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BARBARA I GONGINI F/W 14/15 BEHIND THE SCENES
COPENHAGEN FASHION WEEK F/W 2014/2015
Is not strange why Scandinavian designers
are always into warm and functional garments for their fall/winter collections;
just think (if you didn´t get a chance to feel it yet) about their (very)
chilly climate and you will be happy of their decision.
And what is always the alpha and omega
garment of f/w collections? The coat. We saw loads of gorgeous ones during Copenhagen Fashion Week (28.01-02.02), from
Designer Remix, Ganni to Stine Goya and By Marlene Birger. News from the last
two? Stine after few seasons returned to Copenhagen fashion week. By Marlene
Birger is “orphan” of brands founder after she left last season, but the
seventies-inspired style trademark of the brand remained the same; actually
Christina Exsteen, the new designer, gave to the brand an injection of a youth.
The avant-garde part of the fashion week was represented properly by
collections from Barbara I Gongini, Chinese New Year and Teko (Design and
Business Academy). I didn´t mentioned and posted any photo of the collection from certain
designers, like Anne-Sofie Madsen, Henrik Vibskov, Freya Dalsø and Asger Juel
Larsen. I didn´t do it on purpose; the reason is that their collection deserves
to be presented in individual posts. That´s what will happen in few posts this
month. Until then, enjoy my selection of
Copenhagens crème-de la-crème.
BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN
BETTINA BAKDAL
BIBI CHEMNITZ
BRUUNS BAZAAR
BY MARLENE BIRGER
CHINESE NEW YEAR
DAVID ANDERSEN
DESIGNERS REMIX
GANNI
STINE GOYA
TEKO
VERONICA B.VALLENES
WACKERHAUS
WOOD WOOD
BiG LEATHER JACKET
Jackets, blazers, coats, parkas,...in one
word outwear, this is what I have the most in my wardrobe. This is always the
first garment I am checking, looking, discovering while shopping (online and
not). No matter in which season or material (the best one is a must). The
common denominator is: special or unique. No surprise then if I say that
outwear pieces are my favorite ones. I think they build the whole outfit. An
alpha dog in the clothing "kingdom". Leather jacket has an important
role among them. The most particular and special one that I have is from
Barbara i Gongini, bought in Paris last spring. Made from super-soft lamb
leather, featuring various zippers and buttons for multi-closure possibilities
to obtain different forms. One jacket, many different looks. It has a detachable collar, useable also as a
scarf. Unusual, alternative and very unique. A timeless piece even if doesn´t fit in a (traditional) classic-look norm.
The jacket is avalable here.
BARBARA I GONGINI S/S 2014
BARBARA I GONGINI SS14 woman researches multi-lateral ways to explore utility garments, by embracing a connection between avant-garde aesthetics and personal sartorial interaction. The central thought of this collection is collecting garments by merging styles and allowing for functional reflections on silhouettes and tailoring.
Conceptual, yet composed, garments are fit for combined layering or appear detachable for more deconstructed shapes. The highly interactive collection challenges wearers to play with textures, shapes and volumes. Dry cotton jersey, light silks, translucent gauze, fine leather coated cotton knits, 3d surfaced rendered linens and tulles, are fitted into a symphony of monochrome individuality.
In the other hand Barbara´s man is playful, yet pensive and composed, SS14 MAN challenges modern sartorial standards, by providing optional interchangeability and by inviting wearers to explore their silhouettes allegorically.
The collection is defined by combinations, dimensional variations, textural explorations and componential silhouettes.
Asymmetry, multi layering and long silhouettes are juxtaposed opposite sleeker fluid basics, allowing for individual wardrobe decisions. Each look can be deconstructed, or layers can be added on, as garment components seamlessly complementing each other. An array of fitted coats, shorts, lush leggings, elongated shirts and constructed oversized vests, are transitioned into full silhouettes, by the introduction of directional accessories.
Barbara´s trademark aesthetic, a mix of Nordic avant-garde with nice shaped daywear must have basics, is evolving into a very solid brand. A brand with the feeling that has a great heritage behind it.
Behind the scenes photos by Lis Breland Saalmink / listimm.com
Images and video courtesy of Barbara I Gongini, special thanks to Marlo Saalmink for the text material
F/W 2013/2014 // BARBARA I GONGINI / "COLLECTION 18" / PRESS RELEASE
COLLECTION 18 characteristics /
The collection stems from the square and its multi-faceted universe. It is targeted to be included in a functional clothing tradition
The collection features timeless s
BARBARA I GONGINI / MAIN LINE
A Nordic avant-garde high-end collection brought to the extreme. The line
takes its starting point in the Nordic preferences, where the aspects
of form challenges and directs the focus towards a path breaking
direction.The
collection covers classic silhouettes featured in exquisite fabrics
with expressive design message and a wide range of combination
possibilities. The collection is visionary with an experimental approach and explicit design DNA.
BLACK-LINE /
collection has a Nordic subtle design language with elements that
challenges multi functionality and aesthetics in one and the same - Its
aim, to target the synergy between the compositional and the functional
principles. The collection is aimed to the feminine and at the same time androgyn woman.
BARBARA I GONGINI / MAN
A basic collection with a strong design signature emanat
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