Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck's SS24 DAWLEETOO collection delved into his discovery of memories, history and art, that have filled his research notebook with drawings, collages and pictorial images, blurring the boundary between real and surreal, presented during Men’s Paris Fashion Week.
The designer had taken inspiration from DAWLEETOO - the Legendary Lost City - turning to AI to explore the boundaries of reality at the edge of the Sumatran jungles,
“I love to research. That’s how I always start,” said Walter Van Beirendonck.
The designer juxtaposed between hard and soft materials, Playing with voluminous versus body-skimming silhouettes. Protection versus transparency. Monochromatic versus bi-colours: red/white, black/yellow, a shot of lime green and multi-colours even.
Note the oversized see-through blazers, vinyl raincoats, and bomber jackets with over-padded shoulders covering soft garments worn underneath.
There are also large ruffles and other funky shapes to bemuse the audience. A delightfully fun collection that challenges the consumer of today.
Photos courtesy of Walter Van Beirendonck.
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