SuperBodies Triennial at Fashion Museum Hasselt

Lemm&Barkey

SuperBodies, the 3rd Hasselt triennial explores the fascination of many artists and designers for the way in which our body secretly moulds and shapes our experiences.
This exhibition does not just re-present the body. It presents the body in all of its often half-conscious operations. A large, interactive ensemble of works from visual artists, choreographers and (fashion-) designers makes us see and feel the body as the source of our thoughts and emotions. Upcoming and internationally established artists and designers operate on the boundaries between disciplines to unravel the mysteries of the body.
The whole of the city of Hasselt will qualify as a stage, but the main focus will be on larger venues such as the Cultural Center, Z33, Fashion Museum Hasselt, CIAP and the city Museum Het Stadsmus. Not to be missed!

http://superbodies.be

Here is the picture report from SuperBodies exhibition in MMH (Fashion Museum Hasselt) with some fashion classics such as Martin Margiela, Rei Kawakubo, Junya Watanabe and Angelo Figus. There is also work of some of favorite artists like Kiki Smith and Louise Bourgeois. 
The exploration of the body continues with installations from Lemm&Barkey and Christophe Coppens and work from Anna-Nicola Ziesche, Naomi Filmer,  Ilke Theeuwes, Ginna Lee and very nice work from Linda Molenaar.


SuperBodies in Fashion Museum Hasselt is SUPER!
http://www.modemuseumhasselt.be

A NEW SPACE AROUND THE BODY: Emerging Korean Fashion Designers in London

A NEW SPACE AROUND THE BODY featuring the works of 8 Korean fashion designers received the British Council and British Fashion Council’s the International Fashion Showcase Emerging Talent Awards 2012 for the best project. I have not seen all the projects but Korean project made the most impression on me.

Korea’s exhibition  shows a selection of fantastic, strong and optimistic work from emerging Korean designers.
The Korean Cultural Centre UK presented an inspiring exhibition that explores a new generation of South Korean designers, whose works are characterised by humour, imaginary worlds and highly sculptural creations, which at their most extreme almost become frameworks for the body.
Co-curated by Ji Hye Hong and Sofia Hedman, the featured work combines explosions of colour, modern techniques, craft, and unexpected fabric combinations. Exhibiting are Ara Jo, Juhee Han, Katleen Kye, Minky Jaemin Ha, Minju Kim, Unbounded A WE by Laykuni, Yoolhee Ko and Yeashin Kim – all of whom are graduates from some of the most prestigious schools in both the UK and mainland Europe.
http://london.korean-culture.org

Showroom Belgium Paris A/W 2012/2013

After London Fashion Week, Belgium fashion talents are heading to Paris. Unfortunately I want go to Paris but if you do make sure you visit it.
From 3 until 7 March 2012 the Flanders Fashion Institute (FFI) and Wallonie-Bruxelles Design/Mode (WBDM) will be joining the Parisian Fashion Week for the fourth time with one common platform for Belgian fashion talent. With SHOWROOM BELGIUM they give the chance to 9 designers this season to present their new collections to the international fashion industry, press and buyers.

More information here: http://www.ffi.be/nl/event/showroom-belgium-at-paris-fashion-week

Central Saint Martins MA show 2012

Timur Kim

Central Saint Martins Ma show delivers amazing talents each year. Here is a selection of 2012 collections. One of my favorites is the collection by Craig Green (see previous post). But here are more stunning collections from Timur Kim, Luke Brooks,  Sabina Bryntesson, Yifang Wan, Yong Kyun Shin, Yulia Kondranina, Estefania Cortes Harker, Kenji Kawasumi and Petra Metzger.

Craig Green

My favorite Central Saint Martins MA 2012 collection is by Craig Green.
http://craig-green.com

Nicholas Julitta FW 2012/13

Let me introduce you to work of Nicholas Julitta, a wonderful label I discoverd during London Fashion Week.
The presented collection shows a series of garments created in collaboration with a prime Italian tannery: the same approach to matter and their trained skills got together to experiment new dying and tanning on natural and synthetic fabric.

It's about turning something synthetic into organic and "human".
The experimental process works on colours fading, black and orange and their singular spectrum, coming to life on coats, bomber jackets, and knitwear. The clothes are handmade with a demi-couture approach.
Each piece is reproduced in a limited range and made by fabrics developed in synergy with Italian leaders in manufacturing. http://www.nicholasjulitta.com/

Vogue Talents at International Fashion Showcase 2012

Co|Te

The Italian Cultural Institute and Vogue Talents presented eight talented emerging designers. 

