THE ORIENT Oriental Punk
A/W12/13 Knitwear
The Art of The Geisha.... Geisha are traditionally Japanese female entertainers who act as hostesses and whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music, dance and games. This project is a juxtaposition of tradition and modernity, bringing together the old and the new. Initially, focusing on the traditional art of the Geisha and their unique look, also the delicacy and quality of the kimono fabrics. Then, bringing into this, a modern punk feel to the knitted fabrics, particularly focusing on the punk era of the 80’s looking at acts such as Siouxsie Sioux, who is extremely orientally influenced, in both the music and the fashions she wears. Also focusing on designers who have touched on this particular focus before, such as Westwood & Mclaren.
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There are a lot of key links within the 1980s Punk and New Romanticism,and the traditional Japanese fashion, especially the Art of Geisha. For example, thr make up and kimonos, both highly influencing the punk era of the 1980’s/ A great example of this is Siouxie Sioux, the lead singer of Siouxie and the Banshees, as she has a strong oriental feel to her style, not justin the clothes she wears but also her make up and hair. The huge eyes and white complextion really do give the look of a modern day twist on the Geisha.
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JODIEKITCHEN Knitted Textiles Designer