E.Laval Fine Clothing

New Release: Seaside Summer Victorian Dress

2009-07-07T12:33:00.005-04:00

Inspired by a favorite painting by Tissot, the Seaside is a beautiful flirty summer dress perfect for soirees or leisurely strolls. A slim silhouette, it comes with a sheer jacket with lace cuffs and sculpted bows, as well as a fluttery train and cascades of ruffles that flatter your every move.

It is available in Sky, Rose, Aubergine and Canary, as well as all four colors at E.Laval shops in Caledon Regency and Steelhead City.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/51/87/29
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Regency/89/178/23

Inspiration for the Seaside Dress

2009-07-07T12:30:00.000-04:00

The Seaside dress was inspired by this painting--"The Galley of the HMS Calcutta (Portsmouth)" by James-Jacques Tissot, c. 1887...

Steeltopia Navy Commission

2009-04-19T18:21:00.010-04:00

For many weeks I've been working on a commission from SteelCobra Calamari to create the naval uniforms for his steampunk sim Steeltopia. As reference for inspiration, I looked at historic photos and illustrations such as this one from a set about the 1899 US Navy...You can only buy these uniforms at INS headquarters in Steeltopia if you are a member of the Imperial Navy of Steeltopia (INS). All come with a jacket, pants, belt, and sculpted cap and pants cuffs. Each has a different rank and look to the collars and cuffs. This is the Ensign uniform...The Officers uniform...And Emperor SteelCobra himself is modeling the Captain's uniform (although he also has an Admiral's uniform unique to him)...

New Releases: Steelhead Sunrise & Tiny Steampunk Lady

2009-02-19T02:29:00.003-05:00

Inspired by the Worth, I made a version that was also inspired by my home in Steelhead. Yes, it is the gradated colors of a Steelhead trout, with the skin pattern on the corset waist. This pretty dress also has a golden-brown lace underskirt and comes with the bodice, skirts, glitch pants, corset waist and bodice and shoulder frills...
And what? Leave the tiny steampunk ladies out of the loop? Here's an outfit to call your own!

Isabella Stewart Gardner Worth Dress for Charity Sale

2009-02-04T16:36:00.005-05:00

In conjunction with my exhibit at the main library in Caledon, my reproduction of Isabella Stewart Gardner/Mrs Jack's 1891 Worth gown--which uses a texture from the original dress' textile--is now available for sale for 1000L. 100% of the proceeds go to benefit the Caledon Library/Alexandrian Free Library system, which has helped to educate and provide libraries not just in Caledon, but throughout the grid. You may find vendors to purchase it at the Whitehorn Memorial Library in Victoria City or at my main shop near the hub in Caledon Regency.

E.Laval on Exhibit

2008-12-06T14:47:00.004-05:00

Please come out to the Whitehorn Memorial Library in Caledon Victoria City tomorrow, 12/7, from 1-3 pm SLT for the opening of my exhibit "The Past Reimagined: Victorian Fashion and the Designs of Eladrienne Laval." You get to see the process from beginning to end piece, including source images and sketches. With the help of JJ Drinkwater and Siri Woodget, I also curated exhibits on couturier Charles Frederick Wort h and one of his patron's, Isabella Stewart Gardner. There will also be a contest and a lucky winner could walk away with this reproduction of Mrs. Gardner's dress, created for the exhibit and using the texture of the RL fabric. See you there!

New Release: "Ada" Black Gothic Steampunk Ensemble

2008-10-08T13:18:00.003-04:00

Given my inclination towards black and gothic clothing, it was only fitting that I'd make the "Ada" in black. You may find it online at SLEx, at my main Caledon Regency shop, or the Dark Victorian Emporium in Caledon Tanglewood...

