Aaron Graves

My vision for this collection is not only the cosmos, but it’s effects on nature and how it brings about change and transformation. 9 garments will tell a story of transitioning from darkness into light, one garment leading into the next, with several having the ability to transform into another look mid runway. The collection opens with a “black bird” in an ominous floor length feather cape that will be cast off to reveal a beautiful gold “Phoenix” dress setting the tone for transformation. A veiled, deep blue ballgown glittering with all the stars in the galaxy floats past, followed by a dress decorated with the moon and stars. Then a fragmented, mirrored dress shines with the sparkle of moonlight on water, bringing us to a pale blue liquid satin gown that glows with the warmth of morning light. A dark green velvet gown follows and with one motion, blooms into a flower. A set of twin flower girls in liquid statin slip dresses in lilac and palest pink lead us to the finale: a liquid satin gown with a long net train studded with pearls, along with a head dress of real white roses. Keeping with the theme of transforming from dark to light, our unusual bride carries a beautiful bouquet of roses and lilies with a large glowing white orb nestled gently in the center, bringing us light and the promise of a new day and beginning.

ABOUT AARON GRAVES

Aaron Graves is a multidisciplinary artist living in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A graduate of The University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Graves utilizes photography, fashion design, and installation art to explore themes of identity and beauty, all with a touch of surrealism. Since 2003 he has been featured in multiple galleries including UCCS Galleries Of Contemporary Arts, The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center At Colorado College, Praxis Gallery Minneapolis, and Bernstein Display in New York City.

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