2009

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2009

The end of a decade. The end of an era. A phantom finally disappears.
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Evil Brain Fight

Maria Melinder Graduate Collection vs. Krang

Somehow, don't ask me why, this look reminded me of a brain. But not just a brain, the brain. The evil brain from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Life is beautiful.
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Complicated/Simple

Natsumi Zama LCF BA Graduate Collection 2009

Interlaced layers creating structured yet plain shapes, torn between stiffness and smoothness. Pieces reminiscent of military filt blanket origami. Complemented by a beautiful colour palette of muddy greys and greens.
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Fuzzy

Disa Treutiger Graduate Collection

I'm never tired of accentuated shoulders - even though they look so cozy that I would like to convert them into pillows and fall asleep right away. Fuzzy shoulder pad dreams. The perfect outfit for a rub and hug.
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Klingon III

Ara Jo CSM BA Graduate Collection 2009

The CMS graduates seemingly explored the endless depths of sado maso sci-fi futurism. Caught in cages, powdered with start dust. Intense visions in black and nude.
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Klingon II

Tessa Edwards CSM BA Graduate Collection 2009

My prediction becomes reality. Sci-fi phantasies won't happen soon, but we can dress like we were living them. The textures and construction feels very fetish too me, very delicate. I would love to see the men's version beamed onto my body.
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Steel Muscle Fight

Kye CSM Graduate Collection 2009 vs. He-Man

Yes, I should go to the gym. My German beer belly is annoying. I want a sixpack. But isn't the gym unbearably boring? Rather just put on a soft and smooth muscle jumper, no?
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Hellfire

Stephanie Adshead Central Saint Martins BA Graduate 2009

While everyone is so in love with Christopher Kane's atomic prints for his Resort Collection, I can warmly recommend Stephanie Adshead's interpretation of hot womenswear. And I wouldn't say ,No' to one of these trousers.
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Virtue

Julie Eilenberger UDK Berlin Graduate Show 2009

Definitely my glittering highlight from Berlin Fashion Week. Futuristic yet ancient goddesses representing accuracy and seduction, the virtues of a new era.
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Martial Law

Asger Juel Larsen London College of Fashion BA Menswear 2009

Expressions of masculine strength. Stiff structures, hard contrasts. The chain mail softened by floating materials and wide cuts. Contemporary armour made of blood, sweat and tears, leather, PVC and rubber.
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Nothing But

Daisy Hee Eun Lew Central Saint Martins BA Womenswear 2009

I don't need kindergarten play with multiple colours and crazy materials. I can do without supersized bows, wrapping paper dresses and clown costumes. I just want pure white space, caressing the female figure.
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Light Source

LCF Graduate Show 2009

The standards were high, the collections cohesive and well-thought-out. Each of them. No fashion school crap, just intelligence and consistency. Super women in mesh tights and fringe capes. Light blue creatures of purity. Layers of fur. Plateau heels. Lacer cut. Exaggerated red tubes craftsmanship. High-buttoned shirt dresses, nude leather waistcoats and porcelain collar tips. This must be love.
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