Acne Studios FW 2020

Acne Studios teamed up with British artist Lydia Blakeley to showcase its upcoming Fall/Winter 2020 collection in a lookbook featuring members of the Swedish label’s staff and their pet dogs.

Shot by Anders Edström, this unique lookbook showcases staff members alongside their dogs, wearing pup-focused garments and oversized suiting pieces from the collection at the brand’s Stockholm HQ.

With the 70s brutalist-style building as a backdrop, the portrait captures Pontus Björkman, Global Wholesale Director and his Yorkshire Terrier Kenzo; Edouard Schneider, Global Communications Director and his Miniature Dachshund Pumba; Ioana Ciocan, Technical Designer and her French Bulldog Jasper, among others.

Comprising cotton staples, chequered patterns and classic denim pieces, this FW20 collection features reimagined vintage workwear pieces for both men and women. Stand-outs include an array of sturdy lumberjack-inspired shirts, all of which arrive in a healthy mix of bold and neutral hues.

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Sacai Spring 2021 Menswear

One of the delights of a Sacai show is discovering which historical figure or fictional character or vaunted institution Chitose Abe chooses to quote. In January, it was Albert Einstein (“I believe in intuition”) and a year ago it was Jeff “the Dude” Lebowski (“the rug really tied the room together”); even The New York Times got the Sacai treatment several seasons back. The pandemic made Abe’s July trip from Tokyo to Paris to present her men’s spring and women’s resort collections an impossibility, but the lockdown didn’t prevent a new collaboration. 

This season, she partnered with the American artist Hank Willis Thomas, who gave Abe permission to use the phrase “Love Over Rules”; it features in his neon light installations and in a gothic font on Sacai’s new T-shirts and parkas. Thomas dedicated the San Francisco installation of Love Over Rules to his cousin, who died suddenly in 2000; apparently the words were lifted from his last voice message to the artist. Over Zoom, Abe explained that “even before the coronavirus situation, I believed in this idea. No matter your race, culture, or sexuality, love overrules.”

Due to Japan’s COVID-19 lockdown, Abe worked on this collection from home. “It allowed me to think about the things I loved about past collections,” she said. This new one features many of her favorite archival fabrics mashed-up to create tank tops, pajama shirts, wrap skirts, and long, loose shirt dresses. The linings of the “Love Over Rules” jackets are lively patchworks of the different prints. Abe is one of the few designers with a distinctive enough point of view to make this sort of nostalgizing a viable formula. 

The lookbook has a “Sacai for real life” vibe; Abe wanted to portray how she actually wears her clothes: not in “full looks,” but rather with her Nike leggings or her APC jeans. That jibes nicely with our more circumscribed daily routines. Still, she’s hoping she’ll be back in Paris with her next collection. “Even if it’s just 10 minutes long, being able to create that experience and environment is really important to me,” she says. “I’m preparing so that I can if the opportunity arises.”

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Feng Chen Wang London Fashion Week SS 2021

The ‘Rework’ collection from Feng Chen Wang is a sustainability conscious line focused on reducing environmental impact. The collection takes reference from Feng’s own memories; growing up as a child in rural China through her past collections she reflects on the meaning and messages each memory conveys.

The Rework collection recycles past Feng Chen Wang garments and fabrics, creating new pieces with the brand’s signature 2-in-1 design technique which incorporates deconstruction and draping. It combines the concept of recycle and redesign by reviewing the production process to reduce the brands impact towards the environment, allowing the garments and fabric that are leftover to be brought into a new dimension. This capsule revisits important Feng Chen Wang moments, such as the AW18 collection where “There’s no place like home” was a key theme. Feng referenced her first house number by embroidering 239 to evoke a sense of home, her memories, family and friends.

The iconic SS18 collection’s ‘Made in China’ stamp is also included in this capsule to continue seeking to redefine and challenge its global connotations. These key moments are reflected upon and reincarnated into the Rework collection to signify a revival and remind ourselves to reflect on our own memories.

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Acne Studios FW20 Face Collection

After delivering its AI-themed Fall/Winter 2020 collection at Paris Fashion Week Men’s earlier this January, Swedish imprint Acne Studios has now returned with a new lookbook for its Face line. The collection, based around the brand’s iconic Face logo, moves away from the runway, orienting itself towards daily staples and ready-to-wear unisex garments.

Utilizing the unmistakable motif for the collection’s basis, the brand has reworked the logo into various iterations, from elevated enamel patches to oversized rubber patches, reflective patches, and more. Bright colors underpin the motif, whereby seasonal additions of blue, pink, jade, orange, yellow, green, and brown come into play. Highlights include striped knits and cardigans with thin doubles stripes and cut-and-sewn stripes, with other pieces utilizing checked plaid for contrast.

The collection doesn’t shy away from Acne Studios’ love for the outdoors, either. A rain poncho and long-hooded raincoat arrive alongside padded coach and half-zip jackets, with other basics offered in the form of velour tracksuits, overshirts, straight leg jeans, shorts, T-shirts, as well as a slew of everyday accessories such as bucket hats, caps, beanies, bum bags, and more.

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Disney Unveils Mickey, Star Wars & Marvel Face Masks

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As the U.S. continues its fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Disney unveiled a wide selection of cloth face masks that feature some of the entertainment conglomerate’s most popular characters.

Offered in packs of four with sizes in small, medium and large, Disney’s cloth face masks follow the FDA’s recommendations on non-surgical, non-industrial grade face masks. The selection has a design for everyone — fans of Star Wars can pick up Baby Yoda and R2-D2 face masks, while those leaning more towards the MCU have the option putting on the Hulk’s iconic green mouth or a simpler logo-embellished mask. Classic Disney characters round up the new set, with the prominent Mickey and Minnie Mouse arriving in both colorful and monochromatic options.

