As I walked into the extravagantly elegant Hotel de Crillon at the Place de la Concorde I was eagerly anticipating the unveiling of Natan's Spring Summer '23 haute couture collection. I happened upon an impromptu photoshoot at the foyer where a model moved exquisitely in a periwinkle silk gown with an expressive scarf and the thinnest of spaghetti straps. Each movement flowed effortlessly into the next like a ballet dancer's routine.
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 MoreThe on-screen wardrobe of Novak's character was used to build tension and suspense, and it is this cinematic device that influences the majority of Zhang's Pre-Fall 2023 line. From flowing, draped fabrics to bold and elegant prints, each piece in the collection is designed to evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue.
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 MoreIn this collection, White Mountaineering delivers reimagined patterns from the retro recreational styles of the '80s and '90s. This collection inspires us to venture out and revel in nature.
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 MoreIf 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…
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 MoreIn 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
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 MoreI 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…”.
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 MoreLondon 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.
Read MoreIn 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".
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 MoreSarah Andelman, founder of Just an Idea and previously a buyer and image director of the iconic Colette in Paris has joined forces with Amrose this season. For this collaboration they let their imagination run wild.
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.
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