We had the pleasure of attending the SS 2014 ThreeASFOUR runway show this past September. We have to say that this was our favorite show of the week! It was so perfect for us because the designs were so technologically influenced, featuring laser-cut & 3D printed designs. We have covered 3D printing in previous articles. Please see those HERE & HERE. Geometry, also a huge influence in this collection, was certainly seen throughout MBFW as we mentioned in these articles about Carolina Herrera & Yigal Azrouel.
ThreeASFOUR titled their latest project MER KA BA. Their description of the title & avant-garde concept is, “Merkaba is a mystical form of Judaism; ka ba alludes to the Kaaba, one of the holiest sites in Islam and the focal point of the Mecca pilgrimage…In ancient Egypt the hieroglyphs mer (rotating light), ka (spirit), and ba (body), placed together, describe the energy field through which the soul enters the body and ascends to higher planes.” This concept was demonstrated by the light projections on the ceiling during the show.
The 3D-printed textiles in the collection were made in collaboration with architect Bradley Rothenberg. (We actually had the pleasure of sitting next to Bradley’s parents during the show.) See more of his work HERE.
The runway show was held at the Jewish Museum (1109 5th Avenue). Fitting, since the museum will be presenting the collaboration as one of their exhibitions from September 15, 2013 – February 2, 2014. The museum will present an interactive performance combining avant-garde fashion & ancient bread-breaking rituals on November 10, 2013. Be sure to stop in to see it if you are in New York.
A few guests that we saw in attendance were Waris of House of Waris, Mickey and Kim from Paper Magazine, Sean Ono Lennon, and Marisa Tomei. The 21 look runway show was set up in three columns. Models donned red bob wigs & walked slowly to slightly haunting piano music.
Look 1 |Temple Dress| Jewish, Christian, & Islamic tiling patterns laser-cut in white and off-white silk; shoe covers 3D printed in ivory resin.
Look 2 | Genesis Dress | Jewish, Christian, & Islamic tiling patterns laser-cut in white cotton poplin; shoe covers 3D printed in ivory resin
Look 3 | Chapel Jacket | white cotton poplin, Mecca Pant Christian tiling pattern laser-cut in white cotton twill
Look 4 | Chartres Tunic | Christian tiling pattern laser-cut in white cotton poplin. Mer Ka Ba Leggings Christian tiling pattern laser-cut in white bonded jersey; shoe covers 3D printed in Ivory resin
Look 5 | Eden Dress | Jewish, Christian, & Islamic tiling patterns laser-cut in white shade silk
Look 6 | Mosque Long Jacket | Islamic tiling pattern laser-cut in white cotton twill. Mecca Pant Islamic & Christian tiling patterns laser-cut in white cotton poplin; shoe covers 3D printed in ivory resin
Look 7 | Obelisk Dress | Islamic tiling pattern laser-cut in black silk satin organza. Mer Ka Ba print in silk
Look 8 | Mosaic Dress | Mer Ka Ba print in silk
Look 9 | Alhambra Dress | Islamic tiling pattern laser-cut in black silk satin organza. Mer Ka Ba print in silk
Look 10 | Trinity Dress | Jewish, Christian, & Islamic filing patters laser-cut in black silk & cotton
Look 11 | Mer Ka Ba Moto Jacket | Islamic tiling pattern laser-cut in black leather. Mer K Ba leggings Islamic tiling pattern laser-cut in black bonded jersy. Medina Swim Body black spandex
Look 12 | Medina Swim | Christian tiling pattern laser-cut in black spandex
Look 13 | Babylon Vest | Islamic pattern laser-cut in black silk organza. Medina swim body black spandex. Mer Ka Ba leggings Christian tiling pattern laser-cut in black vinyl
Look 14 | Mina Dress | Islamic tiling pattern laser-cut in black silk satin organza
Look 15 | Constantinople Dress | Islamic tiling pattern laser-cut in black silk organza
Look 16 | Mount Sinai Dress | black silk organza
Look 17 | Basilica Bolero | Origami tiling pattern laser-cut in black silk. Mecca pant Jewish & Islamic tiling patterns laser-cut in black poplin
Look 18 | Sistine Dress | origami tiling in black silk organza
Look 19 | Notre Dame Dress | origami tiling in ivory silk organza; shoe covers 3D printed in ivory resin
Look 20 | Revelation Dress | 3D dress in ivory resin; shoe covers 3D printed in ivory resin
Look 21 | Bahai Dress | 3D dress in ivory laser-sintered nylon; shoe covers 3D printed in ivory resin
[Images via ThreeASFOUR]
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threeASFOUR’s MER KA BA at The Jewish Museum is an installation extraordinaire. Please take a moment to read my recent blog post on threeeASFOUR: http://wp.me/p2T9h4-5Q
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