GIVENCHY
Possession and protection – nazarlik kilim, The Exorcist film still, “Witches in the Air” by Goya, female fighting spirit statue from a Bizango vodou secret society, Cernunnos, Mexican milagros, H.R. Giger artwork.
WALTER VAN BEIRENDONCK
Beautiful protest – FEMEN topless protest, antique military jacket with epaulets, ikat tapestries, “Twelve Fifteen” by David Hockney, “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak, “Christmas Tree” by Paul McCarthy.
RAF SIMONS
Youth on a pedestal – le Baptême lab coats, “Select-O-Mat Corolla” by Peter Phillips, darned sweater, cut-off sleeves, gold medallions, pigeons in flight.
RICK OWENS
Primal deconstruction – desert sandstorm, “Tunic (folded)” by Diane Simpson, “Shooting Into the Corners” by Anish Kapoor, virtual monk robes, assless chaps, woven cocoons.
COMME DES GARÇONS HOMME PLUS
Mood blue machismo – tattoo transfer wall from New York Adorned parlour, “Gravel Master” by Dan Rees, Dr. Lakra drawings, fake tattoo tights, gentleman’s safari suit, “This Other Mood” by Nick Mauss.
