TV REPORT JAN 21 2010
hamansutra TV report
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JAN 21 2010
11PM Germany time zone
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Multifunctional Chador
Having roots in several cultures at the same time can make a person rootless – a regular experience for Haman Alimardani alias hamansutra. “puzzle” presents an extraordinary fashion designer.
Born in Iran and growing up in New York and Munich, he is at home everywhere and nowhere, a stranger and a friend at one and the same time. But the marks left by three cultures have also given hamansutra freedom. His creations are provocative, playful and always ahead of their time. In his latest collection, “Artificial Skin Collection 2060″, the maverick fashion designer presents his visions of the future, including his personal take on the chador – the tent-like, all-enveloping item of clothing worn by women in Iran.
Inner Anger
“I’m angry inside. Angry at a religious government that, for the past 30 years, has laid down the law to its people about the way they have to dress”, says hamansutra. His chador, then, is multifunctional: a socially correct, all-concealing veil which can be instantly transformed into a sexy outfit. “puzzle” shows the artistic potential which the designer draws from three cultures and the methods he uses to put it into creative practice.
About BR
Bayerischer Rundfunk [Bavarian Broadcasting] (BR) is the public broadcasting authority for the German Free State of Bavaria, with its main offices located in Munich. BR is a member of ARD.
About puzzle
The InterCultureMagazine
The first intercultural program to be shown on Bavarian TV
A puzzle is composed of a number of different pieces, which only create an overall picture when they are taken together – in the same way as our society.
Credits
Presenter Özlem Sarikaya
Author Michaela Wilhelm
Translated by Alison
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