ILLUMINOSA

The collection visualizes the reaction of ‘light’ with experimental design. His debut collection is based on abstract three-dimensional circles and rectangle forms based on the holy virgins elementary shapes. Montes gets his inspiration out of the religious candle, were aspects as flames and melting wax reflect on several designs within his collection.  All the 3D forms are translated into wearable silhouettes. He likes to use unconventional materials from construction markets and he also makes fabrics himself. For instance by fixating fiberglass on or weaving it into different types of wool or silk. The process of developing his own fabric is quite a challenge and there is a lot of trial and error involved before he finds the perfect method. As to his collection ‘Illuminosa’, Montes wanted to incorporate a drip shape into his fabric. He sculpted a 3D drip shape then soaked it along with his own developed fabric into water and steam. Fire also plays an important role for ‘Illuminosa’, he took a flameproofed fabric which he partly set on fire. “Playing with abstract shapes, techniques, crafts such as embroidery, wearability and fabric development are the elements which helps me to find the right balance.”