Maarten Van Der Horst
22/02/12
Maarten Van Der Horst
Rachel Capper
Prints are a fundamental favourite for S/S 2012, from Mary Katrantzou to Peter Pilotto, the fashion industry is spoilt for choice. Newbie Maarten Van Der Horst is a serious print contender for established designers. Born in Holland the Central Saint Martins graduate has been adopted by Selfridges following his revitalising display of tropical prints in his graduate show.
Originally graduating with a BA in art in Holland, he travelled to Paris to do an internship with Chloé, which encouraged Maarten to carve his own path when he began at Central Saint Martins. Inspired by transvestism and escapism for A/W 11, the feel of escapism was used with pastel frilly nylon and Hawaiian prints were carried through to S/S 2012.
The Hawaiian prints exuded a holiday wardrobe but with an enhanced sophistication from nylon petticoats that were inspired by John Waters and the Dreamlanders creating cheap clothing by stealing from vintage shops. Maarten has done a wonderful job of reinventing the original 40s Hawaiian shirt. Layered appliqué petticoats over the prints and caped skirts were distressed but tailored to control the silhouette and introduce print as refined and not carry a garish attachment.
Originally graduating with a BA in art in Holland, he travelled to Paris to do an internship with Chloé, which encouraged Maarten to carve his own path when he began at Central Saint Martins. Inspired by transvestism and escapism for A/W 11, the feel of escapism was used with pastel frilly nylon and Hawaiian prints were carried through to S/S 2012.
The Hawaiian prints exuded a holiday wardrobe but with an enhanced sophistication from nylon petticoats that were inspired by John Waters and the Dreamlanders creating cheap clothing by stealing from vintage shops. Maarten has done a wonderful job of reinventing the original 40s Hawaiian shirt. Layered appliqué petticoats over the prints and caped skirts were distressed but tailored to control the silhouette and introduce print as refined and not carry a garish attachment.
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