Designers include; A-Lab Milano, a clothing label by the duo Alessandro Biasi and Simona Costa. The duo behind Co/Te, Tomaso Anfossi and Francesco Ferrari, Antonio Romano and Francesco Alagna of Comeforbreakfast and Milan based designer Silvio Betterelli.
Caterina Gatta’s style mixes clean lines and rare vintage fabrics, while Martina Grasselli presents jewellery inspired by geometric shapes. Nicholas Julitta is a young designer with a passion for experimenting with fabrics and materials and Francesca Monaco and Salar Bicheranloo present their luxury handbag brand, Salar.  http://www.britishfashioncouncil.com/content/1876/International-Fashion-Showcase

Palmer//Harding

Palmer//Harding, the surprise of London Fashion Week a/w 2012 NEWGEN exhibition. Palmer//Harding is a womens and mens label formed by Levi Palmer and Matthew Harding. Their designs show the perfect balance between wearable clothing and innovative tailoring.
By focusing on shirts alone, the designs are able to be seen in a pure form without distraction, highlighting the beauty and craft of the garments.
For more information:
http://palmerharding.4ormat.com/

NEWGEN at London Fashion Week a/w 2012

In 1993 the British Fashion Council created New Generation (NEWGEN), one of the world’s most internationally recognised talent identification schemes. NEWGEN continues to showcase and promote new designer businesses today. The scheme is sponsored by Topshop who have been supporters since 2001. This season will see the 10th anniversary celebrations of Topshop's continuous backing of the scheme at London Fashion Week.
Since NEWGEN's inception, its roll call includes Alexander McQueen, Boudicca, Matthew Williamson, Julien Macdonald, Lara Bohinc and Ann-Louise Roswald and more recently Christopher Kane, Marios Schwab, Richard Nicoll, Erdem, Mary Katrantzou and Meadham Kirchhoff.

NEWGEN winners for Autumn/Winter 2012 are: David Koma, Holly Fulton, J. JS Lee, J.W. Anderson Women, Michael van der Ham, Simone Rocha, Christopher Raeburn, Thomas Tait, Nasir Mazhar, Sister by Sibling, Huishan Zhang, James Long, Lucas Nascimento, Palmer//Harding and Tim Soar Woman.

About NEWGEN: http://www.britishfashioncouncil.com/content/1144/NEWGEN

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

Have a look at the picture report from the exhibtion at the Somerset House.

Runway Malta Spring/Summer 2012

Here it is again: RUNWAY MALTA!

I am still looking back with joy to a wonderful week in Malta in September 2011 when the first edition of Runway malta took place. I was there with FASHIONCLASH but also had the honor to show my collection and shoot with Kris Micallef.
And I am very happy that FASHIONCLASH is going again and this time for a 'New Designer Competition. FASHIONCLASH is going to choose  one Maltse young designer which will complete the participants line-up for FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2012.

Topshop's NEWGEN T-Shirts: 10 Years of British Fashion

For those who can't make it to England for London Fashion Week? Topshop released a limited-edition collection of t-shirts designed by some of the biggest up-and-coming names in British fashion. Officially released to celebrate Topshop's 10 years of support for NEWGEN (the British Fashion Council's talent program), this tee collection seems more like a worthy reason for snagging something awesome from a cool, young European designer such as Mary Katrantzou, Meadham Kirchhoff, Gareth Pugh, Peter Pilotto and Roksanda Ilinčić.

International Fashion Showcase 2012, USA Showroom

For more information: http://www.brankopopovic.blogspot.com/2012/02/international-fashion-showcase-2012.html

Headonism at London Fashion Week AW2012 Exhibition

International Fashion Showcase 2012, United States showroom

'Lost Time Is Never Found Again' exhibition in Benjamin Franklin House in London Parsons The New School of Design, New York, recently launched Masters of Fine Arts in Fashion Design and Society (MFA) program. The programme presents its first graduate students in fashion design in May 2012 in New York.
During International Fashion Showcase 2012 in London, Parsons presents the work of 10 designers from projects such as the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Graduate Competition in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and the Feel the Yarn Competition to be held at Pitti Filati, Florence in July 2012.

In the exhibition there is stunning work from designers Beckett Fogg, Kaoru Oshima, Soojin Kang, Sinead Lawlor, Talia Shuvalov, Mayumi Yamamoto, Noriko Kikuchi, Aina Hussein, Jie Li and Paula Cheng.

Emerging Croatian fashion designers during London Fashion Week

Emerging Croatian fashion designers Andreja Bistričić, Romina Mejak, Adela Kliškić & Nikola Barbir jointly presented their work in  during International Fashion Showcase, that is scheduled during London Fashion Week AW2012.
It's a strong exhibition that looks at fashion beyond its narrow definition as a moneymaking commodity, by focussing on its importance in our wider society. The exhibition aims to question whether we should follow fashion, or be free from its influence, while also considering the role it plays in defining our identity in the world from both personal and national perspectives. Incorporating sculpted leather accessories, clothes inspired by human anatomy and chemically- treated fabrics; the show engages both on both a visual and philosophical level.
Alongside the clothing and accessoiries the exhibited work also showcased beautiful photography. The presentation took place in Stone Theatre Gallery, which was not really on my route but at the end I was happy I went.