If there was any doubt of Virgil Abloh’s place in the art world, it was cemented on the eve of Off-White Fall/Winter 2020 show during Paris Fashion Week, with the opening of his Paris exhibition “Efflorescence” at Galerie Kreo. Structure is a theme found not only at his exhibition but extends to his collection. At the end of last year (or we can say last decade), Abloh declared that streetwear will die within the year. This season his premonition may be true, opting for structured tailored accents, but there will always be a market for streetwear, maybe not in luxury, but for the youth who are active. Did Abloh forget his skateboarding days? No, it’s just that his main fans are evolving along with him. Streetwear will have different driving forces, like concentrating on sustainability. As long as there is always youth, and they are still active, it will be there.
Set at the Carrousel du Louvre under a looming chandelier, “Tornado Warning” came in hot under the photographers’ flashes capturing the celebrity lined front row before opening with the percussions of a tap solo. Opting these season for more tailored looks rather than un-finished and refined leather pieces, there was a spirit of conformity, or at least confirming to some of the trends we have seen in recent seasons from the torso gathering shirts to the Gen Z yellow, but again that is why Abloh is so celebrated, it’s all about timing. Leaving behind the Easter pastels of spring, city greys replaced the palette. Favorite pieces included knitted ponchos and homespun inspired knits. We can all agree that we got official fashion blessing to bring back the turtleneck with suits, at least for one season!
Backstage shot by Marc Medina in exclusive for Fucking Young!
Converse’s new footwear and apparel collaboration picks up Jeff Hamilton’s nostalgic league championship designs for the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls.
SCHUELLER DE WAAL made up of fashion design duo Philipp Schueller and Rens de Waal, creates fashion statements and capsule collections in which they express their belief in Fashion as Therapy.
The short film featuring the new collection, directed by Benny Woo, was selected on the official schedule and had a physical premiere with an installation in the historic Marais district in Paris hosted by Fashion Farm Foundation.
In keeping with its consistent values of modern timelessness, AURALEE Men’s Fall/Winter 2021 collection seamlessly combines practicality and sophistication, clarity of concept, and authenticity of purpose.
This Fall/Winter 2021 collection is derivative of the colors, textures, and aged patinas of vintage pieces from the 70s-90s, sourced from all over the world during the designer’s global expeditions.
A 21st-century expression of the idea of “wearable art” sees KAWS artworks applied, true to their original palette and form, to sacai’s men’s silhouettes.
Marine Serre unveiled its Fall/Winter 2021 collection titled “CORE”, born from a moment of reflection that seizes a systemic revolution within the fashion industry.
Openness, generosity, and intimacy are some of the keywords defining this unique and innovative edition, placed under the sign of craft, as well as personal expression and boundless ideas.
PLAY Comme des Garçons unveils PLAY TOGETHER, a capsule featuring the logos of Comme des Garçons and longtime partners Nike and Converse alongside the iconic and beloved PLAY heart.
With its Fall/Winter 2021 project, SUNNEI has reached an unprecedented status of balance and consciousness grounded in sophistication and experimentation.
Originally conceptualized during lockdown last year as a zero-waste way of working using only in-house deadstock fabric, it evolved into a celebration of the brand’s journey to date.
Bershka’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection nods to different decades: from ‘80s shoulder pads and prints to 90s baggy blue jeans, mixed with 2000s mask sunglasses and sports caps.
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!
