Between the alleys of a secret garden, several creatures came out to flex their broad shoulders and spread their massive wings. At every corner, a new myth unfolded and a new goddess showed her impeccable ornaments.
Centuries ago, the roman poet Ovid narrated his wildest dreams on the pages of the “Metamorphoses”. However, only recently did the revolutionising Fashion Clash translate these poems from the pages onto the runway.
After less than two months, the company’s students were ready to meet the crowd for the first time and speak their minds through avant-garde creations. The students elaborately showcased their extended knowledge in the fields of fashion, architecture and melodrama.
As per their previously announced schedule, the fashion pioneers showcased only a paper version of their end goals. The garments were mostly paper dresses with minimal fabrics, yet a few brave souls opted for bodysuits. The paper choice deemed all garments white, which only served the mystical theme.
The show started with several contemporary dancers performing within the set greenery maze. Following the models, what seemed like a religious ritual took place. While some dominated the centre stage, others went in groups.
The accessories were definitely an essential addition this round, as some outfits included matching earrings and bangles made out of paper as well. Nonetheless, the most important complementary pieces had to be the tiaras. Many looks included exceptional tiaras that added an aura of majesty on the designs.
The dresses’ construction was completely flawless, especially after the extensive test that the dancing routine forced; none of the dresses showed any minor malfunctions. The dancing routine was choreographed by Hossam Abd El-Hameed, from Ezzat Ezzat Contemporary Dance Studio, and it included both models and dancers for a complete theatrical show.
What is even more notable is the fact that Mahmoud Abd Rabboh, who is co-founder of Fashion Clash and an award-winning architect, took part in the performance through a melodramatic tableau with the male dancers.
Meanwhile, most of the silhouettes showcased obvious geometric and architectural reference. Some garments had well-detailed wings and tails that were inspired by Ovid’s work.
However, the show stopper was without a doubt a 3D dragon hanging on the shoulder of a garment. The elaborate dragon was simply rounded around the models body in armour fashion. Meanwhile, it held itself perfectly during the moving performance.
The overall looks varied between evil and angelic; yet, they were all very majestic and captivating. One of the key factors that helped was the absolutely inspiring hair and makeup. While Kriss hair salon took care of the hair, make-up studio Designory created a visual representation of the myths through the use of makeup.
The event was attended by several fashion enthusiasts, and a few insiders who would be evaluating the students’ work and nominating only the best to the upcoming challenge of transforming these garments from paper to fabric.
Based on what has been showcased so far, this round seems to promise higher stakes than those presented during the first season.
