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Theunissen AW23

The Franco-Belgian brand established in 2019 and created by Ariane Theunissen stays faithful to the creator's love of the '70s and its icons. This season, the collection is inspired by the empowerment of women with silhouettes that emphasize the structure of the shoulders tapering into a small waist to create strong and dramatic looks, encouraging the idea of the powerful woman.

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Meryll Rogge AW23

Welcome to The Fashion Bowl. Although that was not the official title of Meryll Rogge's AW23 show, it really should have been. From the moment you walked down into the underground tunnel you knew you were in for a treat. The double doors opened to a time capsule, a beautifully maintained 80s bowling alley in the middle of Paris. Who knew?! A nostalgic soundtrack played, I could not get Billy Idol's "Eyes Without a Face" out of my head for days.

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Roisin Pierce AW23

I've never been a churchgoer, and definitely not in the mornings. But I was happy to go to church the morning of the Roisin Pierce show. It was a brisk and sunny morning and the walk to the American Church in Paris was a beautiful one along the Seine. Arriving at such a serene place added to the magic of the week and I will consider this magical moment number 4.

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Petar Petrov AW23

At Petar Petrov, the goal is to embrace a new school of luxury, wholly defined by style that never appears too "try hard" and helps women define their world. The brand seeks to cater to women who choose fashion to illustrate themselves as a person claiming their place in the world, rather than just as a female.

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Game On

Taiwanese designer Jenn Lee launches her AW22 collection utilizing the unlimited powers of the virtual world. This season, Lee partners with award winning production company, Renovatio Pictures to launch a treasure hunting VR game.

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Artisan Liberation

This collection has unexpected depth through the vast array of textiles. Utilizing natural fibers such as cashmere and wool tartan as well as velvet and sustainable vegan leather. "Artisan Liberation" is a celebration of individuality and self expression.

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Triggering

In this peculiar time of human history, human beings are the most triggered variable in ecology and also the most likely to trigger other variables. Observing human behavior and consciousness on both objective and subjective perspectives, the physical and psychological distance have been significantly widened.

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Collaboration

The movements evoke new emotions to the wearer through its collaboration with the comfort and lightness of the materials. The fabrics create dynamic curves around the form and in places where slits were created the figure can be freed.

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"Fluidity 1"

London Fashion Week always had an energetic and enticing vibe to it and I was curious to see if the fashion industry was ready to carry on again after the forced pause of live shows and events. Seems like all was well for the AJOY SAHU SS22 launch.

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Everybody in the Pool!

In the past, it is safe to say that swimwear to me just seemed like "outside lingerie". E.MACBEAN reinvents this category with the emphasis put on the fact that swimwear is "outside clothes".

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New Victoria

The signature frothy frocks, liberal with the yardage of lace, chiffon and other luxury textiles mesmerizes audiences. The magic of the Bora Aksu collections lie in being able to ignite the playful, imaginative and fantastic daydreams within all of us.

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How Cozy

Mark Fast is a world-renowned luxury knitwear designer. Finding inspiration in London, Mark studied at Central Saint Martins and completed his BA there and went on to complete his MA in February 2008. His signature designs push the boundaries of modern knitwear technology.

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Free Spirit

Gayeon Lee continues with her signature style of youthful femininity. Lee’s designs present an inviting and fresh point of view, modernizing the free spirit for the girl who cherishes the intersection of art and fashion.

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"Memory of a Dress"

AW21 Edeline Lee presents her collection as a short story, "Memory of a Dress" in collaboration with podcaster Paul Bae. Edeline comments: “We are all navigating the digital landscape right now, but my brand operates on a human-scale." This season is an experimentation with storytelling in digital mediums, positioning fashion back in the realm of a form of performance art.

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Upcycling Fashion in LA

Through the years I have followed Manny as he evolved from the Gents Closet to Thread Haus and his journey has been unfolding beautifully. More recently he has introduced upcycling into his collection and continues to build on the sustainable and forward thinking way of creating his collections. I recently asked him a few questions regarding his journey and here’s what he had to say…

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Sugardens

Ziggy Chen's delighted to present his AW21 collection, Sugardens. The designer went to the enchanting gardens suspended in time, immersing himself in this atmosphere with new eyes in search of a resonance with the surrounding environment.

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