#Nixi Killick

[izzy-voodoo]

Designer and styling: @NixiKillick

Shoes and location: irregularchoiceoz⁠

Photographer:@danielandersonphoto⁠ 

Model: Isabelle (Izzy) Faith Vesey 

Hair: @karliejane.hair⁠

MUA: @danijfuentesmua⁠

Glasses provided by @pit_viper⁠

Accessories provided by:@hausofdizzy

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[lamaisongaga]

ARTRAVE: THE ARTPOP BALL CHAPTER #I: VISUALS

Lady Gaga kicked off her fourth world tour “ArtRAVE: The ARTPOP BALL” back in May 2014 to promote her album “ARTPOP” which was released in 2013.

We’re starting off with the fashion from the visuals, which were directed by Ruth Hogben and styled by Brandon Maxwell. Hair by Frederic Aspiras and makeup by Sarah-Nicole Tanno.

Firstly, the raver look, which also used as a backdrop for “Do What U Want”.

Gaga swings in the air wearing a white & baby pink crochet tie-around crop top from the Maria ke Fisherman x Opening Ceremy Spring/Summer 2015 capsule collection.

The green 3D-printed neck brace, vacuum-formed crystal plexiglass armor bracers and depth-cast pearlescent latex stockings are all from Melbourne-based designer Nixi Killick’s intergalactic “Future-tive Nature” 2014 collection. 

She also dons a pink fur & white leather lace-up football vest custom-made for her by Gabriela Ostolaza and a kandi garter (worn as a choker) from Kandi Toybox.

Both of her other accessories are custom a-morir. She wore a white version of the faux fur-trimmed Flint raver sunglasses from the Fall/Winter 2013 “Diesel Power” collection...

...and, of course, the custom pink crystal-encrusted pacifier. So cute!

Her white fluffy leg warmers and platform sneakers with cut-out detail on the heel are from Fisherman’s Fall/Winter 2014 collection where all footwear was made in collaboration with Buffalo.

In these shots, which were used for the intro of the show plus “Just Dance” backdrop, Gaga whirled around in a white pearl and fringe-embellished organza catsuit created by Filipino designer Rocky Gathercole. 

Her flower-covered platform boots are bespoke Thom Solo while her multi-colored studded stiletto nails were custommade by nail artist AstroWifey.

For the “Applause” backdrop, Gaga is dressed in a white silicone coverall with mask while painting herself with spray paint.

She also dons the Orion white leather platform sandals by Y.R.U. which she got customized with gigantic platforms by East Village Shoe Repair.

For the “Jewels N’ Drugs” interlude, Gaga goes batshit crazy in a white latex strait jacket-bodysuit hybrid (most probably a custom piece) paired with Leg Avenue white satin bow ruffle stockings.

It’s truly the accessories that make this look. On top of her head, we can spot a  gunmetal rabbit ear headband by WXYZ.

Her Spring/Summer 2013 crystal mask, neck brace, bracelets and crystal necklaces (tied around her ankles) are all by Alexis Bittar.

She completed the look with a pair of vintage SWEAR white camouflage furry platform boots with teeth.

This look is also pure insanity! Gaga’s feather shoulder piece (she wore as a skirt) and matching headdress with roses and glass beads, are from the 2012 “Roadkill Couture” collection by Brighton-based designer and artist Jess Eaton, who doesn’t shy away from using seagull feathers, cat fur and even human bones!

She combined her look with the Fabulous-3035 thigh-high pink glitter and latex raver platform boots with ornamental lacing from Pleaser’s “Pink Label” range.

Finally, the ‘Aura��� backdrop. The singer wears a baby blue & pink inflatable latex shoulder piece with fringes custom-made for her by Vex Clothing. It originally had a matching skirt as well!

[thefullyclothed]

Fashion in a Flash

In a rather surprising turn of events, fashion was to be found in unexpected places in last Saturday’s edition of Melbourne newspaper (remember those?) The Age. Retail reporter Dom Powell spoke to founder Fella Hamilton about her 50 years in the fashion business (it all started with a towelling turban no less) and also reports on the imminent arrival of Melbourne’s first dedicated Patagonia store. While their classic tee can be seen on the back of every twenty something year old in this town, and no doubt many others, Patagonia has been promoting green causes for some time now and even took out full page ads in every major newspaper in support of last month’s Climate Strike, no doubt triggering more of those who still seem to resist the hard truths from a certain Swedish 16 year old. And finally, not really fashion, but more on the craft front, Frances Atkinson speaks to several crafty men about their forthcoming takeover of the The Johnson Collection and the surprising benefits a couple of needles and a ball of wool can bring. Maybe some of Greta Thunberg’s detractors should take note.

