On the lead up to the World of Wearable Arts Show in New Zealand, I am feeling inspired by Valeska Jasso Collado’s colourful, avant-garde collection of wearable structures.. The range of garments produced for the event is simply breathtaking, as the rules of competition mean that anything that is in any way wearable can find a place on stage, so long as it is original, beautifully designed and well-made. This also results in garments that are constructed from an extraordinary array of materials.
Using foam as the base, the designer innovatively crafted latex coatings to create a modern glossy, liquid-look. The combined sheets of material were then sliced and folded into wearable, abstract surfaces that merge the 1980s design group’s iconic pastel color palette and fresh peek-a-boo brights.
Simple steel screws and washers link the pieces together, to create exaggerated A-line skirts, framing circular fans around the upper body and voluminous pants with pockets.
Photographer: Marek Puc Stylist/Designer: Valeska Valentina Jasso Collado Model: Ana Castelo @ Milk Hair: Roger Cho Makeup: Rebecca Donay See more from Valeska Jasso Collado, www.valeskacollado.com
Little Black Bambi 