SEXXXY#1

To start my bloging journey for Sartorial Integrity - I give you blogpost SEXXXY#1

All of the posts that I will be contributing towards this blog – will of course assist the whole class in general, but more specifically they relate to my work – and my chosen area of research for my folio and final prototype.

Following the most recent graduate year - I have selected a hand few of students from first and second years from the Fashion Department of the Royal Academy of Fine Art in Antwerp. The Academy is world renowned in producing some of the most noted and heralded fashion designers of our time including Margiela, Walter van Beirendonck and Dries van Noten. It is evident that within the school itself design is approached in an experimental and exploratory manner – devoid of any sense of commerciality. The outfits that are showcased - should be analysed from a tailoring perspective, noting their innovative patterncutting, pluralist sense of design and immaculate execution. On a close analysis the viewer is presented with traditional tailoring codes whether it be a lapel collar, welt pocket or a sleeve vent each outfit portrays these codes differently, and each designer has embedded them in their own style. It is interesting to appreciate how each student has respected this notion of tailoring - yet re-contextualized it in accordance to their concept within their own practise. My work resonates immensely with these students – the amalgamations of ideas and concepts, processes and techniques. This way of working – is how I believe tailoring practitioners and fashion designers are able to produce innovative and unique outcomes.  This constant battle for the ‘new’ can always be found through the analysis and appreciation of the ‘old’.  

- FIRST YEARS -

- SECOND YEARS -

images sourced from http://www.antwerp-fashion.be

Alexander Batsis.