A Fantastical Yarn

Lost in her wild little world, our heroine spins fall’s chicest fashion fable.

Inspired by the ethereal work of artist Elaine Bradford — crafty little coverings for taxidermy, which Bradford crochets by hand, then stitches on section by section, sometimes altering her woodland creatures to have illogically long necks or gangly, dangly feet — our girl weaves and knits and crafts and spins a deliciously twisted tale about marvelous mohair, nubby knits and woven wonders.
 
By a String (above): Carolina Herrera striped mohair embroidered sleeveless sheath $4,390, at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue. Christian Louboutin Guerriere boots $1,495, at Joseph, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue. Sydney Evans bracelet $3,170, feather on lotus seed beads bracelet $1,610, both at ylang23.com. Emily Armenta large coral and rosary bead bracelet $1,545, at Judith Ann Jewels, Neiman Marcus. Polyurethane-coated Louis I chair by SixInch, Belgium, at positivespacestore.com. "Sweatered Duck," 2010, taxidermy duck, crocheted yarn.
 
Knit Kit (below): Versace knit dress with metallic detail $4,675, and leather boots with buckle detail $1,795, both at the Versace boutique. Proenza Schouler PS1 bag. Ippolita Rock Candy Crazy 8’s earrings $1,095, at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Zadok Jewelers. "Longcat (Lynx metamorpha) Cub," 2009, taxidermy bobcat, crocheted yarn, mixed media. "Sweatered Duck," 2010, taxidermy duck, crocheted yarn.
 
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Nobody — and I mean nobody — could drive a Delahaye like that bobcat...

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