From the studio of Italian designer Isabel Benenato : gender neutral knitwear and leather pieces, easy-wear / easy-fit

27 Friday Nov 2015

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Italian designer Isabel Benenato

has had a life-long association with fashion.

Born in Naples, Italy

her love of design was nurtured by her mother-

a tailor in the industry.

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designer, Isabel Benenato

(image from blast-bologna.it)

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Her eponymous label

launched in Milan, 2008

is platform for her design focus-

loose fit clothing of

lightweight knitwear and fine leather finishes.

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S / S 2014 menswear collection:

(image from lacommercial)

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Of particular interest is the design directive of her creations:

gender neutrality, a definite guy / gal perspective

a colour story of muted hues

geometric aspects

thin layering

gentle oversizing

asymmetric points

casual dress attitude

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From the studio of designer, Isabel Benenato

Fall 2012

black, sleeve-less leather cover

hood and arch cut out to back

with drawstring detail

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knit dress in charcoal grey

easy fit to body

high neck

deep cut out to one shoulder

styled with speckled grey finger-less gloves to elbow

(images from noovoeditions.com)

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oatmeal hue knit wear jacket

single tab leather closure

layered over deep cowl collar, soft-grey jumper with thumb hole

(image from daad dantone)

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men’s draped black jacket

pin-clasped at shoulder

at front: inverted- V hem and

diagonal cut pockets

(image from farfetch)

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aubergine hue cardi

rolled cowl-neck collar / lapel

double button hem closure

bell sleeves

styled over black leather zip front jacket

(image from blast-bologna.it)

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cathedral grey knit

monk-style hoodie

(image from noovoeditions.com)

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Sweater Scene

(t) lava stone grey jumper

exaggerated cowl neck top

low slit arm opening

deep ribbed hem

(b) coal grey cardigan

oversized

super length sleeves

button panel in contrast black

(images from culdeparis)

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patchwork cardigan

tarnished- silver grey body

coral pink patches / blue yarn stitching

off-centre button closure

(image from allotmentstore.com)

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cocoon shape black overcoat

geometric point hem

drop shoulders

slashed sleeves

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Creating ‘honest’ garments: meet conceptual designer Pedram Karimi

02 Tuesday Dec 2014

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On the rise designer Pedram Karimi views himself as an artist

whose medium for his creative expression is fashion.

Born in Iran, raised in Austria and now residing in Montreal, Canada

Mr. Karimi studied at London College of Fashion-

where undoubtedly, his avant garde sensibilities were honed.

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(image from leloi.ca):

designer, Pedram Karimi

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His designs are interpretative of how he perceives his world

in its complexities of concrete and abstract terms.

Mr. Karimi’s work is an exploration in silhouette, styling versatility, unisex wear.

His aesthetics is modern, visionary;

inspiring Mr. Karimi to create “garments that feel honest”-

true to his design perspective on future fashion directives.

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The Collection, a/w 2014

muted colours, varied fabrication, Asymmetric flow

(images from vogue.it):

asymmetric lines

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menswear layering: top, skirt, trousers

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tunic with defined shoulders

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shiny fabrication

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cape crusader with oversized ‘3-digit’ gloves

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At perfect pitch: Celine, Fall ’14 by designer Phoebe Philo

03 Sunday Aug 2014

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Another triumph for

designer Phoebe Philo.

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Her Fall ’14 Collection for Celine is a symphony of sartorial high notes,

on-key innovative fashion and styling.

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The collection crescendos into an explosion of:

fabric mix

asymmetrical silhouette

exaggerated sizing

crisp tailoring

embellished pieces

delicate andro-chic elements

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elongated sleeves

floor sweeping trouser hems

(both a nod to grunge fashion)

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And the accessories, striking the right chord:

faux fur hand muffs

shoe stompers

single earrings

chunky / colourful lucite necklaces and bracelets

in harmony to create statement autumn looks.

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(images from style.com):

Celine, Fall ’14

The Collection

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View the runway presentation:

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The third of three: meet MAN a/w 2014 designer Craig Green

09 Thursday Jan 2014

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With Alan Taylor and Bobby Abley,

the MAN menswear a/w 2014 design trio is completed by

Craig Green –

(image from http://www.selectism.com):

Crane Visit Designer Craig Green at his London Studio

BA/MA graduate of prestigious Central Saint Martins College, London.

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Always poised to push the boundaries out, just that bit further

Green presented a collection, which seemed relatively subdued –

in light of his previous offerings.

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Black was prevalent colour, which grounded the collection

adding textural interest with fabrics/materials.

Juxta-posed were opulent, colourful, patterned pieces.

