Like I said, I may have missed a great deal in Copenhagen judging by the pictures but one designer in particular must have predicted my workload and instead has created a virtual fashion show which launch last week and sent me a chain tag with a passcode to access it. Barbara i Gongini opted out of the show cycle and went online instead. Still seeing as most of you probably don't have the time to watch a whole show, I've come armed with pics…
Whilst it was her use of tulle knitting and knotting that first grabbed my attention when I wrote about Barbara i Gongini last time round, with this S/S 10 collection, it's her line of multi-functional, highly-wearable interpretation of 'wardrobe staples' that has caught my eye. A blend of Rick Owens, casual bits of Comme and Sharon Wauchob, it ranges from warped vests and jersey dresses to slate grey slubby leather trews and matching shirt bib…
Of course the tulle is still there and held back in black only this time round, to line the pleated voluminous pieces….
god her work is just stunning..
Thanks for introducing! Went directly to the site to see the previous collections – AW 09 is gorgeous, too.
her designs are so creative and I can’t keep my eyes off it. Her pieces has certainly gotten my attention. Stunning!
TDF! I’m currently thinking runway straight to real way in my head for these catwalks. Only minor adjustments I would make would be the head pieces, those are more your style!
SWAK,
Sarah
http://www.lipglossmanetoss.blogspot.com
I really am drawn to the two smaller pictures that showcase the bags… the one that looks like a huge shopping bag looks so good to me for some reason. All of these photos just eminate such a smoky, streety feel. A tad bit too much for me right now… I like extremes, either the gareth pughs or the simplicity of the alexander wangs.
I like the use of tulle. Tulle is beautiful but very hard to work with. Or perhaps I’m just a mediocre sew-er 😀
-meream
Very inspirational. When it comes to practicak war I’d go with the ruched leather trousers, I think the look awesome. Except for the tulle shots, the rest reminds me of Acne. The tulle dress is just sublime.
Thanks Susie(I hope you can forgive me for I have spelled your name wrong in one of my previous comments).
Bette V.
http://bettesvintageline.blogspot.com/
wow these are beautiful!
i really like the tulle she uses
Her designs are great!
I’m curious to see more!
I think I like the second outfit best, but I’m not sure why!
Amazing! I think more designers should load there lookbooks on to these doggy tags. It’s a really creative, WEARABLE option to promote and show their work.
Thanks again for being so awesome!
Beuatiful, I love the deconstruction in the 2nd piece, and the last picture is amazing. Such an inventive way to show collections, I’d love to see more of this out there. Thanks for the introduction to an intriguing designer.
Wow, these are all amazing! They are so awesome 🙂
Love the concept of using a different method of showing the collection…http://snappylifestyle.blogspot.com/
I agree with you on the casual references to CDG and wauchob. I find this girl’s work stunning, she’s taken the inspiration and pushed it in her own direction and would love to own and wear some of these pieces. I imagine only you could pull off something this unique and creative. I’ll stick with my sweats and black shirts I suppose.
Are we allowed the access code please, pretty please? I went to Barbara’s website but couldn’t get into the online show without it.
I love the black shiny flipper-look shoes, a casual reference to the Creature From the Black Lagoon (and the Rick Owens Flippers.)
Absolutely unreal! Love it! 🙂
xx
I first came across her work here in Berlin where she was part of a workshop called “next generation bright green fashion” held by the Danish and Berlin government. The results of the workshop (i think 14 other Berlin- and Copenhagen Designers were part of) will be presented during the Copenhagen Design week end of this month. I will be there writing for several publications. It’s always good to see how designers tend to embrace avantgarde design and ecological standards… I don’t know how far barbara went in this collection, but she definitely is on her way to be my number one eco-fashion-designer 😉
Yum yum, the shoes in the second picture are my favourite.
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these literally had me saying “wow.” but beyond that, i am stunned and amazed into complete speechlessness.
Sorry to mention it after all the obvious work that’s gone into your new format…but It’s really hard to see whole silhouettes properly with the bigger pictures..I loved your blog more than others before for that reason…still love it..but that’s my ones mall gripe…
^Ah…what resolution is your monitor set to….I’ve tested it at most standard ones and a column at 600 px wide is not too big…. or do you have quite a small monitor to begin with?
Bette: Of course I don’t mind… ppl spell it wrong all the time!
Donna: Alright here you go… 54r54r4 – not sure whether I’m allowed but what the hell…
Luxirare: Black sweats?!? You?!? Nevaaaah….
Mahret: The collection is 70% made up of sustainable materials… but the details of its sustainability aren’t given… perhaps I will investigate or not…. it’s not a huge concern of mine but it’s good that finally sustainable fashion is becoming more directional….
I love love the way the pieces have been shot, great tones and textures.
I am totaly into the black and White shoes although they remind me a liitle bit of clown shoes. They are somehow stylish.
Love the outfits, so avant-garde!
198, Butterfly: Fashion, Design and Architecture:
http://onehundredninetyeight.blogspot.com/
She is a super designer! I have to say though, my favorite bit is the tulle headpiece!
Fantastico! Thanks Susie!
i LOVE the leather piece.
you look like you’re from a dark dreamy wonderland…
The clothes are fascinating, but the model is kind of ruining it for me. I feel like she’s trying to bore a hole into my soul or something.
OHHHHH MY, these are incredible!! I want pretty much allll of it 🙂 Especially the pieces sprouting with fans of luscious tulle (and the shoes, of course!)
xx
Ava
http://www.aandhblog.wordpress.com