Cyprus native Hussein Chalayan graduated from London’s Central St. Martins College of Art and Design in 1993 caused an international sensation with his graduate collection decomposed silk dresses he had buried and exhumed.
Motivated by ideas drawn from disciplines not readily associated with fashion, Chalayan’s pioneering work crosses between architecture, design, philosophy, anthropology, science and technology. His acclaimed runway shows function as performances which allow him to express important concepts. Hussein Chalayan has also presented film works and installations in art exhibitions.
Chalayan , one of fashions most prolific and progressive designers has produced more than 20 collections and was the twice named 'British Designer of the Year’.
From SS12 the brand will going forward be known as ‘Chalayan’. Chalayan also introduces ‘Chalayan Grey Line’, another collection which is an accompaniment to ‘Chalayan Black Line’, the mainline collection. ‘Chalayan Grey Line’ will have a more accessible price point.
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Cyprus native Hussein Chalayan graduated from London’s Central St. Martins College of Art and Design in 1993 caused an international sensation with his graduate collection decomposed silk dresses he had buried and exhumed. Motivated by ideas drawn from disciplines not readily associated with fashion, Chalayan’s pioneering work crosses between architecture, design, philosophy, anthropology, science and technology. His acclaimed runway shows function as performances which allow him to express important concepts. Hussein Chalayan has also presented film works and installations in art exhibitions. Chalayan , one of fashions most prolific and progressive designers has produced more than 20 collections and was the twice named 'British Designer of the Year’.
