#ma 2012

[cidchipper-blog]

I was looking into native Americans and 1950s Baltimore, the super-kitsch. I mixed the two together to create this collection, which is tribal and ornate. Silk is backed by denim because, aside from being too lightweight and feminine otherwise, this makes it malleable, like leather. I've also used a lot of wool and slightly rubbery fabrics to make the flowers. Red, black and white and ecru versus pastel-soft yellows and a floral story. There's quite a lot going on and I like it that way.

Alex Mullins, 25, UK, Menswear

(Via Dazed Digital)

[cidchipper-blog]

The idea is creating this new uniform for men and embracing this idea that we all talk about: pushing boundaries within menswear. Silhouettes that we’ve missed out on from the Cristobal Balenciaga days, whilst keeping a utilitarian and military handwriting. There is internal harnessing within the garments so you feel you are connected to the shape, as well as different empire lines and proportions that haven't really been done in menswear. It's about creating something a bit more interesting.

Alexander Lamb, 25, UK, Menswear

(Via Dazed Digital)

[cidchipper-blog]

I do a lot of hand-knitted things, and that’s mainly because that’s what’s closest to my aesthetic, what I like to do. And my heritage. The shapes are quite like generous and big, because I love comfortable clothes, though it's still a considered shape in alpaca, merino, cashmere, lambswool, shearling, goat and mink. I’ve used quite a lot of denim too and I like workwear references, it's very robust.

Benedicte Holmboe, 27, Norway, Menswear Knit

(Via Dazed Digital)

[cidchipper-blog]

HIROAKI KANAI

[cidchipper-blog]

The collection is about tailoring fused with draping techniques from 50s couture. I really like this optimistic view of fashion and also the rigid structure. That's the silhouette but I wanted to use more technical fabrics to create it, inventing fabrics by myself and combining two different kinds – like sporty fabric with silk. Colours and pattern are really important, evolved from interiors of that time.

Hiroaki Kanai, 30, Japan, Menswear

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[eaudestyle]

cirque d' amen | jennifer murray | poemtry presentation

" If Jesus were the Ringmaster, and the Pope resembled the status of a White Face Joe Clown, Cardinals were helpers just like Augustin Clowns, then wouldn’t Bishops, Canons and Priests be supporting acts such as Acrobats, Dwarfs, Horseriders? Aren’t Believers an audience, don’t routines resemble rituals and aren’t we all just a little entertained? "

those were the thoughts behind jennifer murray's cirque d'amen graduate collection. London College of Fashion put together for the second year the bi-annual presentation of the MA's collection. i gotta tell you, i've been blown away by the new designers' diversity & creativity. and if you have to know, i watched the livestream more than three times, ok?

well, it was hard but, for this post i chose jennifer murray's amazing work to show you. obviously it's a men's line but there isn't a single item i wouldn't wear in a heartbeat. take it from the iridescent & golden brocards, to the sequined circled pattern on the loose-fitted camel coat, to the shoes.. and i'm ready to run away with cirque d'amen.

extra bonus: the lookbook. gives away the dominating melancholy of cathedrals on gloomy sundays. 

photo source: showtime / collage: Eau de Style

i know you're now intrigued-and also, let's face it. you can't get enough of me- so, check out my review on Trendland for a more extended look on the Poemtry presentation.