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What: 📅 Couture Carnival

Couture Carnival

When:

Where: 🕳 Coca Lounge

How much:

🎟️ R140.00Howler

Couture Carnival is a Runway meets Rave party being hosted at Coca Lounge.

Dress Code: Maximalist, avant-garde, exaggerated silhouettes, feathers, gloves.

Suggestions

1. Feathers & Fringe

• Feathered shoulders, headdresses, fans, or skirts

• Fringe on bodysuits, sleeves, or jackets—great for movement on the dance floor

• Think showgirl meets haute couture

2. Corsetry & Silhouettes

• Exaggerated corsets with dramatic boning or flared hips

• Structured skirts or ruffled trains

• Pair with opera gloves or thigh-high boots

3. Masks & Headpieces

• Venetian-inspired masks or custom face jewels

• Over-the-top headpieces with feathers, metallics, or even LED elements

• Think mysterious and extravagant

4. Colorful Maximalism

• Bold clashing colors or all one statement hue (hot pink, electric blue, gold)

• Layered textures: sequins, satin, tulle, leather

• Oversized accessories—huge earrings, chunky necklaces, dramatic belts

5. Avant-Garde Details

• Sculptural shapes: puffed sleeves, exaggerated shoulders, or asymmetrical hems

• Experimental makeup and hair: gemmed brows, colored wigs, bold liner

• Platform heels, fishnets, and patterned tights

6. Ringmaster Glam

• Tailcoat-style jackets with gold details, top hats, leather harnesses

• Thigh-high boots or shorts with structured blazers

• A high-fashion take on circus themes

7. Couture Bodysuits

• Crystal-embellished or mesh bodysuits with bold shoulders

• Layered with capes, skirts, or belts

• Think Mugler meets carnival dancer

Outfit Suggestions made with Chatgpt