Victor Bellaish's 'Genesis' Collection Blends Past and Future
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Designer Victor (Vivi) Bellaish launched his "Genesis" collection at Expo Tel Aviv, inspired by creation myths and David Bowie's music. The show featured luxury cars and a dramatic atmosphere, blending his past influences with modern interpretations. The "BLACKSTAR" collection revisits his signature witch archetype with a softer, more street-style approach. Bellaish explored themes of transformation and androgyny, incorporating new materials and designs that blurred gender lines.
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- Designer Victor (Vivi) Bellaish launched his "Genesis" collection inspired by creation and David Bowie.
- The show at Expo Tel Aviv featured luxury cars and a dramatic, light-and-smoke-filled atmosphere.
- The collection revisits Bellaish's early work and the "witch" archetype with a modern twist.
- New elements included metallic fabrics, inspired by Genesis cars, and a focus on androgyny.
- Bellaish collaborated with Genesis cars and drew inspiration from David Bowie's "Blackstar" album.
Renowned designer Victor (Vivi) Bellaish unveiled his latest collection, "Genesis," at Expo Tel Aviv's Black Box venue, transforming the space into a dramatic setting of smoke, light, and an X-shaped runway. The show, inspired by the concept of creation and David Bowie's music, featured two luxury cars and a soundtrack that set a mystical tone.
Bellaish explained that the collection's name, "Genesis," directly references the biblical creation story and his own artistic beginnings. He aimed to move from darkness and chaos into color, movement, and light, drawing inspiration from the witch character in the 1985 film "The Kiss of the Spider Woman," which also influenced his 1996 graduation collection from Shenkar. This collaboration with Genesis, the car brand from Kelil-Mobility, allowed him to reconnect with his roots and reinterpret familiar elements.
The "BLACKSTAR" collection revisits Bellaish's early work and the powerful, sensual witch archetype. He described the modern interpretation as more street-oriented, less revealing, and softer, yet retaining its core strength. The show opened with street-style looks in black and metallic gold, with Israeli model Lita Marcus leading the procession. The garments featured amorphous shapes, frayed finishes, baggy jeans, and dramatic feather tops, often paired with vibrant half-gloves.
Bellaish's close collaboration with fellow designer Aharon Ganish was evident in the collection's blend of softness and structure, including innovative corsets and velvet jackets. Oversized silk bomber jackets and a stunning lace maxi dress adorned with stars and feathers also stood out. The collection drew heavily from David Bowie's transformative career and his final album, "Blackstar," exploring themes of death, metamorphosis, and artistic legacy.
Incorporating metallic fabrics and lurex for the first time, Bellaish added layers of shine and movement, inspired by the aerodynamic lines of Genesis vehicles. The collection blurred gender lines, with many looks designed to be worn by both men and women. Bellaish presented a wide range of emotions and styles, from boho-chic to 1930s glamour and 1970s aesthetics, culminating in a powerful display of romance, strength, and androgyny.
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