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  • Controversial fashion designer Jess Eaton will be unveiling pieces from her Roadkill Couture collection, designed exclusively for White Gallery, London, Britain - 18 Mar 2013
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    Controversial fashion designer Jess Eaton will be unveiling pieces from her Roadkill Couture collection, designed exclusively for White Gallery, London, Britain - 18 Mar 2013
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    Roadkill Couture collection
    Roadkill Couture: Designer Makes Bridal Gowns From Dead Animals
    Roadkill Couture: Designer Makes Bridal Gowns From Dead Animals

    Controversial British fashion designer, Jess Eaton is set to unveil her latest bizarre bridal designs, crafted from animal parts.

    The Brighton based designer uses 'ethically sourced' materials - mainly roadkill - to create her pieces and makes it clear that no animals are ever harmed in the name of fashion.

    Jess said: "I never, ever kill animals for our designs and we wouldn't accept anything that has been killed for the purpose of turning it into a fashion item. What I do is take these animals, once their natural lives are over and give them an endless afterlife."

    Eaton caused a stir in December last year when she revealed her second high-fashion collection made from cat fur, alpaca, seagull and goose feathers - and even a human ribcage.

    Now this unusual collection, which has been designed exclusively for White Gallery in London, will go on public display for the first time in May.

    Jess uses white feathers and whole wings of birds to create extravagant headpieces, which are inspired by films, fairy stories and books from her childhood.

    Eaton's second collection introduced domestic animals and human bones into fashion and gained the respect and attention of Love Magazine who styled the pieces on Kate Moss.

    When discussing her White Gallery debut Jess said: "I can't wait to unveil the beautiful and dramatic designs I am creating for the show. My exhibit draws inspiration from a range of dark and dramatic romantics like Tim Burton and Scarlett O'Hara and I have a spectacular centrepiece planned as a big surprise for visitors."

    Jess launched her first roadkill designs in 2011 and her second collection will headline this year's Brighton Fashion Week. Her earl...
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