As the lights went out and only the name of the designer Marko Mitanovski was shining bright at the end of the catwalk, the darkness fell upon the audience followed by a haunting music. When the lights came back on, the first model walked down the runway wearing a fishnet bodysuit paired with a bejewelled headpiece and a voluminous ruffled cape. And that was probably the most wearable of looks that the designer sent down the runway this season.
Serbian-born Mitanovski, who showcased his AW15 collection under Fashion Scout, is known for his avant-garde creations, therefore everyday wearables are not at the top of his priorities or the audience’s expectations from the designer. The models were resembling beautiful demons, covered in black face and body paint, with slicked-back hair and faces often covered with jewels making them look almost reptile-like. Their slow walk, as the mostly tight leather garments with lacing details were difficult to walk in, only added to an already intense atmosphere.
Exaggeration was the main on the menu, as jackets with exaggerated high collars, leather midi skirts with accentuated hips worn with fishnet tights and big Renaissance-inspired sleeves occurred throughout the collection. The final head-to-toe white look was Mitanovski’s own version of a bride contrasting with the rest of the all-black looks.
by Sara Hesikova
Images courtesy of POP PR