WALTER VAN BEIRENDONCK SS/15 – TEXT BY PHILIPPE POURHASHEMI

Dear Shaded Viewers,

Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck put on an exciting and creative show, focusing on innovative patchworks, subtle plays on deconstruction and vivid, exclusive prints. Despite being bold and rebellious, his collection also had an elegant and refined feel, with striking embroidered jacquard jackets and beautifully tailored shirts. Van Beirendonck experimented with volume and proportion this season, offering substantial kimono jackets in deluxe fabrics and loose printed tunics, which were worn over narrow pants. The lineup was youthful, energetic and inspiring, making it a forward-thinking and individual proposal.

Best,

Philippe

Philippe Pourhashemi

A freelance fashion writer, consultant and stylist, Philippe Pourhashemi was born in Tehran in 1976. He grew up in Paris, before moving to Scotland to study Foreign Languages. His passions are fashion and culture, as well as music and film. He writes and styles features for Metal in Barcelona, Behind the Blinds in Brussels, Contributor in Stockholm, Veoir in New York and SKP in Beijing. He was named Fucking Young's Editor-at-Large in 2016 and has contributed to ASVOF since 2008, acting as Correspondent-at-Large since 2012. An avid traveler, he likes to explore exotic fashion weeks and unexpected destinations whenever he can.