There is no doubt Jonathan W. Anderson is among the most talented designers of his generation. Be it for his own label or as the creative director of Loewe, he proves time and time again that his creativity seems without limit. Yet, for the past two seasons, he seems to have taken it a stepContinue reading “Loewe x Anthea Hamilton”
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Dior x Mariella Bettineschi
Maria Grazia Chiuri, who took the helm of the creative direction of Christian Dior in 2016, has strongly established her profile as a feminist designer, both through the feminine yet comfortable and practical design of her clothes (sometimes featuring feminist mottos), and the artistic collaborations she has engaged the Maison in. One of my favoritesContinue reading “Dior x Mariella Bettineschi”
Kith x Black History Month
Since 1976, the month of February has been officially recognized as Black History Month by every American president. If Black scholars started honoring their peers’ work as early as 1926 it took another 50 years, and the influence of the civil rights movement for it to reach the status it has today. This month hasContinue reading “Kith x Black History Month”
Liu Bolin Fashion Moments
The Chinese artist Liu Bolin, nicknamed “The Invisible Man”, is notably famous for his “Hiding in the city” series. His performances and photographs entail him getting painted and camouflaged into the background of his environment. It started as a protest against the Chinese government in the years following the cultural revolution. “Disappearing is not theContinue reading “Liu Bolin Fashion Moments”
Balmain x Barbie
2021 gave the fashion world a fair amount of unconventional collaborations, Gucci x Balenciaga and Fendi x Versace to cite the most commercial, logo-obsessed ones. These collaborations mixed the references and design identities of the respective brands, extremely literally. Yet, they managed to create some hype because of the exclusivity of these collaborations in andContinue reading “Balmain x Barbie”
Hermès x Kermit Oliver
Hermès is most certainly among the least marketing-oriented luxury brands out there. This strategy of discretion contributes to the sustainability of their aura of exclusivity. Hermes bags are the epitome of luxury, among the most thought after items, not to say the most. For that matter, Chanel’s revision of their pricing strategy is an overtContinue reading “Hermès x Kermit Oliver”
Acne Studios x Hilma af Klint
On the (self-)invisibilization of women in creative spheres. Going into 2022, it is safe to say that feminism – and questions related to gender – have permeated every aspect of our societies, or at least, awareness of inequalities have. In many industries and crafts, women have been overlooked and fashion is no exception. Truth is,Continue reading “Acne Studios x Hilma af Klint”
Nike x RTFKT Studios
When collectible fashion meets the Metaverse On December 13th, Nike announced it acquired the NFTs Studio RTFKT Studios to expand its presence in the metaverse. Already back in November, the footwear giant hinted its interest in the new digital space by filing half a dozen patents with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) relatedContinue reading “Nike x RTFKT Studios”
Céline x Yves Klein
When Minimalist fashion meets Conceptual Art. As the fashion community impatiently awaits the upcoming January 2022 updates about the new luxury brand to be launched by the acclaimed former Céline designer Phoebe Philo, this post delves into the SS17 Celine collection featuring artist Yves Klein’s work. The British designer, known for her minimalist inspiration andContinue reading “Céline x Yves Klein”
Gabrielle Chanel x Ballets Russes
When dance meets luxury fashion Gabrielle Chanel was known for her relationships with the important cultural figures of her time, especially artists across disciplines such as dance, painting and literature. When she was a young seamstress, she already had great admiration for legendary dancers such as Caryathis and Isadora Duncan. If they certainly had anContinue reading “Gabrielle Chanel x Ballets Russes”
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