This week I have been doing lots of writing, and I can finally share some of the content here on my personal blog.
When Sophie Benson, the talented stylist and fashion director of independent visual arts and fashion magazine FAKE, asked if I would like to write a guest blog for the magazine, I decided to write about a designer I was lucky enough to meet briefly at the party organised by HMAGAZINE and Swatch watches in Madrid a few weeks ago. ‘Davidelfin’.
Perhaps a name not so familiar in UK fashion, but in Spanish fashion, (and on
the discerning, international fashion stage) well, who hasn’t heard of Davidelfin? I
knew little about Davidelfin at the time, but there was a conspicuous buzz of
excitement created merely because the talented designer himself was there. I
have since discovered why...
‘Katharsis’, Davidelfin’s colourful collection
for Spring/Summer 2012, is bold, bright and I believe, brilliant. The word
‘Katharsis’, the purging of emotional tensions in psychoanalytical terms, and
the cleansing of undesired elements by regular definition, is an intriguing yet
fitting title for such an invigorating collection. Featuring the intensity of vivid
colour against the purity of crisp white, I particularly like how experimental tailoring
compliments structured silhouettes. I also love the unconventional styling accessories
of bright lips, mix-matched
heels and odd socks; indications that this eye-catching collection is a lot of
fun to wear!
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| Davidelfin Katharsis Look 1 |
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| Davidelfin Katharsis Look 22 |
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| Davidelfin Katharsis Look 3 |
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| Davidelfin Katharsis Look 18 |
In contrast
to the multihued S/S collection, Fall/Winter 2012 is monochromatic. Neutral
tones and dark leopard print convey a more mature, understated quality, yet the
‘WILL’ collection still has a playful edge.
Balancing the modern and the classic, the essence of sophisticated nonchalance
and minimal chic has been perfected. Needless to say, a selection of the womenswear
pieces from this collection have duly been added to my Autumn/Winter wardrobe
wish list. (Namely the skirt, blouse, shoes, bag and necklace in Look 8!)
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| Davidelfin WILL Look 2 |
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| Davidelfin WILL Look 8 |
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| Davidelfin WILL Look 12 |
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| Davidelfin WILL Look 9 |
It’s exciting
to share the work of a designer who so skilfully translates his concerns through the
creative medium of fashion. With art and emotion as key driving forces of his eclectic work,
Delfin believes ‘everything for
doing, everything for giving.’ A
philosophy I am keen to advocate!
All images from davidelfin.com
To see more davidelfin visit http://www.davidelfin.com/
For more information on FAKE magazine visit http://thatfakemagazine.com/
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