Designer: Harmony Star Leiker
Title: As You Wish Dress – The Princess Bride
Harmony Leiker, from Los Angeles, California, spends her days massaging puppies for a living. This is her third year as a finalist in The Her Universe Fashion Show. She loves the art of handmade and says the fashion show has completely changed her. “I’m more confident. I experiment more and I’ve met the most amazing people.” Teaching herself to sew when she was very young she relates that she used to be a costumer, but left the industry many years ago. Now, she mostly creates for herself and endlessly comes up with ideas for the fashion show. “Detail is the name of the game,” she says describing her work. “I like to make things that are pretty from a distance and stunning up close. I do a lot of hand construction and I’m something of a perfectionist. I am inspired by my favorite fandoms, history and fine art.”
Her entry this year for The Princess Bride is no exception to her previous work. “Since the film is centered around the telling of a story, the dress itself tells the tale of The Princess Bride through images. I still remember when The Princess Bride opened in theaters. It has been my favorite film since that moment twenty years ago.” Harmony is thrilled that so much attention is being given now to geek couture. “Isn’t it amazing to watch this industry grow?! More and more I see people like myself proudly showing off what they love on their clothes. It’s not going anywhere and I’m so pleased. A few days ago on KROQ, Kevin Smith was talking about The Her Universe Fashion Show! I couldn’t believe it! I’m so proud to be here as the geek side of fashion begins its renaissance.”
Photo: Mark Edwards