Gary Graham
17/02/12
Gary Graham
Rachel Capper
Graduating from the Art Institute of Chicago with a degree in fashion, Gary Graham’s creative costume style is apparent in his casual and luxurious design, which captures a section of history. Graham’s aesthetic is frayed fantasy; his deconstruction of fabric by quilting, shrinking and dying an abundance of knits and silk organza lifts his collection to a more exclusive level.
Graham is attracted to the approach taken to the fabric and how it can be brought together to elevate different areas of beauty and contrast and stitch them together to represent various times and places in history. The story really is hidden in the clothes, textured and rich palettes of exuberant cloth.
A multitude of inspiration is used all within keeping of the obsession of contrast of light and dark and the elevation of beauty from darkness. During Spring 2012 the use of grandmother floral prints were embellished with neon accents, flowing organza, silk tea stained tunics and patchy lingerie. Taking inspiration in the form of Viennese sheet music, the layered organza over neon florals speaks volumes in Graham’s desire of opulence.
Most recently shown at NYFW, the Fall 2012 collection is a superb deconstruction of fabric once again, yet still manages to create a dazzling attraction. Armed with thoughts of ancient Iranian tunics, WWI naval ‘dazzle’ camouflage and his visit to Manchester’s International Theater Festival, Graham layers to perfection a patchwork of prints from different eras that are methodically effective and visually engaging. Layering dark printed silk tunics over acid neon and frayed bottoms. The wonderful separates invite you to guess where the designer travelled to in history and impose them as part of his collection.
Graham has introduced obstinate grace through his garments.
(images courtesy of www.style.com)
Graham is attracted to the approach taken to the fabric and how it can be brought together to elevate different areas of beauty and contrast and stitch them together to represent various times and places in history. The story really is hidden in the clothes, textured and rich palettes of exuberant cloth.
A multitude of inspiration is used all within keeping of the obsession of contrast of light and dark and the elevation of beauty from darkness. During Spring 2012 the use of grandmother floral prints were embellished with neon accents, flowing organza, silk tea stained tunics and patchy lingerie. Taking inspiration in the form of Viennese sheet music, the layered organza over neon florals speaks volumes in Graham’s desire of opulence.
Most recently shown at NYFW, the Fall 2012 collection is a superb deconstruction of fabric once again, yet still manages to create a dazzling attraction. Armed with thoughts of ancient Iranian tunics, WWI naval ‘dazzle’ camouflage and his visit to Manchester’s International Theater Festival, Graham layers to perfection a patchwork of prints from different eras that are methodically effective and visually engaging. Layering dark printed silk tunics over acid neon and frayed bottoms. The wonderful separates invite you to guess where the designer travelled to in history and impose them as part of his collection.
Graham has introduced obstinate grace through his garments.
(images courtesy of www.style.com)