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'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.
Read MoreAnrealage has always been a brand that paid special attention to the technology in clothing. This was just another fantastic example of the next level that textile science could be taken to. Although the technology is not new, it was seen in the '80s with hyper shirts and gloves that changed color in temperature or light exposure, the reinvention of it for high fashion seemed revolutionary.
Read MoreThe Dawei show was intensely packed. Then suddenly, as if on que, a hush blanketed the crowd and light-hearted classical music commenced. The first look I saw was a corseted handkerchief hem dress in black. Admittedly, it was a little hard to see through the crowd but I can tell that it moved beautifully and the texture was just pure luxury.
Read MoreVIPs flooded the entryway to the famed Le Palace in Paris for the Celine Homme AW23 Show, a celebration of fashion, music and the cultural heritage of the iconic venue. It was like walking through a portal back to 1978, the height of this venue's nightclub incarnation.
Read MoreThe seats were filling up and I noticed that I was assigned a seat but to be honest, I was just too delighted to be there and did not even bother to sit down. I figured I could skip the awkward "excuse me"s through the narrow pews and just stand close enough to the photo pit where I can get some usable images. The lights dim and after a prolonged period of darkness and silence there was suddenly a stomp at center stage…
Read MoreInspired by the tomato fights of Valencia, Spain, the collection takes cues from workwear and chef attire, as well as the simple shapes of storage solutions like cans and boxes. The silhouettes are designed to give the tomato room to grow, to expand. The prints reflect the diverse range of colors that make up the fruit, with lime green, orange, sand tones, and deep gold paired with the dark blues and greens of tomato orchards.
Read MoreThe collection was also a nod to the ‘80s and ‘90s, when bold, vibrant colors and playful designs were a hallmark of high fashion. Walter Van Beirendonck paid homage to these decades by incorporating elements like neon accents, chunky knits, and oversized silhouettes. This created a collection that was both nostalgic and contemporary, blending old and new styles to create something truly unique.
Read MoreTaiwanese 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.
Read MoreThe autumn winter season has always been known to be a celebration of society's most elegant and most coveted soirees. Many socialites and aristocracy had made their most memorable and influential appearances during this season. Huishan Zhang celebrates the legacies of Babe Paley and Marella Agnelli in his AW22 collection.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreIn the avant-garde world of Custo Barcelona, more is always more. Vibrant colors, futuristic patterns, and multicolored sequins filled the runway at Custo Barcelona’s New York Fashion Week 2022 show.
Read More"We feel things they'll never feel" This phrase, spotted on the London tube, has become the title of Passaro's latest AW22 collection. Intended as an ode to hypersensitivity it stems from a deep sense of time and dreams of self-expression.
Read MoreThis was by far the most surprising collection I came across during Paris Men's Fashion Week. Upon first inspection I was not expecting all of the thought that went into this seemingly simple collection. This is one of those rare times when I glance at a collection first and think, that's pretty interesting and I like the vibe. Then I read the press release and find out what it's really about and I am completely in love with it.
Read MoreThrough various collections this theme has been explored and investigated and continues to be studied by Chen as each collection is presented almost like a progress report of his most recent findings. The designer finds the coexistence of reality and a dream state fascinating, the existence of fantasy in conjunction with the objective world, the rational and irrational, the non-existence of time. This collection reflects the designers consciousness, fluctuating graphics like waves through a lucid dream.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreEdeline is a true artist in which she uses multimedia to present her collections. This season she takes a surreal approach in her fashion film. By distorting the characters in the film, she emphasizes the usage of color blocking and complex pattern drafting in her designs.
Read MoreUtilitarian parkas and easily chic trench coats fly down the runway with swishing long fringed pieces. There is no need to sacrifice dramatic expression for utilitarianism. Bold prints in neon green are anchored by shades of taupe and obsidian.
Read MoreThis spring is not for wallflowers, this collection is about living out loud. A frenzy of floral prints with ruffles of all sizes, MSGM truly turned the volume up.
Read MoreWe manipulate our physical selves in ways to narrate a story to the outside world. Jamie Wei Huang's story, "I Have Broken a Piece of Me", begins from experiencing a physical accident.
Read MoreOnce upon a time there began a beautiful fashion house born from Nigerian designer Kenneth Ize. It would evolve into a pivotal collection for African designers and be showcased to the world on the Paris Fashion Week platform.
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