Category: Fashion

There’s something almost mythical about the way Gentle Monster has been shaping eyewear lately. The brand, renowned for pushing the boundaries of high-end fashion with its avant-garde designs, has now turned its creative gaze toward the virtual world of Tekken 8. In a year already studded with groundbreaking collaborations—think Mugler, JENNIE, and Maison Margiela—the latest…

There’s something undeniably alluring about Fendi’s Peekaboo bag, a modern-day classic that has, since its debut, epitomised the house’s elegant balance between structure and ease. And now, with the Autumn/Winter 2024 collection, Fendi introduces the Peekaboo Soft, a sumptuous reimagining of the beloved silhouette. This latest incarnation feels like the ultimate expression of luxury—a design…

Adrian Appiolaza’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection for Moschino was a masterclass in striking that perfect balance between irreverence and refinement, a feat that feels particularly poignant in today’s fashion landscape. For a house built on a legacy of whimsy and subversion, Appiolaza has managed to inject his own brand of playful luxury without losing sight of…

Ancuța Sarca’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection brought an unexpected yet masterful collision of worlds. The show, held at 180 Strand, London, was a study in contrasts—juxtaposing the cold, structured world of 2020s corporate minimalism with the vibrant, untamed energy of the 1960s. From the first click of a pen and the distant hum of keyboards, the…

Bora Aksu’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection at London Fashion Week was a poetic tribute, a personal and emotive homage to his late mother, Birsen Aksu. Known for his mastery of feminine silhouettes and intricate craftsmanship, Aksu this season added a layer of deeply felt emotion, threading his mother’s life and style into each piece. The result…

Tolu Coker’s spring-summer 2025 collection, titled Olapeju, was a vibrant, multi-layered homage to her British-Nigerian heritage, offering a deeply personal exploration of family, migration, and community. Coker’s inspiration was rooted in her mother, Olapeju, whose name means “where wealth gathers” in Yoruba, reflecting the strength and importance of matriarchs in both Nigerian and immigrant communities.…

A storm may have been brewing at 180 Strand, but Karoline Vitto’s SS25 collection, Undertide, turned the tempest into a metaphor for female resilience and power. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Copacabana Beach, with waves crashing and flashes of lightning illuminating the scene, Vitto’s latest offering felt like a natural continuation of her exploration…

“The ImPossible Family Reunion in RPG Space” presentation from YAKU defied expectations, offering an immersive experience that blended Afrofuturism with an intimate, family-centred narrative. Far from a traditional runway show, it unfolded as a layered exploration of identity and history, meticulously crafted from both personal and cultural stories. It was an invitation into a world…

As dawn broke over London (it was actually 10am but after this weekend that felt like dawn), Johanna Parv’s SS25 collection took centre stage, capturing the essence of a modern woman in motion. Parv, known for her practical yet sophisticated designs, delivered a runway experience that echoed the fluidity of daily urban life. From commutes…

BUERLANGMA, the Beijing-based fashion house co-founded by visionary designers Qiqi Yuan and Crystal Wang, captivated audiences at London Fashion Week with its much-anticipated SS25 Capsule 5 collection. Since its establishment in 2020, BUERLANGMA has rapidly risen in the fashion world, amassing over 200 celebrity collaborations and earning the prestigious Merit Award Prize. Known for its…