| LFW: Christoforos Kotentos - Queens at War |
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Christoforos Kotentos presented his collection entitled
Queens at War at On/Off located at The Royal Academy of Arts. Now making his
mark on the International fashion circuit, Kotentos is one designer to stop and
take notice of.
A celebration of femininity and fantasy 'Queens at War' presented a celebration of the strong, warrior female informed by his vision of a dynamic future. An incredible collection with clear influences of strong women from the past such as Cleopatra and Boudicca fused with futuristic images of women ready for battle in the most stylish of senses.
Silver grey metallic, shiny black jersey and black and white
brocade created the armour like garments. Throughout the collection the cross
represented in Kotentos’ logo was a dominant feature, whether as a subtle
detail or the structure behind the entire garment.
Jackets were padded to create impact, fabrics draped effortlessly around the body with billowing sleeves and hooded dresses and jackets. Panels were structured geometrically, voluminous coats were belted and high-necks, helms and leather over-the-knee boots all added to the strong, warrior exterior.
Overall a consistent and intelligent collection. Each garment was well thought out with a clear direction and at the same time positively stylish and fashion forward.
We were lucky enough to meet with the designer himself. Check out the full video interview below.
By Jenni Sutton
Images by Rodney Compton
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