
What would happen if the delicate brushstrokes of a fine renaissance painter would mary the elegant precision of a skilled couturier? The answer is Helmer Joseph, a designer who has recently returned to his roots in Montreal offering an entirely different perspective on the art behind fashion design. A tailor by trade and training, Helmer practiced his art for the benefit of some of the greatest names in fashion and the performing arts in France, Italy, Japan and Spain. A master of dimensions, volumes, textures and layers, Helmer’s creations illustrate the mystifications of the artistic mind, and complexities behind the skill and precision of a couturier.
As expectations of an anxious crowd awaited, Helmer unveiled his Spring-Summer 2012 collection in a private show that took place within the divine backdrop of the St.Jean Baptiste Church on Rachel street, in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal. Without an ounce of disappointment, the first creation came out and bled a river of ingenuity, mastery, and pure magnificence. An amalgamation of textures, fabrics, bold structures, loops and woven details, filled our eyes as the sounds of the organs carried us away into his world.
And a daring world that is… The theme of this collection is inspired by Greek mythology and Helmer open’s Pandora’s Box! Just as Pandora opened a jar to unleash all the evils of the world, this designer experience proudly exhibits a collection of symbolic garments representing the seven deadly sins; the seven great modern curses. Through his use of contrasting color, Helmer presents us with a mythical collection that transpose the ramifications that burn within our modern society. Utilizing the representation of emblematic colors like pink and red, each creation touches on the vulnerability of modern day issues such as Breast Cancer and AIDS. Through an array of three dimensional metaphors, Helmer delivers once again a sea of beauty and true talent that one can only applaud. A true genius within the hands of our brilliant city!


In case you are not yet aware, Helmer’s boutique is situated at 2020 St.Laurent, and features his haute couture, partially-finished and ready-to-wear designs and accessories. His collection can also be found in the ISHI gallery-boutique-spa located at 2122 Crescent Street in downtown Montreal and in the new boutique Une Ile en Amerique at 102 Laurier Avenue West.
Posted under Fashion, design, exhibition, montreal
This post was written by Monica on September 30, 2011
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