I volunteered as a dresser at the Fall/Winter 2010 Rad Hourani show that was held at Milk Studios. Rad uses basically all wool, silk, leather, and other knit fabrics in his clothes.Let me tell you that actually examining these close as closely as i was able to do was extremely exciting. The stitching on each garment was amazing. Some of the items contain two to three different fabrics and the transition is not only smooth it completely flows like it is almost the same piece of fabric. This comes down to extreme quality of construction of this line.
At first look at the clothes it seems like all five layers in one jacket are stitched together, that is not at all the case. Each layer is its own piece making this collection entirely versatile, customizable, and able to be combined with other items in your wardrobe to change your look. Another piece of insider information is that in every jacket/coat/cardigan item there are two elastic straps that run from the shoulders to the bottom hem. I had no idea what they could be for. So me being the type of person I am, I asked Rad himself, yes you read it right, I actually approached and asked the designer something about the collection. He kindly responded that they are to carry the items without having to wear them and shore enough they actually work. How many times have you had to wear your coat while you are sweating, or sling it over your shoulder or arm because you have no place to put it? If you buy a Rad Hourani coat you can use the handy straps and wear it like a backpack!!!! Amazing!!!!
Overall I loved every piece of this collection. I believe that Rad Hourani will have a really long and successful career. In the next few years he will become a household name. I am most definitely in the market for some Rad Hourani clothing.
Omg this is the 5 layer coat you were telling me about I absolutely lovee it!! So versatile. I want one. And how great of an idea are the straps built into the coats? it gets so tiresome lugging your coat around everywhere.
ReplyDeleteYea that is the five layer coat that i was talking about. Its so cool because they are all individual pieces so as it gets warmer or colder out you can add or suptract parts.
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