Reversed Striptease

Leopard longsleeve Givenchy
Snakeskin T-shirt Jil Sander
Organza snake top Raf Simons

Layering season for season, adding garment for garment. A personal archive triptych of leopard and snakes. My most favourite signature pieces starring in 'The Return of Safari Couture'.
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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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Macrosection Specimen

T-shirt Maison Martin Margiela
Jeans Cheap Monday
Brooch Ann Demeulemeester

Four stitches, cross lacing and a pin. Manual techniques that emphasize the craft, the detail and the production process. Carefully leading one's view to the centrepiece, a polished black crystal.
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Split Screen

All clothes Bruno Pieters for Weekday

A monochrome outside world below zero degrees. Washed stone, snow-covered concrete, traces of road salt. A scenery of grey, white and beige. Acclimatization as survival of the fittest.
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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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Sleeveless Minds, Sleepless Nights V

Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2005

'Wave Transmission' front print.
Lace-up side construction.
Raf Simons for Avantgarde.
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Sleeveless Minds, Sleepless Nights IV

Raf Simons Fall/Winter 1998

Polyamide and lycra top.
Black and charcoal pinstripes.
Raw edges.
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Sleeveless Minds, Sleepless Nights III

Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2011

White dress shirt.
Hospital green back zip.
Puller pendant.
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Sleeveless Minds, Sleepless Nights II

Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2009

Hidden black contrast zip.
Beige linen.
Sleeveless by definition.
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Sleeveless Minds, Sleepless Nights

Raf Simons Archives Collection

Cotton front, neoprene back.
Deconstructed pockets.
Non-commercial item, non-specific season.
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