Susan Dimasi and Chantal Kirby of MATERIALBYPRODUCT have created a series of dresses that they call 'curtain gowns' which were inspired by a found lace curtain. Over the past six seasons, the studio has also been playing with the notion of a portable fashion house.
In the latest MATERIALBYPRODUCT collection, the duo introduces illumination. This concept references the candlelit atmosphere of an 18th-century ballroom and electric chandeliers in 1920s dance halls.
Implications - Susan Dimasi and Chantal Kirby of MATERIALBYPRODUCT are ingenious designers with a knack for acutely capturing a contemporary edge. The collection is at once breathtaking and stunning.
Curtain Gowns
MATERIALBYPRODUCT Creates Innovative, Luxurious and Inspirational Fashion
Trend Themes
1. Curtain Gowns - Designers are creating dresses from found lace curtains, showcasing the potential for upcycling in the fashion industry.
2. Portable Fashion Houses - The concept of a portable fashion house showcases opportunities for innovative and adaptable business models in the fashion industry.
3. Illuminated Fashion - Incorporating illumination in fashion design presents opportunities for creating unique and captivating garments that create a memorable experience for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - There is a potential for creating more sustainable and adaptable business models, as well as incorporating innovative design concepts such as upcycling and illumination.
2. Home Decor Industry - The use of found objects in fashion design, such as lace curtains, presents opportunities for collaboration and cross-industry innovation between fashion and home decor industries.
3. Event Industry - The concept of illuminated fashion could provide opportunities for event planners to create unique and memorable experiences for clients with fashion shows featuring illuminated garments.