Leo Li: 2011

Saturday, 12 November 2011

"If I was creative director of Dior..." What would I do?

If I was creative director of Dior...

I wouldn't make it any more accessible to the youth. I wouldn't make it any more accessible to the matured clientele.

For me, Dior has always been a house of sophistication, the go-to couture house for women of style, elegance, aristocracy, wealth and intellect. I believe Dior should always be the temple for these women.

If I was creative director, I would spoil the women of intellect; I believe Dior shouldn't just be a house of mindless beauty and extravagance. I believe Dior should reflect the French tendency to philosophize and to think. I would give purpose to each collection, pret-a-porter or haute couture, and force the viewers and wearers to question the choices that construct the collection.

I would do my best to propel Dior back into the lead of mind-blowing shows (once dominated by McQueen, is now dominated by none), as I believe the presentation gives the meaning to the collection. Its the only way for the viewers to find out, or how else are they supposed to know?

If I was the creative director, my one of my top priorities is to find a new head of accessories (or make myself the head of accessories).

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to be continued

Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Spring 2012: Jesus Under The Sea

I have a general idea of what I will be designing for Spring 2012. Naturally, I don't have a clue as to what will be in season then, since I don't have access to anything. But I'll be looking to three things for help: Hercules & Love Affair, the ocean and Jesus. Expect something retro, disco, exotic, and yet tame and religious.

(I do not own these pictures)

Burberry Pumpkins...

My best friend Nathalie and I were carving pumpkins a couple of months ago. We decided that we were too classy for jack-o-lanterns or spider webs, so we made designer pumpkins. We made Chanel, YSL and Louis Vuitton pumpkins (monogrammed and logo), but our most successful pumpkin was out Burberry pumpkin.

I miss Nathalie. She's going to be even further away from me when she moves to Paris at the end of this month. Lucky bitch.

Blast from the past; "Hunter" Fall/Winter 2008

This is one of my favourite looks, and also a signature thing of mine. I frequently incorporate centre seams and inter-locking and weaving swirls. Of course, this was the first outfit I designed with this characteristic.

From the "Hunter" Collection, F/W 2008.

Music Inspiration: "Hunter" by Bjork, "Hedonism (Pyramid 80s Mix)" by Monsieur Adi