From the opening howl of a tense, spooky soundscape, this morning’s Kenzo Fall/Winter 2014 show promised a new and eerie energy. As the first model hit the runway in a metallic-printed turtleneck and wide-legged black trousers, a gaping ghostface was illuminated, the work of none other than iconic director and artist David Lynch. Carol Lim and Humberto Leon worked with Lynch on the set and music for the women’s collection, the culmination of a trilogy of shows (along with men’s and pre-Fall) indebted to the artist. Humberto said of the collaboration, "David Lynch has been our hero since high school and we wanted to pay homage to him by designing through his lens. This trilogy was concluded by him working with us on the set and music. It was so exciting to have him be our inspiration and it was even more exciting to have him be a part of the story personally."
The very soul of this richly layered collection bore the mark of Lynchian mystery and duplicity. Everything was at once familiar and strange. Winged belts revealed themselves as giant collars repositioned to the waist. Patterns of waves and brocade felt pulled from the decor of a highway motel, yet warped. Suit separates were quilted with zigzag batting, like the fabulous love children of down parkas and structured tailoring. Indeed, there was a good deal of practicality in the mix, including coats for days, with fox fur to keep belabored New Yorkers warm, and one-handed pochettes for girls on the go.
The house of Kenzo’s ongoing collaboration with hair stylist Anthony Turner and makeup artist Aaron de Mey continued to work beauty miracles. Straight, center-parted hair was gathered into tight, long swishing ponytails and eyes were flicked with exaggerated cat-eye eyeliner.
In Wild at Heart, Sailor asks Lula: “Did I ever tell ya that this here jacket represents a symbol of my individuality, and my belief in personal freedom?” Sailor’s conviction that clothing can possess deep symbolism was everywhere in this fall collection. A jacket can mean a lot.
Photos by Romain Vesin | E-MAIL US to be notified once the Fall/Winter 2014 collection hits OC!![]()
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The very soul of this richly layered collection bore the mark of Lynchian mystery and duplicity. Everything was at once familiar and strange. Winged belts revealed themselves as giant collars repositioned to the waist. Patterns of waves and brocade felt pulled from the decor of a highway motel, yet warped. Suit separates were quilted with zigzag batting, like the fabulous love children of down parkas and structured tailoring. Indeed, there was a good deal of practicality in the mix, including coats for days, with fox fur to keep belabored New Yorkers warm, and one-handed pochettes for girls on the go.
The house of Kenzo’s ongoing collaboration with hair stylist Anthony Turner and makeup artist Aaron de Mey continued to work beauty miracles. Straight, center-parted hair was gathered into tight, long swishing ponytails and eyes were flicked with exaggerated cat-eye eyeliner.
In Wild at Heart, Sailor asks Lula: “Did I ever tell ya that this here jacket represents a symbol of my individuality, and my belief in personal freedom?” Sailor’s conviction that clothing can possess deep symbolism was everywhere in this fall collection. A jacket can mean a lot.
Photos by Romain Vesin | E-MAIL US to be notified once the Fall/Winter 2014 collection hits OC!
