Kaleidoscope alchemy

technical description

Tapestry-effect jacquard wool bolero with contrasting printed lining featuring an abstract pattern, gold lurex edges and contrasting printed satin shaped tail sections. Worn over a synthetic satin dress with a printed round neckline, multicoloured jacquard sleeves and bodice, and a fuchsia satin maxi skirt decorated with plastic maxi boules around the waist.

Size 1220x650x250mm, 2000 gr., 2006

concept

Ann looked at the traditional Mexican “El Dia de Los Muertos”, the day of the dead. To picture death in a silly way, to mock it and laugh at it in order to feel less frightened. As if finding a connection, Ann also drew inspiration from artist Hew Lock's colourful works made of flowers, toy guns and skulls. The construction of her clothes looked at traditional Mexican and 1920’s European clothes. Jewellery also finds a space, integrated inside the outfits in a very subtle and almost invisible way. The overall look could not but tribute Mexican paintress Frida Kahlo, all these elements combine together in a strong ethnic but at the same time modern look.

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