In a dark world, Haider Ackermann embraces the bright side
The Colombian-born fashion designer was in Hong Kong recently to talk about his spring-summer 2017 collection, which features uncharacteristically bright colours
Haider Ackermann likes to lose himself in foreign cities at night.
“[Italian film director Pier Paolo] Pasolini once said something really beautiful,” he recalls. “He said that he didn’t want to make movies any more because in his head he had already made the most beautiful movies. This is how I feel when I wander the streets. I feel I’ve already imagined the most beautiful défilé [fashion shows] during these late night walks. There’s a beauty and mystery to it.”
The much-respected designer has run his own label in Paris since 2001, and this year was appointed creative director at Berluti in what was considered a power move in the industry.
With his dark, brooding good looks, he’s often dressed in effortless layers. Today, it’s a distressed dark army green jacket, nonchalantly worn over a light black sweater and checked top. It’s not hard to imagine him ambling aimlessly among the shadows of a big city.