Thread: funky print costume

leave it up to the wonderful Mercedes Nieto to wear this awesomely unique costume.

it's a map on your body! lol!





hehe i kinda like it

I kind of like it too. It's not something I would wear, but she wears it really well.

Originally Posted by shahla

I kind of like it too. It's not something I would wear, but she wears it really well.

Yah, I'm not sure if I could pull it off either but she definitely does, in my opinion. I really like her unique costumes choices, she has another one that has a sort of Safari and butterfly motif to it, too. Very unique.

Then again, she could wear a paper bag and look gorgeous.

ah ha, here is the other one:

I like them!

oh I like them!

These are gorgeous, she looks great.
Anyone know who designed these costumes, they are very unique?

Originally Posted by stardust

These are gorgeous, she looks great.
Anyone know who designed these costumes, they are very unique?

no idea. that's a good question. But if you're on FB, you could shoot her a message and ask perhaps. :)

Mercedes' map costume is really cool - the base fabric covers the whole globe, but the map of the Middle East is specifically embroidered on the bra

The author of this costume is a Hungarian designer who is also a dancer - Katalin Schäfer. I met her in Cairo last November and she is a really fun and nice person. She says she puts a lot of effort into choosing the fabric and materials for the costumes as she wants them all to be one of the kind. I don't know if she has a webpage though.

Thanks for the info

Will take a look, see what i can find out, it's definately a one of a kind costume

Originally Posted by Safran

Mercedes' map costume is really cool - the base fabric covers the whole globe, but the map of the Middle East is specifically embroidered on the bra

The author of this costume is a Hungarian designer who is also a dancer - Katalin Schäfer. I met her in Cairo last November and she is a really fun and nice person. She says she puts a lot of effort into choosing the fabric and materials for the costumes as she wants them all to be one of the kind. I don't know if she has a webpage though.

I just looked her up on FB. omg this is stunning!!

ta da!! found her website. omg, each costume is more beautiful than the last
http://www.schaferkatalin.com/sch-fashion_en.php

Your right, they are all gorgeous, just need the money fairy now
Thanks for the link.

Originally Posted by ZanaRaqs

I just looked her up on FB. omg this is stunning!!

Gorgeous! Wish I could pull that off.

Originally Posted by stardust

Your right, they are all gorgeous, just need the money fairy now

I am not 100% sure, but I don't think her costumes are insanely expensive. Actually, she sold some for 500 dollars if I remember correctly. But you are safer to ask an estimation from her directly.

Ghhhhgugh... (inarticulate sound of admiration)

I love her designs! There's nothing I like better than a great print.

I like this one that Aradia wears in this video:

I contacted Katalin and she responded very quickly. She has three price ranges (not including shipping). in her words:

"$550 - classic (synthetic material)
$750- premium (pure silk or special decor)
and $1050 (very special design like Mercedes)

all of them are haute couture"

she showed me a picture of a very pretty red one in the $550 range. worth emailing her if you're interested ;)

Originally Posted by ZanaRaqs

ta da!! found her website. omg, each costume is more beautiful than the last
http://www.schaferkatalin.com/sch-fashion_en.php

I like #1, #7 and the last one. Actually, the only one I didn't like was the "snake/Eve/apple" theme .... those fabrics!!!!!!!!! Yum ........

Thanks for the info Safran, yes very reasonable prices.

Thanks Zana, would love to see a pic if you are getting one

Wow - interesting costumes...

I like No 16 with the black sleeve - very dramatic!

Love, Sahira.

Love the clip of Aradia, and that is a great costume. The whole dance reminds me of the old days, this is the style of belly dance I first saw and learned as a baby dancer.

Have a gorgeous Katalin Schafer costume up for sale on the swap meet if anyone is interested
They really are gorgeous, but i need the cash

My fav was number 38. But to be honest I thought they got a little repetitive with the one nude bra cup or nude base..... Is that her signature thing.?

Originally Posted by stardust

Have a gorgeous Katalin Schafer costume up for sale on the swap meet if anyone is interested
They really are gorgeous, but i need the cash

i wish you're selling this one!