On occasion of FW20, Liam Hodgeshas reinforced the codes of streetwear, through a pretty heavy bold intake of shapes and details: Outerwear, trousers, and shirts are being repurposed for a dashing, future-free of facetiousness. Familiar figures and foreign practices mark Liam Hodges AW20, moving him into a recognizable alien landscape of elements that explore the powerful realm of implementation and exploit an all-round shift in creativity.
Past labels are upcycled, as former conceits are broken down, ego is diluted and eco-anxiety grows. T-shirts propositions reflect the dichotomy of dilution in making and morals; on the other side, trousers are constructed from panels of repurposed fabrications of previous processes, while bucket hats are imagined in recycled yarn and unwanted vintage t-shirts.
Graphic and text vacillate between eras and landscapes: Shakespearean and retro-futuristic at the same time, quotes are emblazoned on hoodies and other propositions, eager to spark an interest in young and old demographics. Barcelona-based brand Nukak and Liam Hodges come together for their first partnership, crafting bags that side by side with the collection. Nukak breathes new life into the materials that were once cogs in the machine of desolation.
In times of challenges and social tension, fashion can be a true means of escape. However, to earn a much-coveted aim, sometimes all you need is a little hope, passion, and dedication. And that’s exactly what I sense from Tommaso Bellini the moment we jump on the phone.
Following the first digital Paris Men’s Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2021, designer Junya Watanabe brings us to the streets and into homes in Japan shot by Keizo Kitajima.
Rather than turning to the iconic minimalist aesthetic and redecorating my flat, I decided to spend this summer exploring the eco-luxury Swedish brand Björk and Berries.
New Balance in collaboration with brand ambassador Jaden Smith conceptualize, design and develop a new silhouette, NB for Jaden Smith Vision Racer, that is vegan friendly.
To present its Spring/Summer 2021 collection, GUNTHER sets sail for L’Île des Vents and embarks on a contemporary odyssey with Massalia as its first port of call.
17-year-old rising star Alfie Templeman has shared the brilliant 8-bit style video for ‘Things I Thought Were Mine’, one of several stellar tracks on his brand new EP Happiness In Liquid Form.
French-based artists Bamao Yendé & Le Diouck unveiled their most recent work ‘Okocha’ a wildly infectious banger, specially written for ‘NADSAT’ – POC/LGBT+ positive compilation to be released on September 25th via Because Music.
Spanish designer Victor von Schwarz unveiled the second part of his 2020 collection inspired by an impending apocalypse ft. the new talent Oscar Buch. New colors, fit clothes. His brand keys are the combination of crafts, sewing and… »
Hollywood actor and amateur skateboarder, Jack Dylan Grazer fronts our Spring/Summer 2020 Olympic Issue shot by Kapturing in 2028 Olympic host city of Los Angeles. While 16-year-old Grazer empowers kids to go out and claim their own piece to skate on, the Olympics can also connect to fond childhood memories. We also look at it for inspiration and a call for togetherness.
