GUY STAPELBERG
CREATIVE BIO:
Guy Stapelberg is an emerging junior fashion designer with a versatile portfolio and a keen eye for detail paired with a passion for creating innovative, unique and thought provoking garments. His design signature revolves around contrast, creating strong juxtaposition through his combined use of bold textures, colours and prints paired with sleek and minimalist silhouettes, creating garments that are wearable and visually appealing. The designs he works to create not only reflect his key interest in fabric manipulation and colour theory, but also works to speak on deeper social narratives and issues, offering his commentary and thoughts through fashion. Guys technical skills are vast, with a deep understanding of tailoring, pattern making and textile properties which allows him to blend clean and fitted silhouettes with playful elements and textures highlighting his versatility as a designer, and his ability to design for a plethora of different target markets and audiences. As a forward thinking and junior designer, Guy is committed to growing his skills within the industry, asking questions and creating collections that not only create an impact visually, but socially as well.
DESIGN STATEMENT:
The Fragments collection delves into the nuanced landscape of queer identity, intertwining it with the profound theme of memory and change. Through this exploration, the collection illuminates the multifaceted nature of identity within an ongoing narrative of self-discovery and expression over time (Basil Kincaid (b. 1986, St. Louis, Missouri). Memory serves as both muse and method in the creative process, allowing the collection to capture fleeting moments and timeless emotions within the fabric of the designs. I intend to explore the both fixated and fluid nature of memory, how memory is a single place in time but continues to shape and affect identity into the future (Thomas Reid) Wed Mar 18, 2009). I aim to show this contrast through easily recognisable archetypes such as sportswear and suit jackets, and contrasting it against a vibrant and fluid print showing both sides of memory and identity. I invite reflection on the fluidity of identity and the evolving nature of self-perception. This deliberate choice enables a visual and tactile exploration of how we transform over time and adapt within diverse contexts
