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Jarbas Pereira
Since his graduation in 2000, from the American Intercontinental University in Atlanta, Jarbas Pereira has astonished the fashion world with his costumes that embrace both innovation and beauty.
"Fashion is very simple. One of the key elements that help make fashion glamorous rests in its presentation." Jarbas announced at his last show.
One major characteristic of Jarbas' costumes is the use of feathers, almost to the point of obsession. According to Jarbas Pereira, the true essence of feather costuming that separates it from all other costuming forms, lies in the shape and arranging of the feathers.
Feathers are a repeated element in his collections from year to year as he searches for solutions for bigger and better costumes and explores functional, comfortable costumes for every occasion.
"A costume is a garment that transforms a person, if only temporarily. It is the ability to escape your ordinary everyday life."
Another important characteristic of JP costumes is the intentional opened areas in the construction of a garment. By creating these openings, the body hidden behind the fabric is revealed. Skin is an expression of beauty that can often be seen in JP collections.
These expressions of beauty came together on his 2002 collection named "Distortion". With showgirl-inspired costumes shown as part of his collection, it highlighted women's sexual power and her shimmering glamorous appearance.
"Feathers give clothing a more fluid and flexible appearance, enhancing and exaggerating a woman's or man's sexual attractiveness. Their fragile texture allows apparel to become dynamic by adding emphasis to gestures and movements."
Jarbas Pereira dazzled the fashion viewers with the originality of his design in his 2005 collection named "Androgyny". Held at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Androgyny started with a group of strong but delicate colors; Kelly green, teal, lavender and indigo.
As the show progressed the colors became more vibrant; royal, turquoise, purple, and silver. Androgyny came to an explosion of colors and dimensions at the end with all the costumes on stage including "Simplicity", a 17-foot tall by 13-foot wide shoulder piece with 2200 gold and black peacock feathers and 300 gold ostrich feathers.
Jarbas avoids the label "Brazilian designer". He disagrees with the categorization of Brazilian designers as if they were a stereotype. "I happen to be born in Brazil, but I design for the world."
"I think the next step in the fashion industry will be clothing that looks to the future."
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