Like his birthday, Ochiai’s collections are often enshrouded in mystery and unanswered questions, but that’s what we like most about his recent designs. Last season, his models walked the Paris runway with their faces enshrouded by wigs. This time around, the ambiguity pervades yet again.
FACETASM A/W ‘20 features an eccentric mix of materials and silhouettes to build on the concept of “PLURALISM,” the title of the genderfluid collection.
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Born in the Moroccan town of Tétouan and educated in Paris, Khattabi’s upbringing required him to make sense of how the different influences surrounding him could align. In turn, his designs explore the embedded codes and history of his bicultural background. Total Recall addresses this phenomon by including garments meant to reflect adaptation and transformation. Skirts made of tire covers and motorcyle tarpaulins refashioned into dresses are scattered across the collection, conveying notions of displacement. Blending these elements adds an industrial touch to the pieces while still keeping a sense of movement.
From sweatpants infused with polka dots to nostaglic slogans and banner display, the ensembles symbolize hidden identities and memories. Giving us a glimpse into his own memories, Khattabi's work evokes affection for the past. It's a nod to the interconnectedness of culture and how we interact with its complexitites creatively. View the collection below.