New Releases: "Ada" Steampunk/Victorian Ensemble

2008-10-07T23:01:00.001-04:00

I thought I'd do something new for Fall. I've always enjoyed wearing uneven hemmed dresses with little breeches underneath. Good for adventure, yet still feminine at the same time. In that spirit, I am releasing "Ada", a steampunk-y Victorian outfit named after the first "computer" programmer herself! It comes with shirt with flexi lace cuffs, cropped vest, collared jacket with sculpted cuffs, sculpted hat, pants, belt, uneven hemmed skirt, brooch, gloves and knee-high stockings. You can find these online at SLEx or at my store in Caledon Regency...

Custom Europan-style Ensemble

2008-09-25T14:54:00.000-04:00

I created this ensemble (as well as two others) for the Baron Wulfenbach, of Girl Genius fame...

New Releases: Drow Priestess Ensembles and Headdress

2008-09-10T21:59:00.003-04:00

I am enjoying myself, so I thought I'd make some Drow Priestess ensembles as well. It comes with two top and two bottom option, a cloak, a spider motif belt with flexi panels and a beautiful headdress...I am also selling the headdress by itself too...

New Releases: Elven Armor

2008-09-04T23:36:00.002-04:00

I have always created pieces that I wear myself or would love to see on others. I recently created a custom armor as a gift for my friend Lunar, who is a moon elf. Given my love of fantasy, fighting and swords, it was only natural that I'd create a dark version for my favorite drow/dark elves, which comes in both a female and male version...I was inspired by Asian-influenced armor mostly, and looked at RL Chinese, Japanese and Russian armor references. I was also inspired by a medieval platemail breastplate. You may find these in SLEx and inworld at my shop at Regency.
Here's a shot of Lunar in his bluish-white moon elf armor, which is not for sale...

Custom Medieval-Style Dress

2008-08-28T21:34:00.000-04:00

I created a custom dress based upon a medieval houppelande for my friend Dia, the Duchess of Caledon Sound...

A New Colorway...the 1879 Revue PeachBrown

2008-08-10T20:57:00.000-04:00

The blue version of this is so popular, that I thought I'd release a pretty one in my favorite color...

New Releases: Put On Your Red Dress...

2008-06-13T02:37:00.004-04:00

I was in a crimson mood and bring to you the "Godey Nightsong"......And the "Darkness Sanguine"

New Release: Godey Nightlit

2008-06-06T13:52:00.003-04:00

I realized that I had not made any bustle dresses in white, so here one is! The beautiful Godey Nightlit is done in an airy white with light blue lace trim. Like the others, it is based upon an 1870s design and is perfect for a special day or a blushing bride. A versatile dress, if the collar and bustle is removed, it also works well for a medieval/fantasy look...

New Release: Zaghareet Ruby Dance Outfit

2008-05-23T23:59:00.001-04:00

I love a dress that is beautiful to dance in! Here is the ruby version of the Zaghareet...

Zaghareet Jade Egyptian Dancer

2008-05-22T14:23:00.002-04:00

In the shadow of the pyramids, her hips sway to the rhythm...

The exotic "Zaghareet" is based upon an 1860s Egyptian dancing outfit.

It comes with a low cut robe bodice, flowing robe panels, a hip wrap with matching flexi sash, glitch pants with sculpted wide-legged pants, a cropped velvet vest and a jacket with flowing flexi sleeves.

This ensemble is perfect for bellydancing and adds flair to any woman's wardrobe!

Gothically Godey

2008-05-01T23:06:00.004-04:00

Given my love of gothic Victorian dresses, I was inspired to make some more inspired by a 1870 fashion plate from Godey's Lady Book. The first, "Godey Nightfall" was originally created as my showstopper piece for the recent Dark Victoria fashion show for RFL...A friend asked about it in a deep purple/aubergine shade and I agreed, creating "Godey Nightshade". Both are available in my inworld and aethernet shops...

Shimmy 1920s Flapper Dresses

2008-04-07T18:25:00.004-04:00

As much as I like to dance, I know my customers will want to as well--especially when they are wearing one of the new Shimmy flapper dresses! These gorgeous, fringed 1920s minidresses are perfect for the gangster moll or the flapper doll dancing during a night out on the town! Comes with bodice, skirt, bust and hip fringe, and a feather headband! Ab-so-lute-ly!

