Australian designer, CHRISTOPHER ESBER has come a long way since 2008 when he famously paraded models down the runway with green apples in their mouths.
After canceling his show at last minute for personal reasons in 2009, ESBER- the constructed genius...hit RAFW last night with a BANG!
And so it begins.... a new star has been born....
ESBER’s SS2010/11 collection was inspired by ‘minimal nothingness’, elements were taken from scaffolding, demolition, construction sites, and 90-degree angles.
Speaking of construction, I had the privilege to work with ESBER last year and was blown away by the way he deconstructs, constructs, re-constructs and re-develops... His conceptual progress is as long as a piece of string and his ideas that are based around a rock solid concept are somewhat completely TWISTED and very unexpected....
The gals paced down the single sided runway dressed in crisp white collared shirts- some with contrasting black buttons and extended cuffs that reached the elbow, structured leather vest with sheer underlay and a hint of crystal embelished organza basics...
In keeping to a'minimalist aesthetic', Esber's tailored Jackets features tucks and folds that were highlighted by bold cut outs.
The collection was somewhat futuristic looking, in hues of black, white, navy and a touch of hospital blue.
Hair and makeup was just like the collection, simple, minimal and chic. It was slicked into ponytails that looked as though they were about to fall out. Makeup was fresh and subtle, nude lips and nude eyes... nothing more was needed. The clothes spoke for themselves.
As each model walked toward back stage, they each lined up against the white wall that was directly facing the viewers. Legs apart, palms outwards, in an almost confronting reality.
As the show came to a close the music grew louder and the models each steped in a domino effect towards us, in what seemed to be a message of personal interpretation but as I see it ESBER could very well be our new KING and is definately here to stay.
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ciao bella
