Prepare to have your pretty little minds blown away (ok my brain is small and petite, yours are humongous and filled with intelligence)... I was just about to shut up shop on the blogging front and couch out in front of Today at Wimbledon with an anchovy pizza and a beer...then I got this email from Marit Fujiwara and so the post must go on...
It couldn't wait a day, an hour or in fact, a mere minute. I hassled her to unlock her Flickr and allow me to share her graduate collection 'Wound' with you ENLARGED in all its detailed glory. Marit Fujiwara is a BA Textile Design grad from Chelsea College of Art and Design. That's about all the info I have but this is a case where pictures can do an IMMENSE amount of talking...
Look, look closer, rub your eyes a bit if you have sleep/sweat and look again. I took literally blinked at those detailed shots and then started bemoaning and wailing into the sky shouting "Why god? Why am I such a talentless melting potato?" This is mind bogglingly detailed work to a crazy level that is probably above and beyond the call of a graduate trying to get their work noticed. This is a collection that I imagine being done by a minute perfectionist where one strand can't be out of place and the colours of the threads have to go in a specific order so as to not upset the balance. This is where shapes of garments can be chucked out of the window because the kind of textile work going on is so intricate, with a supreme level of depth and innovation (not that Marit's shapes are poor anyway...). She labels some of her images as 'cake' and the reference is not lost when you think of the devastating anal precision that goes into a patissier's work... these are in fact probably the clothing equivalent of Antonin Carême's creations (just re-read his bio...too good).
I've already rambled far too long... couldn't help myself with the superlatives...
Further samples of her textile work...
oh you're so spot on, these are divine. i wish i could touch them, but i'd be so scared! absolutely magnificent. keep us posted on where she goes and what she does.
Posted by: thebeautifulseason | 02 July 2009 at 19:00
OMG these are amazing! I can't imagine how many time has required each one of these garments!
Posted by: alicepleasance | 02 July 2009 at 19:03
It is mind blowing that this kind of work is still being done in spite of the worldwide recession, with fashion houses closing their doors left and right. These are exquisite.
Thanks for not making us wait :)
Posted by: diane | 02 July 2009 at 19:33
Aha. Mind-blowing indeed. It's simply perfect..
Posted by: fannah | 02 July 2009 at 19:52
It is a devine collection, no wonder you were so excited!
Posted by: Ciara O Donovan | 02 July 2009 at 20:13
Damn, you weren't kidding. Those are some mindblowingly gorgeous pieces. I can't even IMAGINE how long it took to conceptualize, much less execute, even one of them
Posted by: Sal | 02 July 2009 at 20:17
Cheer up, at least you are talented at insulting yourself! "Melting potato"- very creative!
Posted by: e | 02 July 2009 at 20:26
Oooh, these are marvelous/spectacular/any other adjective that conveys extreme awe and beauty.
P.S. -Thanks so much for the blog comment Susie! About Canada Day, it;s not all about Maple Syrup! But that did make me giggle. Most traditions include drinking beer outside, and having a bonfire and lighting your own fireworks (or at least watching somebody elses fireworks display). It's really a lot of fun!
Posted by: Isabel | 02 July 2009 at 20:26
Theseee are actuallyy amazingggg
Such a beautiful collection
Posted by: Raji | 02 July 2009 at 20:27
Also, I would LOVE to see someone try to DIY this. Ha ha! Good luck!
Posted by: e | 02 July 2009 at 20:27
Oh maahh geeehawd. There are no words. At first in the small picture I just thought there were rosettes on a dress, no big deal. But then saw the bigger pictures, BIG DEAL. It seriously is something out of a dream...
Posted by: SOMETHING PICASSO | 02 July 2009 at 20:39
wow my eyes actually widened in wonder. seriously beautiful
Posted by: MargieF | 02 July 2009 at 20:42
Her work is insane! I can't imagine the hours of work it takes to construct those fabrics/garments! Truly spectacular.
xxx,
Tiffany
Posted by: the Six Six Sick Girls | 02 July 2009 at 20:43
What an explosion of colors and meticulous design!
Posted by: Kat | 02 July 2009 at 20:54
omg...lol I feel so untalented now!...make that 2 melting potatoes,the work is at a totally another level. im in love!xxx
Posted by: Charlotte | 02 July 2009 at 21:32
Those garments are beautiful....they do remind you of cake too. The colours are so pretty.
Posted by: Carmen | 02 July 2009 at 21:50
SUSIE
you make me love. thank you. i feel like a puddle of untalented potato and lovelovelove looking at this.
Posted by: c | 02 July 2009 at 21:56
amazing! i really want to feel it all
Posted by: knitkicks | 02 July 2009 at 22:03
My brain melted away today but I can still appreciate this amazing textile work.
Posted by: Miss Glitzy | 02 July 2009 at 22:08
oh yes. these designs are out of this world! i've truly never seen anything quite like them. i am almost speechless. i must have a second look...and maybe a third...
Posted by: Style Odyssey | 02 July 2009 at 22:13
um, I think these are actually THE most beautiful clothes I've ever seen.. that first dress!!!
Posted by: Ali | 02 July 2009 at 22:31
OMG her work in incredibly beautiful and I am stupdified in amazement. Genius! xoxo BTW I LOVE your blog!
Posted by: Kashiro | 02 July 2009 at 22:37
that is a visionary, right there!
Posted by: Luc | 02 July 2009 at 23:07
Pure art. It looks like my friends painting I have hanging up. Nice post.
http://fashionpile.blogspot.com
Posted by: Nicha | 02 July 2009 at 23:34
wow the colors are amazing!
Posted by: ` | 02 July 2009 at 23:37
These are amazing...love <3
Posted by: Maverick | 02 July 2009 at 23:43
They are so intricate! Being able to wear that must be like being a walking piece of art... I shudder at the amount of time these must have taken!
http://dreamingspiresandoldcartyres.blogspot.com/
Posted by: MJ | 02 July 2009 at 23:52
Oh. My. Goodness. That is truly mindblowing! The colours, the textiles, the details, the cut! Such stunning works of art! If only I could afford one (would LOVE the 1st or 3rd piece in particular) to hang on my wall...*sigh* one can dream...
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | 02 July 2009 at 23:57
these are absolutely stunning. thanks for sharing!!
xo
Posted by: maggie/noirohio vintage | 03 July 2009 at 00:11
Wow these are stunning! Pieces of art.
Posted by: hek | 03 July 2009 at 00:11
These are so gorgeous, a feast for the eyes for sure!
Posted by: Winnie | 03 July 2009 at 00:59
These are absolutely amazing. I can't get over the textures.
Posted by: meaghancakes | 03 July 2009 at 01:13
so painterly. i love them! need them for a spread! RAH!
Posted by: Billy Kidd | 03 July 2009 at 02:07
J'ADORE!!!! I am about to freaking faint with these garments!!! I love, and just right before Paris Haute Couture fashion week!!! Maybe I'll open up my Haute Couture posts with this!
Posted by: Mikelle Street | 03 July 2009 at 04:09
nice job Susie- what a find!
the work is really very beautiful. I must do some more research. thanks for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Gloria | 03 July 2009 at 04:15
The workmanship in those pieces is just astounding and beautiful. And those black leggings are just wow!
Posted by: Bombshell Kitten | 03 July 2009 at 04:24
One word: WHOA.
Posted by: KD | 03 July 2009 at 04:49
These are like paintings. How beautiful!
Posted by: arline | 03 July 2009 at 05:09
Oh wow. The one-shoulder one is my favourite, I'd love to wear it to something like a summer wedding... (and totally out-shine the bride, mu-haha)
Posted by: kim | 03 July 2009 at 06:49
WOW - exquisite! this collection just made my day! thank you!
Posted by: Sara Bara | 03 July 2009 at 06:56
Pretty extraordinary. I'd love a bowties done like these.
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Posted by: Male-Mode | 03 July 2009 at 08:06
These are amazing indeed, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Nikki | 03 July 2009 at 08:32
Absolutely stunningly gorgeous!
Posted by: missmilki | 03 July 2009 at 10:58
gosh rite. its like faerie-spun. the fourth pic looks like psychedelic mercury. i had to focus to realise its not an optical illusion..its a dress hahah
Posted by: jy | 03 July 2009 at 11:16
I think I have never seen anything like this. Truly astonishing. I'm speechless.
Love your blog.
Posted by: Ruhvana | 03 July 2009 at 12:27
Two words: Holy shit.
Posted by: Denise @ Swelle | 03 July 2009 at 16:00
These are beautiful :)
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xx
Posted by: Victoria Buchanan | 03 July 2009 at 16:45
Hi, I'm actually commenting for the first time but I've been following this blog for quite some time but wow, you post some pretty inspiring designs on your blog but this post was the most inspiring yet! This designer, Marit seems to be so incredibly good at what she's doing and seeing something like the first dress... wow, it's mind blowing and just like a piece of art with this fantastic blurry landscape and just a lot of feeling. I don't even want to guess how many hours this designer spent on making these dresses but it was soooo worth it! Just to see it really makes me want to pursue my design in this direction further. Wow.. I'm totally blown away by the beauty!
Posted by: Le Fashion Intern | 03 July 2009 at 17:31
Those look alive!!!! That is a positive statement. Man, she is something.
Posted by: Meream | 03 July 2009 at 19:15
Marit is amazing! I saw some pieces featured on Arabelle's blog, referencing your blog. I love the textures and the colors and the loose threads...so pretty.
Posted by: Lucy | 03 July 2009 at 21:59