'Masters of Cut' showcases work which further Alaïa's and Adrian's legacies, especially with aspiring designers early on in their own careers.
Two days after CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner and recent alum Christopher John Rogers won New York Fashion Week with his stunning Fall 2020 runway, the Savannah College of Art and Design — his alma mater — opened "Alaïa-Adrian: Masters of Cut" at the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta.
Over the years up to his passing in 2017, Alaïa, an avid fashion and art collector, amassed over 150 original pieces by Adrian. Last year, the Foundation Azzedine Alaïa in Paris debuted a precursor to this exhibit, titled "Adrian and Alaïa: The Art of Tailoring." Sozzani explained that the joint exhibitions not only show a masterclass in tailoring, but also honor Alaïa's wish to share Adrian's acumen with the public.
"We decided to do a special display — very quiet, very calm — to give the designs a dignity and a majesty," explained Saillard. The clean, minimal backdrop was inspired by the work of Irving Penn, known for his artful composition, often placing subjects in the corner of a portrait. The through-line can be seen in the Hollywood designer's strong silhouettes and attention to experimental flourishes, including "trompe l'oeil" pockets, collars and geometric appliqués. Alaïa also appreciated Adrian's sartorial wit, as expressed through gold "moneybags" buttons, shaped like mini bank robber sacks, accenting a black wool crepe asymmetrically draped long jacket and a collar-less champagne military-style blazer.
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