Hussein Chalayan — Extreme Clothing

He "pushes clothes to the point where they become sculpture, furniture or even architecture," wrote Marcus Fairs in an interview which appeared in icon magazine.

"It was his Living Room Collection in spring 2000 that sealed his reputation. A range of tables and chairs transformed into clothing: slipcovers became dresses, chairs were folded into an attaché case and a round table became a skirt. The models serenely picked up the furniture, put it on and walked off."

More on this sui generis designer, already a legend at 36, here.