Transforming his men into toucans, Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck found his inspiration in nature for spring/summer 2015, illustrating a deep connection between fashion and the wild. Introducing an eastern flair to his tailored silhouettes, kimonos joined a series of floral-print-covered jackets and trousers, seamlessly blending cultural references into his innovative designs. While bodysuits acted as a second skin and a canvas for this season’s theme, allowing the wearer to express their individuality, elongated tops and trim, pleated trousers offered another opportunity to deconstruct the classics and challenge traditional notions of masculinity.
Here, graphics of destruction (think sharks and rifles) dressed suiting that, surprisingly enough, was pretty normal—well, for Van Beirendonck that is—creating a striking juxtaposition between delicate nature-inspired elements and bold, somewhat aggressive motifs, ultimately inviting viewers to reflect on the interplay between beauty and chaos in contemporary society.
