Chalayan’s creative approach, his inspirations and the ideas which subsequently influence his work range from genetics and technological progress to displacement, migrancy and cultural identity. He uses clothing as a site of exploration, to express concepts and make them accessible to a wider audience. He creates event spaces in the form of films, installations and exhibitions, as well as experimenting with new and innovative materials and techniques. His garments are imbued with the thought processes behind them. His 2009 collection, Inertia, explored the implications of speed and technology on our lives with garments encapsulating the moment of a crash; Afterwords responded to the theme of displacement in which furniture transforms itself into garments; Airborne used LED technology, incorporating thousands of flickering lights; and Readings features dresses comprising over two hundred moving lasers, presenting an extraordinary spectacle of light. Chalayan’s pioneering work crosses many different disciplines, with inspiration coming from architecture, science, philosophy and anthropology. His uniquely interdisciplinary approach makes him one of the most inspiring designers working in contemporary fashion. He has a unique ability to combine beautiful and wearable clothes for today with an intriguing vision of the future. -