So Many Feelings

"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.

We are Also Aliens

If nothing else the last 2 years have allowed us to reach deep within and remember who we were before life happened to us. What we really wanted to wear and why. I feel an almost nostalgic vibe when I see WVB’s collections. Call me crazy but…

Masculine Lounging

This 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.

Lucid Dreaming

Through 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.

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.

Not Standard Issue

We may feel like we own the Earth but the truth is, the Earth owns us. More than ever, we as a collective consciousness are finally wrapping our heads around this. We are constantly working within a natural framework, not the other way around. The foundations for this collection is cotton, wool, shearling, leather and metal. All of these natural materials are manipulated and shaped to express the aesthetics and functionality that enhance our lives.

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.

Write On

I have always been such a sucker for elegant calligraphy. The way it looks, the time it it took to write in such a exquisite way. The message didn’t even matter much. It could even read something as simple as “I’ve popped out to the store.”, but in calligraphy it is received as a love letter that looks more like, “Darling, I have gone on a short outing to gather some goods. If you need anything at all please text me. I cannot wait to finish my task so that I may once again, be reunited with you. With all my heart…”.

Two for the Road

Utilitarian 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.

Turn Up the Volume

This 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.

Structured Luxury

In this gender-neutral collection, Ujoh AW21 breaks all boundaries of silhouette, color and materials. Relaxed and asymmetrical tailored styles are fluid against a body. Oversized jackets and separates are pulled back together with corset style belts.

Italian Spring

Mr. & Mrs. Italy revisits their four iconic pieces: the parka, the jumpsuit, the bolero and the trench coat. The silhouettes are simple and minimalist but made dynamic through the usage of organza camouflower pattern. The feel of this collection is fun, kitschy and whimsical.

Chaotic Juxtaposition

What were once lively weeks where industry professionals and socialites converge and admire the artworks of these designers are now links to virtual fashion shows sent to a select few in the industry. It all came to a screeching halt in 2020.

"Cozyristic"

In a world where we are reevaluating the way we consume and live, fashion is not a category to be overlooked. We express ourselves and our identities through the clothes we wear. In this pivotal time that we are experiencing now, who we were is not who we are becoming. Exploring the existence of ourselves, living with less is changing the fashion game forever.

Curious and Curiouser

Side C, the transformative look at classics that focuses on innovative pattern making
in order to offer multiple ways to wear and interpret garments, finds a further new dimension: a vertical one, in which top and bottom can be both used, switching from one shape to the other in the flip of the axis.

Side C

Beautiful People Pre Fall 2021 invites us all to connect the lines of conflicting stories and experiment with how the garment relates to the figure.

Cordoba Couture

Juana Martin celebrates Cordoba, Spain in her SS21 couture collection.

The History of Cake

To mark the 20th anniversary of Henrik Vibskov leaving Central St Martins in 2001 to start his own business, the AW21 collection is celebrating with cake. Exploring the history of cake and its many visual expressions in color and texture inspired the team for the AW21 collection.

Beautiful People AW20

The Beautiful People AW20 collection was inspired by a fusion of traditional European styles and modern urban fashion, with a focus on creating pieces that are both beautiful and functional. The designs were a mix of timeless classics, such as elegant coats and tailored suits, as well as more modern, edgy styles, such as oversized sweaters and statement pieces. The color palette was muted, with a focus on earthy tones, such as olive green, camel, and navy blue, which added a touch of sophistication to the pieces.

I Want That

This wardrobe won’t lie to you. When it says it can be day into evening, it means it. Crisp redesigned button down wrap shirts and shirt dresses are paired with unapologetically borderline gauche chunky earrings and necklaces. The overall effect is an absolute, “I want that…”.

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