Titled ‘Venus in the Daytime’, Bernard Chandran has transformed the ethereal
Roman goddess of love into an edgier Urban Goddess.
Inspired by the great couturier Madame Gres who is renowned for her use
of delicate pleats to turn ordinary fabric into a form of Greek sculpture,
Chandran designed his collections around the classical flat pleat and draping.
Emulating this pleating technique to sculpt the structured corset frame
on to the front of shirts, tops and dresses, Chandran created the illusion of
breastplate armour for his goddess.
Fabrics used included Madame Gres’ favourite silk jersey alongside a
mixture of laser cut leather, lace, cotton and silk.
Laser cut cork added a modern twist.
Colour palette started with the purity of whites in satin or cotton, and
in true goddess of love style, some with tantalising diaphanous panels
Followed on with black representing the goddess’ darker and tougher
side.
Accents of oranges, yellows and reds showed this goddess can have a
fiery temper. Dramatised with black beads
arranged in linear designs.
As though she has found tranquillity and reflection, the collection
ends in subdued blush shades and prints of the goddess herself
Coins were the key focus for accessories creating statement necklaces
and embellishments on transparent handbags
Photographer: Simon Armstrong
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