The excitement. The madness. Long lines. Longer waits. Sometimes fashion’s biggest weeks of the year can be lost on a menswear journalist like me. Fortunately, Maison the Faux designs human wear. Male. Female. Male to Female. Female to Male. Black. White. Hispanic. Sample size. Plus size. Makes no difference. All the colors of the Technicolor rainbow are represented at the house of the Faux. An answer to that pesky diversity problem the old guard seems to be so plagued with. So, it came as no surprise that between the cast of characters in pink furs, latex corsets and pussy bows, who awaited their seats, and the show itself, I was about to experience the avant-garde.
The set—sci-fi tanning beds bathed in neon light and christened models- turned- FAUXmosapien’s, a new strain of human who lives his/her best, most authentic life. A dramatic mist. A disembodied voice. The ringleader—drag performer, Misc Allaneous DomTop, of exaggerated lips and boucle jacket and hat. Gag worthy candy colored striped coats, fabulous furs, sequin jackets and thigh high patent leather heels. There was no denying, I had entered the theatre of fashion. Political correctness be damned.
After these months of introspection, the brand wants to embody, more than ever, this new guard of international conscious labels who focuses on an artisanal and locally made luxury.
Palomo Spain pays tribute to the splendor of the Haute Couture in the 50s and 60s and its great Parisian houses, as a result of the reflection carried out during the industry break.
For Spring/Summer 2021 PHIPPS takes a cold, hard look at American history – peering through the unforgiving lens of social and political turmoil that has marked the year that was.
By offering an entirely 360° designed show, COOL TM, a young emerging brand, offers a creative solution to the problems encountered by the fashion industry which has to reinvent itself digitally.
Celebrating its 30th year as China’s leader of sport and athletic innovation, Li-Ning presents “Game On”, a short film that bridges past and future, compiling historic brand moments with a glimpse at new footwear and apparel to come for the Spring/Summer 2021 season.
For the beginning of 2021, Berluti adapts to the challenges of our moment in time in a long-distance collaboration with the ceramic artist Brian Rochefort for its first creative collaboration on ready-to-wear.
In lieu of the traditional fashion show format, Virgil Abloh has instead imagined a virtual and literal voyage across the world to present his new collection “Message in a Bottle”.
Matt and Will Ritson started creating music after an impulsive trip to a lone church in the Mojave Desert in 2019 capturing the surreal landscape of Beatty, Nevada.
“I don’t like to deny reality. But I am more interested in creating an escape universe on my own. I want to open my brain, find new perspectives.” – Boramy Viguier
Aries partnered with luxury London-based brand Hillier Bartley to create a unisex charm jewelry collection, featuring 7 different charms inspired by both brands’ signature references.
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.
