Custom Matt LeBlanc Art Gowns
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An important element of this year's FUSION show was the evolution of the Matt LeBlanc Art brand. I wanted to showcase that art doesn't just come on a canvas. I also wanted to add a fashion component to the evening. I wasn't really sure how to go about this, but I knew I wanted to work with a local designer; I knew it had to be Rebecca McKenzie from Lux Industries. I had seen her work in the past and have also heard about how dedicated she is to her craft. This is exactly what I am looking for in a partner. We sat down to brainstorm and came up with the concept of creating four custom Matt LeBlanc Art gowns. I literally had goosebumps the entire meeting because I was so excited about the idea. So I went on and painted loads and loads of fabric and she go to work ...
Rebecca's vision
The first time I met with Matt, we talked about how his works affect its audiences. Each painting emits an emotion or journey as individualistic as the person interpreting it. Fine art is about personal expression, much different from the business of fashion. When the two collide, we get one-off collaborative works of art that literally demand your attention and engage all of your senses. I wanted people to see these works and be enchanted.
When it came time to design the garments, I let each piece of painted satin affect me as an artist. Each color wanted its own identity, and I had every intention of letting that happen.
The red fabric was the most seductive; the black paint bleeding into the bright red satin made it enticing and provocative. It wanted your attention; it wanted you to reminisce about it at a later date. Courtesans, blood-red roses and corseting flooded my mind.
Designer: Rebecca McKenzie with Matt LeBlanc Art
Dress name: Enticer
Hairstylist: Melissa Duguay
MUA: Sylvie Mazerolle
Model: Candace Doucet
The white fabric, with its swirls and splashes of bright purple and black, was playful to me. It was as pretty as it was alluring. I was having thoughts of Marie-Antoinette, prima ballerinas and forbidden flirtations.
Designer: Rebecca McKenzie with Matt LeBlanc Art
Name: Coquette
Hairstylist: Melissa Duguay
MUA: Sylvie Mazerolle
Model: Andaria Alexander
The black fabric demanded regality. The white swirls feathered into the black satin creating tones of grey. This had me thinking of operas, sophistication and martinis.
Designer: Rebecca McKenzie with Matt LeBlanc
Dress name: Desirous
Hairstylist: Melissa Duguay
MUA: Sylvie Mazerolle
Model: Mandy DeGrace
The green fabric needed an attitude adjustment; there was a lot of paint on this fabric making it very thick and stiff. It did not want to cooperate; it did not want to be sewn. I saw torment, affliction and oppression. Images of binding, torture methods and domination ruled.
Designer: Rebecca McKenzie with Matt LeBlanc
Hairstylist: Melissa Duguay
MUA: Sylvie Mazerolle
Model: Katlyn Drillen
These dresses were not easy to create; the fabric was very difficult to work with. Princess seams and grain lines were not my friend during this process – but I would do it again in a heartbeat. I love a challenge. I love to create. I am extremely proud of what Matt and I have made together and truly hope you enjoy these pieces.
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Matt
Thank you! That's awesome!
Matt
Thank you so much Monique !!! Really appreciated.
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