Julius, known for its uncompromising exploration of existential themes through avant-garde design, delves into the realms of speculative fiction for its Pre-Fall 2025 collection. Titled [EUROPA;], the collection draws inspiration from Arthur C. Clarke’s 2061: Odyssey Three, the third installment in the celebrated Space Odyssey series. At the heart of the narrative lies Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, imagined as a site of alien life, unearthly landscapes, and humanity’s tentative exploration. Much like Clarke’s prescient storytelling, [EUROPA;] ventures into the interplay between the organic and the industrial. The collection takes its cues from the moon’s hypothetical biological elements—a universe of…
Designed in collaboration with visionary artist Michèle Lamy, Object 001 was inspired by a piece of petrified wood in her personal collection. With the idea of utility in mind, she was drawn to the communal nature of a candle and its ability to bring people together around a flame. Michèle’s creative energy, distinctive personality, and generosity make her truly one-of-a-kind. Her unique…
Lunar Laboratories, the avant-garde Romanian brand founded in Bucharest, delivered a powerful presentation at Moldovan Brands Runway 2024 with its latest collection, “Observer.” Known for pushing boundaries with its alternative aesthetic and commitment to experimentation, the brand presented pieces that embody a dark, futuristic vision of…
From Rick Owens: “Our last show presented a white satin army of love, my response to the realization that holding the previous season’s shows in my house with a reduced audience ended up being an act of exclusion instead of the observance of respect in the face of our current wars that I had intended. I have once again asked all the fashion schools in Paris to send us…
In Yohji Yamamoto’s latest collection, the designer continues to navigate the delicate interplay between fragility and strength, offering a reflection on the complexities of modern femininity through a masterful manipulation of fabrics. This season’s collection, characterized by its seemingly haphazard yet deeply intentional construction, evokes a narrative of…
Fashion, like any art form, seeks to transcend mere aesthetics, delving into deeper layers of meaning and expression. Designer José Julián Guerrero, through his brand Joeg, achieves this with remarkable sophistication in his latest collection, “Selene.” Inspired by the Greek goddess who personifies the moon, the collection is a testament to Guerrero’s relentless…