New York Fashion Week 2012: Brandon Sun Draws on Kung-Fu Movies for Fall Collection
Marisa Krystian | Feb 11, 2012 5:32pm EST | 1min:56sec
Brandon Sun's life-long love of Kung Fu epics moved him to create a chilling Fall 2012 collection called 'Silent Assassins,' which the designer showcased at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.
In a unique display, the models were placed in a small circle in the center of the room, leaving viewers to move around the beautifully dramatic installation.
The room, which was filled with smoke, blasted a slow swanky remix of Missy Elliott's song 'Rain,' which added to the show's intensity.
The models were clad in heavy metal bangles, high, voluminous pulled back up dos, long sheer dresses, and of course, fur.
Sun is known for his highly successful, and sometimes controversial, line of fur accessories.
Sun helped re-launch an ad campaign for Blackglama, which featured Janet Jackson, along with his fur accents.
Animal rights organizations were upset by the ads, but Sun doesn't let their views alter his artistic vision.
The colors ranged black, grey, and light brown, to moss and pale rose. The varying textures gave off a range of emotions. The models rocked fur, cracked leather, cashmere-gauze, lace, chiffon, and delicate knits.
Sun told me the pieces in his Fall 2012 line are designed to show the juxtaposition between the extreme violence in old kung fu movies, with the elegance and grace of the character's movements.
Brandon Sun's Fall 2012 collection marks New York's Fashion Week debut.
The 30 year old designer feels there is a huge void in the luxury fur accessory market, and he hopes the Brandon Sun line will be there to fill it.
