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Last activity: Sep 21, 2009
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PonyGurlCouture

Male
Newport, Newport
Pony Gurl Couture : Attitude with Elegance

Mayhem #773481
Clothing Designer


MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/ponygurlcouture

About me
I am a Fine Artist, Fashion Designer and Photographer.
My label is more than just a couture label it is a Fine Art concept. I wanted to be connected with every part of the creative process from sourcing materials, to designing most items, to creating the image, to selecting and shooting the models, creating the concepts of the shoots to make statements, designing the website, and marketing direct at my racecourse outlets.
I ALSO ENJOY SHOOTING WITH MY TWO FABULOUS FASHION MODELS ON OTHER PROJECTS; take a look at their ports too; their enthusiasm is infectious and their modelling ability incredibly verstile.

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Website: www.ponygurlcouture.co.uk

The FASHIONS and the website prose are about what we have lost in the age of the Corporate drone and seizing it back. Redefine female elegance and attitude for real life not just a photo fantasy. Wearable clothing with style for town and country.
As I said felt I had to create everything.

First came the concept: dark, edgy feminine clothing suitable for day and evening, that would redefine the femme fatale; bring her back from the dead. And then make a statement about how animal dependent economies and sustainable use have to be rediscovered. I call it New Traditionalism; it is also the Cornerstone of new Conservation ideas.

Then I produced the designs in a couture workshop in rural Czech republic working with a young Czech fur designer.
Next thing was to find the right model. I searched over 2000 models to find the right one: she had to have creativity flair and look strong but femnine with that dark allure. In short she had to be a femme fatale naturally; then with styling she could be a Goddess to men and a role model to women against the conformity of corporate mass produced fashion/image....a valkyrie.

Enter the scene stunning Bridie Barnes. Amazingly creative herself, with a superb sense of humour and 100% commitment to the concept, she was without doubt the face for PonyGurl Couture. For take heed: this is the future: a spirit of new traditionalism styled with gothic cynicism and above all it is about women rediscovering the power of female elegance. And instead of the pure conceptualism of Haute Couture, this is about creating an attitude and a clothing range that is steeped in traditionalism, unites animal dependent economies much maligned but protecting habitats and using infinitely renewable resources; and above all is wearable even when riding horses.
I used 100% natural Scottish tweed from a small mill, and furs are from native peoples including Sami and Cree, saga high welfare farms in Scandinavia, and rabbit fur from rural czech and nutria from coypu from Polish managed wetlands; much of such produce also eaten. I am making a point about the error of how we think : we should value clothes that have longevity and beauty and timeless style; drawing on various periods of history; while using natural produce of rural areas that protect habitat.
I also want to give women their power and femininity back; recreate the femme fatale in all her glory.

So from concept to design to selecting the model , to photgraphy to marketing, the whole project had to be mine.
And it had to make statements that need making about liberty, beauty, elegance, ecology and conservation . And it had to make those statements aggressively.
Attitude with Elegance became the slogan of the label.
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Aviatrix jacket in tweed fine leather and rex rabbit or nutria £695


Menswear will follow shortly.

So why am I here?
Well I will be seeking other models but Bridie and Eliza will always be the faces of PonyGurl Couture. I may also be available to shoot and develop concepts for other projects, and also for other people as photographer and concept stylist. I would be interested in joint projects whether they be providing wardrobe, or if anyone would like to work with Bridie Barnes and/or my other stunning model and muse, Eliza C , don't hesitate to contact us. I have worked with over 80 models in my career and never had models with a much commitment and enthusiaism for a project as them. They both have a unique look and photograph dramatically; and I am proud to have them as models for my label and inspiration for my paintings. If you want to play with us give us a shout. If you are a model who wants to work with me please note I am one of the photographers is delighted for you to have an escort.

