"The Body" Collection -

What inspired the collection was the human body, with its anatomy, and the various ways of its therapy and rehabilitation, i.e. back braces and cervical collars. The costumes were designed so as to display, paradoxically, not the pain and weakness, but the strength. They are built-up in such a manner that they can pass as shields for an indestructible machine-man - an android. The creations were supposed to be associated with the future, to conjure the notion of futuristic fashion and art. The leggings, or rather tights with added knee pads were inspired by the human anatomy, specifically by the muscles. The film about Frida Kahlo by Julie Teymor has baffled the costume maker with the back braces appearing on screen, made of metal, with splints and stiffenings. Frida, who in her youth suffered an accident, wore one of these. The projects, inspired by braces, were completed in April 2009 and for the first time appeared on the runway during Fashion Week Poland in Łódź, on June 6th 2009, as part of the „Re-Act Fashion Show” project, where they have won the third prize. Photography: Maciej Boryna, Costume : Katarzyna Konieczka, Make-up: Ania Rózga/MILK Models: Alex Mru, Ewa Kępys To see more: http://www.facebook.com/KonieczkaCostumes - http://TheBody