Performance Art

Fencing waistcoat Ann Demeuelemeester

A theoretical construct is brought into theatrical performance. The body in its centre, the garment as the opponent, a dramatic antagonist. Eventually, they find together. I'd like to call this play The Antwerp Collection.
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The Farhi Simons Scandal

Nicole Farhi Spring/Summer 2012 vs. Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2011 & 2008

As the previous Farhi scandals have been quite easy to grasp, this one takes on complexity and merges various Raf Simons collections. Mere copy or honest tribute? Who will be throwing the first stone?
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See also The Farhi Sander Scandal and The Burberry Prada Scandal

Subjective Sentence

Damir Doma Spring/Summer 2012

To cut things short: This was my favourite collection. It summarized beautifully what I would love and love to wear. Elastic strapped waistcoat constructions. Sensual fashion priests.
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Anti Körper

Black sequin waistcoat Ann Demeulemeester
Sleeveless T-shirt kik
Trousers with T-shirt attached as kilt Raf Simons
White waistcoat Ann Demeulemeester
Waistcoat underneath Acne
Shirt Maison Martin Margiela
Brooch Second Hand

I am a bipolar personality. Rudimentary. My mind is trained to decide. Black or white. Right or wrong. I take the consequences. And like to think in extremes. There is no doubt about me. I am Horst Demeulemeester.
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Tions

Velcro strap corset T-shirt Raf Simons
Elastic band endorsed loafers Comme des Garçons Homme Plus

Material combination. Surface manipulation. Optical irritation. It wasn't planned, it just happened to me. And it will happen again. You have to admit, they are beautiful creations.
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Minor Royalty

Number (N)ine Spring/Summer 2009

Post-medieval insanity. Albino princes in strait jackets. Which brings up the longing to bleach my hair and dress in creme and white. From head to toe. Or to hunt for a Number (N)ine archive piece.
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Helmut Was Here

Strait jackets and tongue piercings. Lace front pants and leather gloves. The inventory of a decade that lasts longer than just ten years. Once again recalling the legacy of a master who has found his retreat on a chicken farm.
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Return On Investment II

1. Helmut Lang Strap T-shirt
2. Raf Simons Fall/Winter 1998

New in my wardrobe. Just to let you know. Just to make you jealous. To adapt to the cliché of fashion blogs. But unfortunately, I won't offer self-portraits straight from the changing room.
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Conversion Rate

Preen Spring/Summer 2004

Nudity. In a figurative sense. And maybe the best Preen collection ever. Admittedly quite Helmut-esque. As it becomes manifest in the use of bandages, straps and suspenders.
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