Hussein Chalayan
Hussein Chalayan is a well known fashion designer who is well know in the art world as well as the fashion world for his artistic flare in fashion aswell as his traditional modern style. Chalayans work may be challenging for the wearer as well as the viewer simply because his unusual style in fashion is unique and very different form what people usually see and wear. Two of most famous pieces are the 'Afterwords" and the 'Burka'. The Burka is a modern twist on Chalayan's traditional garments, worn by muslim women. It is Muslim tradition to cover their skin by wearing Burka's and is a big offence in their culture to leave skin uncovered, Chalayans Burka designs are very revealing which can make it challenging for some 'especially Muslim's' due to culture and traditions. The piece 'Afterwords' is also challenging for the wearer as well as the viewer but for different reasons. Chalayan continues to move forward in the art world experimenting with unusual materials and technologies. This work may stun viewers because it is unlike anything out their, futuristic and conventional and is obviously challenging for the wearer because it is made of a heavey metal material that does'nt move well with the body. The difference between 'Burka' and 'Afterwords' is that Burka is modernizing a old school traditional garment and afterword's is more pushing modern trends to a futuristic era. Fashion is like art. not all drawings and paintings may be masterpieces or works of art but some pieces can affect people, inspiring them or even causing the viewer to precieve life differently. understanding the meaning behind art works may make a complex piece understandable and beautiful.
For the 'burka' piece, i find it disturbing because of the fact that the models start covered and then become more bare. But i think the ideas and message behind the work is really interesting in terms of the cultural significance it has.
ReplyDeleteBut for the 'afterwords' piece, i think this piece is very creative and is portrayed to be light but heavy at the same time because the material used is wood. Then again iht also seems uncomfortable for the wearer but she makes it look like its not..i think its a really interesting piece of art and i would class it more like wearable art rather then fashion. Fashion to me is something you would wear from day to day or more then once and i honestly don't see myself wearing something like that down the street.