Boris Bidjan Saberi is a German menswear designer based in Barcelona.[1][2] His work is noted for its wide range of references, including skate culture, streetstyle, hip-hop, and clothing from the Middle East.[1][3]
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Occupation | Fashion designer |
Early life
editSaberi was born in Munich on 11 September 1978[2] to a German mother and Persian father.[4] His parents both worked in fashion, running their own label, and introduced their son to the industry early on.[4] He studied fashion design in Barcelona, graduating in 2006.[2]
Career
editWhile still a student, Saberi launched his first label, a leather accessory line called 'UCANFUCKW' in 2003 or 2004.[5] After graduation, he launched his eponymous label in 2006.[1][4] While he lives and works in Spain, Saberi has regularly presented his collections at Paris Fashion Week,[2] though he debuted in Barcelona.[6] The avant garde nature, sombreness, and elegant "schlampigkeit" (sloppiness) of his work has led to comparisons with Ann Demeulemeester and Rick Owens.[4]
In 2013, Saberi launched a secondary line called 11 by Boris Bidjan Saberi.[7] This line features more streetwear with a sporty appearance and is generally targeting a lower price point than the products in his main line.
In 2017, he was listed as one of HypeBeast's HB100, their annual list of the most influential creators in the industry.[8]
Projects
editSaberi has collaborated with fellow designers such as the eyewear designer Linda Farrow,[9] and the Barcelona-based artisan Miguel Munoz Wilson of 'Munoz Vrandecic.'[5]
In 2014, the brand collaborated with Reebok to create the Instapump Fury for Reebok's 20th anniversary.[10]
In 2016, Saberi Collaborated with Geza Schoen, a Berlin-based perfumer and creator of the Eccentric Molecules line. It is inspired by the scents often found in Saberi's own atelier and has notes of vegetable tanned horse skin, which the brand is known for using in their garments.[11]
In 2017, released a collaboration of eye-wear pieces with Dita.[12] Also, Saberi began an ongoing collaboration with sports equipment manufacturing company Salomon to create shoes for the Boris Bidjan Saberi's 2017 Spring Summer collection and 11 By Boris Bidjan Saberi lines.
In 2018, 11 by Boris Bidjan Saberi collaborated with American artist Phil America for their Spring/Summer 2018 collection.[13]
Collections
edit- 2007 - Spring/Summer 2008 collection titled "Net" (Barcelona)
- 2008 - Fall/Winter 2008-2009 collection titled "Kefien Liberty" (Paris)
- 2008 - Spring/Summer 2009 collection titled "Desert Storm" (Paris)
- 2009 - Fall/Winter 2009-2010 collection titled “Back Towards“ (Paris)
- 2009 - Spring/Summer 2010 collection titled "Straight Strength" (Paris)
- 2010 - Fall/Winter 2010-2011 collection titled "Primitive Sculpture" (Paris)[14]
- 2010 - Spring/Summer 2011 collection titled "Mechanism" (Paris)
- 2011 - Spring/Summer 2011 collection titled "Kendoism" (Paris)[15]
- 2011 - Fall/Winter 2011 collection titled "Blood" (Paris)[16]
- 2012 - Fall/Winter 2012-2013 collection titled "Glacierism" (Paris)[17]
- 2012 - Spring/Summer 2013 collection titled "Classicism" (Paris)[18]
- 2013 - Fall/Winter 2013-2014 collection titled "Science Fiction" (Paris)[19]
- 2013 - Launch of 11 - by Boris Bidjan Saberi - Fall/Winter 2013-2014 - titled "1" (Paris)
- 2014 - Spring/Summer 2014 collection titled "Sailorism"[20]
- 2014 - Fall/Winter 2014-2015 collection titled "STRUCTURISM"
- 2015 - Spring/Summer 2015 collection titled "SYMBIOSISM"
- 2015 - Fall/Winter 2015-2016 collection titled "HEIMAT"
- 2015 - Spring/Summer 2016 collection titled "SUBSPHERE"
- 2016 - Fall/Winter 2016-2017 collection titled "SQUADRON"
- 2016 - Spring/Summer 2017 collection titled "POST HUMANISM"
- 2017 - Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection titled "ANCHORISM"
- 2017 - Spring/Summer 2018 collection titled "ARCANISM"
- 2018 - Fall/Winter 2018-2019 collection titled "PAGANISM"
- 2018 - Spring/Summer 2019 collection titled "BRUTALISM"
References
edit- ^ a b c Tudor, Elisabeta (13 July 2011). "The Fashion Alchemist". Vogue. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ a b c d Heinevetter, Nele (26 November 2010). "Avantgarde bedeutet, dass du dich aus dem Fenster lehnst". Zeit (in German). Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ Azadi, Nabil (10 February 2010). "Boris Bidjan Saberi A/W 10-11 Persian-German menswear designer is fighting back against the "fashion potato dumplings" of the world". Dazed Digital. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ a b c d Marandon, Estelle (28 June 2010). "Der Mechaniker der Avantgarde". Zeit (in German). Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ a b Rabkin, Eugene. "Boris Bidjan Saberi x Munoz Vrandecic". Style Zeitgest. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ Kowalinski, Michael (9 August 2010). "Men's Designer Boris Bidjan Saberi Sees a Better Future". Hint. Archived from the original on 11 April 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ "Boris Bidjan Saberi Menswear Fall Winter 2013 Paris". NOWFASHION. 19 January 2013. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- ^ "HB100 2017 | HYPEBEAST". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
- ^ Tudor, Elisabeta. "Boris Bidjan Saberi Menswear Fall Winter 2012 Paris". NOW Fashion. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ "24K x 11 by Boris Bidjan Saberi x Reebok Instapump Fury 20th Anniversary". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
- ^ "Fall 2016 Menswear - Boris Bidjan Saberi". Vogue. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Dita previews their upcoming collaboration with Boris Bidjan Saberi". Acquire. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "SS18 LOOKBOOK – 11 BY BBS". www.11bybbs.com. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
- ^ "Boris Bidjan Saberi Men's RTW Fall 2010 - Runway, Fashion Week, Reviews and Slideshows". WWD.com. 2010-01-23. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ "Boris Bidjan Saberi Men's RTW Spring 2011 - Runway, Fashion Week, Reviews and Slideshows". WWD.com. 2010-06-26. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ "Boris Bidjan Saberi Men's RTW Fall 2011 - Runway, Fashion Week, Reviews and Slideshows". WWD.com. 2011-01-22. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ Read article (2012-01-20). "Boris Bidjan Saberi Menswear Fall Winter 2012 Paris". Nowfashion. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ Read article (2012-06-29). "Boris Bidjan Saberi Menswear Spring Summer 2013 Paris". Nowfashion. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ Read article (2013-01-19). "Boris Bidjan Saberi Menswear Fall Winter 2013 Paris". Nowfashion. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ Read article (2013-06-29). "Boris Bidjan Saberi Menswear Spring Summer 2014 Paris". Nowfashion. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
External links
edit- Official website
- Azadi, Nabil (15 May 2011). "A Conversation with Boris Bidjan Saberi". SlamXHype. Archived from the original on 6 February 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- Azadi, Nabil. "Boris Bidjan Saberi Interview Talking isolation, teaching and balance". Post New. Archived from the original on 2012-09-08. Retrieved 22 April 2014.