Quira's FW24 intertwines abstraction and physicality in a hymn to creative freedom
'Free Expression: Design and Self-Representation' by Guinevere Van Seenus
March 4th, 2024
"Free Expression: Design and Self-Representation" by Guinevere Van Seenus meets the bold QUIRA FW24 collection, where abstraction and physicality intertwine in an ode to creative freedom, unfolding in a still consecrated church at 145 Rue Saint-Honoré, as Veronica tells us. The designer explores the concept of denim innovatively, elevating it to new three-dimensional heights. We begin the tour with a denim dress, precisely, which transforms this humble material into a texture that not only marks but also emphasizes the body's contour, highlighting the theme of three-dimensionality. Experimentation in material treatments is evident, transforming a simple garment into a work of art that transcends its practical function.
Among the garments, an iconic QUIRA suit stands out, merging with a 1950s bustier, creating a fusion of styles that combines past elegance with a contemporary context. Another look, born from the designer's playful and innocent approach to decoration, manifests through a super playful attitude. This approach lends each piece an ode to simplicity, celebrating the art of exploration in fashion and emphasizing the importance of a fresh and unrestricted attitude. The collection thus becomes a celebration of individuality and boundless creativity, with meticulously controlled details inducing uncontrollable ways of interacting with the garments, sculpting and possessing them. The construction of the clothes becomes an invitation to deconstruction, while the precision of the details offers ample room for interpretation. The color palette ranges from the rawness of black to earthy tones, with bright touches of sky blue, creating a harmonious balance between dense and masculine materials and feminine and airy elements. Pointed high-heeled boots and flat loafers complete the look, representing an expressive version of classics. The QUIRA FW24 collection embodies complexity and ease, merging matter and rawness in an unlimited celebration of fashion.