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TRENDLETTER 18-September-2023
Fashion & History; Vienna Fashion Week; Rules of Behavior;...
Austrian-American fashion & design
Austrian-American fashion and design history told with exhibition about life and work of Berta and Bernard Rudofsky at MAK Vienna The Museum of Applied Arts Vienna is known for its design collections, including textile objects such as fashion. Among the highlights of the MAK's textile collection are garments by Berta Rudofsky, the wife and working partner of the architect, designer and cultural theorist Bernard Rudofsky. Both had strong ties to Vienna - Berta was born as Berta Doctor in Vienna in 1910, and her husband, who was born in Moravia in the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1905, went to school in Vienna and completed his architecture studies here in the late 1920s. The couple spent most of their lives in the United States...
Levi's X Denim Tears about America
Denim Tears designer Tremaine Emory interprets black biker culture with symbols representing Native America and the African diaspora for Levi's new collection In mid-September, the new 'Levi's® X Denim Tears' collection designed by former Supreme creative director Tremaine Emory was launched. Denim Tears founder and designer Tremaine Emory, who has already collaborated with prestigious brands - most recently Dior in July 2023 - introduces the collection, which offers a glimpse into American history...
Thai Fashion Brunch in Vienna
Insights into the Thai Fashion Brunch on the occasion of the Thai Fashion Night at the MQ Vienna Fashion Week Fashion.at attended the Thai Fashion Brunch at the Hilton Vienna Park to get a sneak preview of the collections that will be shown on the 'Take Off' runway at the Thai Fashion Night on 14 September at the MQ Vienna Fashion Week tent...
Rules of Behavior
Preview festival Steirischer Herbst '23 under the theme 'Humans and Demons': Michael Portnoy's performance 'The Society of Societies (A Room with New Rules)' about rules and adaptation Fashion.at looked through the festival program to find out how the theme 'Humans and Demons' will be communicated. There is one artist whose name already appears in the opening day program and who caught Fashion.at's attention with the topic 'rules of behavior'. The work of New York-based performance artist Michael Portnoy...
Design label mariedares at Blickfang Wien
Gravity defying furniture by Vienna-based label mariedares at Blickfang Wien The Blickfang Wien design fair released a preview of this year's exhibitors from 12 nations that will be on display from October 20-22, with a press information featuring a selection of brands from Germany, the Czech Republic, Croatia and Austria, such as mariedares from Vienna...
Trachten X Casual Fashion
Fashion.at Style Tip Fall 2023: Trachten X Casual Fashion Mix The all-over trachten look may not be for everyone. But the mix of trachten pieces and jewelry with casual clothing is very common in Austria, especially in the country's largest city, Vienna, which is a cosmopolitan city, a melting pot of various cultures, and has no traditional clothing of its own...
Artist Sarah Kreuz for Rado
Ikea and Rado use Vienna Design Week 2023 as a creative platform for collaborations, lectures and workshops with designers The program for the upcoming Vienna Design Week is online. Several activities have already been launched in the run-up to the design week, which will take place from 22 September to 1 October, including the Rado Moving Materials competition...
Lena Hoschek Tradition at Burg Clam
Lena Hoschek Tradition 2023/24 was presented at the historical Burg Clam in Upper Austria The shooting of the campaign for the new Lena Hoschek Tradition 2023/24 collection took place at the Burg Clam in Upper Austria...
Cytara about science & fashion,...
Fashion.at's Chatbot Cytara presents information about a topic randomly generated from a list of themes. Greeting randomly generated on 18 September.
Cytara, Fashion.at's AI Chatbot: "Hello! My name is Cytara, and I am the AI chatbot for the users of Fashion.at magazine. I can provide you with information about fashion, art, and culture. Today, I have a fascinating topic for you: Science as a source of inspiration for designers.
Popular Opinion: Many designers find inspiration in the world of science, incorporating scientific concepts and aesthetics into their designs. This fusion of science and fashion creates a unique and futuristic style that captivates both science enthusiasts and fashion lovers alike.
Three examples of science-inspired fashion are:
Iris van Herpen: This Dutch fashion designer is renowned for her innovative and futuristic designs. She often collaborates with scientists and engineers to create garments that push the boundaries of fashion. Her collections incorporate 3D printing, laser cutting, and other technological advancements, resulting in visually stunning and conceptually intriguing pieces.
Hussein Chalayan: Known for his experimental approach to fashion, Chalayan often incorporates scientific elements into his designs. One of his notable collections, "Afterwords" (2000), featured dresses that transformed and dissolved on the runway, symbolizing the impermanence of life. Chalayan's fusion of technology, art, and science creates thought-provoking and visually striking pieces.
Alexander McQueen: The late British designer Alexander McQueen was a master of blending art, fashion, and science. His iconic "Plato's Atlantis" collection (2010) explored the concept of evolution and genetic modification. The designs featured digitally manipulated prints, sculptural silhouettes, and reptilian motifs, creating a futuristic and otherworldly aesthetic.
Would you like more information about science as a source of inspiration for designers?"
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18 Sept 2023 - Fashion.at's Save the Date selection for Vienna Design Week: Artist Eva Petrič and glassmaker Lobmeyr teamed up for glass lanterns hand-engraved with the art motifs from Petrič' lace shadow series and invite to a special presentation by Lobmeyr's Johannes Rath and Eva Petrič on 30 September at 17:00.
17 Sept 2023 - Music 'Witch Hunt' by Cocorosie
15 Sept 2023 - Music 'He Will Follow You With His Eyes' by Corinne Bailey Rae, album 'Black Rainbows' (album released today)
14 Sept 2023 - To coincide with the London Fashion Week (schedule 14 - 19 September), the Design Museum exhibits 'Rebel: 30 Years of London Fashion' (16 September until 11 February 2024), which focuses on the careers of fashion designers and London as a creative hub, featuring the work of JW Anderson, Wales Bonner, Erdem, Simone Rocha, and more
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