Rare Bird of Paradise

Those who follow my blog might already know that I have a soft spot for the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. I do firmly believe is probably the best fashion school in today's world and so are the graduation shows of their students. I'm always in awe with their designs and imagination, the quality of the garments and their ideas.

This year's graduation took place last month and the work of Meryll Rogge was specially dear to me. Let's say I have a total crush on her collection. (here to see all the shows)

Her work, as that one of Andrea Ayala, another Antwerp student graduated in 2007 whose collection still keeps me in awe, brings to mind Sonia Delauney's designs for theater during the 20's.- Cubism seems a very recurrent topic for these graduates.

Sonia Delaunay's costumes for "The Gas Heart" by Tristan Tzara.

Although such inspiration might seem dated, let me tell ya, I rather to see Cubism-inspired collections (and I'll clap if I see them!) than another twiggy/60's-hippie/70's one... it's needed more knowledge and imagination.