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Cinna ([personal profile] threadthefire) wrote2010-10-07 03:24 pm

5th Design [video]

[The video opens, scanning over a worktable filled with sketches for costumes the likes of which you've never seen before. There's scraps of chemical formulas, papers with measurements, and partially pieced together garments. As Cinna speaks, he'll be showing off his work both completed garments and sketches.]

City, you need help. I've seen your costumes, and your so-called fancier fare and frankly you wouldn't last a week in the more fashionable districts of the Capitol. Luckily, you've been blessed with the arrival of a man that solve all of your problems. The best designer this City or the Capitol has ever seen, and quite the dashing figure on his own - if I do say so myself - the one, the only, the incomparable....

Me. [He beams, mugging for the camera like its a Games interview and taking a pose, perched on the edge of a table.]

And with the looming holiday, now is the best time to make use of my considerable talent and expertise. What's your pleasure, City? [He pulls a few sketches and starts showing them to the camera.] Elaborate and fantastical? A look back to the past? Perhaps even for the children?

Do you hail from a unique culture?

I can and have done it all, my friends, and there's no one in the City that can do it better. [He pulls a piece of fabric and wraps it around his fingers.] I'll make you shine like a star - [He lights a match and the fabric burns... without any damage to the hand it's in!]] - and set you to burn brighter than any flame.

However, as brilliant as I am, my time is finite. [He shakes his fingers and the fabric, unscathed, goes out as he drops it to the floor.] Genius like this has to sleep sometime, you know. So get your orders in early, you really shouldn't miss out on an opportunity like this.

[He leans forward and the public feed goes dark.]

[Private feed to Rosella]

Rosella, I apologize for the delay, but you can't rush genius. [The camera shakes as it turns to reveal three dresses.(ooc: the train on the second dress only brushes the ground and the belt has several bags attached to it.)]

I think the first two will serve you well wandering around. I've made some additional belts and a couple of bags you can look at for your tools and whatever you'd like to carry. [He pulls the goggles off the first dress.] These are rather useful, the material is completely is scratch-resistant and almost completely shatter-proof. The tint adjust to the ambient light as well.

[He places them back on the mannequin, moving to the second, pointing out the features.] The second dress has a number of loops and hooks on the belt for the easy addition and removing of pouches, even weapons if you're so inclined. The gloves are made of a custom fabric that is extremely insulating, but breathes like summer linen. The boots can be remade flat, but I thought the heels might be a nice touch.

As for this last piece, when I met you I couldn't resist making you something a little more... elegant. This soft leather bodice is removable - [He deftly unfastens the covering and sets it aside, revealing a simplek off-the-shoulder silk bodice that flows seamlessly into the gold beaded skirt.] - and not necessary to complete the outfit, but I daresay it's lovely nonetheless.

You're welcome to come get it at your leisure.

[End feed]

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[identity profile] sings4dragons.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you work with leather?

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[identity profile] 7thborn.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[Colour this Weasley impressed.]

What some of my classmates back home would do to get their hands on clothes like that.

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[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 08:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I can work in anything.

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[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 08:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Then that makes you the lucky one who can bask in my brilliance.
Edited 2010-10-07 20:41 (UTC)

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[identity profile] 7thborn.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 08:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I've never really seen things like that up close, Cinna—much less worn them. I wouldn't know where to begin.

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[identity profile] sings4dragons.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 08:46 pm (UTC)(link)
I need a few new pieces as I've outgrown my current set.

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[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, yes, they're perfect. They're absolutely perfect!

My goodness, they're as beautiful as--well, as I am!


[OOC: Yeah, she's cursed too. >>]

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[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I knew you'd say so, I never fail to please - it's part of my considerable talent.

[ooc: lord, this conversation is gonna get obnoxious then, isn't it? Also - Rosella totally rocks the steampunk look, I've had these links bookmarked for her for ages. Sorry it took so long to get them up!]

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[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Then now is the time, wouldn't you say, Miss Ginny? You can be one of the proud few to boast that you've had an original garment designed by a master stylist.

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[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, I'm certainly pleased. They look absolutely marvelous, and I'm sure they'll be even moreso once I put them on. May I stop by and collect them a bit later today, perhaps in an hour or so?


[OOC: I'll have her post in a little while being vain and remarking on how fab she looks in Cinna's clothes, if that's cool with you. Also, I especially love the second one with the red corset. OMG. ♥]

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[identity profile] 7thborn.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[This is a girl who's grown up with very little finery in her life. Of course she'd love to have something as spectacular as all that. But she's also grown up knowing all too well the price of nice things, so she casually moves it along.]

Yeah, well. Sounds like Halloween's the perfect holiday for a bloke like you. You don't have it in your world, right?

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[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Then I'm sure I can be of assistance. What sort of pieces?

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[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 09:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh, he's certain he could work something out. Perhaps ask him on a non-curse day?]

No, not as such. We certainly have our celebrations, splendid ones at that, but none quite like what's been described.

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[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Certainly! My clothes are meant to be worn, shown off for the lovely work that they are so everyone can know my brilliance.

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[identity profile] sings4dragons.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Journeyman gear.... several pair of pants and a few good, heavy jackets for the upcoming season, all in deep blue.

Would it be easier to see the current set I have?

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[identity profile] 7thborn.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 09:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[Merlin knows she might just. SHE MIGHT JUST.]

Seems like it doesn't matter what world we're in, costume parties are always popular. You're talking about all these things you could make for other people—what're you going to wear, then?

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[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
In that case, why don't you only bundle up two of them, and I'll simply wear the third one home?

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[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 10:04 pm (UTC)(link)
It's always nice to have something to work from, but I always make improvements. I can assure you, my work is never mere reproduction, but elevation to a higher concept.

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[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 10:05 pm (UTC)(link)
While my genius should be lauded, and will be, the center stage is for my innovative design and meticulous detail.

[Which is to say, he hasn't a clue yet, dear, he's too busy making everyone else look fabulous.]

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[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Perfection. Like the work itself.

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[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Good! Then I'll be by to see you soon.

[identity profile] fallenbrownbird.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 10:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow, you're going to be keeping yourself busy, Cinna!
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[personal profile] freckleddoll 2010-10-07 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Blimey, those costumes are brilliant! Don't think I've ever seen anythin' so fancy, not even in the circus.

[identity profile] whattingawhat.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 10:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow and I thought I looked like a princess that one Halloween.

[identity profile] protects-her.livejournal.com 2010-10-07 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
And here I thought I had a massive ego. It's so weird to be on the other side of one, for a change.

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