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.
Arrival at the show consisted of receiving a Passport book and answering a short questionnaire to see which group you belong in. Are you an adventurer, warrior or an introspective thinker? From that point, we began our journey through the YAKU Universe of various vignettes and of course through a journey of fashion.
Read MoreWalking into St. Paul’s Church for Hector Maclean’s AW25 show, "Bastard Aristocrat", the atmosphere was buzzing with anticipation, equal parts reverence and rebellion. The setting alone, with rain-slicked cobblestones and Union Jack umbrellas bobbing outside, felt like a metaphor for Maclean’s collection, a collision of sacred tradition and anarchic energy. As the wind picked up one of the umbrellas and set it flying majestically across the runway, the show begins...
Read MoreDesigner George Keburia, known for his sculptural silhouettes and gothic undertones, delivered a collection that felt like a love letter to nocturnal glamour, with a dash of Georgian folklore. This season, Keburia played with contrasts in surrealism and traditionalism.
Read MoreWhen the PR person at a show tells you to sit front row instead of your designated second row seat, it is like getting upgraded to First from Economy Plus on a flight. When I got upgraded, I knew this show was going to be special. Pauline Dujancourt’s AW25 collection is a delicate ode to memory and rebirth. As someone who’s raced through Parisian traffic to catch a closing gate (KIMHEKIM SS25), I appreciate when a show demands you slow down and Dujancourt’s did just that.
Read MoreThe energy at Ray Chu’s AW25 showcase was a magnetic blend of audacity and vulnerability. Titled "CHAPTER V: KISS ME", the collection marked Chu’s London Fashion Week presentation with a statement; fashion is not just worn, it’s felt. The Soho venue, intimate yet charged, became a stage for silhouettes that defied gender norms, wrapped in a dreamy palette of dusky pinks and molten metallics.
Read MoreGorey’s signature subversion was everywhere. Her signature disheveled elegance of crushed velvet dresses with asymmetrical hems, as if thrown on in haste, but cut with precision. Metallics and sheer panels blurred the line between last night’s party and this morning’s aftermath.
Read MoreCharlie Constantinou’s AW25 showcase at London Fashion Week felt like stepping into a mirage, industrial grit melting into Saharan warmth. Held at 180 The Strand, the space was transformed with hand-dyed drapes and dappled lighting, echoing the collection’s fusion of technical precision and nomadic romance.
Read MoreThe Kalighat paintings; bold, fluid, and unapologetically narrative. These works, born near Kolkata’s Kalighat temple, once chronicled mythology and social change. Gupta reimagined them with a modernist twist, collaborating with Midnapore artisans to handcraft prints that feel both ancient and urgent.
Read MoreThis season we saw less of the streetwear aesthetic and I was glad to see it go. Having been to many seasons of Fasts' shows, that angle just really wasn't him nor was it something that the audience necessarily wants from him. The AW25 show felt more like a return to what he is best at, designing intricate yet forceful looks.
Read MoreCan I please be a Ujoh girl? Ujoh is like Japanese Celine, I don't know how else to describe it. What the Celine girl is in France is what the Ujoh girl is in Japan. I have been watching this brand for years now, and every season I am in complete awe.
Read MoreI was just at the world's most fashionable block party, XULY.Bët SS25. Yes, that's exactly what it was. Traveled back in time to 1990s for the chicest block party in the world. Designer Lamine Kouyaté is known for being a pioneer in upcycling.
Read MoreShiatzy Chen, often hailed as the "Chanel of Taiwan," has once again proven why they're a force to be reckoned with in the global fashion scene. The SS25 collection is a masterful blend of Eastern aesthetics and Western silhouettes, creating a harmonious fusion that's both fresh and timeless.
Read MoreThe Palais de Tokyo, buzzing with anticipation..."Is that Ashley Graham?" I frantically texted Coco. He couldn't make it to the show but confirmed that my eyes were not deceiving me. She looked absolutely stunning in her ATLEIN ensemble. ATLEIN can make everything unbearably sexy.
Read MoreThis season, Loewe featured structured see-through silk chiffon dresses draped over garment cages, reminiscent of hoop skirts of yesteryear. And feathers, tons of feathers. The craftsmanship on all of the feathered pieces were just astounding.
Read MoreAs I sat there, watching the models glide down the runway, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and excitement for how far this brand has come. It has been so exciting seeing this brand grow over the seasons. I have loved Niccolo Pasqualetti since his first showing at Paris Fashion Weeks a few seasons ago. To see his work evolve from artistic interpretations into something that is much more wearable and market ready is just amazing. Pasqualetti has never lost the artist in him.
Read MorePicture this: Me, racing through the streets of Paris, battling traffic like a woman on a mission. What should have been a breezy 35 minute jaunt turned into an agonizing hour and 9 minutes of pure frustration. As I finally arrived at the Faculté de pharmacie de Paris, my heart sank, the gates were closing right before my eyes. But we don't give up that easily, do we?
Read MoreWhat's a fashion show without a dash of excitement? Usually, those of us in Standing (no, I am not ashamed to be in Standing sometimes, it is what it is…) have an unspoken pact to play nice. But sometimes the claws come out! As I found myself mediating a tiff with a rather prickly attendee, I couldn't help but think, aren't we all here for the love of fashion?
Read MoreI have always loved Uma Wang, and I'm pretty sure I always will. The way that she brings in the volume into a beautiful drape, so that the dress does not run away from the figure is genius. Think exaggerated hips, flowing drapes, and layers upon layers of luxurious natural textiles.
Read MoreCaroline Hú's SS25 show titled "Reverie," is a heartfelt exploration of the myriad emotions that come from our connections with family, friends, and the world around us. Hú beautifully captured the essence of love, not just its joy but also its shadows.
Read MoreIf you remember last season’s show with that fabulous pink backdrop, this one was just as immersive. Models sauntered across a set designed to evoke the carefree elegance of a beach day, perfectly capturing that relaxed yet sophisticated spirit.
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