DebiCady

Description: Zlata is a fashion illustration wearing my original design, a long royal blue off the should top and leggings with cutouts and gold trim. Her name is Slavic, and means “golden”.

Description: Isla is a fashion illustration wearing my original design, a maxi dress featuring a long-sleeve turquoise bodice with cutouts, and a faux wrap skirt with a high slit and multi colored vertical stripes, paired with matching high heeled sandals. “Isla” is a name of Scottish or Spanish origin. In Spanish it means “island”, while it Scotland it can refer to the River Isla, or the island of Islay in the Hebrides.

Description: Ilona is a fashion illustration wearing my original design, a dark magenta off the shoulder midi dress with a thigh high slit, gold detailing and matching gold shoes. Ilona is a Hungarian name meaning “shining light” or “joy”. It is also the name of the Queen of the Fairies in Hungarian folklore.

Description: Elara is a fashion illustration wearing my original design, a form fitting royal blue dress with a bronze overlay inspired by wrought iron scrollwork, and matching ankle boots. In Greek mythology Elara was a mortal woman who became a lover of Zeus. The name is associated with light, brightness and radiance. It is also the name of one of the moons of Jupiter.

Description: Gigi is a fashion illustration wearing my own original design, a dark reddish pink metallic dance costume with black and gold trim. Gigi is a French nickname for names like Georgia, Georgina or Giselle.

Description: Esmeralda is a fashion illustration wearing my original design, a chocolate brown evening gown with matching shoes and opera length gloves, embellished with gold and emeralds. “Esmeralda” is a name of Spanish origin, and means “emerald”.

Description: Aureliana a is a fashion illustration wearing my original design, a red stage tango dress with gold detailing. Aureliana is a Latin name meaning “golden” or “gilded”.

Description: A fashion illustration inspired by the Yeti, an ape-like cryptid from the Himalayan mountains in Asia. Described as a bipedal, very muscular creature, covered in shaggy hair, and ranging from 3 to 9 feet in height, the Yeti has played an important part in the folklore of the region for centuries. There are a number of more recent sightings reported by mountain climbers as well, with evidence ranging from casts of footprints to videos, photographs, and even hair samples. While some of these have been proven to be hoaxes, others remain inconclusive, as so the mystery of the Yeti remains. My design was inspired by the Yeti’s wintry mountain home and shaggy fur.

Description: Roxie is a fashion illustration wearing my own original design, black and lime green jumpsuit with copper buttons and detailing, and matching boots. Her name is Persian and means “dawn”.

Description: Leilani is a fashion illustration wearing my own original design, a purple gown with yellow and mint green flower appliqué and bead embroidery. Leilani is a Hawaiian name meaning “heavenly garland of flowers” or “royal child of heaven”.

Description: Eirene is a fashion illustration wearing my own original design, a royal blue Latin dance dress with cutouts and metallic green lace up detailing. Matching metallic green shoes complete the look. Eirene is a Greek name meaning “peace”, and is also the name of the Greek goddess of peace, who was considered the guardian to the gates of heaven.

Description: Mirella is a fashion illustration wearing my own original design, a pink mermaid style gown with a black and gold lace overlay. Mirella is an Italian name meaning “wonderful” or “worthy of admiration”.

Description: Rosalie is a fashion illustration wearing my own original design, a blue ball gown with a fitted bodice and a full skirt with a high slit. The dress is adorned with gold-trimmed red roses, and golden leaves and vines. Rosalie is a French name meaning “beautiful rose” or “rose garden”.

Description: A fashion illustration inspired by the Fresno Nightcrawler, a cryptid first sighted in 2007 in Fresno, CA on surveillance footage of a man’s front yard. It has been described as a ghostly pale, very tall pair of pants, or a white semi humanoid figure with no arms and extremely long legs. Sightings of similar creatures were reported in Yosemite National Park in 2011, as well as in Montana and Poland. Although some sightings have proven to be hoaxes, the original footage has yet to be disproven, and so the mystery remains. My design was inspired by the description of the Fresno Nightcrawler as a “tall pair of pants”, which reminded me of the high waisted sailor pants popular among women in the 1930s and 1940s.

