FASHION

Deconstructivism in Fashion

In fashion, deconstructivism often involves taking apart and reassembling garments unexpectedly, such as cutting and stitching fabric to create new shapes or adding non-functional elements like zippers and straps. The resulting designs often have a raw, unfinished look that emphasizes the process of creation and deconstruction (Gaultier, 2021).

Designers associated with deconstructivism in fashion include Martin Margiela, Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons, and Helmut Lang, among others.

While deconstructivism in fashion can be seen as a reaction against the norms of the fashion industry and a critique of consumer culture, it has also influenced mainstream fashion and become a recognizable style in its own right (Making the Unfinished, 2012).

Nicolas Ghesquière

Nicolas Ghesquière is a French fashion designer who served as the creative director for Louis Vuitton’s Cruise Collection 2020. The collection featured a mix of vintage-inspired and futuristic designs, blending different eras and styles. Ghesquière’s designs emphasized the importance of individuality and self-expression, with a focus on creating unique and memorable looks (Renault, 2020).

The collection was praised for its innovative use of fabrics and materials, as well as its bold and unconventional designs. Ghesquière’s Louis Vuitton

Cruise Collection 2020 represented a bold and forward-thinking approach to fashion, blending tradition with innovation that emulated concepts of deconstructivism (Renault, 2020).