“Material Brow” the latest collection from all girl art collective The Kingpins (under their fashion label moniker Birthday Suit) takes its name and inspiration from two disparate female icons of the 20th Century – Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and the material girl herself Madonna.
The resulting retina scorching mish mash looks like the colourful ensemble cast of a Pedro Almodovar film (with as much gender realignment) tripping on acid at a 90’s themed rave on Mars. From intergalactic hoodies, matador silhouettes, Frankie Goes To Hollywood references, colourful psychedelic prints, and pieces emblazoned with their monobrowed muse the collection is a fantasitcal exploration of character driven club wear fit for gender bending ex-Boomboxers and Fashionista princesses alike. No wonder larger than life celebrities (Kanye west, Beth Ditto, Lady Gaga and Sia) boast Birthday Suit pieces in their wardrobe, if only we were confident enough to wear them ourselves.
