Nicol DeNoir™ Vintage

Nicol DeNoir™ Vintage is a selection of corsets inspired by the 18th century, consisting of brocades, silks, lace and embroidery. The detail is simple, yet the silhouette can be a mixture of various shapes reduced in volume and length.

I enjoy working on photoshoots as it gives the opportunity to try out new ideas and work with new people all the time, as we are all creative's within our own right. It takes a while to find a good team that you can rely on to create great results every time. For me this shoot is my favourite as I love the way the photographer Bernard Yeoh has captured the gold detail in the outfit, and the fabulous hair & makeup created by Jutheanne Cruz-Wild. It really works well and compliments the image.

This beautifully shot image was taken by photographer Bernard Yeoh, vintage beauty for Hair and Makeup by Jutheanne Cruz-Wild and recently selected for Vogue Italia. Bernard also manages and own's his successful restaurant known as 'Kai of Mayfair', a Malaysian Chinese who is used to catering to celebrity clientele such as Mick Jagger, Penelope Cruz, it really is amazing that he has the time to fit in his passion for photography.

Photography: Bernard Yeoh
Hair & Makeup: Jutheanne Cruz-Wild
Model: Natalie Cutler
Corset & Skirt: Nicol DeNoir™

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

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.