I'm not one to just focus on the champions so today, I'm dedicating posts to those that missed out on that MAHUSSIVE (I still can't quite get over how Mango gave away 300,000 euros as a prize...) Mango Boton award which deservedly went to Sandrina Fasoli. However, she was up against some stiff competition that I've admired before and should definitely not be disregarded. Mikio Sakabe's mesmerisubg prints for his last collection induced me to have his work as my desktop wallpaper for quite a while. So it was a bit of a shock to say the least to discover that his SS08 collection called 'Industrial Dolls' was so very stark.
Inspired by the office ladies of Tokyo going to work day in day out, he has replicated the mood and 'uniforms' of these women in his collection. As I shuffle my way out of Holborn tube station (for some stupid reason, right before you get on the escalators, there's this long delay in the crowds...), I do feel like I'm doing this monotonous robot-walk as we all mindlessly follow the person in front of us and ride up the escalactors in a regimental formation. Strict, concise and exact best describes Sakabe's collection which leans towards the aesthetic that Jil Sander is known for. However, with his choice of colours and materials, there's still an hint of playfulness. The pastel shades, the contrast between leather and wool, the touches of sheer/PE materials means the collection isn't as baffling as you would think on first impression.
I just know that I'd probably be a whole less stressy in the mornings too if I tackled the rat race in these outfits.
