During this past fashion week Katie Gallagher showed her latest collection, Veil, at the Tribeca Grand. If somehow you missed it here are some images from the show. (all images shown taken from KatieGallagher.com by permission)
Sculptural and dramatic, Katie Gallagher’s designs focus on non-traditional cuts and patternmaking that elaborate the line and proportion of the garment, and exaggerate the personality of the wearer. When speaking about her design philosophy, Katie Gallagher says “I don’t believe that fashion is the end goal; stories, personalities, moods, ideals, and attitudes are. Fashion, when executed successfully, communicates these attributes quickly and eloquently
Of the collection, Katie Gallagher explains that it’s “really mine – I designed it, made the patterns, sewed the samples, and hammered the leather; I stole groceries and fought off landlords in the process. It’s a very pure personal statement, and I feel that it’s a perfect way to introduce my aesthetic.”The collection uses a variety of luxury fabrics, treated leathers, and soft cashmere mixed with washed jersey, stretch lycra and light, treated textiles to create a layered collection offset with chain detailing. Leggings and trousers with curving seams and variously treated leather jackets and organza and silk tops with unusual cuts, sculptural forms, and draping techniques make up the basis of the 22 look, 70+ separate collection.
Katie Gallagher was inspired by the dramatic, hyper-curated beauty of Butoh dancers, and the dystopic low-life, high-tech world of cyberpunk classics such as William Gibson’s Neuromancer and Neal Stephenson’s Snow Crash.
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