SPRING / SUMMER 2014

"Andréi Tarkovski’s film Stalker tells the story of the search for a secret room in which whoever finds it will have their innermost desire fulfilled.  Two intellectually brilliant individuals are guided to the room by Stalker, who tells them of a man who came to the room hoping for his dead brother to be returned to life, however what he actually found in the room was gold and riches. The man’s true desire was to be rich, and this mattered more to him than his brother’s life. The film concludes with Stalker deeply disappointed weeping to his wife while saying, "These intellectuals have lost faith, they do not believe in anything. Look, look at the emptiness in their eyes".

I want to reflect on the necessity that mankind has to believe, and that faith is the only thing which can lead them to the pursuit of happiness. Not only in its religious aspect, but also the belief in one’s self and in the inner strength to maintain a balance between materialism and spirituality.

The inspiration takes form in an international icon, the American dollar. The phrase “In God we trust” on top of ONE makes us reflect upon the title of the Collection “What does God say”.  A contemporary man after losing his faith, will in many cases believe more in the power of money than in himself or his own instincts.

The “ONE” on the dollar bill can also metaphorically refer to the meaning of “the only one”, “the first one”, or “the remaining one”.  Other than “ONE”, you can also find another symbol, the Eye of Providence on the pyramid, a symbol of faith and destiny.  The Eye of Providence rests on top of the pyramid and represents instincts originating in the upper part of the human body, wisdom, observation and analysis.

I always try to strike a balance between realism and idealism.  I believe that the quality of our idealism is directly related to the effort we make to actualize our ideals. It may not be achievable, but this effort is necessary to make it reality.




• SILHOUETTES •

The collection begins with long and slender silhouettes in white chalk and grey alabaster, created with crepe and georgette; these floor length dresses are visually cut up with black lines that break the verticality in an obviously arbitrary way. The pieces progress towards more structured silhouettes based on ready-to-wear with demi-couture details consisting of diagonal and horizontal cuts which transform the t-shirts, sweatshirts, skirts and jackets into garments that go beyond their own nature. The final silhouette is created with an alabaster print mixed with old photos of interiors of contemporary temples to develop a collection of sexy, elegant, sophisticated and versatile dresses made from one or two pattern pieces in which the draping is the protagonist.  


• COLORS AND FABRICS •

Geometrical tweeds made of raffia and cotton tape. Games of abstract lines in fluorescent colours and gold thread. Cubism in fluorescent yellow and pastel tones. Small triangles in beige and black. Geometry of pyramids in blue and green lines. Knitted cotton in mink and dark blue marbled in golden tones. Crepe, crepe fil-de-fer, sheer silk-cotton and knitted lamé with a white alabaster print depicting sepia and orange interiors of temples.  The ONE and the Pyramid of Providence embroidered on the tweed and the knitted cotton.