Copenhagen Fashion Week S/S 2013 - BARBARA I GONGINI

Barbara I Gongini, one of the many gifted designers who presented their collections at Copenhagen Fashion Week, creates Nordic clothing based on a conceptual approach to the process where experiments are carried out based on varying themes and and are taken as visual inspiration. Gongini's collection 17 contains many extraordinary features contrasting her work form those of many others in the field.

The whole collection is developed in a single form that is explored and re-interpreted in many different ways. Futuristic, asymmetric cuts are obtained through special folding and cutting techniques. Even though the creations show an exciting and unusual feminine undertone, the line between femininity and masculinity is not always clearly drawn. The whole collection creates a rather intimidating, yet mysterious and intriguing atmosphere reinforcing the fascination for the singular pieces. The lack of colors and accessories further outline the simple uniqueness of her collection.

As the show also demonstrates, Barbara i Gongini not only focuses on design but constantly co-operates with other artits within the music, photography and film industry to find the best possible inspiration for her work. High quality and respect for all ethical rules of the sustainable principle are kept throughout the process of production.

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Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring Summer 2013 - Anne Sofie Madsen

 

Copenhagen Fashion Week was truly epic. It is unbelievable too see a great number of outstanding designers are out there at the moment. Each and every single artist with his or her unique style, it is fabulous, and this one right here, blew our minds to simply put it. With a Galliano twist, and a dash of flamboyance a la McQueen. Anne Sofie Madsen put on a starling show.

Norse mythology, viking ice queens, clash with punk warrior princesses, tribal patterns in delicate colors, and see through lace pieces. In a hypnotic swirl of grey and pastels, lostamongst feathers and sequins, lies an untamed chimera of modern allure. There's a hint of oriental inspiration, cleverly revealed through intricate origami constructions. As for the prints, they challenge the aesthetics of grotesque, illustrating wonderfully executed gargoyles transposed in surreal polar scenery.

Despite of the wide spectrum of styles of cuts and shapes, the collection is unequivocally cohesive and sent out a powerful message. The visual impact was great, managing to keep the viewers engaged and anxious to see what was going to come up next. The transition from oversized jackets decorated with chains and frays, to a more alternative, reinvented biker kind of items, seemed perfectly natural. A simple, black bathing suit did not appear out of place, but on the contrary, elegantly marked a turning point towards more feminime, yet quirky outfits.