Distorted Barbie Power Fashion with Franziska Michael

Distorted Barbie Power Fashion with Franziska Michael

Talented young Designer Franziska Michael knows how to create distorted beauty. From dark fairytales to tennis yard love we are in love with her abstract fashion creations from the beginning of her short but powerful career. Guest editor and photographer Alicia Kassebohm visited her show for us and was more than impressed with the distorted barbie creations.

“Team FM”, Dogukan calls to the models after going through the runway order with them. Surely one quickly realizes that this team interacts in a positive and fun way. Franziska Michael knows how to work contrasts and how to present an exciting show. The current collection embraces experimentation and is inspired by sportive 90s style and Science Fiction. It was not without reason that there was a rollergame pinball in the middle of the studio.

When it comes to the materials, there are skilful combinations of mesh, varnish, leather, neoprene, latex body suits and even hair fixed on sweaters – all worn to sneakers, belly tops, patterned leggings or wide cut trousers and jackets. Distorted barbie heads combined with blue lips or a net gym bag with ice cream cones made out of plastic.

All in all, the collection is modern , extraordinary and comes with a wink of the eye – some already said it’s the best one of Franziska Michael. More photos after the jump.

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Adventures in Barbieland

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I dedicate this post to my dear friend Franco from Scandinavia which is where this little story comes from…

Welcome to Barbieland! Here you see Barbie-Gym, upstairs there is a little party going on with a band and dancefloor and all that jazz. Downstairs we have the spa with jacuzzi, sauna and massages. It’s magical! But what is this really? And why does it have this vibe of weirdness about it? Find out after the gym – ehm, jump.

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