Anne-Kathrin Bannier
This collection tells the story of people celebrating an excessive Armageddon party, like a dance on a volcano that’s about to erupt.
Danse macabre
By Anne-Kathrin Bannier, Academy of Fine Art Maastricht
Clothing mirrors our society. We are what we wear. This collection is a statement about existence. I want to direct attention to the ‘though we’re actively destructing the world..…I feel fine’-attitude of people. I aim to confront people that our polluting habits are going to kill us slowly.
Over and over again, when we’re confronted with bad news on our planet, we always find a way to deal with it and embrace it.
This collection tells the story of people celebrating an excessive Armageddon party, like a dance on a volcano that’s about to erupt.
The colour palette of morbid black, sparkling silver and dirty yellow combined with humorous decorations result in a unisex collection with garments designed for special occasions. Jackets made of black adhesive tape with contrasting hairy woollen collars refer to our throw-away-society versus our primeval instincts. The use of classical carnival fabrics draws the apocalyptic statement into absurdity.
Black thumbs up! This is the end and we don´t give a damn!
Worlds end, worlds end, party time, excellent!
Photo: Fabian Landewee
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About Lichting
The concept of ‘Lichting’ is simple: the best academy graduates of one year in 1 central catwalk show. In the audience are the 700 most important people for the next step in their careers: fashion journalists and influential stylists, ready to spot the next big thing; CEO’s and design managers on the look-out for talent; and the all-important players-behind-the-scenes, all eager to see what the nation’s academies have brought forth this year.
