The look is 'traditional with a twist, using silhouettes which are classic, yet the color schemes and print of the pieces are modern, whimsical and artsy. One even describe the tweed jackets as "melted Chanel." Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the men behind Proenza Schouler, used the old Japanese tie-dye method called 'shibori' (or 'shaped-resist dyeing'; more examples of shibori below).
Below are some of the highlights from the Proenza Schouler NY show:
Shibori examples and description:
In Western terminology, Shibori is commonly described as "tie dye", however, in Asian cultures, this is a more precise method used for making a 2 dimensional design into 3D. This particular process allows for what 'naturally happens in a patterning process' instead of [deliberately] manipulating (shaped-resist dyeing). There are several kinds of dyeing methods, such as: tie-dye (obviously), pole-wrap dye, stitch dye, and fold-dye. The shibori method makes this design design more artistic than typical (Grateful Dead...). Below are some print examples:
Above collections are more or less from this past Spring 2010 which showcased this shibori method and inspiration.
Below are a few videos (some in English, some not). These demonstrate how intricate this process really is.
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