Matthew Miller, fall 2014 – text by Silvia Bombardini

Dear Shaded Viewers and Diane,

 

Were one not familiar with Matthew Miller's candid yet radical, markedly political style, one could have expected from the title of his show a perhaps self-indulgent, more introspective collection. Yet true to his nature, Matthew's 'THE POLITICS OF ME' focused on heartfelt ideas of community and freedom of expression, seeking to give voice to the sentiment of the people with his own customizable uniforms of emotional democracy. It was with this idea in mind that the British designer asked ten anonymous individuals from different social backgrounds to write shorts texts describing their daily reality through the honest, silent marvel of the written word. Their insecurities and their wishes, in selected quotes, formed then the hand-sewn, textured canvas with which to shape a much lucid, much passionate collection: a chorus of different voices all tailored in an ardent parade. Borrowing for his purpose from the "paraphernalia of anarchism", the season featured black flags worn as capes, single earrings by All Blues jewellery, revisited bikerwear and knits, for a urban pirate with a backpack and a suit, strong values and a girlfriend with a shaven head.

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Later,

Silvia

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