film and fashion

Film is life but without the dull bits.

I feel the catwalk show is similar to a silent movie that Hitchcock made back in 1920’s. The catwalk show is more about you and it’s the expression of designer’s inner side. Whereas some peers thought it’s more commercial. It definitely has a commercial side to it to make a living out of it but your expressing yourself through a medium which is clothes on a platform which is tend to be really commercialized and fake. Hitchcock’s style was avant-garde and expressionistic which I feel more related to. And he collaborated with Dali whose work is a great inspiration for me. The way Dali created a set in the movie called Spellbound, it can be created in a form of a catwalk.

I love the fact that Hitchcock or any movie of that age, the fact that they showed without language totally based on visuals. I feel comfortable visually and yet these movies were gripping and created suspense. That is I want to show on catwalk visually explains everything what I am thinking of and what my inspirations are behind it, that you do not need words to justify yourself and clothes speak for you.

Technical aspect of movies in relation to fashion today is the lights; cameras and most importantly the adobe we use to manipulate and create designs which some of them are accidently created through the process.

Madonna’s signature 1980s style was in high-demand. The movie, which captured the then-seedy downtown New York City bohemian punk, New Wave and dance cultures.

                      

Mixing and matching the unlikely was also a big part of Susan’s look. Madonna’s character blended looks, such as men’s boxers, with more feminine pieces like a frilly tank top. Strong shoulders of the 80s were paired with girly sequins. Even the delicate lace of her leggings got a tough upgrade when paired with her studded boots.

Probably the best part of the fashion in Desperately Seeking Susan is the accessories! It was all about taking things to the next level with quirky statement pieces. A number of black rubber bracelets, layered necklaces and colourful head ties were all a part of the look. Most of the accessories were punk in feel, but truly, influences were so varied. Her Ray bans? 50s chic! Her gold earrings and chunky belt buckles reminded me of vintage jewellery. No matter the source, the result was amazing and inspiring.