For its Fall/Winter 2014.2015 collection, Coppélia Pique immerses itself in the world of Art by paying tribute to Niki de St Phalle. With Niki, With Love, designer Axelle Migé ventures into the artist’s universe to deliver her own interpretation and perception. An exacerbated femininity, conveyed through a mix of art and fashion. .
Refined textiles such as chiffon, organza and silk crepe are harmoniously juxtaposed with a variety of materials reminiscent of the Beaux Arts. Resin, metal and Plexiglas punctuate the silhouettes, bringing them to life.
Piece after piece, a magical, quasi-surreal world emerges. Beyond this, each creation demonstrates the omnipresence of the notion of volume.
Niki de St Phalle’s various eras are perceptible. The Ba dress and the mirrors on her bust evoke the grotto in Hanover’s Herrenhäuser Garden, created by the artist in 2000. The Target dress evokes his Tirs. Initiated in 1971, these performances made him internationally famous.
The King Kong dress and several others seem to echo The Bride (1963), a sculpture in metal and lace glued with plaster.
The spirit of the artist is undeniably instilled in this this collection, blending beautifully with Coppélia Pique’s codes.
Photo credits: Cristofoli Press, Sofia LAFAYE
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