What is happening in fashion and who is happening in fashion? The Fashion Edit has been hitting the pavement in stilettos to bring you the latest and greatest at London and Paris Fashion Weeks. With access to the brands and trends that are shaping our world, we invite you to come along as we explore the world of fashion visionaries and strut alongside today’s most prolific creators. Join Fashion Editor, Sophie Lin, as she pops in and out of shows throughout the electrifying city of London and fashion’s ground zero, Paris. Discover what is to come in the upcoming seasons and feel the buzzing excitement of the moment of creative inception.
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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSurrounded 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreKaraoke 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.
Read MoreThe "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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreParis 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.
Read MoreWhen asked about the mesmerizing motifs adorning her creations, Tolegen revealed that they were crafted in a historical style, yet generated through the innovative power of AI. The textiles she had chosen were nothing short of lavish, and upon closer inspection, the level of exquisite detail was truly awe inspiring.
Read MoreThis collection transforms the Chinese tea culture into a fashion collection. The underlying themes were respect for nature and traditional culture while conveying contemporary values. There is a sense of freedom and confidence in this collection from one who is proud of their traditions and is eager to share them with the world.
Read MoreParis in Winter isn't pleasant. This season I finally understood how Europeans in the last centuries died of consumption. The streets are cold and damp, buildings that are hundreds of years old drip dirt all over you and finding a warm place to escape the weather isn't as easy as it should be. I was overjoyed to enjoy a little respite at the Airei presentation. I did not expect, however, to walk right into the '80s Maxwell cassette ad.
Read MoreWalking around the grounds of the Louvre is always a surreal experience for me. It is where the ghosts of royalty past live and the remnants of the splendor they left behind is extraordinary. My head was far away in Fantasyland when I remembered that I was there to see a show. Kidill AW24 is starting in a few minutes and I best get Google mapping.
Read MoreMame Kurogouchi travels down to Arita town in Saga Prefecture, a historical town for early Imari pottery from the dawn of Japan's famed porcelain industry in the first half of the 17th century. Maiko Kurogouchi was fascinated by Japanese porcelain's rich and fine craftmanship.
Read MoreWhat are future generations looking to dress like? The notion of adaptability is becoming increasingly important to us in our daily lives. Socially we are evolving so expeditiously, the way we express ourselves is also evolving at a rapid pace. What can we bring with us from our past that will still hold up in the future?
Read MoreContinuing on the theme of barely there coverage as seen in AW23, SS24 is a more refined play on the idea. This collection is presented with the prospective of a woman on vacation. A woman who is uninhibited and ready to do anything at any time. This wardrobe exists between playful sunny days and sultry tantalizing nights.
"Y for Yesterday" is a striking new take on classical femininity and powerful modernism. Designer Hyemee looks back on her own past, her inspirations and emotions, as well those of EENK, to present an innovative collection between nostalgia and modernism.
Read MoreIn the second installment of Ruohan Nie's three collection series, "Line" is a wonderful study of conveying that lines can run forever. Designers strive to design timeless collections that can be versatile through seasons and time, few are successful at it. Ruohan Nie is successful with this season after season through her study in design and textiles.
Read MoreThis season Wang explorers how we view Venice once the playfulness and grandeur ceases and we start to notice the decay. The silhouettes of this collection plays off of the outlines of the architecture and dilapidated colors of the walls, frescoes and paintings inside the buildings and the pungent smell of laguna water accompanied by the signs of rampant decay.
Read More... Before we get into that, I want to go back to the mid-90s. It was July in Paris and I was the typical 90s teen; unchaperoned, untracked and without a phone in Paris for a whole summer. There will never be a time in the future where this experience will ever be duplicated.
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