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.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Curtain Gowns
- Designers are creating dresses from found lace curtains, showcasing the potential for upcycling in the fashion industry.
- Portable Fashion Houses
- The concept of a portable fashion house showcases opportunities for innovative and adaptable business models in the fashion industry.
- Illuminated Fashion
- Incorporating illumination in fashion design presents opportunities for creating unique and captivating garments that create a memorable experience for consumers.
Where This Applies
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
