See, now our out-of-place hot weather has given way to the more usual torrential rain I can start thinking about fashion that doesn't involve keeping me cool. I can think once more about layered fabrics, ornate and unusual structural silhouettes, restriction and restraint. All the good things.
Johannesburg born Alexander Koutny, who graduated with an MA at Central St Martins, is now into his fourth season and crikey, he just seems to get better each time. After moving from South Africa to London he clearly absorbed the London aura of creativity before heading to New York.
His latest collection, Displaysia, has a touch of New York chic to it but with the rebelliousness of London.
Strangely though, his previous collection, Monolithia, is actually darker and heavier in spite of it being for the spring/summer season. I like how he seems not be defined by the seasons and sticks to his own creative process and vision.
Volume plays a huge part in Koutny's work, with billowing fabric and layers of loose folds intertwined with padded elements to lend his work a deeper, more three dimensional appearance.
Oh how I love this dress with foam cubes!
I appreciate his ability to layer just a little - enough to add my much loved texture without taking it to extremes, thus keeping the silhouette sleek and structured.
Queen Michelle
He's been my favourite designer for so long! I love how he uses structure and volume to create completely contrasting pieces that still seem cohesive.
x x x
Posted by: I don't eat bread. | Thursday, 18 June 2009 at 15:05
Yep, it's all fucking sublime...curse of our pound I guess...Its got an air of Rick Owens lilies to it, but better!
Posted by: moi | Thursday, 18 June 2009 at 18:23
I LOVE the slouchy wedges on the last picture, it looks like her one-piece sock/shoes have fallen down.
She doesn't care, though, cos she's got a great dress. And MASSIVE hair!
Posted by: Louise | Thursday, 18 June 2009 at 20:00
Gosh what a perfect blend NYC chic element is fabby!
Posted by: Make Do Style | Thursday, 18 June 2009 at 21:19
LOVE the billowing fabric & those cubes, so sculptural and beautiful! :)
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | Thursday, 18 June 2009 at 23:15
I love the outfits. it seems cool and attractive. but i wonder why is that black color is the only available. is there any color available of this.
-sidney-
Posted by: miskeen | Friday, 19 June 2009 at 03:36
You got a cool tripple K needed to smash into this collection for the brightly lit Glasgow night, Michelle?
Posted by: moi | Friday, 19 June 2009 at 17:09
Sadly no, Moi. Although I do know some people from the East End who might be able to help...
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Friday, 19 June 2009 at 17:18
pimping it...Huggy Bear style...
Posted by: moi | Friday, 19 June 2009 at 17:33
Alexander Koutny is super unique and edgy!!
Here are some more pics to fall in love with:
http://w29showroom.blogspot.com/2009/06/alexander-koutny.html
Posted by: W29 Showroom | Monday, 29 June 2009 at 15:47
Cool. such a unique style of clothes there. very attractive. but i wonder if there's any other color of that clothes. hope to see more.
-sidney-
Posted by: miskeen | Friday, 03 July 2009 at 04:59
Hey! this is pretty good stuff. the style of the clothes seems so unique. I was fascinated by this clothes. hope to wear that.
-altheya-
Posted by: wholesale miskeen | Wednesday, 29 July 2009 at 10:02
It's really different clothes. this is the first time i saw this kind of clothes. how i wish i could wear one of that.
-sidney-
Posted by: miskeen | Monday, 10 August 2009 at 08:15