Hussein Chalayan
dal 21/1/2009 al 16/5/2009
Segnalato da
21/1/2009
Hussein Chalayan
Design Museum, London
Twice named "British Fashion Designer of the Year", he is renowned for his innovative use of materials, meticulous pattern cutting and progressive attitudes to new technology. This exhibition explores fifteen years of Hussein's experimental projects, his creative approach, inspirations and the many themes which influence his work such as cultural identity, displacement and migration.
Fully established at the forefront of contemporary fashion design, the twice named
“British Designer of the Year,” Hussein Chalayan, the Creative Director of Sport
Fashion for PUMA, is renowned for his innovative use of materials, meticulous pattern
cutting and progressive attitudes to new technology.
This exhibition will be the first comprehensive presentation of Hussein Chalayan’s
work in the UK. Spanning fifteen years of experimental projects, the exhibition
explores Hussein Chalayan's creative approach, his inspirations and the many themes
which influence his work such as cultural identity, displacement and migration.
Exhibits will include ‘Afterwords’ which explores the notion of ‘wearable, portable
architecture’ in which furniture literally transforms itself into garments; ‘Airborne’
bringing the latest LED technology to fashion design with a spectacular dress
consisting of dazzling crystals and over 15,000 flickering LED lights and ‘Readings’ a
dress comprising of over 200 moving lasers presenting an extraordinary spectacle of
light.
Presenting fashion as a site of exploration and as expressions of concepts, Hussein
Chalayan challenges preconceived notions of what clothing can mean, rather than as
garments with only functionality in mind. Motivated by ideas and disciplines not readily
associated with fashion, Hussein Chalayan’s pioneering work crosses between
architecture, design, philosophy, anthropology, science and technology.
Since 2003, Hussein Chalayan has also directed art projects, including the short films
“Temporal Meditations”, “Place to Passage” and “Anaesthetics”. In 2005, he
represented Turkey at the 51st Venice Biennale with Absent Presence, featuring Tilda
Swinton.
Hussein Chalayan’s presentations demonstrate his unique ability to combine beautiful
and wearable clothes for today with an intriguing vision of the future.
Design Museum
Shad Thames SE1 2YD - London
Opening: 10.00 -17.45 Daily. Last Admission: 17.15
Tickets: Adults 8.50 Pounds; Concessions 6.50; Students 5.00; Under 12s free