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Oh, You Big Ham! Cray-Cray Fashion from The Rodnik Band

April 10, 2013 by WendyB

I do have a passion for highlarious fashion, so I have to thank singer Rita Ora and Fashion Bomb Daily for introducing me to the art/fashion/performance art of The Rodnik Band via Rita’s cheese-slice dress.

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Rita Ora, via her Instagram.

The Rodnik Band is designed by Philip Colbert, who was interviewed by the site Not Just a Label. The introduction to the interview explained:

“Philip’s designs walk a satirical line between art and fashion, and play on the idea of wearable art. Each design is hand made using intense hand-sewn and embroidery techniques. Each piece is part of a limited edition collection. The current collection was represented by 20 Hoxton Square Gallery. The brand is presented as an Ironic pop band, with Philip performing a vocal wrap, accompanied by models wearing the collection and playing in the band.”

Colbert, who named the label after a Moscow store founded in the early years of the 20th century, says on his site: “For me humour is a powerful tool to push understanding and encourage a thoughtful approach to clothing.” Well, the  dress version of Marcel Duchamp’s famous 1917 urinal artwork, “Fountain,” is definitely humorous.

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The urinal dress by The Rodnik Band.

Of course, that one is not really practical. For everyday wear, I’d recommend the ham dress from the Spring 2013 collection.

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Via The Rodnik Band on Facebook.

Okay, maybe not. But I think anyone could carry the cute “mouth” purse, shown with a washing-machine dress in this photo.

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Via The Rodnik Band Facebook page. Also featured by Nylon.

Too many fashionistas make me want to quote the Joker in The Dark Knight: “Why so serious?” So I have to give props to the artistic peeps who push the envelope and make me laugh.

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  1. Melanie says

    April 10, 2013 at 12:50 am

    These dresses are an absolute inspiration begging to be worn with those colourful running shoes. Begging!

    • WendyB says

      April 10, 2013 at 4:02 pm

      You could pull it off!

  2. Susan Partlan says

    April 11, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    I would totally wear the urinal dress!

    • WendyB says

      April 11, 2013 at 3:55 pm

      I would pay to see that, Susan!

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