Description: Anoush is a fashion illustration wearing my own original design, a long sleeved, backless mini dress with an asymmetrical hemline and geometric pattern. Anoush is an Armenian name meaning “sweet”.

Description: Lorelei is a fashion illustration wearing my own original design, a short navy blue halter dress with bronze piping, and matching shoes and jewelry. Her name is German in origin, and means “murmuring rock”, or “alluring enchantress”. It is derived from the legend of Lorelei Rock in the Rhine River, where a beautiful siren was said to lure sailors to their doom with her singing.

Description: Lucita is a fashion illustration wearing my own original design, a short backless red dress with a flirty skirt and gold detailing. She also has matching shoes, with gold laces wrapping around her legs. Her name is of Spanish and Latin origin, and means “light”.

Description: Alana is a fashion illustration wearing my own original design, a pink and turquoise one piece swimsuit with matching shoes and jewelry. Her name is Gaelic, and means “beautiful”.

Description: A fashion illustration inspired by the Loch Ness Monster, a creature sighted in Loch Ness in Scotland, and arguably one of the most famous cryptids in the world. Nessie, as the creature is also known, is often described as being very large, with dark skin, a long neck, and one or more humps on its back. The earliest documented sighting of a Nessie-like creature dates to the 7th century A.D. in the “Life of St. Columba”. The most well-known modern sightings began in the 1930s, and people continue to report seeing a large creature in Loch Ness to this day. My design was influenced by Nessie’s Scottish heritage, as well as punk and Victorian fashion.

Description: Altana is a fashion illustration, wearing my own original design - a sleeveless black mini dress, featuring a colorful, intricate design edged in gold, and rich red over the knee boots. Altana is a Buryat name meaning “golden”.

Description: Shula is a bellydancer wearing my own original design. Her name can mean “flame”, “peace” or “tranquility” in both Hebrew and Arabic.

Description: Ceridwen is a fashion illustration, wearing my own original design, a brilliant green strapless evening gown with gold trim. Her name is Welsh, and means “fair, blessed poetry”.

Description: Solana is a fashion illustration, wearing my original design. , a turquoise and orange Latin dance dress with copper fringe and shoes. Solana is a Spanish name meaning “sunshine”.

Description: A fashion illustration inspired by the Alicanto, a legendary bird from the Atacama Desert in Chile. Described as a nocturnal bird that feeds exclusively on the ore of gold, silver and/or copper, their feathers shine with the color of the metal they ingest. Although their wings are functional, the Alicanto is flightless, weighed down by the metal ores they ingest. When full, they can barely drag themselves along the ground, but they can run rather quickly at other times. They live around mines and nest in caves. The female lays two eggs, which are the color of the metal she has been eating. Those in search of mines or buried treasure may seek the Alicanto, hoping to be led to what they seek, sometimes with dire consequences.

Description: Brigitta is a fashion illustration, my own origin design. She wears a teal mini dress with red mesh inserts, paired with multicolor patchwork leather boots. Her name is Germanic in origin, and means “exalted one”, or “lofty”.

Description: Astrid is a fashion illustration, my own original design. Her wine colored strapless gown features bronze piping, a corset bodice and a high thigh slit. Coordinating shoes and jewelry complete the look. Her name is from the Old Norse words for god, and beautiful/fair, and can be translated as Beautiful God or Divinely Beautiful.

Description: A fashion illustration inspired by the Kentucky Goblins (aka Hopkinsville Goblins, aka Kelly Green Men), alleged extraterrestrial beings who were encountered near the communities of Kelly and Hopkinsville, Kentucky in 1955, in conjunction with a UFO sighting. They were described as being 2.5-3.5feet tall, silver skin, with wide set glowing yellow eyes with white rims, muscular upper bodies and spindly lower bodies, and hands with talons and webbing between the fingers. My design was also heavily influenced by women’s fashion of 1955, and 1950s sci-fi depictions of UFOs, with a whimsical Kentucky Goblins/UFO/shooting star print dress, and a chic UFO-shaped hat.

