Charles Jeffrey Loverboy Spring/Summer 2018
by Melissa Eakin
For Charles Jeffrey’s first stand-alone show, he smacked out of our minds any hopelessness felt with the ongoing torrent of negative news and politics, and provided to us what we didn’t even know we were oh-so-thirsty for. The opening track of galactic noise broken up by a cheerful flute, was followed by a shower of pink dragon flower performers, sprawling across the runway, getting the audience excited for the dream we were about to enter. Their movement picked up with the beat and out poured the opening look- Charles Jeffrey’s frequently visited striped jumper style, this time portrayed with primary colour graphic prints paired with little white briefs, and an orange flower embellishment, centre crotch.
From scribble drawn bodies strutting the runway to bold painterly pirate suits, it was evident that Jeffrey pulled from our fantasies as children and demanded it be part of the present as well. There was a chunky cowboy hat that looked as if it were drawn out by a toddler, amongst other surrealist millinery, which all created a portrait of Jeffrey’s fantasy loverboy. These quirky elements added humour and encouraged an overall mood that one must live and stay vivid especially in times like today.
There were references of seventies disco plaid suits set with cork heeled platforms, bright yellow trench coats you’d see in Curious George, eerie twins in chunky knit crop tops with matching shades and matching expressions, as if Tweedledee and Tweedledum strayed across the runway. A nude lace train trailed behind a model with a giant penis scribbled onto the back showing a sometimes-necessary immaturity. A massive white ball gown with enlarged sleeves graced us as a notable finale piece showing Jeffrey’s increasing confidence as a designer.
His art school experimentalism continues to resonate this season, as he seems focused in bringing this artistic freedom into mainstream fashion. Similarly, the makeup and hair was as carefree and expressive- marker scribbles and acrylic paint covered faces, and hair or skincare be damned. Charles Jeffrey delved deeper into his LoverBoy dreamland and the audience walked out carrying that same enthusiasm for the future; smiles plastered on faces and confetti in their hair. In his own words, “It’s not enough to stay woke – we need to be alive.”
Songzio SS18 Backstage!
Astrid Andersen Spring/Summer 2018
Temple of Love marks Palais Galliera’s first exhibition in Paris devoted to the work of avant-garde fashion designer and cult figure Rick Owens.
NBA star Jaylen Brown’s brand, 7uice, has teamed up with NAMESAKE for a new capsule collection called INTELLECTUAL CLUB.
A confirmation that many of us have been waiting for.
Dominic Albano started with luxury underwear—simple, sexy, and well-made. Now, he’s bringing that same vibe to swimwear.
Balenciaga unveiled its new High Summer campaign, shot by Roe Ethridge.
Prada’s Days of Summer campaign feels like a pause, a deep breath of salt air.
In the haze of golden hour and the soft chaos that is Coachella’s opening weekend, GUESS JEANS made its triumphant return to the desert — and let’s just say, it didn’t come quietly. For the fourth year… »
The Limit Does Not Exist was a collision of clothes, music, and performance, all vibrating at the same frequency.
For the first time, Converse and Kenzo are joining forces, mixing classic American cool with Kenzo’s vibrant energy.
This season marks a shift toward sharper structure and technical precision, but without losing the experimental edge that defines the label.
Lick the Star is a film, a feeling, a love letter to the way pop culture lingers—half memory, half dream. And like Room 79 itself, it lingers long after you’ve left.
Indelicato revisits shapes and styles that matter to him, turning them into something almost ritualistic.
Paris has long been the backdrop for romance, and now two brands are bringing that intimacy from the city’s streets straight to the bedroom.
Designed by Johnny Lu and printed on Munken paper, the book is a deep dive into what makes Aries stand out.
Dutch designer Duran Lantink becomes the new Creative Director of French fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier.
MM6 Maison Margiela and Salomon are back with another collaboration, this time for SS25.
Unlike traditional grants or one-off prizes, this is a comprehensive two-year accelerator that provides runway production, mentorship, retail access, and a high-profile collaboration to set designers up for long-term success.
Dominik Dorner captured by the lens of Santiago Neyra, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
With a year full of surprises, the renowned French streetwear brand Bensimon is celebrating its 45th Anniversary.
In an era of disposable fashion, JAK sneakers offer something different: understated quality that lasts.
Cities change, and so do the people who live in them. wetheknot’s new seasonal capsule, Goodbye Lisbon, is built on that tension—between the city we know and the one we hope to see.
Real magic happens with Primavera a la Ciutat, the week-long spillover of concerts taking over the city’s best venues—and the schedule just dropped.
Lejs Ibrahimovic styled himself for this exclusive Fucking Young! story captured by the lens of Julian Freyberg.
Summer isn’t just a season—it’s a feeling. That’s the idea behind LOEWE’s Paula’s Ibiza 2025 collection.
Curated by F. Delétrain, the project blurred the line between joke and critique.
“UNDERSEX” is a photo project of the non-existent association “FAUX”. It is dedicated to artists in emigration from different countries and is designed to resemble a provincial Siberian newspaper, contrasting with erotic visuals, as this theme is still taboo in Russia and Eastern countries.
British fashion house Burberry, creatively directed by Daniel Lee, presents its Summer 2025 campaign called “Wish you were here”.
Using materials like Harris Tweed, denim, faux fur, and printed patterns, the collection combines whimsical refinement with an industrial edge.
Illustrator Nicasio Torres and Makeo.Top, a secondhand clothing project led by Eme Rock, began a collaboration that turns discarded clothes into wearable art.
Corentin Marchandet photographed by Martina Bertacchi and styled by Rebecca Sclavo, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