Profits of up to $1 million USD from the sale of these masks will be given to MedShare, and Disney will be donating 1 million cloth face masks for children and families in vulnerable communities across the U.S.

Disney’s cloth face masks are available now for pre-order on the official Disney online store for $20 USD a pack.

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THE ‘TURKISH DESIGNERS’ SHOW NYFW F/W20

Under the simple moniker ‘Turkish Designers’, Asli Filinta, Deniz Berdan, Simay Bulba and Hakan Akkaya, each showed strong visions that truly asserted their rightful place in fashions is on the runways of NYFW at Spring Studios, Gallery II.

The show, held on Tuesday, February 11th @ 7:00 PM, was generously underwritten by the Turkish Government as well as the Turkish Textile Council.

Designer Asli Filinta showed a collection of easy, draped, tunic inspired ensembles that has a decidedly nomadic feel. The fabrications represented a mélange of colors and textures that seemed at times clashing and at other times harmonic, but always inspired.

Deniz Berdan, mother and daughter team, showcase a very sporty collection. Neon was a large component in the color story, whether it was featured in the linings of hoods or parts of the pants and jackets alike. For fun and intrigue, the designing duo created jewelry that mounted on the models’ faces, heads and even in their mouths to lend an other-worldly, almost alien intrigue.

Creative director, Simay Bulbul offered an easy, inventive take on traditional evening wear that was versatile enough to be worn both day and night. Sheer organza and Chantilly lace were the staples of this monochromatic collection that drew cheers from the crowd as it undoubtedly will with the retailers.

Hakan Akkaya, after his solo showing of his Amish Punk inspired collection a few days prior in NYFW, presented his capsule line of leather and furs in bright metallic hues. Each model walked the runway with full confidence and the audience was visibility excited and surprised to see this side of Hakan. Who traditionally shows only collection in black and white. Fun note… Hakan’s right hand Atelier Assistant, Hilal was one of his models, making her runway debut… fun!

Watch the entire Turkish Designers’NYFW runway here.

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GLOBAL FASHION COLLECTIVE I & II NYFW F/W20

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Delicate details, sustainability and traditional techniques lead the way for the first show from Global Fashion Collective, NYFW.

“We are bringing in more and more multicultural and inspiring designers each season to emphasize our commitment to diversity and innovative design.” - Jamal Abdourahman, GFC

First to hit the runway was Taiwanese brand WooLeeX who delivered an effortlessly cool collection. Recognized for their beautiful blend of Taiwanese culture with cultures from around the world, this collection is an alluring amalgamation of civilizations. Known for integrating art work into fashion, we were treated to literal pieces of art floating down the runway. Drawing their inspiration from Butchard Garden in Victoria, British Columbia, the collection had a flare of timeless yet modern charm. Floral courageous prints commanded this set delivering stunning statement pieces. A color palette of bold colors and black and white paired beautifully with Taiwanese's traditional cultures like embroidery and dragons, made for a unique and enchanting experience.

Japanese brand LAVEC was up next. Describing the collection in one word as LOVE. Deriving her inspiration from self-love, family, people, plants, food, animals and the earth, she created a collection based on sustainability. With most fabrics being 100% organic cotton and ecological meaning they are made by using reduced material, this collection has brought a new and modern twist to the runway. The color palette was a stunning mix of black, white beige with electric blue pops of color in between.

To close the show, Chinese brand, WMTM by NiuNiu Chou, commanded the runway with its traditional and striking pieces and fierce child models. Describing the collection in one word as heritage, the main inspiration behind the collection was Chinese vintage. The heritage theme ran deep within this collection with fabrics over 70 years old and made from the craftsman with the traditional technique. The colorful palette was the perfect pairing with this historic and timeless collection.

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Vibrant colors, defined edges and traditional influences lead the way for Global Fashion Collectives second show at New York Fashion Week.

Australian design brand The Arlo Studio were first up. Created by designer duo Charlotte Terry and Julianne Propsting, this brand embraces the philosophy that women have powerful and integral roles to play in society and their clothes should reflect this. This philosophy was deeply embedded in this collection. Most notably through the functionality and the high quality fabric of the clothing, allowing the collection to be both beautiful and long lasting. Each design flowed both softly yet strongly down the runway.Tailored to perfection these pieces were the perfect mix of practicality and femininity.

Next up, a dramatic entrance and dynamic show from GFC’s youngest designer Shun Oyama Tokyo. At only 22 years old, this young Japanese talent is set to take the fashion industry by storm. Using an eclectic mix of brocade and upholstery fabric, each piece was like lighting striking the runway. Drawing from an array of earth tones and silhouettes, each piece spoke volumes with its own unique personality, yet it was united by the common theme of fabric. Inspired by classic Japanese and European fashion mixed into a modern perspective, dramatic shoulder pads and defined edges made for an emotional and powerful collection.

Gigi Wang took us on a passage through time from traditional China to contemporary times. The inspiration for this collection comes from Chinese tradition. Parent-child costumes are used to express the passing on and inheritance of Chinese folk culture to the next generation.This united relationship of old and new is seen through the combination of traditional Chinese fabrics and new modern environmentally-friendly fabrics. Vibrant colors like bright orange and green.and traditional embroidery breathed life into this beautiful collection.

Closing the show, Chicago based designer, Alicia Perillo drew inspiration from a William Gibson novel ‘Idoru’. Written in 1995, he predicted that the avatar will take over the world. Perillo described her collection in one word as ‘inclusive futurism’.

A beautiful mix of silks, brocade and orange cottons made for a stunning show.

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