Description: A fashion illustration inspired by the Loveland Frog, a humanoid creature first sighted in Loveleand, Ohio in 1955, although the 1972 sightings by police officers are, perhaps, more well known. The creatures were described as humanoid frogs with leathery skin standing approximately 3-4 feet high. They were either standing at the side of a road, or under or over a bridge. One of them was said to be holding a wand-like object over his head, and sparks were flying out of it. The creature is also known as the Loveland Frogman or the Loveland Lizard.

Description: A fashion illustration inspired by Mothman, a large winged humanoid creature with glowing red eyes that was first sighted near Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1966. Some connect his presence to the collapse of the Silver Bridge in December 1967 because of the numerous sightings of him beforehand. Theories about Mothman abound - some say he’s related to UFO activity, some link him to a military storage site, some say he could be an angel, while others believe he’s a type of nature spirit. Mothman sightings have been documented to the present day, and not just in West Virginia: the Chicago area seems to be a particular hotspot, and there are also reported sightings in Michigan.

Description: A fashion illustration inspired by the beautiful Ornate (or Harlequin) Ghost Pipeish, a rarely seen, colorful sea creature found in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. They are actually common, but their coloring, patterns and small size makes them nearly impossible to find among the reef edges where they dwell. They are usually found in pairs, and feed on small shrimp. They tend to hide in feather stars, black corals, and other soft coral species, where their brilliant colors offer them camouflage.

Description: A fashion illustration inspired by the Dogman, a creature that has been sighted in northern Michigan and Wisconsin. It is reported to be an approximately 7ft tall, bipedal canine-like creature with the torso of a man, blue or amber eyes, and a terrifying howl that sounds like a human scream. My design was inspired by descriptions of these creatures, and 1950s fashion, particularly the poodle skirt, which is now a Dogman skirt. I also included yellow amanita muscaria mushrooms, which are prevalent in the areas where Dogman has been sighted.

Description: A fashion illustration inspired by the Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia, also known as Braxie. This creature was sighted in 1952 after a bright light was seen crossing the night sky. It was described as standing about 10ft tall, with a red face, a dark green body, a spade-shaped hood, eyes that emitted a greenish-orange light, and claw-like hands. The group who reported the sighting also mentioned smelling a pungent mist. Some believe that the light in the sky prior to the sighting was a UFO.

Description: A fashion illustration inspired by the lovely Luna Moth, with a border of moon phases and stars. The Luna Moth symbolizes transformation, rebirth & new beginnings, the quest for wisdom & enlightenment, intuition & spiritual guidance, the divine feminine, good luck & blessings, and beauty.

Description: A whimsical fashion illustration inspired by Sasquatch and hippie fashion, she wears a psychedelic flower power dress with a Bigfoot print, and faux fur boots and vest. This is the first illustration in my Cryptid Couture series.

Description: A fashion illustration inspired by the majestic Snowy Owl. The sun and moon motif is inspired by the owl’s diurnal nature. Snowy Owls symbolize purity, majesty & sovereignty, illumination & clarity, protection, change & transformation, inner wisdom and patience. They have a special connection to the power of the moon & stars, and are also believed to be messengers of spiritual guidance and enlightenment.

Description: Lí Ban was a 6th century Irish princess. She & her dog were the sole survivors of a great flood, which created Lough Neagh. After a year living in a cave under the lake, she prayed and was turned into a mermaid with a salmon tail, her dog was transformed into an otter. They made it to the sea, and swam for 300 years until she was caught in a net by a monk, Beoan. She told him her story and agreed to meet him in a year. When they met, she was given a choice of being baptized and immediately going to heaven, or swimming for 300 years more in the sea. She chose the former, was baptized “Muirgen”, and died. She was canonized in the Irish Church as St. Muirgen, her feast day is January 27. Some pagans revere her as a sea goddess.