1925 Irene: Sweet Li'l Day Dresses

2008-03-13T23:57:00.001-04:00

Now, what's a 1920s gal to do during the day? Wear one of these pretty little Irene dresses of course! They're the bee's knees! Flirty and pretty, they come with the top, skirt, glitchpants, flexi collar tie, and a flexi dropwaisted skirt that moves like a dream! It comes in four colors...

1925 McCalls's are the Cat's Meow!

2008-03-11T23:52:00.001-04:00

A 1920s doll needs cute dresses just to go around town in, so I created the 1925 McCalls series, inspired by a period illustration. It comes with the top, skirt, glitchpants and two flexi sidepieces. The "Smoky" is sheer silver over black...
And the "Stormy" is a lovely pale blue with swirling flowers that'll make you feel like the swell gal that you are!

Metal Roses for the Hair!

2008-03-08T18:42:00.003-05:00

I was disappointed not to find a rose during the recent Caledon rose hunt, so I made some lovely metal ones instead!

They come in brass or riveted steel with green oxidized copper leaves and if you click on them, they will bloom! Just a little something to make a steampunky girl feel pretty!

23 Skidoo! 1920s Haas dresses

2008-03-05T14:34:00.003-05:00

New Toulouse is opening soon, chers! What's a flapper doll or gangster moll to wear? The elegant 1920 Haas dress, based upon a 1920s Haas Bros. illustration! It comes with a spaghetti-strap bodice, skirt, glitchpants and two flexi side pieces. Here it is in Ebony...Can't miss Ruby...
And sophisticated Sky...

Calais

2008-03-04T20:14:00.003-05:00

I love, love, love the works of French painter James Tissot and created "Calais", inspired by the painting below. It comes with a bodice, gloves, glitchpants, polonaise bustle with plaid skirt, matching underskirt, and feather stole. You may find it at my Regency and Steelhead shops, as well as my shops on the Aethernet...Tissot's paintings appeal to me because of his care in rendering the London society fashions of the time. His favorite muse and model was his love, the beautiful, red-headed divorcee Kathleen Newton, who died from consumption at the age of 27. It touched me that after her death, he put down his brushes and left London...

New "Worker" Pieces: "Peat" and "Invent"

2008-02-28T16:45:00.006-05:00

Ladies, if some of you are like me, you can be found building or puttering around in your workshop. What's a lady with familiarity with building tools, metalworking or combustible materials to wear? The Worker "Invent" is for you. Based upon an 1880s female mining outfit, the "Invent" comes with leather-patched pants and an apron for wiping dirt and grease-stained hands on...Due to the popularity of the Worker Grey, I am releasing a dark brown version called "Peat". Look for them in my shops as of tonight!

Feeling a Bit Darkly...

2008-02-27T23:59:00.002-05:00

Personally, I love the color black. Of course, wearing black garnered the usual question of "Are you in mourning?" as I was once asked. I can be a bit trigger happy and replied, "Would you like me to be? I can arrange that, you know." I've been seen brooding around Caledon before as befits my being an officer in Dark Victoria and originally started created these black dresses for myself a few months ago because I had a hard time finding ones. "Lola Nuit", made with vintage black velvet, was inspired by a painting of one of my favorite Victorian scandalous women, Lola de Montez...And this one, "Darkness", is for the sultry woman with a dark side and a love of black satin...

Celebrating Caledon's 2nd Anniversary

2008-02-26T23:56:00.001-05:00

Originally created for me to wear to Caledon's St. Andrews celebrations, I am releasing the "Caledon" tartan dress in honor of Caledon's 2nd anniversary. It is currently only available at the Caledon Regency location. Look for it in my aethernet shops as well soon...

Worker Grey in Steampunk Jumpboot Ad

2008-02-08T16:45:00.001-05:00

My friend Mr Kheph777 Enoch recently featured me in one of his ads for his steampunk JumpBoots. Just to show you that the AETHER Worker line looks just as nice on us ladies, I wore the Grey...You can find the boots at any of his Kheph's Creations shops...

