Not one to bow to traditional forms of expression, Hussein Chalayan decided against a traditional ‘fashion story’ for NºC, opting rather to portray the Fall Winter 2002-03 garments of other designers with his own illustrations. Foregoing picture-perfect models, Hussein chose his own editorial team from the magazine to wear the garments, and sketched them in various poses and perspectives in the collections of Viktor & Rolf, Balenciaga, Maison Martin Margiela, Bernhard Willhelm and more.

His drawings are rapid and lively, with focus and colour concentrated on the more explicit details and textures, with bodily forms and blocks of fabric rendered insignificant. Each team member (from the editor to the art director) feature in at least one outfit, though their true likeness remains abstract – hidden behind the faint drawings that capture only the definition of a strong brow, the grip of a steady gaze or the coiling tendrils of a long mane.

Above: Gerdi Esch wears Sophia Kokosalaki

Above: Annika McVeigh wears Junya Watanabe

Above: Ellen Monstrey wears Viktor & Rolf

Above: Ellen Monstrey wears Helmut Lang

Above: Gerdi Esch wears Bernhard Willhelm

Above: Paul Boudens wears vintage Comme Des Garçons, Maison Martin Margiela

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