Archive for January 2019

In the middle of Haute Couture fashion week, IRK Magazine sat down with renowned fashion designer Tony Ward. We had just seen his new Spring Summer 2019 collection inspired by the dragonfly. Tony Ward had captured the elegant anatomy and movement of Dragonflies and the robes floated on the runway in graceful movements. We were…

Jean Paul Gaultier pays tribute to punk with his SS19 Haute Couture collection, an extravaganza of neon, stripes shoulder pads and of course the vedette Dita Von Teese. Gaultier takes his inspiration from the fabulous 70s and 80s combining the best of both eras with a shocking color palette, tulle, chrystals, pointed shoulders, jelly shoes,…

Bono Van Peursem introduces us to his new Spring / Summer 2019 collection called “Drowning in Sequins”. A dazzling collection inspired by pink quartz; a symbol of a strong and feminine woman. Rose quartz carries a soft feminine energy of compassion and peace, tenderness and healing, nourishment and comfort. It dissolves emotional wounds, fears and…

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If you close your eyes and think what your most decedent knitwear dream might be. It may involve a luxurious mohair sweater. Paired with matching lounge pants as you sip green tea and look out of your holiday home into the Swiss Alps. Or, it may contain a rather plush wide knit scarf. That’s so…

For this second collection, Armando Costa celebrates Japan. Inspired by maneki-neko, the show opens the dance with a colorful collection. A traditional Japanese ceramic or porcelain statue, the Maneki Neko. Also known as a “lucky cat”, represents a cat sitting up and raising the paws at the level of the ear. Armando Costa is a…

Shangguan Zhe consistently works around the thoughts of annihilation and assurance, assault and guard. This exceedingly point by point collection is rich with deconstructed and reconstructed urban and military details. The dressy and casual elements are hybrid pieces inspired by marine elements. Including details drawn from military diving suits, killer whales and sailor uniforms. The…

In Conversation with Designer, Alexa Chapman We had the chance to catch up with designer Alexa Chapman, who is known for her modern edgy cuts, chic minimalism and her attention to detail. Her modern design approach developed when she noticed a void while shopping for herself. Alexa believes music has the ability to bring so…