Zaha Hadid’s Brushes with Fashion
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Zaha Hadid’s contribution to the world of architecture is incomparable. Her structures, characterized by fluidity and sweeping strokes offered a whole new perspective of monumentalism. Often called the “Queen of the Curve,” Hadid’s signature creativitZaha Hadid’s Brushes with Fashion
Zaha Hadid’s contribution to the world of architecture is incomparable. Her structures, characterized by fluidity and sweeping strokes offered a whole new perspective of monumentalism. Often called the “Queen of the Curve,” Hadid’s signature creativity made inroads into fashion as well. From clothes to shoes, bags and jewelry, she collaborated with leading luxury brands in every aspect of haute couture.The artistic director of Maison Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, commissioned a mobile pavilion design from Hadid, on the occasion of the launch of the landmark Matelasse bag. The pavilion told a futuristic story based on contemporary art and conceptualized by the director of Beaux-Arts magazine, Fabrice Bousteau. Hadid worked with Rem D Koolhaas, the man behind the ultramodern footwear brand United Nude, singer Pharrell Williams, and a Brazilian shoe brand called Melissa’s for designs ranging from an advanced shoe finished in steel to a trainer featuring the parametric curves that Hadid was renowned for and an ergonomically designed shoe in wonderful metallic hues.Hadid lent her innovative touch to handbags as well, notes Architectural Digest. She employed numerous layers of painstakingly crafted black leather for the Peekaboo handbag from Fendi and incorporated cut-outs and the LV Monogram in molded plastic for the bucket bag from Louis Vuitton. Her deconstructionist aesthetics found expression in a series of bags featuring sculpted metal clasps, a partnership project with designer Sally Perrin. For Bulgari’s original B.zero 1 collection, the architect devised a design of pivoting gold rings that seemed to float when worn. Hadid passed away on 31 March, 2016 due to a heart attack.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the designs. Read more