Heinrich Hoffmann (1809-1894) was a German physician and psychiatrist who wrote poetry and satirical comedy under nearly eight pen names.His most memorable work was an illustrated collection of children’s verses entitled Der Struwwelpeter—that is, Shockheaded Peter, which can also translate as Slovenly Peter.
Danish designer Christian Westphal writes how he “looked at the old book from 1844,” which drew him into the world of “boogiemen, monsters, and angry adults.”
As he compared the images with ones similar to the Victorian world of theatrical illusion, Christian was inspired to create a spring/summer 2010 that would be depicted by “decadent and unusual elegance.”
Danish designer Christian Westphal writes how he “looked at the old book from 1844,” which drew him into the world of “boogiemen, monsters, and angry adults.”
As he compared the images with ones similar to the Victorian world of theatrical illusion, Christian was inspired to create a spring/summer 2010 that would be depicted by “decadent and unusual elegance.”
The Shockheaded Peter Project Collection is designed to play on our fears of every creak in the night. Like the trap doors and secret entrances in the imaginative mind of a little child, the collection contains several levels of multi-dimensional surprises.
Androgynous in direction, crisp in color, poetic in construction, and geometric in cuts—the collection modernizes our concept of menswear with luxurious fabrics that give men a look, which is strong enough to conquer the biggest of any fear.
The collection will be presented by Christian at the Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo this October.
Photo top left s/s 2010 collection Copyright Christian Westphal.
Slideshow s/s 2010 collection Copyright Christian Westphal.
Androgynous in direction, crisp in color, poetic in construction, and geometric in cuts—the collection modernizes our concept of menswear with luxurious fabrics that give men a look, which is strong enough to conquer the biggest of any fear.
The collection will be presented by Christian at the Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo this October.
Photo top left s/s 2010 collection Copyright Christian Westphal.
Slideshow s/s 2010 collection Copyright Christian Westphal.
