It begins with a transcendental “sunburst” motif associated with divine light, which gradually dissolves into fields of poppies laced with both a sense of beauty and underlying violence, recalling the British coercion that drove Chinese opium trade and registering its darker consequences of pleasure and addiction. Across the shifting sequences of the nine-minute cycles, the…
In her welcoming speech, Sheikha Mayassa championed the collective resilience region’s designers. “The MENA region has endured one of its most challenging chapters in decades,” she said. “Many of our countries, our people, and our creatives have been tested in ways that defy description. And yet, what continually moves me is the strength of our…
And then there’s Marianna Vergara, founder of Merci, c’est vintage, whose decades-long love affair with pillbox hats has shaped her style. “I’ve always loved accessories that carry character and presence. It has such quiet power,” she says. “You can’t wear one without confidence. I always say the weirder the hat, the better!” As seen on…
Hybrid fashion is rewriting the rules of dressing. Picture trousers that flow out into skirts, coats that carry their own scarves, and tops that wrap like wearable origami. These pieces aren’t just clever—they redefine versatility. Designed for days that defy categorization, hybrid styles strike a balance between utility and ideation, transforming practicality into something quietly…
You seemed quite affected by the show—quite emotional. Yes, it’s true, I was quite sensitive to what he proposed. Because it gave me an injection of my own beginning, when I started. That energy I had, the way of seeing the clothes. I think it’s funny, but people today maybe know mostly my couture and…
It’s a testament to Laner’s strength of vision, then, that the end product still feels distinctly, unmistakably her, with the record capturing the same balance of sincerity and impish humor she emits in conversation. There’s the fluttering woodwind and Disney-princess plucked strings of album opener “I Get the Feeling,” or the icy swoop of her…
“They know their bodies, they know which piece to buy to not look ridiculous, not follow the trend,” he says. “I’m more inspired by those women. I’m not obsessed with youth. If the product is right, they will come too. But I’m not doing things to excite them.” Though he has not reopened the couture…
Though many, including this writer, would argue that we are living in a post-trend world, where nearly any style inclination can be satisfied, fresh ideas, colors, and shapes still manage to trickle off the runways and into our shopping carts each season. One such proposal is the slim-fit pant, which has been gaining traction in…
Lorenzo Seghezzi’s runway debut was this season. His brand started in 2021 as a tool to release emotions during the tough times of the Covid pandemic, and it was launched with a certain dose of naiveté. This spring collection, though, was more structured, even if everything was still handmade by him. The queer community and…
How did you get involved with the Zara 50 Creators project? It was such an honor to get that email that they wanted to include me. I had met Marta when I went to Spain for the Steven Meisel exhibition, and that was just phenomenal. So I was absolutely thrilled when I heard from them….