FASH 110 _ Designer Files

Designer Files

DELANEY BLACKBURN FASH 110-01

Table of Contents

2 pg. 19 - 22

Rev

pg. 23 - 26

Nensi Dojaka

pg. 3 - 6

Vivienne Westwood

pg. 27 - 30

Indépendantes de Cœur

pg. 7 - 10

Imitation of Christ

pg. 31 - 34

Paloma Wool

pg. 11 - 14

Cynthia Rowley

pg. 35 - 38

Prabal Gurung

pg. 15 - 18

Sergio Hudson

pg. 39 - 42

Collina Strada

pg. 43

Citations

Vivienne Westwood

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Vivienne Isabel Westwood was an English fashion designer and businesswoman, largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. In 2022 after her death, Sky Arts ranked her the 4th most influential artist in Britain of the last 50 years.

For Spring/Summer 2024, Kronthaler scavenged through Westwood’s rebellious wardrobe, numbering her outfits and recreating them across 39 looks. “43 Old Town” takes inspiration from her distinguished style.

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD SPRING 2024 READY-TO-WEAR

Designer : Andreas Kronthaler Key Items : layering, separates, sheer Colors : majority cool dark tones with very light neutrals Materials : Cotton, Viscose, Sythetics, Silk, Wool Prints + Patterns : florals, stripes, plaid, circular patterns Accessories + Footwear : statement jewelry, head accessories, closed toed shoes / heels

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Imitation of Christ Imitation of Christ is a conceptual art project and fashion label started by former American art students Matthew Damhave and Tara Subkoff. The project initially began as an art collective, evolving into a fashion line made up of entirely recycled pieces of clothing, which Subkoff and others hand-sewed.

Imitation of Christ opened LA Fashion Week with a performance piece at The Hole Gallery in Hollywood.

There, representatives of five faiths gave blessings while models moved to choreography. The designer continued her practice of working collaboratively with young creatives.

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IMITATION OF CHRIST SPRING 2024 READY-TO-WEAR

Designer : Matthew Damhave and Tara Subkoff Key Items : separates, maxi, sheer Colors : mostly neutrals with black and navy Materials : mixed pieces made from deadstock , reworked thrift clothes Prints + Patterns : floral, birds, circular patterns Accessories + Footwear : no shoes but strapped on leaves to hair and feet

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Cynthia Rowley Cynthia Rowley is a leading global lifestyle brand built on the philosophy that fashion should be an adventure.

The brand's signature pretty-meets-sporty assortment features ready-to-wear, surf and swim, fitness, accessories, and home decor as well as exclusive collaborations with like-minded brands.

Sustainability plays a large role in the brand's production process - limited quantities are produced in every piece to avoid excess inventory. Cynthia Rowley's mission is rooted in women's empowerment.

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CYNTHIA ROWLEY SPRING 2024 READY-TO-WEAR

Designer : Cynthia Rowley Key Items : separates, flowy, maxi, statement pieces Colors : neutrals / dark neutrals with pop of color (pink, purple, green, blue, gold etc) Materials : chiffon, silk, cotton, viscose Prints + Patterns : strong florals, various heart shapes Accessories + Footwear : various closed toe heels

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Sergio Hudson

In 2013, Sergio Hudson from South Carolina won Bravo TV's "Styled to Rock" fashion competition show. The $100,000 prize allow him to launch his eponymous label the following year.

The designer made his New York Fashion Week debut in September 2020.

He is best known for dressing Vice President Kamala Harris and Michelle Obama. He has also dressed a number of celebrities including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Tiffany Haddish, and Issa Rae. The inspiration behind the 2024 spring ready to wear collection started with images of Tina Turner in the airport in the 70s.

