03.Nov.2009 Architectural Dressing
“Good architecture is like a piece of beautifully composed music crystallized in space that elevates our spirits beyond the limitation of time.” – Tao Ho.
Is the same not true of fashion? Its transformative powers propel themselves beyond the physical. From Dior’s New Look to the power dressing of the 80s, a beautiful item of clothing can define an era as much as an archetypal building. Whilst fashions of seasons past have left us looking like houses in a less-than-desirable way, Fall 2009 is all about strong foundations upon which bold, gravity-defying shapes are built.
Though one is born from blueprints and the other from patterns, their functional role is the same: to keep us warm and sheltered. But it is the creative aspect that compels us and inspires us. Why not look to architecture next time you are deciding what to wear?
(All runway photos from Style.com)
