Bibu Mohapatra

New York Fashion Week A/W 2019 - and THIS spectacular gown appears from designer Bibu Mohapatra embellished with Preciosa Crystals. Bibhu Mohapatra’s evening wear has been worn by some of today’s most notable and respected celebrities, including former first lady, Michelle Obama, actress Gwyneth Paltrow and TV host Oprah Winfrey.

Who ARE They?

You will have seen their names in the many Imaginarium photographs and social media posts we share.  They collaborate beautifully with Preciosa.  They tend to dominate New York Fashion Week - but who are "The Blonds" ?

Kylie - "Golden"

You might recognise this image from Glastonbury 2019. One hundred and twenty thousand Preciosa crystals adorned the golden dress Kylie Minogue put on for her Golden album tour. A team of ten couturiers from the London Kolchagov Barba Studio Designers embellished the dress to reflect hundreds of rays of light with Crystal Aurum rhinestones and envelope Kylie in an aura of golden sunshine.

The Fabulous Billy Porter

Tony Award winning Actor Billy Porter arrived at the 2019 Met Gala carried on a litter by six shirtless men in a nod to Ancient Egypt. Billy knew that The Blonds had previously done an Egyptian-themed runway show, which he really loved "and given the massive collection of Egyptian art the Met has, it was also our way to pay respect to that.” Customized for Billy, the catsuit was embellished by hand . . . with a mix of Preciosa crystals and chain fringe, as well as gold bugle beads. This is meant to emulate the rays of the sun as they catch and move the light.

Gwen Stefani

During her appointment as Las Vegas’ diva chieftain, Gwen Stefani wore a number of sparkling stage outfits by The Blonds, covered in premium Bohemian Preciosa crystals.

The Emerald Isle

Performer Celeste Steel created something subtle for the first Cork Burlesque Festival - a bowtie for her partner in Emerald Preciosa rhinestones!

Jennifer Lopez

Another by The Blonds - JLo has collaborated with them for YEARS and loves their creative bodysuits and spectacular stage pieces. Here she performs Elvis Presley's classic Heartbreak Hotel at the Elvis All Star Tribute in January 2019 in one of their divine Preciosa-soaked masterpieces.

Fergie on Fire

Talk about g-l-a-m-o-r-o-u-s! While hosting the West Coast version of 2015 New Years’ Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson took the stage donned in a costume encrusted with over 10,000 distinct Preciosa Czech crystals to sing her latest hit, L.A. Love. “Fergie’s one-of-a-kind outfit, designed by The Blonds, consisted of thousands of dollars worth of Preciosa crystals, weighing nearly seventeen (17) pounds.

Kylie playsuit

Kylie concluded her Golden tour ending the show in a fabulous green jumpsuit embellished with 80,000 Preciosa crystals. The colours used to achieve the final effect include Emerald, Erinite, Aquamarine, Light Topaz and Blue Zircon.

Madonna - Livin' For Love

2015 Madonna turned to fashion design duo The Blonds and the beautiful Preciosa crystal components they use. In her “Livin’ for Love” music video, Madonna steals the screen in a custom corset by The Blonds with thousands of precision-cut Czech crystals.