GARETH PUGH PITTI 2011 - FILM BY RUTH HOGBEN. GARETH PUGH - ANTONIOLI OFFICIAL WEBSITE. Contributors: Pugh. Gareth Pugh is a fashion designer who has received global recognition for both his outlandish clubwear and his novel approach to redefining modern luxury. Born in Sunderland, he studied on the Art Foundation course at City of Sunderland College and completed his degree in Fashion Design at Central St Martins in 2003. During a work placement assisting Rick Owens at luxury furrier Revillon, Pugh met Michelle Lamy, the Parisian fashion consultant largely responsible for the commercial ascent of the Owens label. In the Autumn of 2006, Lamy became official backer to Pugh, their collaboration marking a more luxurious direction in his work with the introduction of cashmere, leather and mink to collections.
Pugh’s designs such as his famous inflated balloon garments are inspired by shape, proportion and process. He has shown at London Fashion Week as part of Fashion East and was awarded New Generation sponsorship to show in Autumn/Winter 2006. Links. Gareth Pugh A/W11 Pitti Film. Invited to show this mini-collection at Pitti Uomo in Florence, Gareth Pugh accepted the challenge to create a show outside both his geographical homes of London and Paris and his aesthetic comfort zone. The collection, previewed by Dazed ahead of the Thursday evening film screening in a 14th century church, consisted of six elaborate outfits that shone in gold and cobalt blue. Immensely influenced by Florence, Pugh looked at ancient Italian architecture and religious iconography for inspiration. A few pieces in wet suit-like neoprene, high collars and angular tails reminded us of the classic Pugh look, while a floor length tight evening dress in slashed dance wear fabric kept everyone on their toes.
A short dress in gold mirrored plastic, a black top with a blue cape and flared gold trousers continued the collection, which Pugh said was dedicated to Florence and fine art, such as Caravaggio's paintings. In two sessions, Pugh welcomed the crowds to enter his fourth-floor venue.