Julius Fall/Winter 2017
by Erin Floyd
Orwell’s 1984 finally comes to pass in Julius’ Neuromantika collection, riffing on themes of science fiction and duality in this season’s dystopian cyberpunk vision.
Dualism is nothing new to Julius founder Horikawa Tatsuro, who frequently cites destruction and creation as a source of inspiration. Julius shows frequently capitalise on opposition, be it the dualism of light and dark in wabi-sabi-inspired explorations, monochromatic contrast, or techno/punk, but the designer’s signature themes took on an added dimension for FW17. Christened ‘Neu Romantika,’ and named in homage to William Gibson’s pioneering 1984 sci-fi novel ‘Neuromancer,’ the label presented an apocalyptic augury of ‘the future as propellant, linking the present and future in real time.’ It was a collection strongly reminiscent of 1988 cult film Akira, and paired with a post-industrial location and a sinister ambient soundtrack from Lotic, Neuromantika’s despondent prophecy deftly meshed an alternative past with an imagined future.
Kicking off with an array of all-white ensembles, the label channelled the purifying obliteration of the atomic bomb, setting the stage for creations to come: sky-high structured collars adorned futuristic sportswear in white, paired with silver jeans featuring ripped, patched kneepads, and reconstructed denim jackets embraced deformation with displaced pockets and a tangle of auxiliary sleeves.
After the monochrome debut it was back to black, explosively punctuated by shades of red and orange. Drawing on both Akira’s colour palette and its eerie backdrop of Neo-Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics, themes of the 80’s underground dominated in silk bombers and activewear, hi-tops and sneakers, baggy cropped sweatshirts and leather biker jackets bursting with sleeves, splits and zips.
Blending hakama-style trousers with dangling straps and cargo pockets, past and future were again intertwined. Orwellian references sprung forth in the form of military-style pockets and patches on ribbed knitwear, and slogans such as ‘1984’ made a prominent appearance.
Albeit a gloomy depiction of an alternate present, the collection painted vivid creative possibilities. In a transitional period, Neu Romantika transforms the dissonance of disorder, and in the words of Horikawa, ‘a positive evolution has already begun.’
Les Benjamins Fall/Winter 2017
Milan Streetstyle… The Models!
Teaming up with Ray-Ban, A$AP Rocky introduced the Wayfarer Puffer, a new take on sunglasses that mixes hip-hop energy with precision craftsmanship.
The festival has been a political statement, an artistic movement, and a safe space for imagining new narratives.
Australian eyewear brand Le Specs has joined forces with No Problemo for a first-time collaboration.
The move combines the strengths of both agencies, backed by The Independents group, which acquired Lucien Pagès in December 2024.
Vivobarefoot has unveiled the Tabi Gen 01, the world’s first fully custom 3D-printed barefoot sandal.
The well-known MET GALA has already taken place. Here are our favorite looks!
British fashion house Vivienne Westwood, creatively directed by Andreas Kronthaler, unveiled the lookbook for its Fall 2025 collection.
STWD by Pull&Bear is all about championing new talent and celebrating the fluid, shape-shifting energy of today’s youth.
For the event, PAF will stage a presentation designed specifically for Pitti’s international audience.
In the golden haze of Barcelona’s streets, La Melancolía and Rassvet converge in a collaboration that feels like a memory half-remembered.
Japanese footwear brand grounds is teaming up with Los Angeles boutique H. Lorenzo to re-release the SPIKE SNEAKERS, originally created in collaboration with Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck.
There are performances, and then there’s Maraña—an experience that defies easy categorization.
Summer in the city means heat, humidity, and the need for footwear that can keep up.
Valentin Leuzzi photographed and styled by Agustin Prieto, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
PUMA and ROMBAUT are back with the second installment of their “Levitation” collaboration, a shoe that doesn’t just sit on the ground but seems to float above it.
The Italian brand has unveiled its “Gucci Lido” campaign, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Aliocha Schneider, and David Jonsson, shot by photographer Jim Goldberg.
French fashion house Dior presents the latest capsule of its ‘Icons’ line for the Fall season, designed by Kim Jones.
MR PORTER’s latest High Summer campaign brings together 38 pieces designed for warm days and effortless style.
The first instalment of the “América” collection by Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarría has arrived in stores.
Sheep Inc. has launched FIBREGEN™, a new kind of fabric that combines comfort with real environmental benefits.
Sergio Solís photographed by Pablo Castillo and styled by Joel Pardo, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
Carne Bollente’s latest collaboration, Never Enough, pairs the brand’s sex-positive designs with the work of Greek photographer Spyros Rennt.
Just easy chemistry between friends, spontaneous laughter, and the kind of moments that stick with you.
New York-based brand Supreme unveils on Instagram its latest collaboration, featuring designer Shayne Oliver.
Jacquemus unveiled its new campaign “Going Bananas for Jon”, starring The White Lotus actor Jon Gries shot in Los Angeles.
G-STAR is stepping into a fresh creative chapter with the appointment of Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh as Creative Directors.
Fernando Casablancas photographed by Jorge Ewald and styled by Vitor Ferreira and creative direction by Pablo Quoos, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
Trip Wilson at Soul Artist Mgmt shot by Giuseppe Falla and styled by Jay-Michael, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
Pigmentarium’s Paradiso Limited Edition Vol. 3 is a summer mood in a bottle.
A full-day immersion into the vibrant crossroads of African and global electronic culture, where DJ sets collide with live mural paintings, fashion pop-ups, and an afterparty stretching into dawn.
