Filip Pagowski

Filip Pagowski is a New York based graphic artist that I came across in this months Vogue. His quirky illustrations can be seen on Comme des Garcons' garments, whose recently launched collection "Play" features his work. The "love face" charachter logo has become the face of the collection that is rapidly becoming on of the latest must have fashion trends.
I really like the simplicity and use of colour in these illustrations. They bare similarities to some of those I looked at in the work of latin American photographers Mauro Oliver and Claudio Pousada in Santotipo. The doodle like images have a very real humanistic feel. The pictures are also strong and have a certain presence and power. The bold red white and black create clarity whilst their childlike style combined with adult wit and irony creates a clever juxdaposition that again adds to their strong tone of voice.

















































































(Rei Kawakubo is one of the most famous designers to emerge from Japan. In 1973 she established "Comme des Garcons" which means "Like a Youth". Garcon's style, which did not fit in any of the fashion world stereotypes, has had a significant influence in the industry.
Play is a collection presented by Comme Des Garcons and concentrates on fun and wearable garments.)