"As one of London’s shining new fashion stars, Mary Katrantzou’s vidid printed womenswear has become a hallmark of the new ladylike guard of British designers – alongside names like Christopher Kane, Erdem and Richard Nicoll. Closely following her progress, NY-based artist Erik Madigan Heck continues his fascination with Mary’s surrealist prints, in a brilliant new series for his online title Nomenus Quarterly, shot in New York this November. Blurring the disciplines of painting and photography within a fashion context, Erik has taken inspiration from portraits of the late Frida Kahlo – a feminist artistic figure whose surrealist, folk art has been described by André Breton as like “a ribbon around a bomb”."[www.ablogcuratedby.com]There is something so attractive about these stunningly vivid photographs; they capture and emulate Mary Katrantzou's enchanting work so fittingly, communicating her quirky style effortlessly. I love the vivid, rich colours and the layering of pattern, it creates such a chaotic yet strangely concise set of images. I couldn't help myself - I had to share these gems with you.
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