Let’s state the facts clear: for a guy as collab-conscious as Virgil Abloh, the French Maison of Louis Vuitton has witnessed copious partnerships during his tenure of menswear Creative Director. The levels of clever sartorial reference brought in the clothing utilizing the power of Afro-cult creativity both in music and style, lights-up a narrative of an international modern-luxe powerhouse. It may well have left many in the daunt, but his tenacious consciousness stemmed the fright ever swiftly. His significance, which sank in quite straight-forwardly, was welcomed by the avant-garde ticket format, which makes it all even more clever. The street-meets-chic injection and hype adoption felt nerve-wracking in some ways. As the land of urban wear is characterized by a ruthless quest of change, Abloh has faced the challenge of symbolizing the dichotomy that stands by just making clothes “to wear” and making them introspect into an evolution. And by all means, we’re open to remark whatever about his quality of aesthetics, or perhaps on his technical appropriation (as he didn’t attend fashion school). The much-personal symbolism exemplified in his work, identity and aura could be seen transferred into the opening looks: the ambiance felt like being almost born again, with a cleansed soul a purified spirit. But though the hip emperor didn’t gain elite qualifications in design, he knew the ultimate formulas: commercially aware, all eyes zoomed in the nifty tailoring details, with a chromatic stance that sparked the brightest neon and the duskiest ash palette. The production was invigorating, setting the scene for a new season and a new legacy to be left behind. In the end, the thread was expressive, resolute, and yielding.
And as the designer faced the wildest twists in liability, he’s proven his competence and accountability which profitably placed him on top of the urbane ladder. It reassured, and most importantly, asserted. Surely analogous to the modernist la-la-land of streetwear, but it was good per se.
The playful outlook and ingrained simplicity of Samsøe Samsøe make the internationally renowned Scandinavian-based fashion house a natural sparring partner for Eastpak.
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Naruto Shippuden x Bershka is what all fans of the saga were waiting to have in their closet. The most famous anime series of all time has been the protagonist of the brand’s latest collaboration.
The 3-minute video presentation portrays the awkward boy- fooling around, contemplating, and strutting in equal measure, reflecting on his day-to-day grind and inner turmoil.
For Fall/Winter 2021, Per Götesson explores the fragility of masculinity with a focused series of demi-couture pieces that cut together previously existing garments.
Russian brand Alkhanashvili unveiled the lookbook for its Spring/Summer 2021 collection, featuring models Adanya Samuel, Dima Dronov, Ilgamin Nabiev and Kirill Sabirov shot by Egor Shabanov.
Bianca Saunders presents Superimposed, a collection for Fall/Winter 2021 that looks at positive and negative spaces, always pushing forwards the signature cuts and silhouettes of the brand.
After completing a degree in Knitwear Design at Middlesex University during a global pandemic, Miles George Daniel showcases his deconstructed approach to fashion.
For FW21, Carlota Barrera continues the study of gender identities, in order to initiate a dialogue about rigid gender codes and their evolution towards more fluid identities.
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!