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Between Sense & Sanity: Young@Squat in London

  • February 6, 2013
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Yesterday I attended the opening of the Between Sense & Sanity exhibition by Young@Squat. Young@Squat is a collective of young Slovenian fashion designers (Ivan Rocco, Petja Zorec, Špela Hvale, Peter Movrin, Anđela Lukanović, Ana Jelinič, Nena Florjančič, Katja Magister, Sanija Reja, Dajana Ljubičić, Nina Tomažin and photographer Peter Giodani). This is the first time they're showing in London. With fashion week fast approaching, Young@Squat couldn't wish for better timing.

Nina Tomažin jacket
Nina Tomažin jacket

We saw a heavy, red rose-strewn fabric you might find on a very old and kitschy sofa transformed into something avantgarde ...

Nina Tomažin necklace

Ana Jelinič jacket
Ana Jelinič jacket
Ivan Rocco jacket
Ivan Rocco jacket

I found Ivan Rocco's jacket particularly relevant in context of Burberry's image crisis in the past, and how their legendary check is perceived today. A few years ago, Burberry suffered because some British public figures with less than stellar reputation and bad style were often seen in public decked in Burberry check from head to toe. Around the same time, football fans started waving Burberry scarves during matches, another thing Burberry didn't want to be associated with. They then brought in photographer Mario Testino, who reestablished Burberry as a high-end luxury brand. Ivan Rocco (intentionally or not) translated this story into a garment with clashing green, gold quilted fabric, fur, and Burberry's Nova check. The result of mixing high and low culture is a really cool jacket.

Nena Florjančič  dress
Nena Florjančič dress
Nena Florjančič dress detail
Nena Florjančič dress detail

Nena Florjančič has been receiving lots of praise for this technique.

Špela Hvale design
Špela Hvale design
Katja Magister dress
Katja Magister dress

The back side of Katja Magister's dress is even more interesting, but I couldn't get a photo because the space between the dress and the wall is tiny.

Sanija Reja dress
Sanija Reja dress
Petja Zorec dress
Petja Zorec dress
Petja Zorec dress detail
Petja Zorec dress detail
Dajana Ljubičić coat
Dajana Ljubičić coat
Peter Movrin coat
Peter Movrin coat

Peter Movrin's coat made me think 'female Darth Vader'.

Anđela Lukanović dress and fabric
Anđela Lukanović dress and fabric

In the time when creativity and originality are often subordinate to safe design that sells, it was refreshing to see clothes that weren't made under commercial pressure. I'm happy that some of the most talented young fashion designers I know come from my home country – a sign that something is happening after all. May Young@Squat continue their beautiful tale of fashion as art in the future with lots of international success.

You can see the exhibition until February 19 at The Embassy of Slovenia, 10 Little College Street, London SW1P 3SH. After that, it'll travel to Dublin and Wales.

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8 comments
  1. Costume De Rigueur says:
    February 6, 2013 at 12:44

    Amazing fabrics and shapes..Well done Slovenian designers..Keep creating..I am going to attend the exhibition !

    CDR

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    1. Eva says:
      February 11, 2013 at 22:38

      CDR, that's great - let me know how you like the exhibition.

      Reply
  2. Mancina says:
    February 6, 2013 at 14:37

    juhu za naše! res so carji in vse bolši in boljši <3

    Reply
  3. The Creative Bent says:
    February 6, 2013 at 15:23

    Really loved the creation of Nena Florjančič that you have featured here. And yes we are all so used to consuming safe design.... even visually. This is a fresh change.

    The Creative Bent

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  4. Katrina says:
    February 7, 2013 at 21:45

    Thanks for uploading such great pictures!! Every photo clearly shows the high standard of fabrics/components used and many of the designs are simply incredible - personally loving the 'Nena Florjančič' dress.

    Thanks again for such a fab insight into the collection, great post xxx

    Reply
    1. Eva says:
      February 11, 2013 at 22:37

      Hi Katrina, I'm glad you liked the post!

      Reply
  5. federica says:
    February 7, 2013 at 22:05

    very nice the Katja Magister dress1!!!

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