The inspiration for Matteo Lamandini‘s SS17 collection, titled “IDENTITY NOT IDENTITY“, is the underground and urban world: from the sixties British punk movement to the contemporary Berliner hipster’s one.
“As for each of my collection, I again started from a formal concept of the garment, thus by fixed rules, in order to then deconstruct them. In this occasion, I tried to do that by getting as close as possible to the underground world, without neglecting the sartorial aspect, which is very dear to me. I therefore readjusted the style to the present age where, sometime, is the fate that predominates.” – said the designer
A source of inspiration has been also the artist Imi Knoebel that projected Matteo toward rows games which he tried to translate and reproduce on the garments.
In this collection there are many contrasts: between slim-fit and oversize in the volumes; between tissues of pinstripes, Prince of Wales (thus fabrics belonging to a specific category), denim of different washes/colors and several types of nylon in the fabrics, that, together with accessories – such as chains, brooches, piercing, eyelets from the urban context of both past and present time – spoil the right balance and make all more underground.
A strong signature, the tiger symbolizes the founding principles of KENZO: powerful energy, nature as a major inspiration, and the dynamic “Jungle Jap” spirit.
Salomon Advanced & BEAMS have teamed up to propose a new version of the very popular XA PRO 3D GTX, the iconic shape from Salomon, very popular not only as outdoor gear but also in the fashion scene around the world.
Fashion designer Christian Cowan collaborated with scooter brand Segway, and rapper Lil Nas X, to create a collaborative unisex ready-to-wear collection with 100% of profits benefitting Atlanta’s Black queer youth community.
Following Neil Barrett’s Fall/Winter 2020 runway announcement this past January in Milan, today the celebrated menswear designer officially launches the first output from his collaboration with pioneering sportswear label, Li-Ning.
With this collection and re-branding from Schattenspiel to Shadowplay, the designer wanted to reimagine the luxury fashion climate by questioning the pre-existing systems of the creative industry and society as a whole.
“There’s no place like home” is the name of KA WA KEY SS21 collection, which is inspired by the designers’ memories of their homes, homes in Hong Kong, Finland, and London.
VICTOR LI unveiled its new video campaign showcasing the designer’s SS21 collection, inspired by the seasonal concept of a ‘daydream vacation’, specifically an imaginative journey to Hawaii.
SICKO19 returns reinterpreted and directed once again to the young public, this time presented in collaboration with Lunay who has participated in the design of several exclusive limited-edition garments from this line.
Ángel and César, the minds behind the brand, propose mixing garments that combine emotion and reason, with a very strong influence from the contemporary culture without leaving out oodles of sophistication and a serious sense of humor.
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.
