Pam Hogg’s ‘Of Gods and Monsters’: A Sartorial Rebellion at London Fashion Week

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Dear Shaded Viewers,

British fashion icon Pam Hogg unveils her latest collection, ‘Of Gods and Monsters’, at Emalin Gallery during London Fashion Week, blending her signature punk aesthetic with urgent political themes. The exhibition serves as a powerful commentary on global injustices and the impacts of conflict, challenging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths.

A Call to ActionHogg’s collection is more than just fashion; it’s a rallying cry for change. “It’s an unfair and imbalanced world. There is no time like the present to correct this… please use your voice,” she declares. This sentiment echoes throughout the exhibition, with each piece telling a harrowing story of displacement and marginalization.

Sustainable CreativityIn a nod to sustainability, Hogg crafted the entire collection from repurposed materials found in her studio. This approach not only showcases her resourcefulness but also adds layers of meaning to each piece. The result is a collection that is both visually striking and conceptually rich.

Blurring Boundaries‘Of Gods and Monsters’ marks Hogg’s first foray into exhibiting her work in a gallery setting, effectively blurring the lines between fashion and art. This fusion allows for a more immersive experience, inviting viewers to engage with the pieces on a deeper level.Standout PiecesThe exhibition features several powerful works, including:

“Nostalgia for a New Age to Come” (2012-2024)
“Palestine ‘Home'” (2024)
“Endangered Species” (2024) – a collaboration with William Waterworth

These pieces, among others, highlight the intricate relationship between personal expression and broader societal issues, cementing Hogg’s status as both a fashion innovator and a social commentator.

So, if you do not know who Pam Hogg is:

“Pam Hogg is a self-taught fashion maven with a multitude of accolades under her belt. From her early awards like the Newbury Medal of Distinction to her prestigious Honorary Doctorate from the University of Glasgow, plus her numerous awards from the Scottish Fashion Council, Pam’s legacy in the fashion world is truly remarkable”. – Icon Magazine, who will be presenting Pam with an Icon award on the opening day of LFW on 13th September 2024.

“Pam Hogg is a designer of Cult status, one of the most original, inventive, creative designers in Britain” – Terry Wogan

She is widely regarded as an icon of British fashion design.

“Britain’s most provocative designer” – The Guardian

“The audacious sartorial stylings of Pam Hogg are not for the shy and retiring, a kaleidoscopic tour de force of pop, punk and PVC” – The Gentlewoman

The “Caledonian Queen of Cling” – Elle Magazine.

Self-taught in fashion, Pam Hogg is a multi-award-winning graduate from Glasgow, her early work was recognised with awards including the Newbury Medal of Distinction and the Frank Warner Memorial Medal, Leverhulme Scholarship and Royal Society of Arts Bursary. Her subsequent career has been lionised with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Scottish Fashion Council, the Great Scott Award, and Creative Excellence from the Scottish Fashion Council. Pam holds three more fashion awards from Scotland, plus an MA in Printed Textiles from the Royal College of Art, and an Honorary Doctorate from The University of Glasgow / Glasgow School of Art (2016). In the same year, Pam delivered a TED talk for TEDxGlasgow.

Mid 80’s, Pam Hogg’s shop in London’s Soho was a centerpoint for customers and retail buyers alike. Early collections were stocked in Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Joseph, Bendals, Bloomingdales, plus numerous worldwide stores including Paris, Italy and Tokyo.

Hogg’s designs have been exhibited at The Victoria & Albert Museum (1984 and 2023), Van Dundee (2023) Firstsite, Colchester (2023); Somerset House, London (2022); The Met Breuer, New York (2018) Liverpool Biennial (2018); Barbican and Winter Palace Vienna (2017); Victoria & Albert Museum,(2013); Tate, St Ives (2013); Summerhall, Edinburgh (2012); Centre Pompidou, Paris (2011) First solo exhibition was at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow (1990).

Later,

Diane