One could describe Manish Arora's designs as the results of a mind overflowing with creative insanity. Known for his couture-like creations, Arora epitomizes the artistic side of fashion with his fall 2012 collection. Certainly these looks, some of which feature abstract prints of androgynous yellow faces - in one example, said depiction is crying tears of flower petals - are reminiscent of the Outsider Art world. These are not just clothes, rather they are a metaphor for the evolution of the counterculture. The most blatant representation of this progression is the advancement of the graffitied background framing each look, which goes from soft to an ultimately bold depiction of street art. The latter is the inspiration for Arora's collection, which plays with print and texture to create a balance of whimsical and sophisticated. The influence is omnipresent if one looks closely: a bright print that feels Aztec-with-a-twist has edges that are blurred, as if made with spray paint. The final set of dresses are almost too true to the street art theme, featuring prints in a variety of colors that look like enlarged images of graffiti itself. The true artistic talent in what Manish Arora has presented is not really in the clothing itself, but rather what it means. It shows support and alliance with the artists fighting against the rapids of the mainstream, focusing on the freedom of creative passion, no matter to which insane direction it may lead.
Images from style.com
You can view the entire Manish Arora Fall 2012 collection here.
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