Amassing over 40 hours of intensive labor involving connecting 570 beer tabs and 3,400 jump rings together to form a 3-pound custom corset fit for beer-guzzling royalty, acclaimed fashion designer @jas.creating.things sits down with @queencitygrooves ’ very own @nbadalotti to discuss her creative process, inspiration, and the lessons learned along her journey from SoCal to Central Kentucky to the Queen City herself.
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IN CREATIVE CONVERSATION
@jas.creating.things (@thisisajazzyphizal )
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INTERVIEW
Copy Editor: @krowned.kyle
Interviewer & Transcriber: @nbadalotti (@queencitygrooves )
Interview Recorder: @_mariasanfillipo_ (@queencitygrooves )
Interview Assistant: @merediggy
Interview Location: @durhamstudio
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES
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A campaign and publication showcasing the creative community of Cincinnati.
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For Cincinnati
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04.30.2025
A CITY FILLED WITH UNTAPPED POTENTIAL
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CROWN THE
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A campaign and publication showcasing the creative community of Cincinnati.
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For Cincinnati
By Cincinnati
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04.30.2025
Look 5 / Denim corset made with second hand denim consists of contrast bias channels, coutil interior, spiral steel boning, adjustable straps, garter straps, and a fan lacing back. Paired with a two layered, yoke-waist, asymmetrical, hand bleached, accordion pleated skirt.
Photographer: @carekettu
Model: @megbabie
Custom necklace: @tvgiirlshop
I’m so bad at remembering about this account 😵💫 but if you follow my main account you’ve already seen this baby but here’s some process work of my first ever corset