Hussein Chalayan S/S 11 Paris

[hautechild]

There’s more to inspire fashion from Japan than kimonos, obis and Harajuku girls. Hussein Chalayan dug deep into the island nation’s rich culture, from its isolationist Sakoku period — “from 1633 to 1853,” the designer pinpointed — to its poetry and theatre traditions. “It’s my take on the surrealist spirit of Japan,” said Chalayan, who showcased his collection in a 13-minute film that climaxed with visible puppeteers fluttering the handkerchief hems of a summery gown in floral chiffon. While the premise was conceptual, it yielded fetching and feminine clothes, with simple-yet-clever details on white shirts — cape-like sleeves or swishing gussets at the hem — and ultra-modern vests and jackets. Shift dresses came in a range of watery pastels, embellished with gentle draping across the bodice.

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[glamrockgal]

I've been to his exhibit last week at istanbulmodern.I loved the collection from what I see here, pieces.Hussein Chalayan rocks! I'm so proud of him I want to see more.

 

[wongak]

Theres a B-Side project but I don't know is it related to his s/s collection....
http://www.springstudios.com/blog/spring-projects/b-side-by-hussein-chalayan-an-exclusive-interview-by-spring-fashion-film.html

 

[wongak]

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[TREVOFASHIONISTO]

are we goung back to the old Hussein?!
im excited

 

[StoneSkipper]

Eeeek, it's old Hussein! I love it so far! That's what Hussein should always be Can't wait to see the rest!

 

[girlalamode]

Ooooh this is yummy!

 

[Squizree]

God I love this man. He's genius.

 

[yesitsdagny]

I love what I see!

 

[missbluejean]

Those dresses are sexy.

I really admired him for skipping the runway this time, I hope we can see the film.

 

[VogueParisLover]

Wow! I love it!

 

[ultramarine]

Are those vests? Or dresses? I think one is a vest and the other one is a dress???

Chalayan doing Japan is one of the best ideas ever ... those shoes have frightened me to no end.

I love the clothes tho .. esp the very soft subtle infusion of colour

 

[RaniLovesNYC]

First collection of his that I like

 

[LolaSvelt]

Wow, this looks very promising. It could be one of my favourites.

 

[Scott]

it definitely looks much closer to the masterful work of the past chalayan. very promising.

 

[TaylorBinque]

Super excited for this. Loving them all now.

 

[MagFan]

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[MagFan]

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[VogueParisLover]

Thank you so much for the images, MagFan. Undoubtedly my favorite collection this season.

The collection's video can be viewed here.