The Accademia del Lusso, one of the world’s prestigious fashion schools, celebrated its entrance into Second Life with a spectacular runway show on Saturday, December 1st, at its new educational facility on Montenapoleone island. To read more about the show, and the Accademia’s exciting educational project, conceived and developed by Shiryu Musashi, be sure to check out this week’s issue of the Metaverse Messenger.

The show featured outfits from some of Second Life’s most accomplished designers: Fallingwater Cellardoor of Shiny Things, Callie Cline of caLLie cLine, Shiryu Musashi of Musashi-Do and Simone Stern of Simone.

Honey Bender models Simone’s Attache in celery (above), with Breakneck Pumps in olive and Glass Chunk jewelry from Shiny Things. In the background: ASpiRE! President Ally Geer hosts the show, which she also helped to organize.

ASpiRE! UOMO model Billy Geer displays The Glorious F from Musashi-Do, worn with Spencers shoes in brown from Shiny Things. Musashi created the suit to honour the memory of Gianfranco Ferré, one of the real world’s greatest designers, who died in June of this year.

Summer Deadlight shows us shopping in style, wearing caLLie cLine’s Warm Shopper, teamed with Shiny Thing’s Hippie Deluxe bracelet in brown, Fally’s Favourite Leather Bag in black, Braid earrings in brown, and Old Laceup Boots in black. The whimsical UNbrella, also from Shiny Things, comes with its own weather.

More Photos and Credits after the cut…

ASpiRE! CEO Bianca Darling (left) enjoys the show with designers Fallingwater Cellardoor (center) and Simone Stern (right). Darling helped to organize the event with Shiryu Musashi and Ally Geer, President of ASpiRE!, who also hosted the show flawlessly.

Queenie Extraordinaire captures innocent sexiness perfectly in Simone’s Flippant in Rose, matched with Breakneck Pumps in pink/black, Swerve jewelry in rose, and Satin and Lace Drawstring Bag all from Shiny Things.

Anastase Rosewood wears Musahsi-Do’s classic formal gown Obsidian Glitter.

Webgoddess Mars looks sensational in caLLie cLine’s Diamond Dust Dress, complemented by Lolas in white and Glass Chunk jewelry from Shiny Things.

Billy Geer commands the runway in Musashi-Do’s Jet Black, paired with Shiny Thing’s City Walks in black.

Honey Bender reveals her powers in Simone’s Black Leather Jacket and Grey Pants. She completes the look with Shiny Things’ Recycled choker in black, Industrial Cuff in silver, Dreams of a New World Limited Edition handbag, and Flare Oxfords in glitter silver.

If you’d like to see a few more photos, please link to Serenity’s blog. And be sure to read more about the fashion show, and the Accademia del Lusso’s exciting plans to bring together real world and virtual world fashion education in this week’s issue of Metaverse Messenger.

*takes a deep breath and blows the dust off of Fashion Heaven*

If I have learned anything about fashion in SecondLife, its that you must wander to find the latest and greatest, truly good, not over-hyped “stuff” out there. It was in my recent adventures on the Avilion sims that I spied an adorable avatar, dressed as a fae, flutter by in a gorgeous gown. This is where my instincts kicked in and I employed my favorite method of discovery. “I love your dress – where did you get it?” Imagine my surprise when she responded with “I made it!”  And that is how I met Evangeline Miles of Evie’s Closet!

With many exciting things on the horizon for her line, I wanted to get the word out about Evie and her closet full of beautifully textured gowns, many themed perfectly for medieval and role play sims in SL. She recently opened a new location at Madison Place (has to be a great sim with that name, right?) and is about to release her first group freebie, Tya’s Spice, pictured below.   With just the right amount of flex and “poof,” this is a ball gown that is sure to make you feel like a princess.  Search “Evie’s Closet” in groups and you’ll find her in no time – ladies you do NOT want to miss this one!

Check out the upcoming issue of the Metaverse Messenger to read a designer spotlight on Miss Miles and see more of her work: http://metaversemessenger.com. Additional credits after the cut.

Hair:  Phoebe (freebie) in Mahogany by ETD

Skin:  Vogue – Cashmere (Mid – Burgundy) by Celestial Studios

Eyes:  Ocean – Adorable by Pixel Dolls

Jewelry:  Cross My Heart earrings and necklace by Miriel

Gown:  Tya’s Spice (Exclusive Group only freebie) by Evie’s Closet

In the second installment of the Fashion Angels’ Halloween Week featuring costumes by AliciaKay Kilara of A Touch of Ireland, Serenity Mercier decides to come clean, and confess a dark secret.

“It was a year ago. I had just started in Second Life. I needed to earn some money, so I found a job as a maid to Count Cucurbita. At first, I enjoyed it. But he kept staring at me, never saying a word. It made me SO nervous! Then, one day…”

“La lala lala”

“Oh no! It’s him!”

“I’m so sick of him leering at me!”

“I’ve had enough!”

“REVENGE!!!”

French Maid and Headless Horseman Pumpkinhead costumes by AliciaKay Kilara of Taste of Ireland.

Other credits:

Binx Hair in Red from Deviant Kitties

Light Skin with Grass Makeup from Minnu Model Skins

Clara Shoes in Black from Shiny Things

Bloody Stepmother Butcher’s Knife from Vertically Challenged

Poses from Jaded Visions

Setting is the Medieval Castle at RH Designs Woodshed