Two Flowers

1. André Kertész Melancholic Tulip, 1939
2. Driu & Tiago Citizen K Homme, 2009
3. Albert Renger-Patzsch Gemeiner Löwenzahn, 1925-29
4. Alasdair McLellan 'Suburbia' POP Magazine, 2006

The fashion editorial and 'Neue Sachlichkeit' (New Objectivity), the monochrome portrait and the flower still life. An honest, melancholic view on beauty betwen tulip torso and dandelion hair.
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Hype Re-Hype

Kris van Assche Fall/Winter 2011

Yesterday I officially declared the rise of a new emperor. Kris van Assche redeemed my dehydrated body with vitamin water and an outstandingly good collection. Sleek skinny suits with slightly displaced pockets. Oversized dress-like jumpers. Fashion orgasm.
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P.S.: Tony Ward sat front row.

Le 21 Vendredi

Collections Julius, Walter van Beirendonck, Kris van Assche, Cerruti, Henrik Vibskov, John Galliano

Paris blackberry diary day two. Highlights include Tony Ward at the best show so far: Kris van Assche. And Russian ballet at John Galliano, reading Sophokles while waiting for the gender snow storm to start.
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Black Eruption

Kris van Assche Spring/Summer 2011

Talking about dirty hands and intellectual workwear, this collection offers the visual crossover of a motor mechanic's oily biceps and a volcano's ashes spread over white linen sheets.
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Octagon Hexagon

Pendant Kris van Assche

Embossed letters. Symmetry. Material. Hardware and sensuality. If I wore accessories I would be tempted to acquire this piece. If I owned an empty gallery space I would be willing to place this object.
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Le 22 Vendredi

Day 2 of the marathon of men in heels. A glitter boots finale and half-naked boys backstage at Tim Hamilton. Cute boys in cute suits under custody of Cerruti's new design director Jesper Borjesson. Supersized male anatomy at Walter van Beirendonck. Dedication to absolute wearability at Kris van Assche. Exquistely printed velvet at Laitinen. Finalement, star-crossed ghosts at Blaak Homme. Et voilà.
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Clear-Sightedness

Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2010

I might have a slight aversion to Kris van Assche but I have to admit my adoration of his x-ray jackets and short-sleeved coats for Spring/Summer 2010. Simulating an insight view while not hiding the details of construction.
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Image credits Catwalking

Believe In Us

Kris van Assche Spring/Summer 2008
Frederik Heyman for Modedepesche

Oh darling please
You believe in me
I believe in you
(Jay-Jay Johanson)

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