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.
Sabina Bilenko's latest couture collection for spring summer 2023 is a testament to the designer's intimate connection to her heritage. Taking inspiration from her birthplace of Uzbekistan, the collection embodies the rich cultural tapestry of this ancient region.
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 MoreZiggy Chen presents their latest collection, VIGLUMSY. This new line promises to take you on a journey of refined clumsiness, where the boundaries of traditional garment making are pushed to create a truly unique experience. The inspiration behind the collection was derived from a deep dive into the world of awkward objects, resulting in a delightful mix of torn effects, fragmented patterns, and erratic folds. However, this is not just a stand-alone collection, but rather a continuation of the designer's timeless poetics, connecting past and future with every stitch.
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 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 MoreAs we move at lightening speed towards the Metaverse, so does fashion. At first glance, I had the impression that this collection may have been an NFT. Much to my surprise (and relief) I have come to discover, “Upside down”- Our World our Time” is an actual collection that is available in the 4D.
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 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“This nonsensical world we call home,” Takuya Morikawa focused on self exploration by eliminating his own filters. He takes a multidisciplinary approach - incorporating extensive material research and imaginative fabric treatments into his creations and collaborating with expert technicians to bring these ideas to existence.
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 MoreNew York based designer Patrick Cupid has shot another arrow into my heart. Ever since I met him at Paris Fashion Week in 2019 I have been a huge fan. In a world where American fashion is an oxymoron, Patrick Cupid is a refreshing reminder of the greatness and innovation that American sportswear designers are fully capable of.
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.
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