LONDON, February 18, 2001 – "Prostitution" was the theme for what Arkadius
described as his most salable collection to date.
"This is a reaction to those who attack designers
because they create commercial clothes," said
Arkadius, proudly wearing a jacket stamped with
call-girl ads. "Are designers prostitutes when we meet
people halfway?"
Arkadius did show less extravagant clothes than
usual, including net tops and plenty of sensible skirts
and jackets with flattering button trims. "Until my
dream of streets that look like catwalks comes true,"
said Arkadius, "designers have to find a way to
survive." But no one need worry that the Polish-born
designer will be competing with the Gap anytime
soon; his presentation still featured plenty of
independent-minded verve. Loose pinstripe pants were
worn with a sleeveless knit top that looked as if it
were about to disintegrate; sheepskin dresses, muskrat
corsets and head-trapping balloons shouldn't be
turning up in corporate boardrooms anytime soon.
– By Armand Limnander
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