

Turbulent times may await Tijana Pavlov’s man, but with a slick, versatile forward-thinking wardrobe, he is ready for the obstacles of tomorrow. Sculpted shoulders take a futuristic turn as the modern blazer takes a back seat to Pavlov’s dynamic work with leather. Rubber boots add a certain artificiality to a vivid collection of another reality, while dress shirts capture the progressive movement of fashion and the elements that are deemed acceptable for the norm. Altogether, Pavlov’s spring collection is a step forward for the young designer and a promising move towards what the future holds.

This fall, enter the drunk world of Tijana Pavlov where society is on the brink of collapse and the line has been blurred between ready-to-wear and avant-garde fashion. Finding order in the midst of chaos, Pavlov creates a look that is off the cuff, yet makes sense. The fabrics of convention are worn away by interesting cuts and then strapped down, evoking the often troubling nature of bondage and the human state of insanity. Continuing on this note is the attention grabbing robe that leaves nothing to the imagination, in fact defeating a robe’s purpose. The collection plays with the notion of what is acceptable and reinforces Pavlov’s obsession with futuristic menswear that defies society’s norms.

In relation to fashion, Belgrade is quickly on its way to becoming drama central. Here, the idea of convention has been lost in translation and modernity thrives. Joining the ranks of young designer Dejan Despotovic, Tijana Pavlov is the latest Belgrade designer to emerge on the scene. Pavlov has positioned her line to push the gender envelope. Using thoughtful and provoking “colors, shapes, and slogans”, she hopes to have an impact on menswear in Serbia. For her latest collection, Pavlov embarks on a futuristic journey with bold skin revealing cuts and a monochromatic color palette that is subject to a tantalizing fiery red.