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
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.
