Friday, 10 August 2007

Hussein Chalayan

He is one of the most innovative, experimental and conceptual fashion designers of the present and became famous in fashion by using unconventional materials and unorthodox techniques - putting the creative process itself on view.

His work often concentrates on cultural or socio-political themes, reflecting chalayan’s personal history as someone whose identity is shaped by different cultures. He takes his inspiration from a wide range of different disciplines such as architecture, philosophy and anthropology. Chalayan is a designer with the heart of an artist and with the brain of a scientist.

I really like his outfits because they are cutting edge and unique in design. The colours compliment each other and although they are catwalk outfits, I can imagine several of his outfits being in the top end high street shops.


1 comment:

Lauren Davis said...

I appreciate his style of work, but alll my eye is drawn to is the malnourished models he uses to show-off his designs...I feel that they detract your eye away from the clothes, this is a real shame.

Architecture

  • Machu Picchu, PERU
  • Barcelona
  • Split Eye : www.spliteye.com
  • Burj, Dubai
  • Wellington Place, Leeds
  • Helios House (eco gas station)
  • http://www.skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=751 This is going to be Europes largest skyscraper... right in the heart of the financial district in Leeds. Impressive?

Inspiration & Admirable "things"

  • www.vitalise.org

Films

  • Amelie
  • Bourne Triology
  • City of God
  • Man on Fire
  • Moulin Rouge
  • Romeo & Juliet
  • Sin City