Kolovrat – MODALISBOA FW/20 – Photos by Ugo Camera

Dear Shaded Viewers,

“Ethereal”and “practical” could be two words best used to describe Lidija Kolovrat’s latest collection, whose key goal was to explore sportswear through the eyes of Couture and handicraft. Opening the show with a draped chiffon dress, worn with a chunky pair of pink sneakers, Kolovrat was looking for a balance between utility and refinement, modernity and tradition. The best pieces were the ones hinting at work wear, but made in deluxe materials, such as a stunning oversize jumpsuit or a silver draped dress that looked like a simple t-shirt. Sportswear has been referenced so often in fashion lately that most designers started exploring other avenues, but Kolovrat managed to make its codes look elegant and strangely sophisticated. Shimmery fabrics and transparent textures added prettiness and fragility to some of her most sensual pieces, making them light and delicate. The message seemed to be that the heavier life becomes, the lighter our clothes should be, perhaps to give us room to breathe and feel at peace within ourselves. Serenity was, in fact, an ongoing sensation you couldn’t help but feel during her show, and it was fascinating how the designer managed to infuse some of her garments with spiritual strength.

Best,

Philippe

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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.