Post Paris XXVII

A 'False Encyclopaedia' double feature with Christopher Shannon, discussing:
Comme des Garçons Fall/Winter 2013

Louise Wilson would say on the MA "It doesn't matter what you do, what's important is that you do it well", this really applies to Comme des Garçons. Without the great fabric, fit and finishing it could fall into scary BA collection territory. I'm always astounded by how well the pieces are made and the exploration and repetition of a few ideas. It's such a palette cleanser from the depressing abundance of hard lines, tight dresses and overly high shoes, so nice to see work that designers have touched. Still have no idea if anyone buys it though, apart from a few ageing gallery owners and art teachers.

/CHRISTOPHER

Extreme tailoring, shredded and über-constructed. Of origami roses, bows and knots. Like the neurotic, twisted fantasy of a lesbian investment broker. With a surrealist power suit parade, Rei Kawakubo is introducing Japanese Psycho. And once again, it all is like nothing before.
/HORST








1. Comme des Garçons Fall/Winter 2013
2. Amethyst Uruguay
3. Brian Ford Finchley N Gauge Scenic Model Railway Layout, 2012
4. Givenchy Vogue pattern, 1997
5. Issey Miyake Fall/Winter 2001
6. Christopher Shannon Spring/Summer 2013
7. Comme des Garçons Fall/Winter 1995
8. Comme des Garçons Fall/Winter 2013

All about Christopher Shannon

Ani/Mate V

1. Final Fantasy IX Kuja, 2000
2. Christopher Kane Spring/Summer 2012

Christopher Kane introduces the Transformers flower dress. And thus equally refers to the sweet (かわいい, kawaii) and brutal (むごい, mugoi) of Anime. Meanwhile the idea of 'origami' is as present as the Japanes fetish for hi-tech (q.v. boots/sandals).
/HORST

Post Graduate

A false encyclopaedic guide to the Central Saint Martins collections, presenting:
Erin Hawkes B.A. Graduate Collection 2012

1. Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2012
2. Gilbert & George Cabbage Worship, 1982
3. Robert Morris Untitled, 1976

First a close reference, secondly a related artwork, thirdly a random thing. Similar minds think alike and ideas are to be claimed. Whoever learns from the best and combines/manipulates their own thoughts will succeed.
/HORST