Kaye Morales At L.A. Style Fashion Week
As the heavy bass dropped, the first model strutted onto the long, white runway. Setting her apart from the wearable streetwear shows that preceded, Morales presented a line that included masks, straps and headpieces that were more like art than actual clothing. While some pieces were sheer and others lined, the collection had a costume-y feel that would appeal to only the most daring of fashionistas.
Red, black and white were the colors Morales used in her show. Each outfit was highly embroidered or bedazzled with silver and gold accents that gave the otherwise punk attire a soft and elegant feel.
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While Morales' show was eye-catching and drew in the crowd with both its trance music and shocking masks, one look fell flat. The look was a men’s underwear that featured a mask-like set of wiring around it. While creative, it was hard to tell exactly what the look was trying to achieve.
But, Morales closed the show with her best look: a red ball-gown that featured puffed sleeves, a completely embroidered bodice and a long train. Steering away from the traditional gown, Morales showcased her rebel style by creating just a train for the back, while the front served as a glam leotard. The train flowed behind the statuesque model as the show closed with a sea of red.
Graduating from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde's production and interior design program, Morales furthered her passion for fashion at SOFA (School of Fashion and the Arts). Taking additional courses at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, Morales was able to combine both European and American fashion to create a line all her own. Centepede shows off that very intertwining of styles that Morales has used to create both streetwear and elegant, punk-inspired styles.
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