Conceive the atom of beauty
translate an essence divine
elevate every movement to the meaning of art
thus fashion transcends tide and time.
Distill one pure thought to its substance
as folding the steel for a blade
from the forge of aesthetic perfection
a Goddess’ armour is made.
Condense of three graces their spirit
creativity, nature and charm
here in the realm of the maker
the cut is the cure, not the harm.
Compress me in structure and format
anatomy pressed to the frame
or running unhindered, abundant
to all of my costume lay claim.
For you are the authors of wonder
transform me and cover my shame
my simple shape for your substrate
come, dress me again and again.
Sep 24, 2013
Sep 24, 2013 at 10:20 AM UTC
Conceive the atom of beauty
translate an essence divine
elevate every movement to the meaning of art
thus fashion transcends tide and time.
Distill one pure thought to its substance
as folding the steel for a blade
from the forge of aesthetic perfection
a Goddess’ armour is made.
Condense of three graces their spirit
creativity, nature and charm
here in the realm of the maker
the cut is the cure, not the harm.
Compress me in structure and format
anatomy pressed to the frame
or running unhindered, abundant
to all of my costume lay claim.
For you are the authors of wonder
transform me and cover my shame
my simple shape for your substrate
come, dress me again and again.
A little ode to the genius of Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Rose Bertin... would that I could afford their frocks, obviously.
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