Thea Tamura Fashion - JOHANNE

I am pleased to present one of the newer offerings from Thea Tamura Fashions (TTF), called "Johanne."  Johanne is designer Thea Tamura's  ode to one of the world's most heralded woman, Joan of Arc.

Like the woman for whom it is named, Johanne exudes grace and power.  This amazing set, like many of Thea's creations is available in several styles, ranging from  the underlying lingerie to a long skirt version, and like most of TTF's creations can be worn in a variety of ways, enabling the individual to create a customized look and style of her own.

In the accompanying photos, I am wearing the Short skirt with the accompanying flexi belt and skirt prims along with the corset, collar with straps and adjoining chest detailing.  Also paired with the Johanne stockings, gloves and arm cuffs, this amazing design is both an architectural and fashion masterpiece that exudes power, confidence and grace.

 The intricate floral strap detail conjures the image of a laurel wreath perhaps awarded after the Siege or Orleans to the 19 yr. old martyr.  This type of highly unique and detailed flourish is emblematic of the attention to the most minute details in every TTF design.  Designer Thea Tamura takes great pride in her work and while this detailing could have been created in a clothing layer, the intricate 3D detail is crafted to make a bold and powerful statement that can only come from the passion of the designer and her muse.

 Johanne is another stunning example from Thea Tamura of what is possible in SL fashion.  From the slinky lingerie to the  gown length skirt, Johanne will let you conquer the moment and rally an army of admirers.

 Johanne is available now in the TTF main shop at the address below:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Folk%20Factory/80/74/39

Miss Nigeria by Thea Tamura Fashions

                  THEA TAMURA FASHION
                       "MISS NIGERIA"
     Gown modeled by Ivyana Szondi, finalist in the Miss Virtual World 2010
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Miss Virtual World (MVW) is perhaps the most important and most coveted beauty and modeling competition in all of Second Life. Held annually, thousands of entries are whittled down to just 20 finalists each representing a specific country.  The 2010 competition was no exception.

Each finalist searches the grid for clothing, and in particular, a gown for the big event, held this year on December 19th in the Patch Thibuad Auditorium.

The hunt for gowns begins months in advance and many savvy contestants seek out favorite designers to create custom, one-of-a-kind creations for them to wear on the big night.  Such is the case with MVW finalist, Ivyana Szondzi, Miss Nigeria.

Ivy sought out designer Thea Tamura, the design genius behind Thea Tamura Fashions.  Thea is known across the grid for creating some of SL’s most astonishing fashions.  Designs that are both ‘architectural’ masterpieces, constructed with the sharpest attention to movement and drape, cut and shape combined with unique, often intricate, patterns and knits, expertly stitched to reveal flawless seams that mate perfectly.  Understanding the physics of movement in SL – combining just enough flexi to move elegantly, without creating a ball of tulle 1m behind a walking avatar – perfect texture-matching, unique shapes, Thea Tamura creates bold, dramatic “temples” of fashion.

Starting several months ago, designer Thea Tamura began to create a magnificent custom gown for  Ivyana Szondi that conjures the rich colors and vibrancy of Ivyana's representative land of Nigeria.

“Miss Nigeria,” as the gown is called, features a strapless corset bodice and full-hoop gown skirt of richly patterned, jewel tones.  A cascade of geometric turquoise blues, and amethyst tones, set off by blue and white pearl beading give this magnificent gown both a sophistication appropriate for any ballroom yet still retains a cultural honesty.  Miss Nigeria includes short, matching bell sleeves and a matching beaded choker that echoes the rich gem tones and pearls.  Miss Nigeria is also complemented with matching bracelets that repeat the pearl and gems tones of the choker.  The gown also includes a separate long stand of metallic beads that reinforces the culturalism of Ivyana’s adopted African Nation.

Designer Thea Tamura has also created a dramatic headpiece that harkens to the traditional, brightly colored headscarves worn in many African nations, but has “amped-up” the couture factor with a crown of hair and headpiece that is at once bold, yet understated.  The pattern matches that of the gown though in a more subtle and larger pattern so as not to overwhelm the overall presentation and focuses the attention on Miss Nigeria’s angelic face.

Angel Dessous "Christmas 2009" Lingerie

I had the honor, and pleasure, to be a model in the GLANCE International Agency's Christmas Benefit Show & Sale held December 12th at the GIA Main Runway.

 Over 16 designers donated new original works to be modeled by some of SL's top supermodels.  Each outfit is currently for sale in the GIA Runway shop through New Year's with all of the proceeds generated for the sales going to the International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies.

 This wonderful charity is committed to helping victims of natural disasters, war, hunger and medical emergencies without regard for race, religion, nationality, class or political opinions.

Participating designers include:  Nando Korobase, Angel Dessous  •  Honey Bender, Faster Pussycat  •  Seraphina Canucci, Seraphina Canucci  •  Journey McLaglen, Prism  • Penelope Heron, !mpossible  •  Diva Lilliehook, LACE   •  Callie Cline, Callie Cline  •  Steffi Villota, DeeTaleZ  •  Dimawa Capalini, D'Signs  •  Mystery Salmson, Elegant Endings  •  Swaffette Firefly, SF Designs  •  Sommes Discovolante,  Con Charisma Store  •  Potnia Theas, Ora Trei Designs  •  Wenadrenia Soderstrom, J&W Jewelers  • Chantelle Ashdene, Atelier Chantelle Ashdene.


I was fortunate enough to wear a very special Christmas lingerie set created by famed lingerie designer Nando Korobase of Angel Dessous. "Christmas '09" as it is called, features a fur-trimmed, lace,  bolero jacket with a matching fishnet & lace corset with white lace piping.  Also included in this fun and flirty outfit are matching red-lace tanga panties and matching red lace garter belt, trimmed again with delicate white-lace piping.  This set, which begs the question, "Naughty or nice?" also includes matching sheer red stockings that picks up each element of the set with white fishnet band above the sheer,  red stockings.  The set is finished with  an adorable, modifiable, Santa hat and fur-trimmed, red patent leather pumps that just up the "va-voom" factor and will make any Santa happy they slid down your chimney.

 Stop by the GIA Runway shop to get your own limited edition Angel Dessous "Christmas '09" lingerie set, and check out all of the other wonderful dresses, gowns, jewelry, skins, shoes and accessories and help support the International Red Cross as it helps our international community survive catastrophe and live with dignity and greater harmony.