FASCINATE THE UNIVERSE

Kim Jones draws inspiration from the world of Judy Blame for the Dior’s Men’s Autumn/ Winter 2020 collection

- John Ng

When you have the first page of Dior’s Men’s Autumn/Winter 2020 collection show notes reading: “This show is dedicated to the memory of Judy Blame, a close friend and pioneer in the world of fashion, whose love of couture was an inspiration to us all.” – you cannot help but feel the wave of urge of wanting to know about the multifaceted talents of Blame growing higher and wilder within you.

A well-established fixture of the early Eighties London club scene, the late British stylist, accessories designer and punk iconoclast was known for his prowess in transcending mundane objects to open the gate to the artistic world. Blame was one of the founding members of The House of Beauty and Culture in Dalston, a unique effervescent gathering place for talented creatives such as Christopher Nemeth, Mark Lebon and Dave Baby. In his later years, Blame collaborated with designers like Rei Kawakubo, Gareth Pugh, Marc Jacobs, and yes, Kim Jones.