Meet Bridie and Eliza C ; the faces of Ponygurl Couture

“The more you act like a lady, the more he'll act like a gentleman.”
Sydney Biddle Barrows

“Man is the one who desires, woman the one who is desired. This is woman's entire but decisive advantage. Through man's passions, nature has given man into woman's hands, and the woman who does not know how to make him her subject, her slave, her toy, and how to betray him with a smile in the end is not wise.”
Leopold von Sacher Masoch
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The strength of the vampyr is that people will not believe she exists.
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and...my Fine Art
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Equine subject clients include Saudi royal family and champion Trainers Paul Nicholls and Martin Pipe.

Credits
MY MODELS BRIDIE BARNES AND ELIZA C FOR BEING AN INSPIRATION TO ME AND SUPPORTING ME IN EVERY ASPECT OF MY WORK.
NCK HORLER FOR SEEING THINGS WITH A DIFFERENT EYE

Lists
PONYGURL COUTURE'S LIST OF BEST PORTRAITS OF BEST MODELS   18 pics
PonyGurl Couture's list of best posteriors shot with propriety   17 pics
PonyGurl Couture's list of best smoking shots   43 pics
PonyGurl Couture's PonyGurl Couture's list of best wardrobe   13 pics
PonyGurl Couture's poses with elegance strength and poise   53 pics
PonyGurlCouture's list of killer photos   47 pics



Casting Calls (Archive)
May 20, 2009 Caribbean internet cafe require model for afternoon promo shoot/ eve promo hostess
Jan 31, 2009 foxhunting theme

Friends

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BritanniaBarnes

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Eliza C

Hair Stylist
Ceri - Snarl Hair

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Veronika Kotlajic

Model
Nina Kate

Photographer
Nick Horler Photography

Makeup Artist
Charlotte-Rebecca

Model
Morna Maeve

Photographer
Curt Burgess

Photographer
Bryan Crump Photography

Wardrobe Stylist
Ceramic Corset Designs

Model
Eve Wynter

PonyGurlCouture has 101 friends.
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Megan Louise Taylor
Wardrobe Stylist
2009-03-12 13:56:11
Aquestrian Dom is one of my favourite looks of all time

sigh

Beautiful work


Veronika Valentine
Model
2009-01-28 06:28:11
Thanks for accepting me, and for your lovely message, I would love to colaborate with you sometime!
Kisses and Huggles
x V x
Smedley Whiplash
Photographer
2009-01-16 15:56:51
The B/W shot on this page (with the riding crop) is hotter than hell !!!! Makes me want a spanken, or become a spanker... (er that didn't sound quite right - lol )
Rich Dunoff
Photographer
2009-01-14 19:13:06
Thanks so much for all of your comments, Lovely and interesting work. Love your models.
Charlotte-Rebecca
Makeup Artist
2009-01-12 06:41:03
Helllooo
Hows things...??
Your page is looking amaizing got some great stuff!!
Im in love with that jacket Bridie and Eliza are wearing haha!!
And the pin-up image of Eliza omg fantastic!!!!! gonna have to use her ... :))
well hope to here from you soon,you and eliza will have to come for a meal one night with me n dave be nice to catch up havnt seen you for agesss!!!
luv ya charlllllxx
Charlotte-Rebecca
Makeup Artist
2009-01-12 06:37:13
Hey dave!!
Your page is looking amaizing!!
That jacket Bridie and Eliza are wearing is lurshhhh!!haha!!
and thats image of Eliza,pin-up type image im in lovee with it !!
Hope things are good with you !!
And hope to work with you again n you and eliza will have to come out for a meal with us soon xxxxx

Laura Briere
Model
2009-01-10 17:29:27
Thank you so much for giving me the honor of making it to your list!! I greatly appreciate it! =)

xoxo
Laura Briere
Model
2009-01-10 17:29:27
Thank you so much for giving me the honor of making it to your list!! I greatly appreciate it! =)

xoxo
Bill Mason Images
Photographer
2009-01-07 13:41:46
Thanks for the pic comments. It's nice to get input rather than simple two word cliches. By the way, the girl on the steps is 12 in that pic. We were going for a goofy look that was age appropriate.
Night Phoenix M
Model
2009-01-03 08:01:53
Your work is incredible, it totally kicks ass
S-U-B-L-I-M-E
Photographer
2008-12-26 13:48:21
The warmest of Seasons Greetings to you and yours :) Here is to an enchanting '09.
Darren
MikeLane
Model
2008-12-14 13:01:09
Old Johnny Rotten heh!! lol
Thats right! :P

