2012-cherie-newing-fashion
technical description

Knitted multicoloured Fair Isle striped suit consisting of a jacquard cotton bomber jacket with a front zip trimmed in a contrasting colour, ribbed cuffs and a waistband in contrasting colours, a bomber collar and front slanted pockets. Worn with a pair of oversized Fair Isle trousers to match the multicoloured striped cotton jacquard sleeves.

Size 1960x520x350mm, 2000 gr., 2012

concept

Constructed through various types of knitting, Cherie's garments brave the cold with Fair Isle, Sheima, Morat and Intarsia techniques while contrasting their American inner-city streetwear roots alongside Haute Couture elements. The goal was simple: to challenge the boundaries of men's knitwear, incorporating 2012 trends whilst retaining the grass roots functional elements.

tags
Boundaries, Clash, Haute Couture, New Code, Streetwear, Urban
year
2012
category
Fashion
object type
Cardigan, Trousers, Hat
historical summary

ITS Contest Application year: 2012
Application area: Fashion
Collection shortlisted as a Finalist

techniques
Knitting
colors
Black, Green, Grey, Orange, White
materials
Canvas, Cotton, Metal, Wool
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