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J Brand Hussein Chalayan Circuit Jean: Love It or Hate It?
ICYMI, Hussein Chalayan partnered with J Brand to deliver a collection of forward jeans. This J Brand Hussein Chalayan Circuit Low Rise Zipper Jean ($258) is one of them. It's different from other skinny jeans due to the bunching at the center of the leg.
London Fashion Week's Most Memorable Moments
It's very nearly time for the fashion pack to fly over the Atlantic and join in with London's 25th anniversary celebrations. I can't remember the last time there was this much hype about the British fashion showcase and I am so excited to see the creations on offer. There is sure to be a lot of buzz surrounding Burberry, Matthew Williamson, Twenty8Twelve and PPQ to name but a few!
Hussein Chalayan Schools Kate Moss, Hooks Up With J Brand
Hussein Chalayan has a lot on his mind. The designer sat down to chat about his new collaboration with J Brand — which hit Barneys today — but also veered off into other territory, namely Kate Moss. "I don’t think it [Kate Moss for Topshop] represented her, and I didn’t think she worked hard enough.
Fab's Top 10 Fall Shows
Are you all ready for Fall? Ha. I know you're on the verge of pouncing on Spring shopping, but it's always nice to know what's to come in your fashion future.
Fab Flash: High/Low Designer Collaborations at an All-Time High
During dismal economic times, designer collaborations are the way to go. “We’re definitely going to see a lot more of these high-low marriages,” said Valerie Steele, of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. “People are going to want a lot of fashion for their buck.” With that said, now is the time to nab a creation from your favorite high-end designer for a fraction of the price.
Beauty Byte: Puma's Creative Director Runs To Fragrances
News just broke that designer Hussein Chalayan has an itch to branch out beyond footwear, clothing and furniture. The Creative Director behind Puma's awesome and funky trainers, (and other various unique garment concepts) has decided to venture into the fragrance arena for the first time.
His first stop is at Comme des Garcon, where it has just been confirmed that he'll be developing the bottle and the packaging concept for the brand's upcoming scent.
On Our Radar: Design Museum Plans Hussein Chalayan Exhibit
Hussein Chalayan has twice been named the British Designer of the Year so it's about time an exhibition was dedicated to his name! The Design Museum, London has just announced plans to host an exhibition of his work next year looking back at fifteen years of creativity.
Chalayan is famed for his inventive, architectural fashion which includes a line of furniture that changes into various garments (see after the jump for a video).
On Our Radar: Hussein Chalayan Steps It Up
Hussein Chalayan is stepping up his game. The designer, who was recently acquired by French multinational holding company and named Puma's creative director, unveiled a selection of footwear at the showing of his 2009 Spring pre-collection in Milan.
But wait, there's more.
Hussein Chalayan Creates "Big Bang" Mechanical Dresses
Hussein Chalayan is certainly no stranger to incorporating technology into his fashions, as he already showcased a series of LED laser dresses earlier this year in Tokyo. During this week's Paris Fashion Week , Hussein presented his Fall collection, which included high-tech dresses used to symbolize the Big Bang.
As discussed on Boing Boing, models came out at the end of the show wearing moving lights that orbited around them, representing the center of the universe.
Designer Creates Disappearing Dress (NSFW)
Ever notice how starlets these days will make 10 costume changes just for one event? Maybe if they ask nicely, designer Hussein Chalayan will make their lives easier and create one of these fantastic Transformer-esque dresses that, through some kind of mechanization, turns into different dresses. For my money, though, the most amazing dress is the one that disappears into a model's hat.
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