The Girl With The Golden........Nicol DeNoir™ Gold Collections

It's been a while since I've been doing creative photoshoots as I had other business to focus on and I don't often have the time to I fit them in, but whenever the opportunity pops up and I am available I'm very keen as I always find working with a creative team so exciting.  A few months back I was invited to Bicester to meet other creatives for a shoot.  I rarely travel that far but Bicester Village was somewhere I've always wanted to visit anyway, due to the huge selection of designer shops located in the town centre, so I was keen to make the trip.

Once I arrived (after travelling for 3 hours don't ask) there was little time to pass by the Village centre as the make up artist Gwen Reece and Hair Stylist Emmanuel Esteban was doing some really interesting work on the Model Iris Fitzgerald so I decided to stay and watch them instead, just in case they needed me sooner rather than later to dress the model and so I decided to do some behind the scenes shots in the meantime, while this great photographer called Martin Higgs was setting up and taking some fantastic shots.

Hair Stylist Emmanuel Esteban with model Iris Fitzgerald   

Corset Designer Nicol DeNoir dressing the model just before the shoot 

 Make Up Artist Gwen Reece applying the final stages

The team behind the scenes with Photographer Martin Higgs 

 Hair Stylist Emmanuel Esteban making a few adjustments

Martin Higgs Photography 2014

Model: Iris Fitzgerald

Makeup: Gwen Reece

Hair : Emmanuel Esteban

Retouch Stefka Pavlova / Retoucher

Corsets: Nicol DeNoir™ Gold Classics, Ancient and Futuristics Collections

Miss London - Natalie Cutler

Model Natalie Cutler respresenting for Miss London 17th March at Cafe De Paris, wearing Nicol DeNoir™ futuristic white leather corset and black gorgette skirt. Sponsored by Make up artist Jutheanne Cruz-Wild.

Model Natalie wearing garments designed by Nicol DeNoir™.

Model Natalie wearing garments designed by Nicol DeNoir™.

Model Natalie wearing garments designed by Nicol DeNoir™.

Model Natalie wearing garments designed by Nicol DeNoir™. Copyright © 2012 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved

Model Natalie wearing garments designed by Nicol DeNoir™.

Model Natalie wearing garments designed by Nicol DeNoir™.

The Top five girls at the event. Natalie didn't win but she did us proud!

Model Natalie wearing garments designed by Nicol DeNoir™. Copyright © 2012 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved

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

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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!!!

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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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Hello Magazine Chef Aldo's Model daughter Laura Zilli the full story

Dress: Kruszynska Couture
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Necklaces: Susan Caplan & Rokit

(Main Photo)Dress: Caroline Castigliano
Necklaces: Susan Caplan
(Right)Dress: Kruszynska Couture

(Left) Dress: Philip Armstrong
Shoes: Ipilya
(Right) Dress: Jexika
Headpiece: Victoria Grant

Blouse: Nicol DeNoir Ribbon/Chifon Blouse
Headpiece: Louis Mariette

Showing the whole story as featured in Hello Magazine with Chef Aldo's model daughter Laura Zilli.

Interview By Erin McKee
Photography: La Roache Brothers
Styling: Kalee Hewlett
Hair: Louis Byrne at Frank Agency using Frederic Fekkaj
Make-Up: Kolbrun Ran at Frank Agency Using Giorgio Armani

Laura Zilli featured in Hello Magazine wearing Nicol DeNoir

Chef Aldo's Model Daughter Laura Zilli featured in Hello Magazine wearing Nicol DeNoir Chifon Blouse, 29th August 2011 pg 102

Interview By Erin McKee
Photography: La Roache Brothers
Styling: Kalee Hewlett
Hair: Louis Byrne at Frank Agency using Frederic Fekkaj
Make-Up: Kolbrun Ran at Frank Agency Using Giorgio Armani

Creating the Look

This range is a sneak preview of my leather collection, due for Spring/Summer 2012. The collection is based on the professional woman, who is elegant, sophisticated, and successful but with the attitude to kick ass when necessary. One who is surely not to be taken for granted a typical Linda Carter. Biff....!!!Bam....!!!Poow!!!

The influence of comics as a child is still with me as an adult. The garments I produce are developed through sci-fi, and futurism while still appearing slightly more commercial and wearable. But one does need to be pretty confident to feel inspired enough to carry it off, everything we seem to do nowadays need to be so perfect and flawless. But why, says who???

