The model stomp: fashion is bloody furious
Over the past few weeks at the SS23 shows, generation alienation has been charging angrily down the runway. When you’re lost for words at the state of the world, stomp it out.
Over the past few weeks at the SS23 shows, generation alienation has been charging angrily down the runway. When you’re lost for words at the state of the world, stomp it out.
For the first time since February 2020’s MA show, the fashion school presented students’ collections to an actual audience – and it was an optimistic, overdue return to form.
Introducing the fashion grads set to take the cut, stitch and sewin’ worlds by storm (if their electrifying final collections are anything to go by).
Big takes on: Bianca Saunders, Wales Bonner, Acne Studios, Courrèges, Homme Plissé Issey Miyake, Rick Owens, Givenchy, Dior, Isabel Marant, Ami and plenty more.
It’s not just Nicole Kidman’s Balenciaga couture gown. Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Versace and TikTok beauty trends are getting in on the action, too. Apparently, it’s time for aluminium wrap to shine. And Bacofoil reckon so, too.
In photos: For its sixth outing as Lagos’ No.1 music-slash-culture festival, Homecoming took over sexy concept store Alara, with exclusive bits from Denim Tears, Stüssy, Off-White, Mowalola and more. Just take a look at the happy shoppers – they’re bloody gorgeous.
Head to head: And just like that, the metaverse finds another way to grab our attention, with collections from some of the greatest fashion houses popping up in Zuckerberg’s Meta. But at what cost? Our sanity, perhaps.
Starring BOSS x Russell Athletics, Emporio Armani, GCDS, Prada, Versace, Fendace (!), Giorgio Armani, Y/Project x FILA, Blumarine, MSGM and Dolce & Gabbana. Phew.
F-LAGSTUF-F is the Tokyo streetwear export, weaving its roots in the global fashion scene thanks to its eye-catching graphic tees and authentic skate roots.
Martine Rose and Nike’s recent MRSTV sports channel – featuring Ruby Wax – follows a TV Guide listing of inside-the-box spoofs from Gucci, Telfar, JW Anderson, Balenciaga and Collina Strada. Why is fashion enjoying so much screen time?
William Francis Green’s obsession with bootlegging has led to a collab with independent record labels, creating a super sweet, super sustainable collection of one-of-a-kind pieces.
After the glitz and glam of Milan, it's time for a final pit-stop in Paree. First up: Vaquera, Ottolinger, Saint Laurent, Off-White, Acne, Balmain, Celine Homme, Isabel Marant, Rick Owens, AKVW, Marine Serre, VTMNTS, Hermès, Miu Miu and loads more...
Dior, Saint Laurent, Kenzo, Lanvin, Mugler, Maison Margiela, Rick Owens, Off-White, Loewe, Balmain, Celine, Vivienne Westwood, Comme Des Garçons, Balenciaga, Valentino, Givenchy, Sacai, Y/Project, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu and Alexander McQueen.
We chart power moves at Burberry, Gucci and Louis Vuitton, emerging designers to watch and everything in between.
Last night, students in their final year at London’s famed fashion school commented on politics, sex and nightlife in one of its most subversive graduate shows.
Recently, Balenciaga, Comme des Garçons and Rick Owens have shown strength, courage and resistance in the face of war and destruction.