By Claudia Abbott
From the Chanel 2.55 Flap bag to the Gucci belt, we are all familiar with these designer’s notorious products. Yet many of us are unaware of some the unlikely creations that some well-known designers have been a part of creating.
Holloway Express will blow your mind by showing some of the wild and wacky items fashioned by some of the most well-known designers the fashion world has to offer…
- Prada and space suits
In 2023, Italian Luxury brand Prada revealed on their website that they are expanding into space, teaming up with Axiom Space, a space infrastructure developer, to create the lunar space suits for NASA’s 2025 Artemis III mission.
“Axiom said Prada would bring expertise with materials and manufacturing to the project,” the BBC reported.
2. John Galliano and set design
Several fashion designers have ventured into set design for theatre productions, bringing their unique aesthetic and vision to the stage.
Creative director of Maison Margiela, John Galliano, applied his creativity to set design when he designed the set for the play “In the Elysian Fields” at London’s Old Vic Theatre in 2005.
3. Stella McCartney and Olympic Uniforms
In 2012, Stella McCartney designed the uniforms for Team Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics, showcasing her signature style in a collaboration with Adidas.
The Kit consisted of 590 pieces, and featured blue, white and red elements of the British flag
4. Designers and Japanese Wrestling
Sukeban, a female Japanese wrestling league, has made its debut in the U.S combining terrifying fights with cute costumes that take inspiration from anime characters. Some of the most notable costumes include, bright coloured schoolgirls and sailors.
The league is working with art direction from Jamie Reid, the London design group whose clients include Versace and Missoni.
“The wrestlers were perfectly outfitted, with costumes by Olympia Le-Tan, the designer known for her book cover clutches; hats by milliner Stephen Jones, who has designed for Princess Diana and Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler, and Vivienne Westwood runways,” said Dazed.
5. Tommy Hilfiger and furniture
Tommy Hilfiger, known for his preppy and casual fashion designs, has also extended his brand into home furnishings. Tommy Hilfiger Home collection offers a range of furniture, bedding and home accessories inspired by American heritage and classic style.
Listen here to what Daisy Nearchou, 21, thinks about Prada and spacesuits:
Leave a Reply