Wizard of Fashion

Hussein Chalayan

Described as: quote "a designer with the heart of an artist and with the brain of a scientist". His pieces are described as intense and conceptual, while reflecting cultural or socio-political themes. The experimental blend of fashion, art and animatronics is most intriguing. Does remind me of a particular fashion show of another amazing designer, Alexander McQueen, where the machines are skillfully crafted to evoke deep emotions (spring/summer 1999 finale). Personally I feel it's successfully provocative, with depth... truly avant garde.

So it's no surprise that one of the most innovative studio - SHOWstudio, got an exclusive behind the process and production. There's even a video in this article!

*image copyright Chris Moore


Spring/Summer 2007

The final act in this collection involved a dress transforming into a hat, finished with a cloud of Swarovski crystal dust!



Fall 2007



Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 1999 Finale


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