Round 1 - 2026 (Costume Art / Fashion is Art) - Match 76 of 128
Russell Wilson (Brandon Blackwood), left
"I was inspired by the gold and the sense of freedom, including the wings." (x)
vs. Tschabalala Self (Brandon Blackwood), right
"When Brandon was describing the silhouette, he’d say that it should look like an upside-down tulip: a form found in nature that is also regal, feminine, and timeless. The gown is super contemporary, with lots of different silhouettes. It makes me think of Degas’s ballerina sculpture, which is a fusion of this hard bronze sculpture with textile. This garment’s unique textile elements really speak to me, because textiles are such an important part of my practice. The dress is a perfect combination of both our aesthetics and formal concerns. ... When I put on the dress, I felt like I was embodying an artwork. And that fits the theme perfectly for the gala. ... The dress also creates an emphasized silhouette to the body through construction and costume. This really elevated, feminine hourglass shape is also a throughline in my practice. That’s a peak symbol of beauty for us, for our background. We’re accentuating that. I’m almost becoming an embodiment of the subjects in my work. I love the shape." (x)
Whose outfit was better?
Russell Wilson
Tschabalala Self
