/ CAPSULE 002 /
welcome to the sad souls club
/ CAPSULE 002 / welcome to the sad souls club
Capsule 002 starts with the heady and hypnotic artworks of Paula Rego that bristle with unsettling imagery and the sense of the beautiful grotesque. The collection depicts symbolism, secrets and the serene aftermath of betrayal and heartbreak in a seemingly optimistic way. The collection then takes a modern turn to find muse in the character - Maddy Perez of Euphoria - who is confident, emotional and extroverted. The juxtaposition of Rego’s paintings and Perez’s bold personality lends the mood of the collection.
Capsule 002 starts with a palette of black dashed with different textures, with thin ribbons tightly intertwining upon the body. Purple, beige, matcha green and sky blue round out the remaining colour palette. ALEX S. YU signature babydoll silhouettes are combined with the sense of ease and comfort in the garments. Original prints depicting a childlike motif of a sad soul are featured prominently in the line up. The fabric palette features tulle, faux leather, body-con knits and cotton twill. Cut out details and skin exposing elements tie together the freeing mood of the collection.
After all, you might see hope, joy and dreams in ALEX S. YU’s clothings, but there’s no sweet fairytale ending, it’s more like a sting in the tale. Welcome to the sad souls club.