During the first lock down the band Imperial Leather realised they needed new outfits but couldn’t venture into Edgeley for fittings due to Covid-19 restrictions. Instead they dialed up via the world wide web for “virtual consultations” to discuss styles, fabrics, colour and patterns and inspirations! Sketches were drawn, fabric picked out, Ginger wanted a chic French inspired skivvy and beret with hot-pants and a glittery G on the bum. Emma chose a hot pink velvet mini dress and I used a psychedelic printed fabric from a 1960s dress which we re-purposed for an opulent jabot. For Annaliese I designed a saucy 70s style flared jumpsuit with leopard print velvet. We added a boob cut-out for extra drama. For myself I made a very glam rock-esque hot-pants jumpsuit with lime / black zebra collar and cuffs. Ta-dah! Lockdown was over and we all had new outfits for our first gig!!!
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Photos by Eryca Green
Thank you to Creative Victoria for their support developing the Edgeley virtual consultation service.
