Ecstatic Spaces by Tara Keens-Douglas are Fragile and Mobile
Meghan Young — August 28, 2012 — Fashion
References: tkd.slackerzgroup & fastcodesign
Carnival costumes are often known for their vibrant colors, sparkling sequins and skin-revealing cuts; while Ecstatic Spaces by Tara Keens-Douglas certainly focuses on the latter, the first two points are intriguingly neglected. Most participants may want to show off their brightest feathers, but Trinidadian architect investigates something a little different: the relationship between architecture, the female body and performance.
The costumes that comprise Ecstatic Spaces by Tara Keens-Douglas are made out of paper. Intricately folded and shaped into avant-garde forms, “The costumes are an ephemeral architecture--fragile and mobile. They are, in a way, architecture of the persona," according to the designer. She believes that the costumes help people to lose their "inhibitions and becoming something new and different.”
The costumes that comprise Ecstatic Spaces by Tara Keens-Douglas are made out of paper. Intricately folded and shaped into avant-garde forms, “The costumes are an ephemeral architecture--fragile and mobile. They are, in a way, architecture of the persona," according to the designer. She believes that the costumes help people to lose their "inhibitions and becoming something new and different.”
Trend Themes
1. Paper Fashion - The trend of using paper as a material for creating fashion garments and costumes presents opportunities for sustainable and unique designs.
2. Exploring Body Architecture - The trend of exploring the relationship between architecture, the human body, and performance opens up innovative possibilities for avant-garde fashion and costume designs.
3. Ephemeral and Mobile Design - The trend of creating fragile and mobile designs, such as origami-inspired costumes, allows for fluid movement and interactive experiences in both fashion and performance art.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can leverage the trend of paper fashion to create environmentally-friendly and visually striking designs.
2. Performing Arts - The performing arts industry can embrace the trend of exploring body architecture to create captivating and transformative costumes for stage performances.
3. Sustainable Design - The sustainable design industry can incorporate the trend of ephemeral and mobile design to promote environmentally-conscious products and experiences.
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