Dressing Songy by Lonely 8-bit Heroes

It’s no secret that I wear a lot of black. I’m not very adventurous when it comes to ‘playing with colours’. As I haven’t done much Dressing Songy lately I thought I should give you something entertaining.

Here I’m wearing a Sass & Bide jacket, a Petals in Disarray tank, Witchery trews and Jump leather boots. Of course, all neatly black. I don’t know how to introduce this next photo. It just says it all really. I look like a kid – my inner childishness all trying to burst out.

Could you guess who dressed me this time? Here I’m sporting Zozatron, Zoe Trotman’s Lonely 8-bit Heroes. I don’t know of any other label that can make me look so … ummm Fresh. If an old bag like me can look this ‘fresh’ there must be some special magic in this crazy prints by our Zoza.

I first met Zoe exactly year ago while I was going around interviewing Bently Swan TAFE (aka polytechnic west or WAIFT) students. I wasn’t quite sure back then how this ‘out there’ designer – Zoe describes her design ‘cringe worthy’ – could continue bring out something cohesive and commercially viable. To my surprise, her collection at StyleAID 2010 was very interesting and I can see that there is a definite commercial appeal. Only thing remaining is turning her handmade goodies into mass produceable products. As uninteresting as it may sound that is really the only way designers can continue to create interesting pieces – making money.

What I think really interesting is her approaches to modify regular shoes to create something spectacular. These polkadot heels are something to admire. I truly believe this will sell if it’s packaged well with a matching dress. Only thing is finding an investor and a shoe manufacturer. Easy! (so NOT).

This was the matching dress at the parade a few days ago at StyleAID. Would you wear this dress? There were quite a few people who coveted it. Can you see the prints inside the dress? Is that crazily awesome?

I’ve never tried tights this fun before. These will be for available to purchase as part of Popsicle – Perth Fashion Festival 2010. If you want to grab a pair before anyone else just go over to Zozatron at Etsy – contact Zoe via Convo in Etsy and ask for the Australian prices as they are all in USD at the moment.

Zoe and I had a fabulous time dressing me with something I’ve never tried in my entire life – lots of colours, trimmings and prints. I must admit I didnt’ look too bad. It’s just that I can’t remain serious and miserable (my natural state) wearing Lonely 8-bit Heroes. It’s a happy and fun label – odd or cringe worthy.. whatever you call it Zoe would be happy.

While I was basking in her creative warmth and energy I was wondering what it takes to bring this kind of creative designer into the fickle world of fashion and help her survive. That discussion is for another day. Have a look at other photos from our fun dressing day.

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