The KTZ SS16 show was held in the industrial urban setting of Invicta Plaza, an ideal setting for the contemporary, urban street-wear brand. The scene was set upon entry into the showspace, with red cages fencing the catwalk of the underground concrete expanse. ‘TWTC: The World to Come’ flashed in LED at the end of one of the many corners of the maze-like catwalk.
The brand, under the creative direction of Marjan Pejoski, is known for its unique combination of innovative yet distinctively luxury streetwear shapes with couture detailing. KTZ looked to the 80s punk rock scene for inspiration behind it’s SS16 collection. Attention was first drawn to the models huge Siouxsie Sioux-inspired wild manes. Often finished with a streak of colour or eye-grazing choppy fringe.
As always monochrome led the way, leather, PVC and mesh – all KTZ favourites – were combined and layered to craft logo-emblazoned boiler suits and well structured mini-dresses. Polkadot shirts and 80s-style jackets, complete with puffy sleeves were layered under mini-dresses, their asymmetrical layers adding dimension and contrasting movement as they made their way down the catwalk.
KTZ’s classic and expertly inputted multicultural touch was added to designs. Models stormed the catwalk, accessorised with large tribal-horn earrings, oversized bangles and chunky necklaces. Silver coins acted as a fringing on the hemlines of boxy leather jumpsuits and sleeveless shifts, twinkling and crashing as models made their way around the catwalk. Clearly a focal point of the collection, the metallic coins, (one of which was received with the invite to the show, as a hint) appeared more and more, adding a dash of colour to the so far monochrome pieces, dresses were entirely crafted from the coins, weaved together to create an armour-style dress.
Moving swiftly on from silver, gold fed into the styling of outfits before long, progressing into a desert sand brown. Reminiscent of a flatpack box, outerwear and zip-front miniskirts were crafted with a crumpled finish and strategically placed handles, seams of skirts pinned with large staples to give the look a stamp of authenticity. Models had a stiff yet fierce stride, a take on the classic trench, coats were cinched at the waist, and necks crafted high, finished with a thigh high boot. The looks oozed both power and sex appeal – handle with care.
Ending on a bold note, hues of primary red, yellow and blue were splattered across the sportswear pieces. Tying together the laid back sporty vibe with an injection of punk, mesh layered tennis skirts and jersey tees were caked in splatters of paint.
It was effortlessly cool and undeniably KTZ. The range of looks displayed were so different yet fit together perfectly during the showcase, proving that the KTZ woman is one who appreciates something different, a touch of innovation to her designs.