I'm a big lover of taxidermy...but incorporating it into clothing, quite literally is just a little bizarre for me. I won't get into the fur debate - I don't want to ruffle any feathers - but having a fully stuffed duck/hare/fox hanging from my waist isn't really my cup of tea. But hey, fashion is open for interpretation, and I am strangely intrigued by Merve Tuna's (animal collection....fishy name?) MA collection, shown at this years London College of Fashion show.
Although the garments on their own are not pushing any sartorial boundaries, the piece above is actually rather beautiful - the pastel colours, soft fabrics and relaxed silhouette with the 'bird in flight' broach adding another level to this elegant ensemble.
I would consider these pieces as art, rather than fashion. Yet another debate that quite frankly, I can't be bothered to get into right now...but these pieces are amazing when taken away from the catwalk and viewed alone. I would happily have these displayed in my home, just not on my person.
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How smart is it to by a designer to put all the attention on cadavers? I mean, this is just some really basic clothes styled with dead animals..
interesting. i half love it, half dont know what to think. its great, but far from wearable!
xx
Bizarre but fabulous. Atleast they didn't waste any of the parts like they would on a traditional coat...
My goodness! Fur overload! I love looking at this collection, very very bold and I will add this is the furriest collection I've seen thus far. Though I wouldn't wear a dead animal on my shoulder.
agree so much, I don't think you could have said it any better ~
art, not [wearable] fashion.
agreed!
it surely makes my mind race; i'm not too sure what to make of it.
xoxo
maxwell conrad
www.fledglingblog.blogspot.com
Love these outfits!!
I totally agree with you.
If I ever saw anyone wearing this on the street, I would judge them immediately. But it looks lovely on the runway!
Great blog by the way!
-Jess
http://darknightholdtight.blogspot.com
Yes I also have to agree with you on this one; not something I'd ever wear.
I'm not a fan of real fur but again, I won't spark any debates.
Lovely blog you have got though!
Stace x
http://teeandfame.blogspot.com
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