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Not one to bow to traditional forms of expression, Hussein Chalayan decided against
a traditional ‘fashion story’ for NºC, opting rather to portray the Fall Winter 2002-03 garments
of other designers with his own illustrations. Foregoing picture-perfect models,
Hussein chose his own editorial team from the magazine to wear the garments,
and sketched them in various poses and perspectives in the collections of
Viktor & Rolf, Balenciaga, Maison Martin Margiela, Bernhard Willhelm and more.
His drawings are rapid and lively, with focus and colour concentrated on the more explicit
details and textures, with bodily forms and blocks of fabric rendered insignificant.
Each team member (from the editor to the art director) feature in at least one outfit,
though their true likeness remains abstract – hidden behind the faint drawings that capture
only the definition of a strong brow, the grip of a steady gaze or the coiling tendrils of a long mane.
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Above: Gerdi Esch wears Sophia Kokosalaki
Above: Annika McVeigh wears Junya Watanabe
Above: Ellen Monstrey wears Viktor & Rolf
Above: Ellen Monstrey wears Helmut Lang
Above: Gerdi Esch wears Bernhard Willhelm
Above: Paul Boudens wears vintage Comme Des Garçons, Maison Martin Margiela
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