In a recent visit to London I took a trip to the Fashion Together Exhibition at the UAL Fashion Space Gallery. At first glance the exhibition seemed sparse and bare to say the least but after looking deeper at what was on show it was clear that the exhibition was much more about quality than quantity. Showcasing collaborations by the likes of Sean Leane and Alexander Mcqueen to Nick Knight and Daphne Guinness, Fashion Together aims to provide a platform to present the meaning of a true, authentic collaboration. One that is formed from decade long working relationship by true visionaries within their fields and curated to make an impact rather than the new type of collab thats been buzzing around in the last decade thats made from one corporation to another to make a quick buck.
This is my favourite of the pieces on show, a collaboration between Shaun Leane and Alexander Mcqueen. I love how they've managed to include that many diamonds, such bold design and sparkle yet created a sophisticated striking look rather than something too garish. I also appreciate it's timelessness, the fact that this looks like it could have been made and worn many decades ago but also looks futuristic and in keeping with todays fashions.
This is my favourite of the pieces on show, a collaboration between Shaun Leane and Alexander Mcqueen. I love how they've managed to include that many diamonds, such bold design and sparkle yet created a sophisticated striking look rather than something too garish. I also appreciate it's timelessness, the fact that this looks like it could have been made and worn many decades ago but also looks futuristic and in keeping with todays fashions.
Also on leaving the exhibition we found a collection of fashion and photography books on the table at the entrance. I loved Nick Knights book from front to back I really appreciated the flow throughout as well of the range of content. I had briefly researched into Nick Knight before but within this book it showcases his true versatility, one minute he can be using bright bold colours in his work then the next using dim lighting with monochrome tones.
The fashion industry has a reputation of being very catty and hostile, although I live for the drama, I enjoy how this exhibition challenges this idea. It shows the beauty of collaboration and how by putting differences aside and working together great things can come from it that could simply not be achieved from just one mind and creative view.
SHAUN EVANS
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