‘Pure Human’ coat by Tina Gorjanc
When Alexander McQueen passed away in 2010, the entire fashion industry mourned. As one of the most beloved designers to emerge from Savile Row, his impeccable tailoring and unique vision propelled the British-born creative to the forefront of fashion, where he remained until an untimely death at the age of 40. Now, a student from McQueen’s alma mater Central Saint Martins has announced plans to transform the late designer’s DNA into a conceptual range of leather jackets and accessories.
Created by Tina Gorjanc, the project is entitled “Pure Human” and will utilise DNA taken from “Jack the Ripper Stalks his Victims”, McQueen’s first collection which features locks of his hair. After the skin is created, it will then be tanned and fashioned to include realistic renderings of the designer’s tattoos. The entire process is so scientifically advanced that finished pieces will even have realistic mole patterns and freckles. No pieces have been created from McQueen’s DNA yet, and all prototypes were made using pig skin.
The line features realistic mole patterns
If you were getting excited about the idea of wearing your favourite designer’s skin à la Buffalo Bill, we’re sorry to inform you that it is unlikely Gorjanc’s collection will ever reach stores. “The Pure Human project was designed as a critical project that aims to address shortcomings concerning the protection of biological information and move the debate forward using current legal structures,” says the young designer. Rather than a future in retail, she foresees the finished collection sold to a collector or displayed in a gallery.