I noticed a definite mix of the futuristic, ultra modern exquisitely designed clothes and retro, Leigh Bowery inspired decor. I cant decide if i like the Leigh Bowery thing that seems to be plastered all over the walls of this shop (quite literally)
As you enter the shop you are greeted by a wooden Cabernet on which stand a totally 'Leighified' bust complete with head dress and strap on mouth piece. on the wall above hung two stuffed bodices reminding me a lot of the padded undergarments which would have been worn by Leigh under his ornate costumes to create which ever unnatural shape he was going for.
The rails were packed with a combination of selective pieces that were ultra modern, sophisticated and futuristic, with a splashes of crazy outlandish statement pieces like a shiny, metallic blue, bomber jacket with oversized piping, very fun, totally unwearable but embodying the essence of the shop non the less. My favourite piece in the shop had to be a pair of jodppars that had been meticulously pleated, and at the back yoke which created a dramatic fanning effect as the pleats flowed down the grey/pink trousers. Niicccee..
All the garments in this are are either designed by Eleftheria Arapoglou and Stavros Karelis, or their guest designer, at the momement it's Lee Benjamin who is unfortunately 'ungoogleable' but is very Leigh Bowery inspired, as is the performance artist Scottee who is responsible for the art space situated downstairs of this rather modest sized shop.
