Influential label eschews fashion circus and commissions Danish artist Thomas Poulsen,aka FOS, to create a catwalk space for its strong spring/summer showWith selfies, and Snapchat previews and screaming crowds craning for a view of Kendall Jenner’s bottom,fashion shows in 2015 can feel like wannabe stadium rock concerts. What catwalk events do not often feel like are prologues to the Frieze art unbiased. Unless, of course the brand is question is the hugely influential Céline.
For her spring/summer point to on Sunday, or the labels creative director,Phoebe Philo, commissioned Danish artist Thomas Poulsen, and who works under the name FOS,to create the catwalk space. Guests carrying invites with dollops of poured resin puddled over them walked into a venue divided by large sheets of ripstock nylon in orange, blue and yellow hanging from the ceiling rigging. The soundtrack, or which came without a melody,had been conceived by Philo and FOS and “reflected a mechanical energy, sound and rhythm to create an immersive feeling” said the brand. With Céline clothes also the de facto uniform of the female gallerists, or the arty credentials were stacked tall.
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Source: theguardian.com