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VICTOR SALVETTI – Fashion Feminism Factories

Semi chain-smoking rollies, Victor Salvetti wears a black T-shirt printed with little cartoon skulls. Grabbing his hair periodically, coaxing the quiff, his left eyebrow mirrors the ironic raising of the edge of his mouth and his lilting Aussie accent.

The two personalities of elaborate perfectionist and grounded working class man constantly challenge and compliment each other inside Salvetti. “My designs stand for durability, are factory orientated and practical,” he says. It is evident that romance factors strongly in his work. “I really like flowing fabrics, fluted skirts,” he demonstrates by gracefully tracing the red embroidered spider silhouettes on Anna, his girlfriend’s, thigh.”My designs are directly about me, and not so much about outside influences. I came here to be inspired by Europe.” Are you? “No.” And a chuckle. “My inspirations are from myself, my past, my identity.” “The process of path-choosing, in every aspect, is an evolving process. I’m a Buddhist, I follow the Buddha’s lead, but if one direction doesn’t work out then I take another route which may also be suggested by his teachings. He’s a guide, not a god.”

Salvetti’s designs are usually in tough denim edge functionality with sexy cuts, zips and panelling. His clean lined collections come complete with thoughtful touches. “Do you know why I put pockets on all my garments for girls? Because I heard once the reason women’s clothes often don’t have them is so they can be subservient to men.” Like a true Aussie bloke, nature is a source of wonder. Insects are a widely exploited theme, “the preying mantis stares up the twig at the beautiful butterfly, but maybe bats and skulls next,” explains Salvetti. The dark side rears its scaly back again and Salvetti’s duality flicks between vulnerability and creative excitement; white, soft, excessive fabric and bats and death. , but he has proved himself so he can explore and amalgamate anyway he wishes. A globe of ideas spin behind Salvetti’s tranquil sea green eyes. The two sides of his past work for prominence; gentle white concepts versus gothic teddy boy. His creations tread the line between delicate art and tough streetwear.Victor is unique, so are his garments.

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Caroline Healey
Photo Richard Hübner

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Art, Concepts, Design, Garments, Identity, Inspiration, Nature

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