Victor Li is above the fashion circus. Tucked away in an Asian oasis, complete with waterfalls, foliage, and airy architecture, the Chinese-American designer presented a chic sophomore collection nestled smack dab between diplomacy and culture. Much like the brand itself, Li’s venue, the Japan Society, was enraptured in global airs and approachability; beauty and familiarity. Adjectives more easily said then sewn in todays seam-bursting luxury market. But from summer to winter it’s become increasingly clear that unlike his counterparts he has vision. Even down to the waiter-ready platters of multicolored marsh mellow bunny bites and basil infused spirits that complimented a collection that was as colorful as it was refreshing.
“There’s nothing loud here – we’ve strived for design that’s handsome and timeless while giving our guy sophisticated details and function,” Li said of his collection. Slate blue kimono suits, embroidered blanket jackets, and a taupe shearling flight jacket, were just a few of the offerings on the Fall/Winter menu. He also expanded into bags. A risqué move for a brand still in its infancy. But further proof of not only Li’s design prowess but his business acumen. Lessons only the son of a prominent Chinese entrepreneur would explore so early on.
Inspired by a trip to Hokkaido, Japan, Li interpreted his rough ink drawings and sketches of snowy landscapes and plush forests to clothes that were not only incredibly beautiful and exciting in design and texture, think cashmere track pants and oak suede club jackets, but most alluring of all, fully functional. Much like Victor’s sister brand, Claudia Li, a brand built on the foundations of years of experience at J.W. Anderson and the Haus of Gaga.
One look at Victor Li and it is clear to see how the young designer will soon become the unsung hero of a new age in American menswear.
Bais is one of the most promising Italian artists with a rich and sophisticated palette, fusing elements of pop melancholy, R&B, smooth and alternative sounds.
The uncomplexed modernity of the Front de Seine in the 15th arrondissement of Paris is a striking backdrop for the Lacoste Fall/Winter 2021 collection designed by Louise Trotter.
While waiting for the third album, which is expected to be out later this year, we met Olly on Zoom to discuss his upcoming new era, the pandemic and how social platforms are changing the music industry.
Muy pronto llega la Venta Privada de primavera, uno de los momentos más esperados del año, en el que podrás disfrutar de un 20% de descuento adicional en tus compras en el Village.
The fully immersive exhibition, RETURN TO SLYGO will celebrate the coming together of Nicholas’s multicultural Jamaican-Scottish roots with his passion for music in a multi-sensory installation.
In its second season, the meeting between the House and the professional basketball league explores our collective memories of the two cultural institutions around the time of 1990s’ basketball mania.
Leïti Sène is releasing T-REX, the first single of his upcoming solo album; we talk with Leïti himself and director Miguel Morillo on having a dream, a career, a lovelife and the most primary and animal part of ourselves.
The collection is dedicated to Nika Jorjadze, a reckless boy who died tragically at age 15. His music, art, and style became an inspiration for this streetwear brand releasing.
This world-renowned bilingual design school, the first in the heart of the Paris Latin Quarter, is keeping positive and busy during these uncertain times.
Conan Gray wearing Lacoste and shot by Tommy Dorfman.
In this issue, we explore how we are connected to nature and the intersectionality of social and sustainable issues.
We talk to designer Bethany Williams who believes that social and environmental issues are connected along with designers Francisco Terra of Neith Nyer, Tom Van der Borght, and actor Archie Renaux. Stylists were encouraged to not only explore conscious designers but to pull from the archives, vintage, and to forget about seasons with editorials.
