Mietis

May 28, 2018May 19, 2018 | Design & Culture by Ed

I’m so happy to post the work I’ve done lately for Mietis! The six collages, joint together to tell a surreal, out-of-this-world narration, depict the mood behind Maria Fontanellas‘ (the brand’s designer) autumn-winter 2018 collection.

With its Spanish origins, Mietis is a reflection of a familiar savoir faire. The family leather tanning tradition, run by three generations since 1954, brought Maria back to Igualada. Here, she opened her atelier in which top quality leather is the essence – reinterpreted in a contemporary way. The collections are defined by Fontanellas’s unique and transgressive design and attention to detail, with an emphasis on tailoring (inspired with David Bowie and the bull fighters, for instance) and an eclectic use of materials and custom-developed fabrics.

All collages by Edward Kanarecki, exclusively commissioned by Mietis.

American Paris. Anthony Vaccarello AW15

March 4, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

Anthony went to LA and thought it’s right to put Americana into the latest collection. Unfortunately, this collection reminds me of Rodarte’s trashy sequined mini-dresses or Saint Lauren’t rock & roll opulence rather than Vaccarello’s cool allure. The leather dresses were appliqued with metal stars and studs. Except black, we could also spot suede. But in reality, not only this collection didn’t bring anything new – it was a perfect cliche. Anthony, please let Hedi Slimane do the American-inspired thing in Paris. Hopefully, the cliche mood won’t stay for long in here.

Sexy Paris. Anthony Vaccarello AW14

February 25, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

Anthony Vaccarello showed one of the best collection of his account- that was literally, very him. The collection was full of sex appeal- leather mini dresses; feminine ruffles; sharp cuts giving some leg and many other aspects making the collection one of the brave ones. There were also some incredible black shirling jackets and rays of strong, red colour! But who really stole the spotlight was Anja Rubik, who wore a sheer blouse and a black cape! That moment got me shake. This is certainly a Parisienne dose of the night.

Iconic. Tod’s AW14

February 23, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

Tod’s is in the process of rebirth with it’s new creative director Alessandra Facchinetti. Not only it does clothes- but it really looks good. The AW14 was inspired with iconic film stars and their attitude- a lot of hats, burgundy shade and geometrical patterns were seen here. What’s more- this luxury good label also showed pieces made out of special Tod’s leather that is used in their loafers- the capes in pastel blues, coats and dresses all looked slightly wet thanks to that effect! Tod’s again got a bright future with it’s new designer…

Female. JW Anderson SS14

September 14, 2013September 14, 2013 | Design & Culture by Ed

London Fashion Week have just started… and it’s first hot collection is over here! The J.W. Anderson for SS14 is like a round-up and something more of his all collections. This young, ultra talented designers who claims that fashion will never be art for him, is going to be invested by… yes LVMH, as rumours say. Will we soon see a first J.W. Anderson store in London? Hopefully. This collection is definitely one of the strongest collection of Jonathan- I loved all these textures that looked like origmi and these transparent tops with black elements look marvelous… maybe it is not to pracitical since boobs will be seen and a bra would surely spoil it, but the world of J.W. is always shocking. Anderson is famous for his menswear collection full od skirts and dresses, and is mostly known for his gender mix aesthetics… However this collection is very feminine. And I like it!