SOFTY

Bags by Ya-Chiao Rexy Sung for her graduate collection. Aside from the impressive shapes and sizes of these various bags, it's the painted wood that I think makes them look so unique; the bags look softer like they're make out of felt.

BRAID

Wearing: Rusted silk shirt from my graduate collection, DIY braid belt, T by Wang tank, Jaeger trousers. 

I found this braided calico sample when going through an old uni box, makes a pretty good quick-to-fashion belt. I've been wearing this shirt from my last collection quite a lot recently, I've lost count of how many times I've been told that I've spilled something on myself.

TO CLARIFY

For all of you who were asking me where they can get hold of my platform DM's, I'm afraid it's not going to happen. After having talks with Dr. Marten about a collaboration it has come to a stand still. I'm so gutted about it, it sucks seeing such a great design idea go to waste.

Shoes are from my graduate collection - Charlie May.

Image by Shini taken from Style Crusader

RUST

Wearing: Ann Demeulemeester jacket and shoes, Rusted shirt made by me for my graduate collection, A.F. Vandevorst skirt, Versace sunglasses

Wearing another piece from my graduate collection, this shirt was hand rusted by me and contrasts really nicely against the crisp white shirt. I'd like to try it out again in a future collection with a subtler staining I think. 

The skirt was another Antwerp purchase (found on a 10€ bargain rail!) and is the perfect colour for summer - goodbye black.

Thank you to Andrew, AKA The Fashion Dad for these photos.

BOAT YARD

Wearing: Oxblood leather half corset made by me for my graduate collection, Topshop maxi dress, Dr Marten suede shoes, Helmut Lang handcuff bracelet.

A simpler outfit for the second day spent in Antwerp. This is the first time I've worn one of the pieces from my graduate collection, it's a good idea to wear a piece for a day and see how practical it actually is.  

STANDING TALL

Jen from The Style Crusader wearing my modified Dr Martens on the third day of London Fashion Week.

Doesn't she look incredible? Nothing makes me happier than this right now.

If you are interested in these shoes, be it for editorials or getting your own modified pair, just drop me an email.

Photos by Shini

Collection review on Culture Candy!

My first collection collection review is up! And its from those charming guys over at culture candy.

"Another collection that stood out on the night was that of Charlie May which had a post-apocalyptic ambience. A fairly neutral palette allowed for the texture and form of the clothes to take prominence. Distressed materials, both hard and soft textiles, and buckles and goggles aplenty were combined to great effect. It would have been easy to have gotten carried away when working with such aesthetics but May clearly appreciates the power that can be achieved through subtle refinement. The inclusion of heavy duty footwear with soft fabrics and the exposure of their construction was alluring as May successfully wove together what might individually appear to have been relatively disparate elements."

Read the rest of the article here.