Christopher Kane S/S 2010

A gingham moment at Christopher Kane. Scottish designer Christopher Kane was inspired by the sexually repressed American women and the religious cults that poisoned the idea of women and sex. His inspiration began with a simple photo of former American first lady Nancy Reagan on the White House lawn and the movie, “Lolita,” which gave him motivation and brought this collection to life. This gave him the suggestion to utilize American gingham through out the entire collection. Gingham came in various colors of brown, navy and pink that were mixed with tulle, embroidery and crystal embellishments. There was a lot of emphasis on the breast with bra seaming and contouring with no hint of cleavage that was visible. A puff sleeve, tulle paneled inserts over gingham, and thigh split dresses gave a fresh and playful initiative of using gingham. Christopher Kane gave us an attentive conception of using American gingham that might have been repetitive but instead was absolutely complex and stimulating.

The event was held at the Somerset house tents in central London with the soundtrack for the show playing gospel music giving it an sinister feeling. Model Valerija Kelava opened the show in a sleeveless thigh-split brown gingham dress paired with a black tailored vest. Every piece was kept appropriately modest but had a distinctive touch with precise cuts, draping and layering of gingham mixed with lace, tulle, chiffon and embellishments of crystals. Each piece had a accurate tailoring that fit the body perfectly with a high waist and cut outs that gave it a sophisticated sexiness.

The favorite pieces were the pink gingham dresses that had the bra contoured seaming and had a split cut on the thigh. The savile row tailored vest and jacket were also greatly admired.

Christopher Kane has definitely set trends with the use of American gingham with this remarkable collection. He has truly proved to everyone that he is a talented designer and has great complexity. The Christopher Kane women is sophisticated with a nice dose of sexual appeal. -Brent Billiman, London, England.


Stan Honda Photo: Model Katie Fogarty for Christopher Kane S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Sharon Kavjian for Christopher Kane S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Anabela Belikova for Christopher Kane S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Freja Beha Erichsen for Christopher Kane S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Anna de Rijk for Christopher Kane S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Frida Gustavsson for Christopher Kane S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Valerija Kelava for Christopher Kane S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Jenny Shimizu for Christopher Kane S/S 2010


Stan Honda Photo: Model Shu Pei Qin for Christopher Kane S/S 2010