“Her look was clean and sharp and it made me want to offer a similar aesthetic” said Hudspm

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SERGIO HUDSON SPRING 2024 READY-TO-WEAR

Designer : Sergio Hudson Key Items : slinky maxi dresses, tea dresses, pant suits, collared shirts Colors : strong neutrals, camel Materials : silk, charmeuse, cotton, tweed Prints + Patterns : some florals + leopard prints Accessories + Footwear : open toed heels, belts

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Rev

Founded by Laurent + Arik Bitton Last year Laurent and Arik Bitton, the founders of fashion brand Iro, launched a new project, Rev. The name, a homophone of rêve (dream in French), also refers to revisiting. The idea is that Rev will exist as an umbrella under which varied revivals of '80s and '90s designers' work will take shape.

The duo was inspired for their 2024 spring collection by Lux Lisbon, the protagonist of Sofia Coppola's 1999 film The Virgin Suicides.

REV SPRING 2024 READY-TO-WEAR

Designer : Laurent and Arik Bitton Key Items : oversized jackets + blazers, mini skirts + dresses Colors : neutrals, pinks, lilacs, baby blue Materials : cotton, denim, charmeuse, synthetics Prints + Patterns : no patterns, small amount of velvet + silk Accessories + Footwear : closed + open heels

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Nensi Dojaka Dojaka, who is based in London, is a graduate of Central Saint Martins where she launched her namesake label in 2017. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the university. During her studies, she interned for designer brands like Peter Pilotto and Fyodor Golan. She was also selected for the first edition of the mentorship program launched last fall by fashion designer Alessandro Dell’Acqua and Tomorrow London, which helped her get 30 points of sale across the world.

The designer is known for her lingerie-inspired dresses and cutout pieces that reference ’90s aesthetics.

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NENSI DOJAKA SPRING 2024 READY-TO-WEAR

Designer : Nensi Dojaka Key Items : separates, large flowy sleeves, exposed bra Colors : neutrals, black, navy, dark washed jeans Materials : cotton, viscose, denim Prints + Patterns : mostly solids, sequins Accessories + Footwear : no shoes or open toed heels

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Indépendantes de Cœur Valeriane Venance is the creative director for Indépendantes de coeur (in French) stands for the feminine “independent at heart”. Which translates for her as an absolute freedom in behaviour and attitude. Working exclusively on bespoke and made to measure pieces using locally sourced natural fabrics. Creating endlessly dripping silhouettes which draw essences from the past gazing into the future. Indépendantes De Coeur unveils femininity through sculptural shapes and surreal wrapping signature with a measured balance of fantasy and reality.

Her spring 2024 collection inspired by “feminine rage,” a sentiment that is “the female expression of normal anger” and “has been depicted as something ugly through history,” she said.

INDÉPENDANTES DE CŒUR SPRING 2024 READY-TO-WEAR

Designer : Valeriane Venance Key Items : two piece outfits, strong v neckline Colors : neutrals, black, dark brown, crimson red, pale pink Materials : natural fabrics, irish linen, metal Prints + Patterns : no patterns, various kinds of ruching Accessories + Footwear : brown combat style boots, statement headpieces / hairstyles

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Paloma Wool

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Born in Barcelona, Paloma Wool is a project inspired freely by the act of getting dressed, brought to life by its founder Paloma Lanna. Locally produced and often designed in collaboration with local artists, illustrators and photographers, Paloma Wool blends notions of community with artisanal qualities and a distinctly elemental aesthetic inspired by land and cityscapes For spring 2024, Lanna wanted to show “very elegant, delicate pieces” with “super casual streetwear,” matching her sartorial preferences. Another influence she cites is the 17th-century painting “Las Meninas” by Diego Velázquez, which inspired exaggerated volumes in balloon skirts and dresses.

PALOMA WOOL SPRING 2024 READY-TO-WEAR

Designer : Paloma Wool Key Items : see-thru tops, oversized pants Colors : strong neutrals with a hint of yellow Materials : deadstock garments, cotton, denim, emphasis on wool + knitwear Prints + Patterns : all solids Accessories + Footwear : flip flops, ballet flats, statement jewelry + body jewelry

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Prabal Gurung

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After beginning his design career in New Delhi he moved to New York to finish his studies at Parsons The New School for Design. Upon graduating, Gurung spent two years with Cynthia Rowley’s design and production teams. Soon after, he was appointed design director at the iconic Bill Blass, a post he held for five years until launching his own collection, PRABAL GURUNG. Inspired by a recent trip to India, where he visited his grandmother and found inspiration in her home's patinaed wallpaper and his aunts' fusion of saris with designer jackets, Gurung sought to bring a fresh perspective to the fashion world