Im sure thats pretty big! Not many Steeplechases around here I think. But Kentucky is one of the most popular horse racing states in the US! I love going! Its a really big fashion scene too haha!
Tessii
Model
2008-12-13 15:24:48
Very nice work glad i came across your port to see it :D
T H Taylor
Photographer
2008-12-09 23:21:50
Love the work her a ton... :)
T.
Inanna C
Model
2008-12-08 22:12:51
you have a wicked style...

XO
inanna
Brett Wilcox
Photographer
2008-12-07 09:17:57
Thank you for the photo comment. Stop by anytime.
Soft Shadows Art Photo
Photographer
2008-12-05 18:09:17
Thank you for the wonderful comments....shame you're on the other side of the pond~

Looking forward to seeing more...

G
Miss Kali Marie
Model
2008-12-04 08:53:14
Thank you for the comment! I can't wait to see more of your work in the future :]
Miss Kali Marie
Model
2008-12-03 13:21:18
Your designs are amazing! It'd be spectacular if you made some classic pinup style clothes.. it's so hard to find good stuff!
The Real Nina Modi
Model
2008-10-29 15:36:40
I would be honoured to work with you. Though I am not your target audience/market, I think that you would be surprised how many of us small brown people love European Couture.

Tu sais ? J'adore la couture !

;)

Peace out,

Nina
Charlotte-Rebecca
Makeup Artist
2008-10-27 07:21:15
Hi dave
dont know if you got my email ??
But when will the disc be ready ??
thanks charlx
_Chemical_
Model
2008-10-23 08:20:06
hi there!!
thanks for adding me!
beautiful works!!
Tif
Charlotte-Rebecca
Makeup Artist
2008-10-06 13:57:20
Hey Dave !!
How are you !Finally im on here:)Whoop Whoop haha!
Yerh the shoot we just did i carnt put the photos up otherwise they will delete my account because i am only a minor??
Which has really ticked me off!!
Hope everythings ok il see you soon !
al the best lots of luv charlxx
Anya Imashev
Model
2008-10-01 22:09:24
Thanks, you have amazing style!
- Love Sign -
Photographer
2008-09-04 22:25:27
hello mister
LeDeux Art
Photographer
2008-09-04 17:56:16
interesting name
the Q
Clothing Designer
2008-08-26 22:15:07
I really admire your sense of drama. It is woven into your garments. The passion and conviction of your point of view are obvious and refreshing!

Welcome to Model Mayhem.

Your work is to live for!
Hexabelle
Model
2008-08-25 04:39:30
Your work is amazing! Especially the furs, just beautiful!

All the best

Hex
NakedRockstar
Photographer
2008-08-20 19:30:23
Love it!!
MorianNoxa
Model
2008-08-12 20:03:39
You are so very welcome.
=)
Eve Wynter
Model
2008-08-12 18:48:09
I would love to model your clothes if you are at all interested,

EVe
Maria Retter
Makeup Artist
2008-08-12 15:37:57
Hey are you in Newport South Wales???
Love your stuff x
Curt Burgess
Photographer
2008-08-01 17:01:58
Thanks for the thoughtful comments - much appreciated and enjoyed hearing your views on the pics. See you on the fora!
Curt Burgess
Photographer
2008-08-01 11:35:52
interesting thought-provoking POVs - welcome to MM!
francesca fausto
Model
2008-07-30 11:58:40
hi I am so impressed by your post and thoughts on native culture thank you so much for it I'll keep an
eye out for your posts in the future I see your new
to MM welcome and best of luck with your clothing
design and art
frankie
Nina Kate
Model
2008-07-30 04:47:53
Hi Dave!

I saw the painting of Ceri in my dress - its beautiful, i totally love it!

x
Kayden Rose
Model
2008-07-27 17:15:33
Thanks for the lovely comment...I wish you were nearby!
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