Taupo Fashion Show: Meux

2008-01-20T23:37:00.001-05:00

E.Laval was one of the designer in a fashion show in Taupo. Here is the lovely Brazilian model Melinda Emms modeling the Meux, which was inspired by Whistler's painting "Lady Meux, Harmony in Pink and Grey":

Victorian Style Fashion Show: 1879 Revue BlueBrown

2008-01-19T23:21:00.000-05:00

Some of my pieces were in a Victorian Style fashion show hosted by Atlantis Modeling...

Here is a moving picture of the 1879 Revue BlueBrown in action:

Fashion Show Schedule!

2008-01-19T16:13:00.000-05:00

E.Laval pieces can be seen in two different fashion show this weekend:

SATURDAY
The Victorian Style Show hosted by Atlantis Modeling Agency and featuring other designers such as Bare Rose, ~To a T~ and others. This one is mostly my menswear, although you can see the BlueBrown as well.

Zurich Hillside, Noon SLT
Diegoland, 5 SLT

SUNDAY
Victorian Style: Zurich Hillside, Noon SLT

All womenswear will be featured at the Taupo sim fashion show at 4 SLT

Announcing E.Laval AETHER!

2008-01-09T12:45:00.000-05:00

Inspired by the workers, inventors, adventurers and common folk with a Steampunk/Victorian flair, I have created the E.Laval Aether line. Rougher fabrics with an everyday sensibility and an uncommon style. In addition to the waistcoat ensembles, which come with two shirt-style options, trousers and a color-changing neck scarf, there is also a selection of soft caps as well. The new line may be found on the Aethernet, Port Babbage and look out for it at Steamworks@Stephenson's Quarters, and Solarya...

BY POPULAR DEMAND! Ladies Waistcoat Ensembles

2008-01-06T14:53:00.001-05:00

My female customers have spoken! They have been enjoying the skirt/shirt combo so much that they asked if I could create waistcoat ensembles just for them! I was more than happy to oblige and offer the following ladies versions of my bestselling Alex, Gryffin, 1890s, and Thom waistcoats!

Happy Holidays from E.Laval!

2007-12-23T16:17:00.000-05:00

Happy Holidays to you from E.Laval Fine Clothing! Have a wonderful one!

NEW RELEASE: CopperMist formal gown

2007-12-18T23:59:00.000-05:00

Created for a formal in Caledon, the CopperMist formal gown is a beautiful addition to any lady's wardrobe, and looks beautiful without the bustle as well!

1879 Revue BlueBrown Dress

2007-12-17T17:13:00.001-05:00

A beautiful 19th c.-style light blue satin and brown velvet bustle dress perfect for a stroll in one of the Victorian or Western sims. Inspired by a fashion plate from a 1879 Revue de la Mode. Also looks beautiful without the bustle!

So Distinguished...Cutaway Coat

2007-12-16T17:57:00.000-05:00

This is proving to be a popular staple of many gents' wardrobes! The Cutaway Coat is make of black superfine bespoke wool and comes in both an open and closed version! All the better to show off your waistcoat underneath!

Don't Get Left Out in the Cold! Try This Coat!

2007-12-15T14:40:00.000-05:00

Skating parties, strolling with a lovely lady...this charcoal wool coat is perfect for the gentleman who is out and about in the cold weather! Made with charcoal wool bespoke fabric and vintage velvet collar and cuffs, it also comes with a brown fur collar and cuffs option. And yes, it does come with the top hat!

Greetings from E.Laval Fine Clothing!

2007-12-14T14:47:00.000-05:00

It was time...it had gotten to a point that I needed a separate way of letting everyone know what releases E.Laval had available and what ensembles are there, so I started this aethernet log.

The E.Laval shops are based upon the use of beautiful textures, including vintage and bespoke fabrics, for both my men's and women's pieces. I do use historical references as the inspiration for my pieces, and I hope that my customers will continue to enjoy them. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to IM me inworld!