Chris Kane is one of the few designers who can lackadaisically shovel tasteless garments onto the runway with an essence of style and appeal. His spring collection was an appalling, prostitute-esque, neon lycra mess- yet it worked due to the challenge it presented to the wearer.
His fall collection fails to reach it's predecessor's status. Opting for a minimal, organic approach to the futuristic trend; Chris Kane ignored construction and sophistication- desperately attempting elegance and failing. Clunky, ill-fitting garments were the result.
Symbolism for the collection is quite different from the other lines, although it still caters to the same topic: science. The spider-esque silhouettes and organic intricacy of the numerous jackets speak to the need for a "green planet"- less dependence on harmful dangers and more on healthy, natural alternatives. The meaning is apparent when comparing the collection to others relying on the use of synthetic, artificial shapes and fabrics (Dolce & Gabbana comes to mind).
Chris Kane's lack of knowledge pertaining to textiles is manifested in this line. Many of the pieces combined skin-tight, velour leggings and cropped, leather jackets. Blood red and burnt orange were also used consistently throughout the line, sometimes within the same pieces. In my opinion, a waste of fabric.
An interesting fashion tidbit: belted, denim jackets. Trying this about six months ago, I felt strange, out of place, bizarre, and downright tacky. Possibly it was the wide-belt, maybe something more, but Chris Kane used this idea in his line. I do not recommend it, but the draw towards the tawdry ideal still exists within me.
Chris Kane created visual pollution in this collection, poorly constructing and combining a mirage of organic science.
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