For many years I was not even a spectator of the “art” of
Mr. Chalayan called fashion. He was one
of a rare breed of fashion designers who had elevated the craft of dressmaking,
if you will, to an art form... well, more performance art and feats of amazing
construction. Then, about 2 years
something magical happened; suddenly the clothes were not just for spectators
and spectacle, they suddenly entered the realm of possibly wearable fashion. I am now a fan!
Mr.Chalayan turns out clothes with nuance, fragility and
still with grand flourishes of construction.
Maybe, since I am reading the newest Balenciaga book that I find there
is some sort of parallel but no matter how distant, it does exist. I am awed by the details and the almost
undetectable and subtle details that he utilizes; whether it is the razor sharp
tailoring or the shape of a cut out or even the origin of a drape. You may want to reread that passage as there
are very few who I look at with such respect for the art and craft of
fashion. I may have only spoken with
such regard when addressing the body of work that belongs to Ralph Rucci.
Rather than blather on and on with blah blah blah, please
look at the slideshow with a more discerning eye and hopefully you will see
what I am speaking about. I believe that
in the future, this designer will surely rank amongst the greats of the 21st
century.
P.S….. I do clearly see that the collection is not perfect
and there still is room for improvement but this designer may turn out to be an
unsung star in the world of fashion who reveres only those who are deemed press
and editorial worthy!
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