Melbourne possesses and endless flow of fashion happenings, news and analysis. Style Wilderness aka Leeyong Soo brings us up to speed on her recent trip to the Americas, where she saw a lot of very nice things; Style Shifter aka Julia Browne has the rundown on all the forthcoming student graduate runway shows happening over the next few weeks (brace yourself!) and RMIT graduate Nixi Killick will be bringing her colourful creations to the fashion hub that us Gertrude Street, Fitzroy with her innovative range of augmented reality designs in a pop up store from October 11th. I had the pleasure of witnessing this new form of fashion magic at her launch at VAMFF earlier this year and this fashion fanatic was suitably impressed.

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NIXI KILLICK

[robbialy]

Exhibition highlights encompass shows at the Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane, the MCA in Sydney, Urban Nation Contemporary Urban Art Museum, Berlin, and inclusion in an exclusive showcase of artists for Pop the Streets at Saatchi Gallery, London. @benfrostgallery is currently based in Melbourne, Australia, where he shares a studio with his fashion designer partner, Nixi Killick https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp0NKD-j7iIVYElzuLxH8_M5kxP30ZtzMPewcA0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[chrismbr]

Cryptic Frequency by Nixi Killick #NXK (garments as wearable tools) on the #TownHall Station hoardings in the #CitySquare, celebrating Melbourne Fashion & Music Weeks, part of the #MetroTunnel Creative Program. (at City Square, Melbourne) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIgpWcnH4xo/?igshid=1nees3tcm8ibf

[itsnirmal888]

Aust-Korea Foundation + QUT FASHION 2018 Melanie Finger (Australia- Korea Foundation Emerging Designer Project Leader and QUT Associate Lecturer) with 2018 winners Hannah Kim, Nixi Killick, ... source

[nixikillick]

SCAN, PRINT, WEAR SUN 4 MAR, 1PM–1.30PM NGV INTERNATIONAL TRIENNIAL EXHIBITION SPACE LEVEL 3 FREE ENTRY Come and see me in conversation with NGV's Fashion and Textiles Curator Danielle Whitfield, talking all things wearable tech and future fashion! Image: Laser cut harness's, 3d printed shoulder & chest plate, LED and fibre optic bodysuit, Pearlesent latex cast thigh highs. Nixi Killick - Future-tive Nature collection. Photo: @ever.lucid MUA: @yvonne_borland & @suefreymakeupartist Hair: @melvinroycelane Model: @samfrew #nxk #nixikillick #colourtribe #seapunk #technology #wearabletechnology #fashiontechnology #3dprinting #lasercut #fibreoptics (at NGV Triennial)

[izzy-voodoo]

Model and Styling: Isabelle Faith

Photography: Melissa Cowan

MUA: Dani Fuentes

Featuring designs by Nixi Killick  

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[timotitreasure]

VAMFF19 | Nixi Killick: Cryptic Frequency 🔮 (at Vs. Gallery + Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwwMmvYHUCp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17zp9v72jck6t

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‣ Weirdoooo / Podivnosti: NIxi killick F U T U R E -T I V E N A T U R E 87 http://bit.ly/2kz11gN

[lucydreads]

Nudibranch inspired scarf by @nixikillick

[nixikillick]

It's been such a pleasure to dress the cast of the Future Dreaming project and watch it blossom and bloom! The VR film was just shown in NYC as part of @tribeca 's Immersive Storyscapes. Phenomenal future visions from an amazing team! Congratulations and thankyou to @sutu.eats.flies and the whole crew! Starring: Ali Lockyer @alisonlockyer3 Maverick Eaton @kingeaton23 Nelson Coppin Maxie Coppin @maxiecoppin Director: Sutu @sutu.eats.flies Technical Director: Charles Henden @visitor.vision Technical Art Director: Craig Bowler @craiglbowler Mixed areality Director: Jaymis Loveday @Jaymis Composer: Jake Steele @tobacco_rat VFX: @vladstorm_ Character Artists: David Keep, Rebecca Ambrose, Felix Ronnholm 3D Animators: David Keep, Felix Ronnholm, Jilmar Altamira, Zoltan Vass Costumes: Nixi Killick @nixikilick Documentary: @rat_and_dragon Supported by: @screenaustralia #screenwest @nitv_au @countryartswa #sutu #sutueatsflies #vr #virtualreality #futuredreaming #tribeca2019 #colourtribe #nxk #nixikillick (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwvVnjjBPZm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14ltyovs09j6q

[izzy-voodoo]

Designer and styling: @NixiKillick

Shoes and location: irregularchoiceoz⁠

Photographer:@danielandersonphoto⁠

Model: Isabelle (Izzy) Faith Vesey

Hair: @karliejane.hair⁠

MUA: @danijfuentesmua⁠

Glasses provided by @pit_viper⁠

Accessories provided by:@hausofdizzy