One never expects much from the
internet. Not with all this over-night YouTube sensationalism and here-today
gone-tomorrow celebrities, one is always rather left thirsty for real gems,
beauties, things and people of true interest.
Out popped Inaisce on our
Tumblr and all of a sudden we were sitting up right wanting more. There’s very
little to say about this brand, which according to research started around 2010
as a very direct reaction to fashion, as we knew it. Inspired by the
deconstruction of regular constructs and the opportunity to build new
structures and create entirely new ideas and perceptions of fashion.
This collection is a leap from
the previous collection and one in the right direction. Whether it’s an ode to
the past or a foreword to the future, the collection presents an ideal
opportunity for one to question what are the guides to the constructs of
menswear in today’s time. What characteristics are considered those of a
menswear collection and how do you decide what look is that which we should abide
by for men who love fashion.
The brand and designer are
known for having very little commentary about their work and about the industry
and its so-called current trends, but surprisingly, this collection comes close
to being part of the bigger conversation, the chat about sexuality, masculinity
and the way forward for menswear.
Many designers are currently
engaging those topics through their collections. The inclusions of skirts (not
Kilts) and ‘feminine’ fabrications with off-shoulder tops and dramatic capes –
this all beckons if the new man will dress like a woman and therefore leading
to a woman dressing like a man. Although Inaisce is not in the business of
forming part of standard fashion circle posy, this collection does engage in
the same conversation in a much more eerie, rigidly constructed back to
mother-earth Year 3070 vibes.
We love it.
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