hussein chalayan at the design museum

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designboom.com - 1/23/2009

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Hussein Chalayan

— designmuseum.org — Leading the forefront of contemporary fashion design, the twice named 'British Designer of the Year,' Hussein Chalayan,... is renowned for his innovative use of materials, meticulous pattern cutting and progressive attitudes to new technology. This ... (more) Hussein Chalayan

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Art: That Was No Mere Sparkle In Her Eye [Art]
Gizmodo — It was the light from 200 lasers, burning out the retinas of all those who couldn't resist staring at her. As far as last things to ever lay eyes on, we all could have done worse. This dress, called Readings is by designer Hussein Chalayan, and will be on display at the Design Museum in London from today through mid May. [design museum via designboom] ...

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Fast Company - Technology — ... show was massively influential. Chalayan, aiming his design at an idealized global nomad, produced a clothing line that doubled as furniture. Suitcases unfolded to become the supports for chairs; the skirt on the right collapses to become a table top : hc2 These two looks from 2007: A spring-loaded dress (at left), unfurled like the petals of a flower when the model lifted her arms; a dress (at right) made of LEDs: hc4 [Images copyright Hussein Chalayan, via Design Boom ]