Mihara Yasuhiro resurrects Ophelia

Mihara Yasuhiro's appropriation of the famous painting
Image courtesy of WOW

The world-renowned minimalist Japanese fashion designer, Mihara Yasuhiro, has teamed up with the talented  fashion photographer Paolo Roversi and visual effects specialists, WOW, to bring back to life my all-time favourite Pre-Raphaelite painting, Ophelia by John Everett Millais. Whether or not the woman in the painting depicts death, afterlife, freedom, oneness with nature is all based on one's interpretation, and I am inclined to think that the revival of this timeless painting is a representation of the importance of visual arts in the fashion world, and vice versa. The modern appropriation of the painting is presented as a short film, screened at The Tate earlier this month, aptly named "Ophelia has a Dream".

The short film is available to view below

Video courtesy of Hypebeast TV

Paris Men's Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 - Day 4

It's nearly the end of Paris Men's Fashion Week and then Couture week hits off!

Shows from Bill Tornade, the conceptual Bernard Willhelm, the dark and moody Damir Doma, popular denim label Acne, and the worldly Kenzo.

My favourite collections of the day came from Hermes, Dior Homme by Raf Simons, Wooyoungmi, Miharayasuhiro and fashion's most famous sustainable designer, Maison Martin Margiela.

Hermes SS13

The careful coordination of colours is what prestigious label Hermes' collection is all about this season. Differing hues of the primary colours blue, yellow and red are mixed with calming neutrals, enhancing the collection's wear-ability and especial qualities such as selection of materials and displaced zipper details. Utility and aesthetic are key to this collection, rarely seen from the house of Hermes.

WATCH THE FULL SHOW HERE

Dior Homme SS13

Throughout most of Raf's menswear collections, the mysterious shade of navy blue almost always makes an appearance. It is now translating into his work for Dior, with this season's collection emphasizing the masculinity and clean cut qualities of the colour by creating military and slim work wear inspired garments more of a fashion statement than ever before. Raf's vision is endless and futuristic, introducing shirts that resemble backward blazers and sheer tailored pants, jackets and coats. This collection is one of Raf's best as Creative Director for Dior, and further points out his ability to start trends rather than follow them.


WATCH THE FULL SHOW HERE


Wooyoungmi SS13

Korean label Wooyoungmi rivals Kenzo with their use of digital mesh and mismatching prints, against simple tailored garments. The sedated colour palette brings a sense of peace within the collection, and tones down the optical pieces to wearable status. Panels and displaced print detail are subtle, but adds that touch of magnetism to the collection.


WATCH THE FULL SHOW HERE

Miharayasuhiro SS13

Undoubtedly one of the Japanese fashion world's underdog designers, Miharayasuhiro stuns us with beautifully detailed statement artwear for the street. Miharayasuhiro does not compromise the elegance of tailoring nor the messages that can be conveyed through art, applying traditional South American and python prints to carefully tailored garments. The most distinct print would be the slashes of paint on suits, the colours only emphasizing the ability of designers to turn a staple garment into a statement garment. Miharayasuhiro also does this for shorts, which are made from wool mesh, jackets, by hiding the buttons under the seam, and also trousers, applying stitching that resembles python print on the whole garment.


WATCH THE FULL SHOW HERE


Maison Martin Margiela SS13

One of the true pioneers of sustainable fashion design, Maison Martin Margiela has always been the go-to designer house for sustainable garments that don't sacrifice style. Clean white quilt ribbed blazers and trousers fill the collection with a heavenly atmosphere, and are paired against waistcoats and coats made from discarded patches, an indication of the house never backing down from using recycled materials throughout their collections. Eye-blinding metallic appears throughout the collection, but what caught my eye the most were the morbidly printed pants, depicting death-like figures in a fiery environment. Maison Martin Margiela has not disappointed me this season, but you must admit, the collection is an acquired taste, without knowing Maison Martin Margiela's background and legendary status in the fashion industry.


WATCH THE FULL SHOW HERE


All images courtesy of Fashionising

Day 4 - Paris Men's Fashion Week

The fourth day of PFW included shows from some more of my favourite designers, such as Maison Martin Margiela, Kenzo, Miharayasuhiro, Damir Doma and Raf Simons.

The best collections from the day for me were Dior Homme, Hermes and Ann Demeulemeester.

Dior Homme FW12

Dior Homme is not the same without Hedi Slimane, but that is not a downer, this collection was wonderful! I have always been a sucker for military green, khaki and dark olive and Dior Homme did not disappoint me. I'm glad I can wear a plain cap and aviators with my outfits this coming Fall/Winter season, I used to wear those two as a combination when I was younger and thought I was so cool haha

Ann Demeulemeester FW12

Miss Demeulemeester's collection has got my blood pumping, and in a good way! I absolutely adore the colour palette, the strategic use of black and white against bright blue and red is wonderful. In addition to the colour palette, the layers of fragile fabrics for the looks are amazing, and I can tell I will be recreating some of these looks for the coming season.

Hermes FW12

I loved everything about this collection - the reptilian leather, the textured velvet, the magical prints and the deep colour palette. I have nothing more to say.

All images courtesy of Fashionising