PRABAL GURUNG SPRING 2024 READY-TO-WEAR

Designer : Prabal Gurung Key Items : strong layering, two pieces, metallics, texture Colors : pastel color range, alot of green + yellow color base Materials : linen from starched to washed, pleated to handembroidered, cotton, silk Prints + Patterns : patterns and styles influenced by Indian culture, embroidery Accessories + Footwear : open toed heels

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Collina Strada

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Launched in Los Angeles in the Fall of 2008 by fashion designer Hillary Taymour, Collina Strada is a creation for the fashionista.In the last half-decade, the New York label has not only developed a cult following within the fashion industry, but has attracted a diversely talented community of collaborators loyal to its unwavering vision. And with an ethos that centres authenticity and inclusivity, it’s obvious why. For Hillary and co-creative director Charlie Engman, being the best version of themselves means steadily transforming Collina Strada into a fully sustainable, wholly transparent, radically inclusive — and radically fun — fashion label Collina Strada's Hillary Taymour cited the "This is Fine" meme as inspiration and sent models down the runway with forced smiles and clenched fists.

COLLINA STRADA SPRING 2024 READY-TO-WEAR

Designer : Hillary Taymour + Charlie Engman Key Items : layering of separates, layering of fabrics Colors : cool color palette, emphasis on blues and pinks, neutrals light + dark Materials : repurposed deadstock materials + fabrics Prints + Patterns : florals, galaxy-like, sky / night patterns Accessories + Footwear : ballet flats, open toed sandals heels

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Citations

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About. Cynthia Rowley. (n.d.). https://cynthiarowley.com/pages/about

About. Prabal Gurung. (n.d.). https://prabalgurung.com/pages/about

Bain, P. (2020, July 2). Paloma Lanna - Paloma Wool, founder. Incu. https://www.incu.com/blogs/stories/paloma-lanna-paloma-woolfounder#:~:text=Born%20in%20Barcelona%2C%20independent%20label,by%20its%20founder%20Paloma%20Lanna.

Borrelli-Persson, L. (2023a, October 20). Imitation of christ spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection. Vogue. https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2024-ready-to-wear/imitation-of-christ

Borrelli-Persson, L. (2023b, November 8). Rev Spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection. Vogue. https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2024-ready-towear/rev#:~:text=It%27s%20no%20wonder%2C%20then%2C%20that,on%20more%20than%20one%20front.

Ilchi, L. (2021, September 7). Who is fashion designer Nensi Dojaka?. WWD. https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/who-is-nensi-dojaka-fashion-designer-lvmh-prize-1234911629/

Lily Templeton, J. D., Templeton, L., & Diderich, J. (2023, September 24). The ones to watch in Paris for Spring 2024. WWD. https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/ones-to-watch-parischristopher-esber-quira-paloma-wool-alainpaul-independantes-coeur-1235812603/#:~:text=For%20spring%202024%2C%20Lanna%20wanted,in%20balloon%20skirts%20and%20dresses.

Staff, W. (2023a, September 9). Collina Strada RTW spring 2024. https://wwd.com/fashion-news/shows-reviews/gallery/collina-strada-rtw-spring-1235794457/collina-strada-rtw-spring-2024-3/

Staff, W. (2023b, October 24). Nensi Dojaka RTW spring 2024. https://wwd.com/fashion-news/shows-reviews/gallery/nensi-dojaka-rtw-spring-1235886697/look-3-25/

TREND HUNTER Inc. (2023, September 13). Ai-influenced fashion. TrendHunter.com. https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collina-strada-spring2024#:~:text=Collina%20Strada%20Spring%202024%20Was%20Created%20with%20the%20Aid%20of%20AI&text=Collina%20Strada%27s%20Hillary%20Taymour%20cited,forced%20smiles%20a nd%20clenched%20fists.