ARKONA - Gzhel (Blue Event)

Gzhel is Russian folk painting related to white and blue ceramics, as well as one of the traditional Russian centers for the production of ceramics became known since 14th century. This art style uses floral and natural motives mostly painted on clay, faience, and porcelain, and has many similarities all over the world: China, Japan, Vietnam, Mexico, Holland, Germany, Italy and England.

In the modern world, blue-white style painting is a source of inspiration for many famous haute couture designers like Guo Pei, Roberto Cavalli, Zhang Zhifeng, Naeem Khan, Monique Lhuillier, Valentino, etc.

Arkona was also inspired by this style with its new release Gzhel; available at the Blue Event.  This gown will make you the belle of the ball, a fashion statement on the red carpet, or the center of attention for any formal occasion.  Gzhel is a gorgeous ballgown fit for royalty.  It has a strapless bodice with a sash belt tied in a square bow and a full skirt that pools slightly at the feet.  The Russian folk pattern appears on the bodice and then repeated around the skirt with the hem having the appearance of being air brushed with color.  Gzhel fits Maitreya, Belleza, Classic, eBody and is available in four colors:  Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Red, and a Fat Pack.

Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nakgol/160/208/1007

Style Card
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Outfit
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Gown - Arkona - Gzhel - Blue
Necklace - N@N@ - Audrey
Earrings - N@N@ - Audrey
Ring - Exquisite - My darling Diamond & Platinum Ring

Avatar
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Hair - Truth - Felicity
Body - Maitreya - Lara
Head - LAQ - Gaia
Skin - 7 Deadly s{K}ins - Deliah - Apricot
Eyes - Mayfly - Luminous - Mesh Eye Darkling Sea
Makeup - alaskametro - Winter Beauty Book
Nails - Mani Pedi - Bento Box - Just the Bluez - Maitreya