"Mrs. Lovett"

     Kristine Fergusson Fall/Winter 2008 Collection

    This evening gown was inspired, as you might have guessed, after I had gone to

    see the movie Sweeny Todd.  I really liked the beat up hate Mrs. Lovett wore and

    the stripes that were often used in her gowns. When I was browsing for fabric and found the 100% stripped silk this outfit 

    was born.  The midnight blue silk, accented with the pleated stripes at the neck and peeking beneath the hemline becomes

    more dramatic with the trained back view. The trian is accented with vintage rectangular jett beads, as well as one sewn

    on the hat.  The hat was created from a 1950's piece that I reshaped then added vintage netting, peacock feathers, and a

    silk bow that survived from an 1860's bonnet. The pleated 1950's gloves helped to complete the look.  More photos of 

    this  gown comming soon!