“Cody Ross of PRIESTESS NYC characterizes his label’s aesthetic as a blend of ‘transgression, kitsch and street-style.’ Part ‘80s revival, part futurism with a smattering of goth-glam, Priestess NYC incorporates urban-girl cool with a contemporary take on vintage punk. Richly textured and in a range of kinetic colors and prints, the looks embody an off-beat sophistication and are polished, nuanced and highly directional. A-listers and pop-icons Bjork, M.I.A., Natalie Portman, Lydia Hearst-Shaw, etc. have all donned the label while Cody’s clothes sell in progressive stores and boutiques around the world. Priestess NYC is totally wearable and perfectly fuses bleeding-edge with outstanding construction, fit and finish. Price range: $100-$650.”

Bio:

The Designer Bio: Cody Ross of PRIESTESS NYC Cody Ross is a Dallas-born fashion designer. He is known for his kitschy and sometimes provocative designs. After working in Asia for several years as a financial analyst, he returned to the United States to pursue his true passion (womenswear design) and launched Priestess NYC in 2008.

His unique creations have been worn by celebrities and super-models including Tyra Banks, Juliette Lewis, Bjork and Katy Perry and the line has attracted buyers from avant-garde boutiques and department stores around the world. Cody’s main inspiration comes from abstract art, mathematics and ‘vintage-punk.’ He designs out of his West Village townhouse-cum-atelier and lives full-time in NYC. Cody’s work has been featured in i-D, Dazed and Confused, Arena Homme+, etc. and is sold at progressive’ fashion stores around the world. He has a BSc from the London School of Economics as well as credentials in pattern-construction+ design from London’s Central Saint Martins. Official website:

www.priestessnyc.com www.myspace.com/priestessnyc

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