Leather body harness with floor length strips,

some with carrier elements –

was an edge factor.

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The noted accessories:

hand-held bags with front pouch

brogue-like shoes – laced under double straps

were spot on sensational.

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The design aesthetics were of Asian influences in silhouette and styling:

Chinese skull-caps, wide-rimmed shade hats

Garments were: loose, asymmetric, layered –

kindred spirit to the design philosophy of Yohji Yamamoto.

The collection is clean, elegant, un-fussed.

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Craig Green

menswear a/w 2014

(images from fashionising.com):

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footwear: brogue-like, laced, double straps … perfect

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Fluid movement: menswear s/s 2014 by Yohji Yamamoto

25 Wednesday Sep 2013

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Yohji Yamamoto

(image from vam.ac.uk):

is an unique voice in the fashion chorus –

consistent, eloquent, recognisable

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His Story

Three years after completing his studies in law,

Mr. Yamamoto made the radical decision to embark

on a career in fashion design –

attending the prestigious Bunka Fashion College, Tokyo.

He graduated in 1969;

started his design career in 1977;

and presented his first womenswear collection

during Paris Fashion Week, 1981.

In 1984, he launched his menswear collection.

Currently, he designs for his three labels:

Y’s – the original line

Yohji Yamamoto – the higher priced pieces

Y-3 – the collaboration with Adidas sports wear.

The dramatic career shift from law to design

has proven a successful course.

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His Design Philosophy

Mr. Yamamoto has remained true to his aesthetics of

black as signature hue, with minimal injection of colour.

Yet his is not a sombre oeuvre, but is curiously

joyful, light, graceful.

Emphasis is directed to the visual created by

movement of body and movement of clothes.

Inspired by native Japanese attire and beautifully crafted

a Yamamoto creation is

loose

light

layered

asymmetric

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Thirty years in design and

Mr. Yamamoto remains excited, energised by his work.

His enthusiasm is contagious,

for his daughter Limi Yamamoto

is too a designer, who creates under the name

Limi Feu.

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Yohji Yamamoto

spring/summer 2014

Menswear

The models had white dusting on long braids and unkempt beards:

a sentiment of time passage;

nature left undisturbed to progress along its intended course?

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His Collection

(images from nymag.com):

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Runway Presentation

(video from youtube.com):

Milan Fashion Week s/s 2014: deconstruct / resconstruct

21 Saturday Sep 2013

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After showing in Paris for over twenty years

Italian designer Ennio Capasa

(image from styleite.com):

creator of ready to wear label

Costume National

returns to present at Milan Fashion Week (MFW) s/s 2014.

Bentornato!

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The collection is an harmonic melding of deconstruction/reconstruction tailoring

-a taking apart and putting back together design approach-

Results: new, varied silhouettes.

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Modern

Bold

Asymmetric

Strong

with just the right amount of … Attitude

Bravissimo, Signore Capasa

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Costume National

The Collection

(images from style.com):

a little bit of everything and then some … yohji yamamoto, a/w 2013

10 Wednesday Jul 2013

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Yohji Yamamoto

(image from sleek-mag.com):

is a master of his art.

His creations are beautifully crafted,

articulating quiet, ease, serenity.

His a/w 2013 collection was classic Yamamoto

drapery

asymmetry

intricacy

androgyny

tailoring

black as signature colour

quiet hues…

but with a sudden injection of warm pastel colours for the knitwear separates.

The collection is comprehensive in the selection of pieces offered.

Given the varied garments and silhouettes,

there is something to intrigue all:

trouser suiting

urban edge wear

knitwear

full length

casual ease

hats of varied proportions

Certainly a collection, which highlights Yamamoto’s design talents.

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In describing his 2013 RTW autumn/winter pieces , Mr. Yamamoto stated,

“There was no real theme to the collection, I just wanted to make dresses,

to tailor and enjoy the value of clothing.”

It is evident that he did just that … thoroughly enjoyed the creative process

and in response the runway show audience

thoroughly enjoyed the finished product.

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(images from showstudio.com):

Yohji Yamamoto a/w 2013

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From the studio of Italian designer Isabel Benenato : gender neutral knitwear and leather pieces, easy-wear / easy-fit

From the studio of designer, Isabel Benenato

Creating ‘honest’ garments: meet conceptual designer Pedram Karimi

The Collection, a/w 2014

muted colours, varied fabrication, Asymmetric flow

At perfect pitch: Celine, Fall ’14 by designer Phoebe Philo

Celine, Fall ’14

The Collection

The third of three: meet MAN a/w 2014 designer Craig Green

Fluid movement: menswear s/s 2014 by Yohji Yamamoto

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Yohji Yamamoto

spring/summer 2014

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