Keko Hainswheeler (born on March 4) is a multidisciplinary creative, consultant, creative director and custom designer from London. He studied at UAL: University Of The Arts. In 2014, he worked at Diesel as creative consultant and designer with long time collaborator, Nicola Formichetti. He commissioned Keko to design and consult on a number of projects, including the 35th anniversary The Diesel Tribute Collection and The Diesel Leather Tribute Collection.
Collaborations[]
KH x Komakino[]
Hainswheeler created a mask for Komakino Spring/Summer 2010 Collection which was worn by Gaga in the music video for "Bad Romance". The bespoke piece is created from rusted nails, washers, safety pins, and grommets layered over a welded frame and trimmed with leather trimming and straps.
The mask was sold for Icons & Idols Rock n’ Roll Auction Event which took place at the Julien’s Auctions Beverly Hills Gallery on December 1st and 2nd, 2012.
Custom[]
- Feather neck brace.
- Lace feather and crystal mask.
- Lace mask.
- Black ruffled tulle shoulder piece.
- Black geometric mask.
- Spiked boots accessory.
- Gaga's bodice.
- Leather and pleated black lace braces.
- White tulle headpiece.
- Black leather bra embellished with gold plated chains, solid brass hardware and lion heads.
Trivia[]
- Keko Hainswheeler also customized the dancers Dr. Martens shoes during The Monster Ball Tour.
References[]
- Nicola Formichetti's Blog: Lady Gaga wears Keko Hainswheeler mask for 2009 MTV Video Music Awards
- Nicola Formichetti's Blog: Lady Gaga wears Keko Hainswheeler mask for Saturday Night Live
- Nicola Formichetti's Blog: Lady Gaga wears Keko Hainswheeler mask for Saturday Night Live
- Nicola Formichetti's Blog: Lady Gaga wears mask by Keko Hainswheeler in Bad Romance music video
- Nicola Formichetti's Blog: Lady Gaga and Dancers wear outfits and shoes by Keko Hainswheeler for the Arena Version of the Monster Ball
- Nicola Formichetti's Blog: Lady Gaga and dancers wear outfits by Haus of Gaga for appearance on the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross show