Eley Kishimoto’s comprehensive collection of 59 looks harkened back nostalgically to the glamour days of early aviation. Titled “Jet Set Masala”, the color-confident pieces captured the optimism of the 60s and combined it with hints of Mary Quant’s playful aesthetic. The models were polished air hostesses, with hats, silk scarves and even badges—presumably reading “Eley [...]
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Osman Yousefzada @ London Fashion
February 26, 2009 – 8:26 pm
Hype surrounding the Osman Yousefzada show grew with the news that he had been asked by haute couture authority Didier Ludot to display his collection in the Palais Royale in Paris. And, in fact, an invitation to this exhibition greeted me as I sat down for the show. What he presented, however, was a world [...]
Mark Fast @ London Fashion Week
February 25, 2009 – 10:13 pm
Images courtesy of Mauro Cocilio. A dark, subversive vibe at Mark Fast got under way with the sound of pouring rain, thunder and lightening. In keeping with this moody atmosphere, the models appeared with wet hair, red lips and clothes with an intended deconstructed edge. A flash of coral and teal brought color to the [...]
Marios Schwab @ London Fashion Week
February 25, 2009 – 11:32 am
Backstage sparkles at Marios Schwab. Images courtesy of Mauro Cocilio.
