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Mehtap Elaidi

28-08-2009   


Each creation sent down the stage was also accompanied by cropped white lace leggings complemented by the earthy tone of the music.

Focusing on drapes and layers in a variety of luxurious fabrics, Elaidi's inspirations derived from the chaos of different roads crossing where all colours form a singular unit in contrast to uniform black and whites.

The linear details of roads are recognised in details and cuts throughout the collection having experimented with both knitwear and leather for the first time.

The origamic folds contributing to the femininity of drapes offer a commercially viable collection for the UK market. With a work wear with a twist feel the collection followed by some more adventurous designs with excessively draped fabrics cascading around the garment in all directions the chaotic road concept enhanced the stature from ready to wear leaning towards avant garde.

Having used pleats and structural elements offering greater volume to the designs Elaidi also tapped into a slightly more androgynous silhouette.

Overall the collection has a clear signature throughout and the take on linear detail in a chaotic fashion fabricating wide fringing drapes brought something innovative and directional to the catwalk.




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