For the Givenchy Pre-Fall 2020 collection, Artistic Director Clare Waight Keller took cues from Antiquity and transposed them to modern wardrobes designed for movement.
The men’s collections nod to Atlantis, the fictional island that fell out of favor with the gods and slipped into the sea. That legend informs a boundary-pushing men’s collection designed for modern explorers and rare spirits who, though city dwellers, feel most alive when in contact with nature. Strong colors contrast with an aqua palette on pieces that nod to Arctic surfers, with ultra-sonic quilting, de-bossed neoprene, and dip-dyed denim. Sunset hues complement shades of sepia and khaki overprinted with micro-motifs of celestial maps. Seam-sealed waterproof nylons, perforated, breathable technical fabrics keep the wearer cool even in rising temperatures, while merino wools and silk knits ward off the chill.
As lensed by photographer Sam Rock, contrasts of air and sea in an urban waterfront evoke the ebb and flow of history, nodding to the timelessness of mythology and the universal need to reconnect with nature.
In a cool and sporty style, among recycled and organic cotton, marine plastics recycled by the Seaqual Initiative, technological fabrics, and shades of coral, Duarte invites us to dive into this colorful world and discover the beauty of what has to be preserved.
The term “future shock” defines a certain psychological state of individuals and entire societies; a personal perception of “too much change in too short a period of time”.
Aria is magical, nonsensical, and in some ways feels like part of a custom-made stimulation. If we are in a stimulator, this is only the beginning of the next one hundred years.
Crafted by trained artisans with the highest quality ingredients, the vegetarian “VETEMENTS BURGER” comes in a combo meal with sustainable iconic VETEMENTS monogram packaging.
Titled “Quero-te Muito”, the collection features materials from all over the world, Portuguese and Macau quilts, velvet carpets, and natural silks from French palaces.
For the Fall/Winter 2021 collection, the designer draws our attention to a collection entirely produced from deadstock fabrics, where the mistakes of the past are a renewed hope for the future.
Championing history and modernity, tradition and innovation, Wang’s message for the season is one of hope and optimism, offering clothes to inspire joy and positivity.
Antonio Folletto is an eclectic and modern expression of the most classic Neapolitan artistic tradition, even though he grew up in Viareggio and trained in Rome at the Accademia di Arte Drammatica.
Titled “Model, Remodel”, the collection mixes references to classical Chinese garment design, modern pop-culture moments, and multiple revolutionary creative movements of the past fifty years.
Inspired by the psychology of the equestrian military discipline, Zúñiga proposes a collection that characterizes the brand within streetwear with touches of tailoring.
Rich Brian photographed by Hengyi Liang for our most delicious issue
“Food is sex. Food is injustice. Food is insecurity. Food is security. Food is dialogue, it is even a confrontation of ideas. Food is memory”
This issue encompasses an extensive range of subjects from veganism to the time Paris ate its Zoo. Ghetto Gastro, Etienne Russo, along with designers Emily Bode, Masahiro Ino of Doublet, Mats Rombaut, and Priya Ahluwalia all join in on the conversation and share some of their favorite recipes!
