British Style Genius is a documentary program about 3 different fashion designers; John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, and Alexander McQueen's story of how they become world successful designer. I was festinated by the story of Vivienne Westwood the most because her life in 80s was trying to break rules of tradition to be more outrageous (self expression) and also make it acceptable which today we called it Rock N Roll style. It's all about how they become cool. What' going to change fashion? Now day high street youngsters have their individual style, everybody want to be different daring and standout!
John Galliano is head designer of Christian Dior, he influenced me the technique that never been seen before and this is because of his understandings historical (dept of research), the tailoring, cuts, patterns that also shown sense of romanticism himself. What really makes him stand out more is when he created classic Dior shape with his own cultural inspiration design. He created the whole new brand that is completely different from the past Dior, and they all accept the new Dior.
Extreme shape and drama, Alexander McQueen got it all. Alexander is very political designer who use the murdering rape theme on the catwalk which is very disturbing and strong sense message (rip open clothe on private part and breast). He use today issues and events as part of fashion, they contain character, reputation, emotional appeal, and logical. He make us agree with what actually happening and make that scary catwalk is acceptable.
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