Individual Ritual

Going to the flea market on Saturday mornings is a long-lived tradition. This time, I found a rare 1972 edition of a Picasso catalogue with seperate images individually applied onto the pages. The haute couture of art books so to speak.
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Complementary Goods

1. Piet Hein, Ursa Major Candelabra
2. Bengt Rosenström, Rammsjö Sideboard

The interior of my apartment solely constitutes itself of piled magazines. A hybrid between gallery and book shop, hence the particular need of furniture. An almost endless process of research and consideration.
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Straps & Strings VII

Harness Helmut Lang Spring/Summer 2003

Promises cannot wait, and indications are meant to be fullfilled. In realistic complentations and beautifying self-reflection. That's the purpose of photo booth, and the core motivation for stripping down in straps.
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Born Slippy

Bomber jacket Motorking by Michiko Koshino
Suit jacket Whyred
Mesh tank Helmut Lang
Coin necklace Ann Demeulemeester
Leather jeans H&M

Following the tradion of David Bowie, Moby, Placebo, Natalie Imbruglia and the Spice Girls, I chose a Michiko Koshino archive piece for my latest performance in mesh, rubber and leather.
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Desired #11

A Magazine Curated By Rodarte

Oh, there is actually another item on my decently demanding wishlist. So in case the previous ten recommendations haven't really rang your bell, you can still go print hunting for me.
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Samples

1. Chris Bakayart
2. Raf Simons
3. Unknown

The non-existent wardrobe. Filled with gradient desire. Fetishized objects that transform from art to garment to uniform. Three short-sleeved T-shirts. Painted, printed, sulphurized.
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Performance Art

Fencing waistcoat Ann Demeuelemeester

A theoretical construct is brought into theatrical performance. The body in its centre, the garment as the opponent, a dramatic antagonist. Eventually, they find together. I'd like to call this play The Antwerp Collection.
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Return On Investment II

1. Helmut Lang Strap T-shirt
2. Raf Simons Fall/Winter 1998

New in my wardrobe. Just to let you know. Just to make you jealous. To adapt to the cliché of fashion blogs. But unfortunately, I won't offer self-portraits straight from the changing room.
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Return On Investment

Artwork Steven Parrino
Shoes Raf Simons x Doc Martens

Refractions of light for a fractional amount of the original price. My latest acquirement. My treatment for the night. And please: don't be jealous of my booties.
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Medusa: Main Corpus

Top Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2010

Medusa's snakes have chosen me. An eternal spell engraved onto my skin. Tattooed by a thin frayed layer of organza. The prophecy of our precedent prequel has fulfilled itself. And I devote myself.
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Suggestion #1

Diamonds & Pearls: Dolce & Gabbana, 2008

This certain time of the year has come. Presenting: the most coveted pieces. Preferably wrapped in expensive glitter paper. Awaiting the warm touch of my hands. Staged under a white plastic christmas tree.
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Algetic Abstinence

Magazine Comme des Garçons Six

The curse of being born in the 80s: The fashion consciousness not established enough to witness and worship the creative heights of the 90s. May it be Helmut Lang or Comme des Garçons - I want my piece of this cake now!
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