- In conversation with Alex Fury
- Spring/Summer 2009 Show
To mark the opening of Hussein Chalayan's first UK solo exhibition at London's Design Museum in January 2009, we showcase an exclusive interview with the ground-breaking designer alongside a video of his critically-acclaimed S/S 2009 collection 'Inertia'.
Full transcripts of our featured interview with visionary designer Hussein Chalayan, and an additional interview with Puma CEO and Chairman Jochen Zeitz at the opening of Chalayan's eagerly-awaited solo exhibition celebrating fifteen years of startling invention.
Click here to read Hussein Chalayan interview transcriptClick here to read Jochen Zeitz interview transcript
Alexander Fury
Alexander Fury is Fashion Director of SHOWstudio. Following his foundation in art at Manchester Metropolitan University, Fury studied Fashion History and Theory at Central Saint Martins in London. In 2006 and 2007, Fury... [more]
Hussein Chalayan
Hussein Chalayan is an internationally-regarded fashion designer who is renowned for his innovative use of materials, meticulous pattern cutting and progressive attitude to new technology. Born in Nicosia, Cyprus, Hussein was educated both... [more]
Creative Direction: Paul Hetherington
Editorial and Fashion Direction: Alexander Fury
Technical Development: Ross Phillips and Dorian Moore
Project Design and Development: Francisco Salvado
Editorial and Production: Laura Bradley
Video Editing: Harry Hanrahan
Design Assistance: Kate Swingler
Editorial Assistance: Rebecca Coleman
With special thanks to Hussein Chalayan, the Design Museum, Anna Ogundehin and all at Karla Otto and Jochen Zeitz at Puma