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Sakura is often approached to design for scrummy ladies of burlesque and some equally gorgeous non-artistes. Here\'s some of the past works and exhibitions!

Miss Lolly Pops

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Budding burlesque starlet and pin-up model Miss Lolly Pops has recently showcased some of her Sakura headwear in a shoot with Terry
Mendoza of Retro Photostudio. See the stunning results - this gal makes 'Dark Victory' and 'Sweetheart' look as pretty as a picture!

Kitten von Mew 2011 calendar

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The lovely Kitten in 12 seasonal costume changes is collaborating with Sakura and other friends to produce a vintage inspired pin up calendar. Looking great so far!

Sakura sketches

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Sakura has worked with Charotte a number of times on exhibitions and always admired her quirky stylish work. So much so that Sakura's new logo is being drawn up as we speak and looking fab!!
Stay tuned for the results.....

Charlotte Thomson Art & Illustration
www.charlottethomson.co.uk

Sugar Kane

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Commissioned by our glamourous Burlesque star, Sugar Kayne.
This lovely upholstered red velvet heart shaped hat is an absolute treat!

Friday 13th burley

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One helluva night awaits you here! Wear your slinky best, charge yourself fully and sink your teeth into some fab millinery and schlock horror!!

Leticia Ferrer photography

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What happens when you take a lovely lady, a talented photographer and a Sakura collection to Kensal cemetery?
Why a gorgeous shoot of course! All shots were taken by Leticia Ferrer and appear in Antique, Rockabilly and Gothic pages on the website. A big thank you!

Vintage photoshoot

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To celebrate the new year, Sakura's friends the beautiful Millie Dollar and Scarlet Fever partnered with the ever talented Candee photography had a photoshoot in a Jacobean farmhouse fuelled by some whisky toddies of course to stave off the cold!
Stay tuned for more results...

Burlesque photoshoot

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Keep a look out for the beautiful work of Natalie j Watt's photography with the ever lovely Aisling Grace - a perfect combination with Sakura!

Cornflake couture

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Watch this space, this lady has a lot of talent and a Sakura original to boot x

Pets exhibition

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A selection of animal print headpieces inspired by the ever glamourous 'Pets' exhibition by Natalie J Watts.

Vivien of holloway winner

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Our photoshoot with the gorgeous Candee photography, Millie Dollar and Scarlet Fever has is winner of gallery of the month, by the fab creators of Vivien of Holloway!
I think we make a great partnership x

Whitby goth weekend 2008

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The gorgeous Candee, fair maid of the photography commissioned this lovely riding hat to match her Mina Harker ensemble. Fab or what?

London vampyre group

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Sakura is link of the month on the London Vampyre Group's website!

http://www.londonvampyregroup.co.uk/pages/main/links.php#s0

Miss Matilda

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She's gorgeous, she's Miss Matilda xx

Private 1940's party

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Oooh what a lovely pair!....not a Carry on film but a sumptuous private party featuring this ever gorgeous couple and a cheeky green affair x

The Good Ship Lollipop

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The good ship lollipop sets sail for far distant lands! Sakura was fortunate to hitch a ride with the resident lollipop girls and this is what arose!

Candee presents Dr.Sketchys Birmingham

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Fancy yourself as an artiste, admire those lovely Burlesque ladies? Why not combine and run the risk of winning some fab Sakura wares over at Dr Sketchys Brumland, organised by the stunning Candee.

Please see our home page for details and hopefully see you there xx

Kitten von Mew

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Kitten von Mew is a Vintage pin-up specialising in the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s so a perfect client to design for! This cheeky little number was designed especially and features one of the new double peaked hat blocks - very distinctive!
Watch this space, we aim to work with Kitten very soon to capture her unique style with our couture millinery x

Ava photoshoot

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She's lovely and the fresh face of Sakura's newest designs! Meet Casati baby taken by Candee photography with vintage styling by Rachel!

Cheesecake photoshoot

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The lovely Stephanie St Clair and her photographer Goldfishdreams.net created these images to show off the delights of a 'Heart shaped box' - perfect!

Halloween bewitchings

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Miss Matilda, battling the winds of the Channel Islands to show her charms!

 
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