wunderkammer
Maximilian Raynor
Manor For Heaven
UK 20250313
To step inside the world of Maximilian’s collection each look has to be considered as a costume for characters from a protest movie set in purgatory, where a cast of 'others' roam the misty grounds and rundown corridors of a manor house, awaiting entry to the patriarchal heaven they've been denied. Made from deadstock materials using zero-waste cutting techniques, the collection features an eclectic mix of shredded tweeds (inspired by the idea of Chanel being dragged through a protest backwards), glitching ginghams and supersized knitwear. Sound is an important factor too, as the viewer is asked to listen for the bells of “The Faustian Footman” character, or the jangle of “The Machiavellian Maid's” keys and the sweeping hemline of “The Film Star's” dishevelled gown. Storytelling is key here, as we are driven into the designer’s cinematic universe.
SELECTION MOTIVATION
Highly imaginative and very convincing, the universe of “Manor for Heaven” conjures up an all-round creative vision, transporting us to a realm where every part of the story comes to life with unique distinctive features, and all of them work together with a majestic, involving, thrilling kind of energy. The very smart approach to materials, innovation applied to a sustainable dimension with a zero waste vision made real, adds a resolutely contemporary element to an “out of time” collection. Myths, mystique and technique.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Feathered coat-like garment made from a hand-cut fabric created from recycled plastic. Tabard sides, pointed shoulders, leather inserts and gunmetal stud finishes. Hat made of black cotton strips on a wire frame structure.
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