Category: Runway Shows
A brutal car crash, tender lovemaking; the inaugural collaboration between Neith Nyer and DDP was designed with the intensity of both. The Fall/Winter 2019/20 collection isn’t just about two brands working together, it is an attempt to create an aesthetic that blurs the lines between the new and the old, …
“This season, I wanted to convey a sense of freedom and individuality. I was drawn to the idea of toughness, the aesthetic of Mapplethorpe’s photographs and the fetishization of leather, harnesses and biker gear. In stark contrast, I was also inspired by romance and glamour, harking back to another era, …
Dangerous, but harmless. In DAWEI’s eye, the most fearful creature can be just as innocent as cat, full of tenderness. Dangerous animals are approaching, but there’s no need to be alarmed. Childlike drawing dinosaurs came in ‘crazy’ fringes, and the ‘scary’ claw scratches are even cute in a way. Apart …
Touted as a collection that pays homage to Guy Laroche, the “Black Marble” collection is as much a play on words as it is an aesthetic gesture. The press notes specifically said Winter 2020 and with its title, this Guy Laroche collection is all black with white as a mere …
French girls in French clothes in Paris. Iconic Rykiel. From the multi-generational throng of Rykiel women walking the Allée Sonia Rykiel which opened summer, to an intimate gallery of portraits for autumn/winter 2019. Julie de Libran’s collection for this season represents an exercise in personal style ‘I wanted it to …
Once in a while, fashion journos get unforgettable press notes, and the Rahul Mishra Fall/Winter 2019 release is one of those. Beginning with a poem titled “Village Diary,” it went on to describe a trip back to his home in India, diary style of course. Somehow, it feels disrespectful saying …
An eclectic combination of girly elements and updated takes on practical silhouettes, Chloé brought us a collection for the effeminate tomboy. Cargo pants met high-waisted bell bottoms, imagined in both plaid and denim. Dresses both short and long featured movable, breathable cuts, focusing on embellishments in the sleeves and neckline—like …
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Rochas stepped back in time, revisiting the work by Marcel Rochas and his wife Hélène for the house’s Fall/Winter 2019 collection. Instead of following the streetwear trend taking flight all over the world, the Rochas chose to reclaim its heritage, following a trail of Chantilly, silk, organza, and rich wools. …
This season, Maria Grazia Chiuri sifted through an array of images, silhouettes, and gender question language in her mind, turning her eyes to Teddy Girls. The term refers to the female counterpoint to Teddy Boys—an early subculture of British fashion where young men dressed in attire inspired by the dandies …
