Waterloo and the surrounding area is a key Belgian location considered to be a turning point in European historical events. We considered it the ideal place to connect the old and the modern. It is an emblematic place where, more than 200 years ago, Napoleon fought with his European enemies.
We partnered with specialists trained in design schools in Valencia, Spain, to whom we presented as inspirational material some sketches and images of the clothing worn by soldiers and soldiers on the battlefield of the Battle of Waterloo, 1815.
Thus, I reinterpreted their old uniform models, as well as those of the field nurses and even of the ladies from the civil society of that period. I gave them a new look, a different design, giving them modernity and freshness. In our clothing creations we used the colors black (earth, darkness, battle), red (blood, life), white (hope, light). Reflected and limited to the sensations and the harsh reality of the events of those difficult times.
What messages do we want to offer through our illustrations and project:
Don’t stop creating!
Creativity is the rope that binds the two worlds hundreds of years apart and keeps them in balance. When we are overwhelmed by the stress of daily life and our emotions are confused, we have to create, to come forward with all our might to bring out all our essence.
This is our message: understand the past, honour it and, inspired by it, accept reality, walk driven by the wind of life and youth and do not stop, do not let anyone stop you from creating.
Fashion, time-travel machine!
Fashion and design is a way to travel through time. Living in 2021-2022, nothing prevents us from travelling in the ’70s-’80s or even further in time. Everything is possible, everything can be considered reversible: being young, we can present ourselves to the world with a more mature look; as we get older, we can adopt a younger attitude. There is a permanent connection between time and space. All historical places and events are related to the present. We try to present them using design and fashion in a sometimes contrasting way and promoting tourism and history by treating things in an unexpected way. Equivalent to discovering who we are, to self-regulating our belonging and existence in the context of the 21st century.
Dressed by:
Chanel Official, Comme des Garçons, DelPozo, Dries Van Noten, Encarna Roig, Gucci, Jil Sander, Marni, Moschino, Maison Margiela, Mans Concept, Roberto Cavalli
And Liavo&ByFeher – Márgenes Concepto 2021 Capsule
Published in:
Elle Croatia on-line, December 2021 – January 2022, editorial “Interesting fashion story to start the New year”