2005-marcus-lereng-aminaka-wilmont-vest
technical description

Stitched silk satin waistcoat with hidden button placket, rear sculpted collar, contrasting leather lace embellishments and metal coin micro-buckle.

Size 580x420x70mm, 242 gr., 2005

concept

The initial inspiration for this collection was The Picture of Dorian Gray, in which Oscar Wilde focused on vanity, attraction, beauty and power, themes that are all essential aspects of the fashion industry. Marcus Wilmont fused traditional European tailoring with details and shapes from the Eastern tradition, including his own personal heritage. Aristocracy, eccentricity and power are all present in his outfits, captured in a sensual design. Fine wools, leather and silks are mixed with details made with exotic materials like horsehair, metallic embroidery threads, embossed heraldry and antique buttons. These garments were developed as exclusive and eccentric clothes for the high-end market. Quality was paramount and the design had to be thought through in-depth.

tags
Aristocracy, East meets West, Eccentricity, Exotic, Heraldry, Power, Sensuality, Tailoring, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Tradition
year
2005
category
Fashion
object type
Vest
historical summary

ITS Contest Application year: 2005
Application area: Fashion
Collection shortlisted as a Finalist
Winner of Fashion Collection of the Year Award

techniques
Quilt Stitching
colors
Brown, White
materials
Leather, Linen, Metal Coins, Silk
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