ARMAN MARTIROSIAN
BIO:
As a trailblazing fashion designer and an individual who is deeply influenced by couture, Arman Martirosian has a passion for creating clothing that goes beyond conventional fashion. The designer’s goal is to push the boundaries of design while maintaining a strong connection to the world of high fashion.
Born in Sydney, Australia with little to no fashion experience his journey in the world of fashion began as a fascination with the limitless potential of fabric and an insatiable curiosity for pushing the boundaries of design.
Martirosian’s designs are not merely garments; they are captivating narratives brought to life on the stage. Through avant-garde presentations, he redefines the art of storytelling through fashion.
Fabric is his canvas and a master of expressive manipulation. Martirosian sculpts his fabrics, creating textures and forms that evoke emotions and provoke thought. Whether it’s intricate pleating, sculptural draping, or hand-painted fabrics, he breathes life into textiles, turning them into pieces that adorn the human body.
CONCEPT STATEMENT:
NEBULAS draws inspiration from the beauty and craftsmanship of the architectural elements of ships, the collection’s avant-garde elements take the audience on a journey through the uncharted waters. It seeks to blur the boundaries between fashion and architecture, reflecting the spirit of exploration and adventure.
English wooden ships have captivated my imagination through their intricate interior structure, particularly drawing from a shipwright in William Sutherland’s book (1711) which shows the precise technical manufacturing of the ship’s centreline structures that create interesting shapes and forms. (Trevor Kenchington).
Embracing the structural beauty of master ship builders, the collection utilises a palette of metallic and neutral variants such as grey, taupe, charcoal and black highlighting undulating lines and elements such as pleating, tucks and rhythmic exposed boning with transparent meshes and opaque taffeta.
The designs feature a mix of flowing silhouettes and sculptural elements with fabric manipulation on bodices, skirts and stretch pieces representing the flow of the ocean and the frame of the ship.
Just like the intricacy of the planks and the beauty of a well-crafted boat, the construction techniques used in this evening-wear collection seek to create a sense of wonder, defying gravity and echoing the expertise of a shipwright, the flow of drapery and the undulation of wind and water.
