Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline

06 Dec 2013 | Design Details, Fabrics and Textiles, Sewing and Construction

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14.

Céline, SS14, Paris.

In contrast to some of the more subdued minimalism that Céline has become known for, Phoebe Philo’s collection for Spring-Summer 2014 felt altogether more guttural, drawing on the photography of Brassaï as a reference to create textiles dripping with thread and marked by bold woven and printed brushstrokes.

The image below gives an example of one of Brassaï’s photographs from 1944-45, and you can read more about the interesting story behind this image at The Metropolitan Museum of Art»

Brassaï, Paris, Graffiti, 1944-45 via The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Textile Detail.

On the surface, the Céline collection was defined by gestural textile designs, as well as haphazardly draped garments and asymmetrical pieces that gave the overall collection a feeling of freedom and spontaneity. As ever with the Céline collections, on closer inspection the garments were filled with carefully considered details and construction choices that made the most of the graphic textiles, vibrant colour palette and geometric accessories.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 1. Black brushstrokes on red background accessorised with metal neckpiece.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 2. Fabric french seamed on skirt before being pleated.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 3. Blue and yellow fabric used on both sides to create coat.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 4. Zipper placket set like a double welt pocket.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 5. Metal neckpiece wrapped in fabric from other garments.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 6. Overlocking or adding straight trim to pleats can create fluted effect.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 7. Stripes woven into knit fabric of polo shirt.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 8. Darts sewn on outside and topsticthed flat. Fabric left raw down CB and back vent.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 9. Belt closed with small holes and metal nipples.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 10. Brushstroke design appears to be screen printed or digitally printed.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 11. Brushstroke design combined with printed text appears to be digitally printed.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 12. Brushstroke design on coat uses both sides of fabric.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 13. Pocket bag shape is outlined with black edging thread.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 14. Brushstroke design seems to be woven into fabric, producing multicoloured backing. Seam allowance on cuffs has been clipped and pressed open.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 15. Seam allowance on cuffs has been clipped and pressed open.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 16. This appears to be the reverse of a previous fabric. Cuff may have been babylocked with black thread.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 17. Coat in woven fabric used on both sides.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 18. Metal used to create frame within fabric.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 19. Metal used to create circular frame within fabric. Rough patch pocket with visible white topstitching.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 20. Incredible fabric with hanging thread like dripping paint.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 21. Text knitted into sleeve as intarsia effect.

Graffiti Inspired Textiles at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, SS14, Image 22. Thread appears to be topstitched to control direction of threads.

Images of Céline brushstrokes from Vogue.co.uk»

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