HAIDER ACKERMANN Melissa Ellish Nina Jansen Charissa Krakowczyk
Goal By organizing this presentation we would like to give the students of Polimoda a clear understanding of who Haider Ackermann is, as well as where he finds his inspiration. The terms in which we must follow for this project are: To create an event that will help Polimoda students, and anyone else interested, to better understand Haider Ackermann, the designer. May be held anywhere on Polimoda’s Villa Favard premises, and any materials available to the school may be provided. There will be no cost of the event.
Verbal Representation Contrasting Hard & soft Draping & tailoring Heavy & light fabrics
High & low culture Elegance & street life Simplicity & vitality Revealing & concealed
Sober Strong Sensual Mysterious Slow
Architectural draping Rich fabrics Leather Velvet Silk Chiffon
Dark colors Monochromatic Deep pigments Bold Iridescent
Asymmetrical Cultural influences
Presentation Outline
Our presentation will include a short film, showing a series of pictures and video clips that we believe represent the design aesthetic and inspirations of Haider Ackermann. Following the film footage from the four most recent cat walk shows will be projected simultaneously on the classroom walls. The film will be displayed on the main projection screen in one of the classrooms of Villa Favard. The presentation will be reoccurring every 30 minutes allowing accessibility to everyone throughout the entire day, people will be allowed entrance at any time. On every seat will be a flier with a short description of the Haider Ackermann’s background in order to get a better understanding of the designer himself before observing his inspirations. The handouts will be provided as a keepsake for recollection of the designer. Music , that we feel personify the designer’s methodology, will be played in the background and faded out as the film is shown, then played again as the runway shows are projected. In order to enhance the ambiance during the presentation, mild incense will be burning in the room in order to provide a complete experience of the designer’s inspirations Hanging around the borders of the main projection screen will be panels of fabric representing the main textiles (velvet, chiffon, etc.) and colors used by
Materials Needed 5 projectors Projection screen in classroom
Panels of Fabrics Velvet Chiffon Silk (satin substitute)
Incense Paper and printer for handouts Speakers
Handout Information Born in Santa Fe de Bogota, Colombia in 1971 and raised by French parents, Haider Ackermann has lived in various cities in North Africa and France. After high school graduation in the Netherlands, he attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium; however did not finish his education to gain experience working for several designers. Haider Ackermann presented his first collection at Paris Fashion Week in March 2001. Finding much inspiration from Yves Saint Laurent, a connection can be seen between the two designer’s aesthetics, especially in the masculine femininity and sensuality of Ackermann’s designs. Other prominent elements within his designs include: rich colors and textures, architectural draping, sobriety, and strength. It is also evident throughout his collections that much inspiration is drawn from his culturally diverse experiences.
Film