Sakoku

One of today's most innovative and conceptual designer, Hussein Chalayan's Spring 2011 RTW collection was my personal highlight of the season.









Chalayan showcased his work in a short film, Sakoku, inspired by the Japanese foreign relations policy of the same name. This policy stated that no person could enter or leave the country under penalty of death. Chalayan was fascinated by this period in Japanese history, and based his collection not on Japanese clothing but the concept of abstract isolation, as exhibited in his stunning range of black and white pieces, as well as the gorgeous colour-blocking in lime, fuschia and gold.


Chalayan has created many exceptional pieces throughout his career, including:

1) The Bubble Dress - SS07




2) The Transformer Dress - SS07


Chalayan created six pieces with designer Moritz Waldemeyer which reconfigured themselves on the runway. See them in action below - the final piece disappearing into the model's hat, leaving her completely naked. Amaze.




3) The Laser Dress - in collaboration with Swarovski - 2008



- M.