He is renowned alongside Alexander McQueen and John Galliano, having graduated from the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. His eponymous brand, CHALAYAN, is positioned in the high-end luxury market.
In 2006, Karayan was honored with the Order of the British Empire by the Queen, and in 2019, Time magazine named him one of the 25 most influential figures in the fashion industry.
In the autumn-winter collection of 2006, the theme was "Wandering Furniture." For refugees, these objects served as anchors to their homeland amidst chaotic times. Wearing them, it felt as though they were less likely to lose themselves.
In the autumn-winter runway show of 2007, Chalayan introduced the concept of the "Video Dress." In a darkened setting, models emerged wearing dresses adorned with glowing LED imagery, creating a dreamlike and mesmerizing effect.
In 2009, Chalayan launched the "Inertia" collection, which aimed to subvert inertia and give form to the soul.
In 2019, Queens Living Furniture & Kitchens collaborated with Chalayan to create the "Aboriginal Songlines" designer product series.
Certainly, is it possible to create a series that blends urban fashion with distant and diverse cultural influences? "Curved shapes" can convey the concept of infinity or the cycle of life, "lines" symbolize pathways, and "dots" represent the organizational structure of the earth. I intend to overlay the city's blocks onto these dots and lines, crafting a brand new world.
In the serene and composed New York City space, the infusion of "Aboriginal Songlines" patterns subtly guides visual perception, evoking associations within the tranquility. Amidst the seriousness, it breathes a sense of liberation, adding depth and texture. It constantly reminds you of your path and dynamic progress.
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