venerable older ladies, and fascinator fans). I provide materials, coaching in the basics of Surrealist hat-making, and encouragement to enable others in bonnet excellence. It’s hard to … Continue reading The Easter Parade…
An Afternoon at Grossfinger’s Catskills Resort…
A once-proud resort that is slowly mouldering and losing parts of itself, year by year…we invited a few tourists to experience the amenities. compliments of Dark Passage Continue reading An Afternoon at Grossfinger’s Catskills Resort…
The Rematch: A Viewing Party
One of the last events we held at the Egg & Dart Club was a viewing party for my friend Duke Riley’s project in China, the Rematch. He and his assistant had been overseas for months working on it, but as the race approached, we thought it would be fun for New Yorkers to place bets on the outcome from halfway around the world. I … Continue reading The Rematch: A Viewing Party
Charm School Design, a venture
I’ve made my own jewelry and accessories since I was a kid. In 2006 I began showing hair accessories and hats with feathers and other found objects from the Garment District, toy stores, and the flotsam and jetsam of life. I vended at the Bust magazine holiday fairs and the Young Designers’ Market in Soho and quickly picked up wholesale accounts from overseas boutiques, local … Continue reading Charm School Design, a venture
