Macabre Couture - Style Inspired By Maleficent

If I were the personal stylist for the "Mistress of all Evil", she would be draped in leather and feathers, seen in fashion designer Kristian Aadnevik's darkly beautiful gowns. She would step on her foes in diabolical style in an aptly named and designed shoe by Gianvito Rossi called "Inferno". She would be adorned in jewels of emerald and amethyst set in diamonds and black gold.


Kristian Aadnevik's collections give me the shivers. They are what my dreams are made of. According to his website: "the label’s defining themes are blend of opulence, sensuality and gloom" which to me, is a gorgeous blend of regality, rock n' roll and sinister sexiness - perfect for an elegant vamp or villainess. I only just discovered him recently and is now instantly my favourite couture designer, as Gianni Versace was when I was a teenager. His Fall/Winter 2014-2015 Ready-To-Wear line makes my heart stop with its jewel-toned hues, velvet, majestic ornamental lace, goddessly lengths, and emphasis on the female form. I want to live in a castle and wear these dresses everyday. Here are some of my favourites:

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Fire is a common motif in Gianvito Rossi's footwear designs, like in his "Inferno" collection from Spring/Summer 2014. I prefer the bootie for Maleficent because the serpentine black flames are simply more badass. 

And of course, we cannot forget the horns - but that is a Maleficent staple ;)