Christopher Kane is a brand that became known and popular just 11 years ago. But during this time, the young designer managed to create many interesting, extraordinary collections that conquered many fashionistas, work with the masters of the fashion industry and get prestigious awards in the field of fashion.
Brand history
It all started 35 years ago when a boy named Christopher Kane was born in a province of Scotland. The family did not differ adherence to art, the head of the family worked at the factory, the mother was engaged in household and children. Despite this, the kid showed interest in fashion, creating clothes, read the legendary magazine VOGUE.
Grown up Christopher expressed a desire to go to study at the College of Art and Design. St. Martin, located in the heart of England, the capital of fashion - London. This prestigious educational institution graduated from Zack Posen, John Galliano, Stella McCartney.
Kane's student years are intense, he is not idle and is working as an intern in well-known design studios.
After graduating from college, Christopher's professional life is gaining momentum. First, he won the award of the well-known and respected brand Lancome, a year later he won the Harrods Design Award. At the same time, the young talented designer Donatella Versace notices and invites you to work on Versus shoes and accessories.
Since 2006, Christopher begins to work on his own collections, which receive positive feedback, and in 2013 he received the British Fashion Council award in the Designer of the Year nomination.
Today, Christopher Kane belongs to the luxury brand, which is distinguished by its high cost, corresponding to the quality materials used and the latest technology. Fashion collections designer prefer to wear Hollywood divas - singer Kylie Minogue, actress Emma Watson and many others.
Features
Clothing Christopher Kane recognizable among lovers of fashion trends. Brand and created by the master line have their own characteristics:
- The abundance of neon is the highlight of the designer. Neon appeared in the first collection and is present in the next, filling the clothes with brightness and energy;
- Cooperation with famous couturiers and available brands.
2006 - work with the inimitable Donatella Versace. Christopher took the most of the traditions and gained useful experience from the fashion house Versace. Donatella appreciated the extraordinary talent and hard work of Christopher, considered him a bright designer. After this tandem, Christopher decided to start independent work under his own name.
2009 was marked by the release of a joint collection with the democratic brand Topshop. It included youth dresses, leggings, sweatshirts, tunics, high-heeled shoes. The whole line was distinguished by bright prints, unusual elements, incredible sources of inspiration. In this matter, Kane likes to surprise the public.
- Dresses with a gorilla pattern - nothing unusual, just the designer was impressed with the movie “Planet of the Apes”. Clothes with the addition of nails and bolts - Christopher got ideas in the book "Frankenstein".
Christopher Kane - master of his craft, the king of unexpected combinations. He used to surprise, amaze, discourage their collections. In the works there are no patterns, cliches and everyday life. The designer has his own, special handwriting, which his admirers like so much.
clothing
Clothes from Christopher Kane - modern style and different texture solutions. In the fashion collections there are a mix of floral prints, neon colors, bright colors, unexpected contrasts, handmade applications. The combination of the incompatible, restraint, bordering on madness - all this provided fame and recognition of the designer.
In the assortment of the brand you can find a variety of clothes for any occasion: topical oversized cardigans and coats, free cut midi skirts, straight trousers, strict wrap dresses, floor dresses, fur coats and coats, sweaters, blouses, sweatshirts, tracksuits, T-shirts.
Fashion designer loves to experiment with textures, shapes and styles. A hit became airy dresses, resembling marshmallows, dresses with an asymmetrical hem, distinguished by tenderness and romantic mood. In contrast to the fragile images of the collection are complemented by brutal spikes, rivets, steel color.
Christopher’s favorite techniques are floristic motifs, the cell, neon, they wander from season to season, complemented by other aspects, methods and materials. And this approach does not seem to be a repetition, on the contrary, it is a development strategy, a way to crash into the memory of fashion lovers.
Footwear
Brand shoes are also distinguished by originality, using only natural and high-quality materials, interesting design.
In the collections there are many models, among which summer sandals, flip-flops, sandals, sports sneakers, comfortable casual loafers and trend mule are particularly notable.
For decorating shoes used a variety of shades of the palette, floral prints, stones, buckles, beads
Accessories
In the collections of accessories, Christopher continues to combine old and new. For example, classic leather bags side by side with models that have digital prints.
The lines are varnish, matte bags, clutches for evening exits, roomy bags for every day, bright models and restrained, neutral colors. Also, women of fashion will pay attention to the original earrings and sunglasses.
