This is Beautiful: Eleanor Amoroso

With her first graduate collection under her belt, 24 year old Eleanor Amoroso is now set to make her impact on the fashion world. What makes Amoroso so unique is that she personally created the entire collection using the 13th century Arabic technique of macrame, which is when the fabric is knotted by hand rather than sewn or knitted. How wonderfully old school. The collection is powerful, fierce and confident, as can be seen from the  sweeping dramatic fringing and the strength of the statement necklines and jewellery. Part of her inspiration for the designs came from African tribal clothing so this is a label for any modern-day urban warrior princess. 

Eleanor Amoroso Autumn Winter 2010

Eleanor Amoroso Autumn Winter 2010

Eleanor Amoroso Autumn Winter 2010

Jewels of the Kalahari Bushmen, photography by Boo George

Curious (Boo) George

Love these: pictures of models backstage by photographer (and fellow Irishman!) Boo George. Boo George got into photography accidentally, having started out studying media in Dublin. Undoubtedly though, it was a happy accident; as he has since travelled around the world with his work; as well as contributing to editorials for high profile publications including LOVE magazine, Twin, Arena Homme + and i-D.  I love the understated and almost nonchalant quality of his pictures: they are both captivating, drawing you in and at the same time tantalising, leaving you wanting to know more.

Backstage Model at John Galliano, Shot by Boo George

Dree Hemingway, Shot by Boo George

Model backstage at Frankie Morello, Shot by Boo George

Model backstage at Prada, Shot by Boo George

Model backstage at Prada, Shot by Boo George

Model backstage at Armani, Shot by Boo George