For
Skingraft's Autumn/Winter 2014 show which took place at The Pavillon during New
York Fashion Week, creative director Jonny Cota took his inspiration from a
dystopian future. Creating a mostly black selection of designs with a firm
focus on detailing, texture play and a relaxed silhouette, Costa's pieces were
futuristic looking but also wearable, fused with several statement catwalk
pieces such as subtle black paired kilt designs paired with leggings. There was
also a strong urban influence with caps, hoods and puffa vests.
The
designer was inspired by current dramatic climate change with an idea of
looking to the future to see how that might affect people. There is a hint of
survivalism seem through the pieces because the designer believes we may return
to a more raw state of living and was interested in this notion: “The idea of
drastic climate change and an inevitable return to a dystopian survivalist
future.” His vision was dark and effortlessly stylish with key pieces such as
several quilted leather items that stood out. Models also wore heavy army style
boots which perfectly completed the looks.
Created
in 2006, Skingraft began life as a label inspired mainly by performance art but
they have now moved in to new areas with their catwalk
creation: "Skingraft began as an experiment in performance
art-inspired fashion and now produces ready-to-wear collection for men and
women along with ornate one-of-a-kind pieces for the runway and stage."Skingraft
is sold through their own Los Angeles and New York City stores, while it is also
stocked at a variety of worldwide boutiques.
