Bridal Shoot behind the scenes- Jan 2012

In the past I've done a few brides, so I thought it only seemed fitting to also introduce bridal wear as part of the Nicol DeNoir Categories. The style is a combination from the Classic/Vintage collections.

Nicol DeNoir™ Vintage Inspired Bridal as seen modelled by Natalie Cutler
Shoes designed by Dionne Gooding-Shoes

Nicol DeNoir™ Vintage Inspired Bridal as seen modelled by Natalie Cutler
Shoes designed by Dionne Gooding-Shoes

Nicol DeNoir™ Vintage Inspired Bridal as seen modelled by Natalie Cutler
Shoes designed by Dionne Gooding-Shoes

Model Natalie wearing Nicol DeNoir™ Vintage Inspired Bridal, with lace/bead encrusted front detail

Model Natalie wearing Nicol DeNoir™ Vintage Inspired Bridal, with lace/bead encrusted front detail

Model Syanne Alexandra wearing a Nicol DeNoir™ Classics, Oyster Duchesse Silk Bridal outfit with Swarovski Staps. Bridal Shoes with Swarovski detail designed by Dionne Gooding-Shoes

Hair Stylist Lena Zurloh with Model Sy Alexandra wearing a Nicol DeNoir™ Classics, Oyster Duchesse Silk Satin outfit with Swarovski encrusted buckle. Bridal Shoes with Swarovski detail designed by Dionne Gooding-Shoes

Makeup Artist Jutheanne Cruz-Wild with Model Sy Alexandra wearing a Nicol DeNoir™ Classics, Oyster Duchesse Silk Bridal outfit with Swarovski Staps. Bridal Shoes with Swarovski detail designed by Dionne Gooding-Shoes.

Nicol DeNoir™ Classics, Oyster Duchesse Silk Satin outfit with Swarovski Straps. Model Syanne Patterson from Next Model Management with Nicola Desnoes, designer and founder of Nicol DeNoir™

Bridal Garments designed by Nicol DeNoir. Copyright © 2012 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved

Hair: Lena Zurloh
Makeup: Jutheanne Cruz-Wild
Make up Assistant: Yvonne Loong
Styling & Design: Nicol DeNoir™ Bridal
Bridal Shoes: Dionne Gooding Shoes
Art direction: Madeline Hunter
Models: Natalie Ann Cutler and Syanne Patterson

Beauty Shoot - Pride Magazine Dec 2011 issue

Magazine: Pride Magazine Dec 2011
Styling: Lauraine Bailey
Hair: Michelle Thompson using Sensationnel Hair and Kerracare
Model: Sabibi from Profile Models
Make Up Assistant: Keiko Nakamura and Gemma Mayhew
Hair Assistant: Aileen Francis
Gold Corset: Nicol DeNoir

Vintage & Iconic Era Shoot

Nicol DeNoir Vintage is a range based on the Victorian period right up until the 1940's era, but my version combined with modern day. I decided to include a slightly more traditional approach as some of my clients require them as part of a traditonal wardrobe.

Fashion: Nicol DeNoir™
Photographer Vintage: Steff Miller
Assistant: Andy Wild
Styling by: Nicola Desnoes
Makeup: Jutheanne Cruz-Wild
Hairstyling: Lena Zurloh
Model/Actress: Rebecca Morgan

Corsetry began to change during the World war I in 1917, as the U.S. War Industries Board asked women to stop buying corsets to free up metal for war production. This step liberated some 28,000 tons of metal, enough to build two battleships, World war 11 ended the return of corsets, which was then revived again in the late 40's. Wikipedia

Fashion: Nicol DeNoir™
Photographer Hepburn: Martynas Paukstys
Styling by: Nicola Desnoes
Makeup: Jutheanne Cruz-Wild
Hairstyling: Lena Zurloh
Model/Actress: Gemma Young
Assistant: Andy Wild

Copyright © 2011 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved.

My first time client - Brenda Gabriel Celebrates her birthday as a celebrity for the day, inclusive of red carpet and paparrazi

A customer wanted to do something very special for her 30th birthday and decided to make sure it would be one to remember. After watching my posts and progress updates, Brenda decided that it was time to invest in a Nicol DeNoir™ leather corset and matching leather skirt, for that very special occasion and therefore placed her order in time for her birthday on the 3rd Dec. She was kind enough to allow us to use photo's documented from the day so that her story could then be told......

Dressed in Nicol DeNoir™ and all good to go, the luxury ride pulls up alongside the driveway of Brenda's penthouse apartment, for the 'belle femme' to get on her way to make her grand entrance.

Once all inside the limo the girls are excited and all good to go. Knocking back the Crystal Champagne cocktails and having fun inside the ride, the girls get ready for a glamorous night out. Let the evening commence........

The limo arrives at the destination of VIP club Kanaloa, 18 Lime Office Court, in London, EC4A where the Birthday girl is escorted out of the vechicle to an entourage of awaiting paparazzi.

Paparazzi flash away at the celebrity guests as they depart from the luxury ride.

The Birthday girl is escorted towards the venue by her own personal bodyguards, to prevent fans getting too close, of course!

Brenda approaches the VIP club in her Nicol DeNoir™ white leather outfit, crystal encrusted Louboutin's and luxury fur coat.

She awaits her guest to accompany her inside the club Kanaloa, once they have fought through the crowds of anxious fans, naturally! The paparrazi then chants and shout for more photo's......

