The biggest names in fashion, design and art have been commissioned by Esquire magazine to create a unique and daring exhibition that celebrates the iconic staple of the male wardrobe — the suit.
The Singular Suit project launches at Somerset House in London on 31 July and brings together the creative talents of some of the best designers, tailors and artists in the world. I can't wait to take a look at this unique mix of design, art and celebrity!
Esquire asked 18 leading fashion designers and tailors to collaborate with a major artist of their choice to create a bespoke, one-off suit that represents their skills and artistic vision. Their efforts have culminated in an extraordinary array of pieces, from the wearable to the outlandish.
Designs include an Aquascutum and Antony Gormley creation made entirely from metal plates and lead-filled trousers (pictured) and a “naked” organza suit by Spencer Tunick and Richard James. Norton & Sons and Turner Prize-winner Jeremy Deller have drawn inspiration from Winston Churchill by re-creating the prime minister’s “Siren Suit” — a trademark suit that Churchill designed for himself during the war, while a suit by Donatella Versace and light artist/designer James Clar has lightsabers bursting from the seams.
The suits have also been photographed to appear in a unique portfolio in the special hardback September edition of Esquire magazine, on sale 6 August.
The full list of designers and muses collaborating in the Singular Suit project are:
- Richard James with artist Spencer Tunick
- Sir Paul Smith with sculptor Richard Woods
- Christopher Bailey of Burberry with musician George Craig
- John Galliano with photographer Zanna
- Patrick Grant at Norton & Sons with Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller
- Kim Jones at Dunhill with artist Terence Koh
- Graeme Fidler at Aquascutum with Turner Prize-winning sculptor Antony Gormley
- Henry Holland with Scott Campbell (Marc Jacobs’ tattooist)
- Dolce & Gabbana with designer/architect/sculptor Ron Arad
- Donatella Versace with light artist/designer James Clar
- Tommy Hilfiger with musician Marky Ramone
- Paul Elbers at Louis Vuitton with artist Christian Schoeler
- Kris Van Assche at Dior with artist Mat Collishaw
- Italo Zucchelli at Calvin Klein with artist Nate Lowman
- Giorgio Armani with theatre designer/artist Robert Wilson
- Bruno Pieters at Hugo Boss and artist Jan De Cock
- Ralph Lauren with Ferrari
- Frida Giannini of Gucci with Mark Ronson
The Singular Suit project opens to the public at the Terrace Rooms, Seamen’s Hall at Somerset House from 31 July – 31 August.
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