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Nicol DeNoir™ Leather Corset Skirt
Nicol DeNoir™ Satin/Chifon Blouse

Photos taken behind the scenes by Nicola Desnoes @ Eric Jorrin Studio's
Testing with Photographer Chris Shiels & Eric Jorrin
Mua/Hairstylist: Oluebube Ubadike
Model: Renata Trencanska
Styling: Nicol DeNoir

Creating the Look

Throughout my youth I was always told ‘you’re so skinny’, you need some meat, and now that I have ‘filled out’ we tend to feel uncomfortable being a normal average size and that the real reason behind my range. During the Corset periods, it didn’t matter what size a woman was, she was still very fashionable and that’s my point. The twiggy undernourished look doesn’t necessarily do it for me unless it’s for editorials or the catwalk, but the average woman can’t relate to that. I’ve experience being on both sides of the fence and as a woman and a designer I know what needs to be addressed, so I cater for it.

When I produce a corset for a customer they really do feel special, because I know what they want and I design to cater for this, which is more appealing to the client. Garments that are mass produced for the consumer is the same and aimed at a younger market, age/shape shouldn’t be such an issue but it is and if someone who feels young inside is left with limited choices to feel trendy and curvaceous without going 'under the knife' then what choice is there really!

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Nicol DeNoir™ Leather Corset Skirt
Nicol DeNoir™ Satin/Chifon Blouse

Photos taken behind the scenes by Nicola Desnoes @ Eric Jorrin Studio's
Testing with Photographer Chris Shiels & Eric Jorrin
Mua/Hairstylist: Oluebube Ubadike
Model: Renata Trencanska
Styling: Nicol DeNoir

Behind the Scenes - 5

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Nicol DeNoir™ Satin/Chifon Blouse
Nicol DeNoir™ Highwaist Shorts

Photos taken behind the scenes by Nicola Desnoes @ Eric Jorrin Studio's

Testing with Photographer Chris Shiels & Eric Jorrin
Mua/Hairstylist: Oluebube Ubadike
Model: Renata Trencanska
Styling: Nicol DeNoir

Behind the Scenes - 4

Oluebube applying makeup to Renata

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Nicol DeNoir™ Satin/Chifon Blouse

Photos taken behind the scenes by Nicola Desnoes @ Eric Jorrin Studio's
Testing with Photographer Chris Shiels & Eric Jorrin
Mua/Hairstylist: Oluebube Ubadike
Model: Renata Trencanska
Styling: Nicol DeNoir

Developing the Range - test shoot

Obviously wearing short isn't for everyone, but the idea is to show the difference between the two without changing the range too drastically, just a matter of wearing what suits the wearer, and if you're lucky enough to have great legs then the option is there to show them off.

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Nicol DeNoir™ Satin/Chifon Blouse
Nicol DeNoir™ Highwaisted Shorts

Photos taken behind the scenes by Nicola Desnoes @ Eric Jorrin Studio's
Testing with Photographer Chris Shiels & Eric Jorrin
Mua/Hairstylist: Oluebube Ubadike
Model: Renata Trencanska
Styling: Nicol DeNoir

Baby Blue - RUN feat Wretch32 / SILENT LOVER Official video

Styling by Neesha Sharma
Baby Blue wearing Nicol DeNoir™ corset.

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Spell Europe - Black Hair & Beauty Mag issue Feb/Mar 2011

Photographer: Stelanour Sani www.stelianoursani.com
Hair Stylist: Angela Plummer www.angelaplummer.com
Make-up Artist: Wai Kan www.wai-kan.co.uk
Stylist: Lauraine Bailey www.laurainebaileystyling.co.uk
Model: Zainab Balogun www.mi-agency.com

Ribbon Corset: Nicol DeNoir™ Satin ribbon Corset www.nicoldenoir.co.uk
Copyright © 2010 Nicola Desnoes T/A Nicol DeNoir™ corsets. All Rights Reserved

Spell Europe - Black Hair & Beauty Mag issue Feb/Mar 2011

Photographer: Stelanour Sani www.stelianoursani.com
Hair Stylist: Angela Plummer www.angelaplummer.com
Make-up Artist: Wai Kan www.wai-kan.co.uk
Stylist: Lauraine Bailey www.laurainebaileystyling.co.uk
Models: Zainab Balogun & Natalie www.mi-agency.com

Ribbon Corset: Nicol DeNoir™ Satin ribbon Corset www.nicoldenoir.co.uk
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