Hussein Chalayan: From Fashion and Back
22nd January - 17th May '09
Design Museum
Shad Thames, London
The Design Museum presents the first comprehensive presentation of renowned fashion designer Hussein Chalayan’s work in the UK.
Motivated by ideas and disciplines not readily associated with fashion, Chalayan, who has recently been appointed Creative Director of Sports Fashion for Puma, is well-known for his innovative use of materials, meticulous pattern cutting and progressive attitudes toward new technology.
Understanding fashion as a site of exploration Chalayan’s pioneering work crosses between architecture, design, philosophy, anthropology, science and technology.
The exhibition, which spans 15 years of experimental projects, explores Chalayan’s creative approach and features works including ‘Afterwords’ a project where furniture literally transforms itself into garments and ‘Readings’ a dress comprising over 200 moving lasers presenting an extraordinary spectacle of light.
Hussein Chalayan: Spring/Summer 2007, photographer Chris Moore
Hussein Chalayan: Readings, spring/summer, 2008, credit photographer Chris Moore
