Michael Zavros for Balenciaga

published in: Fashion, Art By Apostolos Mitsios, May 18th 2009

Yatzer readers cannot say they haven’t been warned about Zavros’ magnificent work. This time he leaves behind his hybrid creatures and trophies to concentrate on one of contemporary fashion’s fetishes. In order to celebrate the launch of Balenciaga clothing in Australia, Zavros collaborated exclusively with Jean Brown (Jean Brown, Shop 62 Emporium, 1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley / Australia) for the creation of some unique takes on Balenciaga iconic handbags that were displayed during the opening party of the event on the 23d of April 2009.

Zavros’ work, this time inspired by graffiti techniques and street culture, spread a new warholian breeze to Balenciaga’s creations, proving that when imagination teams up with fashion stunning things can occur. And since a trip to Australia is not the easiest thing to do, Yatzer “travelled” for you to bring you some great photos and an amazing video of the event.

 

Michael Zavros for Balenciaga
 

"Only Balenciaga is a true couturier, only he is able to cut fabric, assemble it and sew it with his own hand, the others are merely draftsmen." Coco Chanel (extract of Jean Brown's event invitation)

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previous posts about Michael Zavros work at Yatzer

Trophy Hunter by Michael Zavros

Alexander McQueen/Bay 2008 | oil on canvas 190 x 250 cm

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Michael Zavros
  • friend
    sama atrian, 2009-05-18 10:17:54

    that's your works very exellent and coool very nice

  • friend
    royal creme, 2009-05-18 16:33:03

    Aside from being quite disturbed by the baby that was brought to the event, I did not get a very good feel for the collaboration - perhaps I expected something of a bigger scale.

  • friend
    Michael, 2009-05-21 19:55:13

    I am really digging this stuff. Does anyone know the song on the video?????

  • friend
    maria, 2009-05-23 11:10:44

    According to the video credits, it's a Marcel Vaid synthesis but I do not know the exact name of it!

  • friend
    rickyhawtin, 2009-05-27 15:14:37

    I love the work of Zavros .. Been following him for a while now, and never gets old.

  • friend
    Rachael Mocilan, 2009-07-03 09:15:25

    I searched for the song, i like it to. It's by sophie hunger.

  • friend
    Stella Tio, 2010-10-29 17:46:14

    very excellent and soulful drawings!

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