Ancient, traditional costumes are one of mine interest aspect in fashion, and Greek clothing style is one of my favourite among all the other. The drape, the creases, the looseness and the delicacy that it creates on the stand and the fact that many fashion designers are in love with this sort of ‘Grecian look’.
The book ‘Fashion from ancient Egypt to the present day’ described the background /culture of Greek fashion, the importance of their hairdressing, the evolution of chiton during the history and the difference between man and woman’s fashion in ancient Greece. (P.32- 42) looking back to some examples of recent Grecian fashion – Valentino’s Spring 2016 couture collection and Chanel Resort 2018 show. Chanel’s collection titled ‘The Modernity of Antiquity’ which Luke Leitch expressed on the Vogue website:
Antique in its inspiration and true to the house in its articulation, this Chanel Resort collection was old-fashioned- no, ancient- fashion-in the best possible sense.
In comparison, Chanel’s collection is ‘pure antiquity’ where most of the garment depended on the textile aspect more than fashion as the texture of the fabric creates this ethnic /aboriginal sense, collaborates with jewellery and beads. On the other hand, Valentino’s Spring collection is only a kiss of the Grecian fashion where their focal point is the complex pattern on the fabric covered with gold accessories. However, this usage of the velvet composed of shiny texture and hollow pattern presents their professional skills and bold creativity.
Reference:
[1] Mila Contini (1965) Fashion from ancient Egypt to the present day. London: Paul Hamlyn Ltd
[2] Vogue – Sarah Mower (2016) Spring 2016 couture Valentino. Avaliable from: https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2016-couture/valentino [Accessed 24 October 2017]
[3] Kerry Kolasa-Sikiaridi (2017) Greece GreekReport Chanel’s ‘Cruise Show’ Inspired By Ancient Greece! (Photos). Available from: http://greece.greekreporter.com/2017/05/04/chanels-cruise-show-inspired-by-ancient-greece-photos/ [Accessed 24 October 2017]
[4] Vogue – Luke Leitch (2017) Chanel Resort 2018 Available from: https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/resort-2018/chanel [Accessed 24 October]