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Spats from Maide.

I'm always amazed by the talented and creative people who stop by trust your style. And yes, I usually check to see who you are when you comment--after all, you went to the trouble to say something, which always makes my day. I gasped with delight when I clicked on the link for Maide, who just commented on one of my fashion posts.



Can you believe these wonderful spats she makes?



And what about this lace cuff? (It's meant to be worn on just one wrist.)



And look at this goth brooch!



To me, her work looks straight out of the pages of Vogue! And it's all for sale here. Not all of the site is in English, and since I don't speak German, I'm sure I'm missing a great deal. From what I can garner, her beautiful creations are made from antique laces, notions, and wedding dressings.



While these designs are definitely in the "handmade" category, perhaps with a nod to "crafty", they are most definitely couture--and I can't help but think that they seem like something you might find stashed in Karl Lagerfeld's closet.



How cool is this pair? Love!