Through the intricate relationship between
Pain and Pleasure, both power and beauty can be perceived and demonstrated – a
key crossover that, for her preview exhibition for her launch collection,
Amelia Stephenson has chosen to explore. Fulfilling the intimate setting of
Blessings bar, Stephenson presented a collection that played on the sense of
empowerment, of beauty and elegance juxtaposed through tie and restraint. With
intricate emerald and black lace detailing, exposed through cut out and
asymmetric line structure, it was indeed a collection of thought, of attention
to detail through a delicate design relationship. But where exactly did
Stephenson start exactly? “I’ve always loved the female form, I’ve always
admired it. I developed my style from a general womenswear attraction, and
really realized that lingerie design was more my passion through studying my
foundation diploma - it comes naturally to design the way I do.”
Walking
through the tasteful exhibition, of the pain versus pleasure photo shoot undertaken
by Stephenson in collaboration with Pip Jay King and model Jessica
Talbot-Smith, there was a definite sense of fragility and strength, as the
Stephenson pieces were exhibited through a raw and gritty environment, a
characteristic that Stephenson is unafraid to show within her aesthetic. I
questioned, what was her favorite piece and indeed, exhibited image? “The cupless
body for me is my favorite, just because the detailing on the back is really
different, it’s unique and stands out from your classic lingerie pieces,
through the way it can be seen when worn under a garment as well as its own
construction detailing. It’s a piece that can be styled as underwear, outwear,
over the top of a garment as well as underneath.”
It was clear that the Amelie Louise
London brand is one of longevity, and that the exhibition was only the start of
what Stephenson has in store. Where did Stephenson see herself in ten years
time? “I really have high hopes for the brand, of us going out there and really
showing what the Amelie Louise brand is about. Obviously, at the moment, it is
just I, so hopefully there is a future for the team to expand, to really push
the brand identity and to take on more than what is possible right now. I am
confident that the Amelie Louise London brand can only grow and develop, as
this is just the start.”
Images with credit to Pip Jay King.
See the Amelie Louise London brand here :
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amelielouise.london/
contact - amelia.stephenson@allingerie.com
See the photographer -
Pip Jay King - www.pipjk.com
See the model -
Jessica Talbot Smith - https://www.instagram.com/jessicatsss23/?hl=en
contact - jessellents@hotmail.com
