The Urban Dictionary defines Gypset as “Fusing the ease and carefree lifestyle of a gypsy with the sophistication of the jet set, the Gypsetters are artists, surfers, designers, and bon vivants who live and work around the globe…Gypset Style explores the unconventional, wanderlust lives of these high-low cultural nomads and the bohemian enclaves they inhabit, as well as their counterculture forbears, such as the Victorian explorers, the Lost Generation, the Beatniks, and the hippies.”

Welcome to my parlour! Pull up a cushion and join our bohemian camp. Meet the family, Gregory (my Husband), Lief (eldest son), Finnley (youngest son), Leotie (Lay-o-tee) “The Beast” and of course me, your Patron.

 

The creation of this fashion editorial came out of a combination of many passions:  the romantic ideals of the gypsy (Roma) lifestyle;

my constant return to bohemian and Tribal Bellydance styles;

 

my strong connection with nature;

my wanderlust desire for my family to travel and experience cultural diversity;

a kindredness to the wise-witchy-wild-woman of mythology and history;

 

and a deep desire to create an intentional and authentic life with my partner, where all our passions connect and are interwoven like strong fabric.

 

Every prop and piece of clothing used in this editorial came from my home or was borrowed from friends. Each of the models are people who are an integral part of my life.  This editorial is ME completely in my element. Raw, vulnerable and authentic!

 

PHOTOS BY: Michael Sanders of Electric Monk Media

HAIR and MAKEUP: Models each did their own with direction from Patron of Dreams.

MODELS (in order of appearance): Patron of Dreams, Gregory Chomichuk (Graphic novelist, artist, illustrator and teacher), Lief Chomichuk, Finnley Chomichuk, Leotie (Flower of the Prairie), Lindsay Borodenko (Fashion Blogger, Merchandiser and Nanny extraordinaire!) and Leanne Veale (Dancer/Choreographer/Teacher).

PATRON OF DREAMS IS WEARING:

Outfit 1: Vintage dress, Le Chateau boots, leather bolero vest by the extraordinary Rampant Design, antique Afghani and Tribal Kuchi necklace, cuffs and rings, Banjara textile belt and Y2 Blu-Authentic velour jacket.

Outfit 2: Antique Banjara textile skirt (Borrowed from the beloved Accalia, Deep Roots Strong Dance (my sister in bellydance), American Apparel bodysuit, Le Chateau boots, vintage velvet burnout scarf and antique Afghani and Tribal Kuchi necklace, cuffs, rings and earrings.

GREGORY IS WEARING: Vintage shirt, vest, scarf, belt and shoes, thrifted pants and Tommy Hilfiger jacket.

LIEF IS WEARING: Joe Fresh pants and shirt, Cherokee vest, Class Club jacket, thrifted shoes, scarf and hat, and Nevada sweater.

FINNLEY IS WEARING: Joe Fresh pants and sweater, Cherokee vest, Gymboree shirt, and thrifted shoes.

LEOTIE IS WEARING: Models own Husky/Whippet fur coat.

LINDSAY IS WEARING: American Eagle Outfitters skirt, American Apparel legwarmers and bodysuit, Browns boots, vintage embroidered jacket, Banjara textile belt and antique Afghani jewelry and scarf.

LEANNE IS WEARING: Re-worked thrifted skirt, Banjara textile belt, Harmonie Bodywear bodysuit, Groggy velvet jacket, thrifted boots and antique Afghani and Tribal Kuchi jewelry.