Something that I find different and unique...

The Black Lotus clothing line is a collection of unique, hand-sewn pieces inspired by the SF Bay Area belly dance scene. Christina Molcillo, the founder and designer, was introduced to the world of belly dancing in 2002 when she attended a performance by the San Francisco troupe Fat Chance Bellydance, who specialize in ‘American tribal’ dancing. She was struck by the innovative and unique nature of the costumes, and how they helped to enhance the drama of the dancer’s movements.

What makes Black Lotus unique is the care that goes into making each piece. Designs are painstakingly silk-screened onto individual parts, details like beads and feathers are carefully placed , and every garment is an original creation. The end result is a costume that serves a purpose as well as tells a story.

Black Lotus’ ability to make a deconstructed aspect look high class through the use of couture and the brilliance of photographer Sequoia and Lorenzo Diaz Hair-Designs makes this series elegant, sophisticated and fairy-tale like, it was shot and featured on the SCI television show “Oddities”, San Francisco.

Photography by Sequoia Emmanuelle for Black Lotus Clothing
Production by Drake Design
Hair by Lorenzo Diaz
Makeup by Alicia Campbell
Model by Minxa LeMieux

http://www.blacklotusclothing.com