The birthday girl and her entourage finally get through all the crowds after signing endless autographs and posing for press photo's....

The glamorous girls provide the final pose for the flashing len's, everyone is then ready to enter the venue and party like a rockstar!!!

Inside the venue's VIP lounge, sipping and sharing cocktails, and partying the night away. The evening was a fun filled night, definitely one to remember......

......and to top off the night, endless compliment from revellers at the club regarding her Nicol DeNoir™ white leather outfit, as seen with my own eyes, making the day a perfect finish to one birthday girls special day and of course mine too!!!

Copyright © 2011 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved.

M.O.C behind the scenes

I always like to capture behind the scene photo as you get to see just that little bit more detail!

Behind the scenes at Bush Hall. Models wearing a selection from Nicol DeNoir™ The Roman Goddess within.... Everything that glistens is gold, leather and matt sequins! Copyright © 2011 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved.

Black dress by Riece Forde next to Tamar modelling Nicol DeNoir™ Gold Metallic Leather Corset with Nicol DeNoir™ Metallic Skirt. Copyright © 2011 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved.

Tamar modelling Nicol DeNoir™ Gold Metallic Leather Corset with Nicol DeNoir™ Metallic Skirt. Copyright © 2011 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved.

Model Katherine wears Nicol DeNoir™ Silver Metallic Leather Goddess Corset with Nicol DeNoir™ Silver Leather Hipster Pencil Skirt. Copyright © 2011 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved.

'Music on the Catwalk' fashion show at Bush Hall, Shepards Bush Nov 2011

Gosh it's been a while since updating my blog, but the last few months have been pretty hectic to say the least while processing orders, designing and creating, liasing with other creatives, uploading images, collaborating etc....a girl needs a break. But somehow I often work best when there's pressure to deliver the goods and somehow I always seem to land on my feet.

Last November however I decided to take part in my first Charity event to help raise funds for Sanyu Babies, one of the largest ophanage in Uganda for abandoned babies. It really was a pleasure to take part for such a worthy cause. The event was organised by Alice V Mutumba, CEO and Founder True Media INT. for more info and future events visit www.musiconthecatwalk.org

Nargiz modelling Nicol DeNoir™ Brown Patent and Metallic Silver leather corset, matched with snakeskin leather skirt. Copyright © 2011 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved.

Model wearing Nicol DeNoir™ Bronze Metallic leather Corset and Nicol DeNoir™ Organza ruffle mini skirt. Copyright © 2011 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved.

Hosts Merlin Emmanuel and Nnena Agba from America's Next Top Model

The collection was created using Gold, Bronze and Pewter metallic leathers and fabrics, all designed and produced by Nicol DeNoir™. The Goddess from within....

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Copyright © 2010 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved.

DJ PIONEER FT EGYPT - STRONGER (BEHIND THE SCENES) NEW showing Nicol DeNoir™ corseted metallic garments

This clip shows more indepth 'behind the scenes' footage of the video production, where you can see more of the Gold & Fushia corseted metallic outfits produced and designed by Nicol DeNoir™ in more detail. Copyright © 2010 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved.

Director: Dan Tah
Producer: Michael O
Music Producer: DJ Pioneer
Make up: Lisa Joseph
Fashion Designers: Eveae West
Corset Designer: Nicol Denoir™

Egypt dancing away for her video 'Stronger' wearing Nicol DeNoir™ Fushia metallic outfit

While working within the music industry with singers, artistes and musicians its necessary to create outfits that stand out. In this case I have used bold colours and metallics to reflect well under the strong lighting and video footage for Egypt to wear in the video. Copyright © 2010 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved

Egypt in motion for her Official Video 'Stronger' in Nicol DeNoir™ Metallic Fushia outfit

Working the routine with Choreographer Liam Francis while wearing Nicol DeNoir™. Copyright © 2010 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved

Egypt doing her routine in her video 'Stronger' wearing Nicol DeNoir™ Fushia metallic outfit

The Fushia outfit is a mix of Duchesse Satin and Metallic Stretch fabric to allow for movement while doing the dance routine. Copyright © 2010 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved

Egypt in her video 'Stronger' wearing Nicol DeNoir™ Gold metallic corset outfit

The gold was used as a reflection to 'Egyptology' where this collection was originally developed from. More from this gold collection will be shown later this year....

Copyright © 2010 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved

Egypt sings in her video 'Stronger' wearing Nicol DeNoir™ Gold metallic outfit

A lot of effort was put into these garments as they are produced layer by layer as you will soon see later in the blog. Copyright © 2010 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved

Behind the scene photo's DJ Pioneer Egypts Official 'Stronger Video' wearing Nicol DeNoir™ gold outfit

Egypt wearing Gold Metallic outfit produced by Nicol DeNoir. Copyright © 2010 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved

DJ PIONEER FT EGYPT 'STRONGER' OFFICIAL VIDEO wearing Nicol DeNoir™

The official video 'Stronger' shown with the Gold and Fushia metallic garments produced and designed by Nicol DeNoir. Copyright © 2010 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved

Director: Dan Tah
Producer: Mo Ent
Choreographer: Liam Francis
Designer: Eveae West
Corset Designer: Nicol DeNoir™
Makeup: Lisa Joseph
Model: Freddy Rhodes
Special thanks to: Oh Tv
Thank you to everyone who took part in the video, Band, Dancers, Team!x