SEMI-FINALISTS OF THE 2014 LVMH PRIZE

CREATURES OF THE WINDby Shane Gabier & Chris Peters

Creatures of the Wind was founded in 2008, by Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters. Both are graduates of The School of The Art Institute of Chicago, Department of Fashion Design. Upon graduation, Gabier moved to Antwerp, Belgium, where he worked first for menswear designer Dirk Schonberger, and later worked for womenswear designer Jurgi Persoons. Peters spent two years doing specialty handwork as a studio assistant to the artist and designer Nick Cave. The collection was born in Chicago and is driven by concept and narrative; inspiration is drawn from subcultures, mythological themes, and youth culture.