I expect nothing but a sublime works when I think of TAAKK. This brand has spoiled us all with such exquisite craftsmanship over the years that anything less imperfection will simply not be tolerated. Does that sound harsh? Maybe. But TAAKK keeps rising to the occasion and SS25 is no different.
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The beat made me and a fellow attendee breakout in a short little dance prior to the show starting. We caught the eye of another attendee across the way and she did not find it amusing. Sometimes I wonder if most of these European attendees really understand the quirky humor in Japanese fashion.
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Surrounded by the ornate walls of a historical library, I was suddenly transported to turn-of-the-century China. The collection, aptly named "Gnartricate," felt like a love letter to that bygone era when the East was just beginning to captivate Western imaginations.
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The collection was a beautiful contradiction – gentlemanly ensembles with unexpected pops of pink and lavender that seemed to whisper secrets of hidden emotions. As each model walked past, I felt like I was witnessing a day in the life of countless workers, their stories etched into every fabric and silhouette.
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When a woman is adopted by three gay men during Paris Men’s Fashion Week we get to do fun things like stop by Loewe, navigating through the paparazzi that are waiting for K-pop stars to arrive and enjoying bottles of Evian and champagne, refueling for the next show. I could have stayed forever but I knew I would have been late for the next show if I didn't step out into the heatwave and brave the sticky walk.
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Karaoke Runway must be a thing every season from now on. When the show first began and my favorite song, "Lovely Day" came on I realized this was not the Bill Withers version. It sound a little off, so I just thought maybe it was a live band. I looked around for the musical act and it was just some guy standing up in the middle of a seated audience, singing karaoke.
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The "Summer of Love" theme was unmistakable, evoking dreamy California vibes that transported us far from the Parisian heat. As a long-time follower of System, I've always admired their ability to create cohesive collections that seamlessly blend menswear and womenswear.
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This season, Ouest took us behind the dodgy looking curtain at the very back of the video rental store and unveiled the world of the Ouest man. Kitschy, sexy, tongue in cheek and around lollipops at this presentation.
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Paris in June can be unforgiving, and the Hotel Normandy was no exception on June 18th, 2024. As I arrived at Valette Studio's menswear show, I was greeted by Hugo, a charming gentleman who seemed impervious to the heat in his shiny Courreges vegan leather jacket, the "it" item of the season as seen on various Parisian throughout the city in various occasions.
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Seems like everybody was waking up from a long slumber. Whether it be a physical rest or a mental one, there were themes of awakening in this collection. The accessories were gold foil pouches of protein powder bags and yoga mats. There was also a nod to different elements of horror from pop culture, from Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to the monsters from "Stranger Things".
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While waiting in line, we met an interesting pair of Dutch fashion curators. It's at shows like these that you truly get to meet like-minded individuals who appreciate the artistry of fashion. Once inside, Coco quietly pointed out that two of the stars of "Emily in Paris" were in the audience. As photographers were frantically taking their photos the room came too a halt, signaling the beginning of the show. Suddenly we were all at a hush and the show began...
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The Kid Super show was everything that I thought it was going to be. Full of celebrities, beautiful people and most importantly the creativity of this American artist and designer. His background is rooted in New York City and started with a few t-shirts but his art drew the attention of many in the industry and grew into the fashion collections that we see today.
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