A big
trend this season, as seen in the couture fashion circles and on the high street
is the architectural influence in fashion and jewellery.
One of
the more unusual designers Frank Gehry, a guru in creating interesting metal
sculptured buildings, was commissioned to translate his architectural design skills
into creating a collection for Tiffany & Co. The
"Torque"
collection, a simple set of brown banded agate, cachalong and ebony wood
bangles shows architectural influence at its finest.
Designers
like Yeohlee Teng also are inspired by architectural and geometrical creations which
form the body of her design. Her elegant pieces take their shape from the way
fabric drapes on the body. In a recent
interview she asks “I am interested in how they make you feel—sensual?
Inhibited? Free?”
One of
our personal favourites is the the famous "Möbius" shoe, from United
Nude, cofounded by Dutch architect Rem D Koolhaas (nephew of the provocative
architect Rem Koolhaas). It is clear to see in the final design that the shoe
was inspired by the famed Barcelona chair.
One of
the big inspirations behind the Lolo
& Galago ‘ Spice Trail Collection’ was architecture in the form of Arabic
buildings and mosques situated on the old Spice Trail route. In the design you
can see how these buildings have inspired the designer to create a beautiful
and unique piece of jewellery.
So
next time you look a a creatively designed piece, maybe have a think at what
was the inspiration or muse behind that special piece of jewellery in your
jewellery box.
Written
by Rosie May Reddington
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