PARIS, Oct 7, 2005/ FW/– Art is fashion for London based Hussein Chalayan taking one on a journey for spring summer 2006 rather than providing a simple wardrobe.

A new silhouette is defined in 3D as volume takes on new functional forms in jackets where buttons add and take as one pleases recreating unique shapes.

Puff trenches and round edges are soft, feminine and neat making this something of the new and innovative for Chalayan.

Stiff thin silhouettes from the ivy leave cut out white dress to the final run of bra dresses, and even though they are reminiscent of something seen more than once on the New York runways, Chalayan produces looks with a difference that go beyond simple dressing rather taking on new concepts of attire.

Belts are incorporated into a white shirtdress and pinafores are reworked to take away the cutesy schoolgirl feel, leaving behind an ultra modern futuristic definition of the lady.

Print is worked into the contrasting palette of black and white on offer starting as panels in the front of dresses before taking over entire outfits adding colour and light.

Hussein Chalayan is sexy and structured with the added bonus of personal innovation that turns to novelty.

Hussein Chalayan

Hussein Chalayan

Hussein Chalayan

Hussein Chalayan