Phoenix Keating creates fashion which would definitely please an eccentric personality like Lady Gaga. Indeed the first lady of the showbiz took notice of the talented designer, wearing two robes of his second collection for her performances. Thus, it is fairly needless to say that his stellar career has been sealed from this moment on the world has seen Lady Gaga dressed in his creations. With his spring and summer collection the fashion creator also enriches the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Sydney with his amazing designs.
Said collection bears the name “Humanoid”, a term employed in the world of science fiction. It describes machines which however are marked by a human appearance. If I take a look at his spring collection, a humanoid would probably be the first association evoked by the extravagant and artsy robes. The mannequin, a machine in the shape of a red-haired beauty, virtuously poses in an impressive, almost threatening and yet irresistible way in the middle of a desert landscape. I’m wondering whether this scenery was based on the surface of the Mars… Well, whatever the answer may be, the advertising campaign truly is overwhelming.
Silvery, shimmering material resembling foldable metal meets a very natural appearing, beige or khaki fabric. Technology meets nature. Machine clashes with human. Black elements, whether opaque or transparent, additionally create exciting light-dark-contrasts. Just like the programmed actions of a machine, it seems as if no crease has been left to chance. The natural fabric, probably linen, is entangling the torso of the model. With voluminous shoulders and a plunging neckline, the dress makes her look like a diva and bestows something very majestic upon her. Just like all the other outfits – some would call these extravagant pieces costumes. The particular dress I fell for indeed isn’t something you would wear in everyday life. It is waisted and therefore very feminine. However, the special eye catcher is the skirt made of the silvery fabric which forms valance elements on the front. Very impressive.
My favorite dress nonetheless in Keating’s collection is pitch black and was provided with a very spectacular, erect collar, which almost appears like a hood. Equipped with a pencil skirt and a slit at the sides which even reach the waist, this robe is incredibly sexy.
“Extraterrestrially sexy “ would probably describe Phoenix Keating’s show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia best, which is taking place on April 7th. You shouldn’t miss it!
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