Designer Feature of the Week Zandra Rhodes
Known for her signature pink bob, eccentric persona and glam lifestyle, Zandra Rhodes has made an immense mark on the international world of fashion since the late 1960s. Having majored in printed textile design, at the early stages of her career, Zandra’s textile designs were perceived as “too outrageous” by the traditionalist UK manufacturers of the time. In search of her first big break, she took her collection to the streets of New York, where her talents were discovered by a stylist, and soon featured in the pages of American Vogue. Since then, Zandra hasn't looked back, designing for style supremes, ranging from Freddie Mercury in ‘Queen’ to Princess Diana of Wales. Now, her glamorous designs and vintage pieces are adorned by fashion icons Sarah Jessica Parker in “Sex and the City”, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, solidifying Rhodes' status as a trend initiator, and style supreme.
HER WORK: The “Unseen” Collection Unveiled:
In 2003 Zandra founded the London Fashion and Textile Museum located in the
heart of Europe's fashion capital, London. Commemorating the 10 year
anniversary since the museums opening, her latest public exhibition titled: “Zandra
Rhodes: Unseen” was held from 12 July - 31 August 2013. The exhibition
shines a well-deserved light on her phenomenal 50-year career, and evolution as
a creative artist.Featuring a range of original sketches, spectacular textiles,
and ravishing dresses, the exhibition gives the public a rare opportunity to
enter Rhode's private creative sphere, into the studio and archives of one of
the world’s most distinctive designers that re-defined fashion.
SUCCESS AND INFLUENCES:
Known in the style sphere as “Princess of Pink”, Rhodes is now defined as the first designer to convert street punk into high fashion through her “Conceptual Chic” collection. Her ravishing “India Revisited” collection epitomises the glamour of Indian culture and intricate hand beaded techniques. Evidently, Rhodes' vivid understanding of print allows her to experiment with the form of the garments, with actual dresses being sructured by the pattern itself. Zandra’s dramatic use of colour, unique use of daring prints and fiercely feminine patterns has given her garments a timeless quality that makes them unmistakably a Rhodes creation.
SUCCESS AND INFLUENCES:
Known in the style sphere as “Princess of Pink”, Rhodes is now defined as the first designer to convert street punk into high fashion through her “Conceptual Chic” collection. Her ravishing “India Revisited” collection epitomises the glamour of Indian culture and intricate hand beaded techniques. Evidently, Rhodes' vivid understanding of print allows her to experiment with the form of the garments, with actual dresses being sructured by the pattern itself. Zandra’s dramatic use of colour, unique use of daring prints and fiercely feminine patterns has given her garments a timeless quality that makes them unmistakably a Rhodes creation.
For any
fashionistas interested in textile
design, or simply want to know more about Zandra: look out for the bright pink
and orange museum on Bermondsey Street!
-Sheshaya Surtani
-Sheshaya Surtani
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