Matty Bovan: Fall 2017 Collection

Matty Bovans Fall Collection 2017

Blade Runner Film: 1982 Fantasy/Science Fiction Film

In Matty Bovan’s Fall collection of 2017 he has many inspirations and referencing which have been used in order to come up with a visually appealing and a successful knitwear collection. One of his inspirations is the film made in 1982; Blade Runner, staring Harrison Ford. This film is a science fiction/ fantasy film. It is about eliminating four escaped Replicants from colonies who have returned to earth. Being an alien based film, it has many interesting features to it which have rubbed off on Matty Bovan’s designs. I believe that in his collection he has been inspired by Blade Runner in many ways. One of which could be with the shapes and colour he has chosen to use throughout his collection. But not only this, in some of his designs, you can see how he has taken inspiration from the costumes used in the film. He has included in his garments many alien/ sci fi elements by using metallic thread and sequins.

The theme of the film; about eliminating replicants coul have rubbed off onto Bovan’s collection; as some of his garments are seen in a very similar style and with somewhat constant theme, yet they all differ in many ways, such as colour, shape, pattern and the techniques used. This could link to the topic of the film; about not being able to replicate humans, you will always be able to tell whether its a human or something else. So therefore, I believe the Matty Bovan could be suggesting and wanting to translate a message in his collection, by saying that he is unique and you can’t replicate his designs, as you will always be able to tell whether it is his design or someone else’s; i believe he is putting a stamp on all of his garments.

Bibliography:

• Fall 2017 ready-to-weat, Fashion East: vogue.com
• Brooke Bobb, B.B, February 18, 2017, How Rising London fashion Week Star Matty Bovan Crafts his Crazy Cool Clothes www.vogue.com/article/fashion-runway-london-fashion-week