"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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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…”.
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Edeline 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.
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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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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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Sarah 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.
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We 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.
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Once 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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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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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