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Casual, utilitarian and beautiful: Camilo Álvarez rethinks sustainable fashion
All images in this article appears as a courtesy of Camilo Álvarez. In the last couple of years, the conversation about what sustainable fashion should be has become a hot topic in the industry. Beyond what standards brands should comply with to be truly eco-friendly, an important question is how can we make fashion that…
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Agnoli and the future of analog fashion
All images on this article were taken as the campaign for IKARUS S/S 27 and appear as a courtesy of Agnoli. It’s undeniable that artificial intelligence is changing the world we live in at a dizzying speed. Many industries are undergoing a full restructuring process, or being wiped out. In the face of such uncertainty,…
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“In the end, it’s 100% Alice Yu”: how the Chinese designer makes heritage artistry contemporary
In a world that seems to be hellbent on dividing and stereotyping women into rigid categories (i.e.: the Madonna-Whore complex), stepping into the spotlight as a fully complex individual who also happens to be a woman can be groundbreaking, even revolutionary. It’s as if navigating the world as a woman who is determined, smart, ambitious,…
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The Elegance of Indigenous Weaving by Somos Mhuyscas
All images in this interview are a courtesy of Somos Mhuyscas. While weaving is usually associated to ancient techniques of the native groups in the American continent, in fact this art can be found in many places around the world, ranging from tradicional textiles to contemporary versions adapted to modern sensibilities. According to Milcíades Estiven…
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For Guzo Atelier: “Feeling Unique is True Luxury”
If you want to find an independent fashion brand that is 100% custom made, explores Caribbean chic under the lens of local sensibilities and is completely sustainable, then Guzo Atelier is what you are looking for. The Montería born, Bogotá based designer has established his concept – encapsulated in the word “TRASCENDENCIA” which comes from…
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Zorro Gris: Breaking the Tropical Fashion Stereotypes
In Latin America there is an abundance of fashion creators who step outside of the tropical chic box in which the region is usually put inside. Zorro Gris (“Grey Fox” in Spanish), the brand founded by designer and artist Liza Ardila, hails from Cali, Colombia. This city, famous for being the world capital of salsa,…
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Geordie Campbell’s Debut: Redefining Menswear with ‘Farmer’s Wife’ Collection
In the dynamic realm of fashion, where innovation intersects with heritage, Geordie Campbell, a London-based menswear designer, stands as a beacon of modern masculinity fused with classic British elegance. The designer’s debut SS24 collection, titled “Farmer’s Wife”, unveiled at the London Fashion Week, marks a bold stride into uncharted territories of men’s fashion. Campbell, a…
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A Dance Between Worlds: Exploring the Deep Reflections in Yumu’s Designs
In the bustling domain of the fashion industry, where trends can be as fleeting as a midsummer’s night dream, Yumu stands as a beacon of timeless beauty and intricate craftsmanship. Delicately balancing the profound wisdom of Eastern Taoist philosophy and the rebellious spirit of Western deconstructive architecture, Yumu crafts pieces that are as much a…
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Q&A With D.Nart.Ampta from Japan : Merging luxury and comfort
At the young age of 24, Rio Onui is a new upcoming Japanese designer set to change the fashion scene and merge the Uraharajuku culture with advanced haute couture techniques to create new fashion silhouettes. While studying at the International Total Fashion College, he won the Tokyo New Designer Fashion Award as well as numerous…
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Q&A With Polina Oleynikova
Polina Oleynikova is a young emerging artist that creates ethereal designs by merging her fine art background with current time events. Polina provides a new perspective on how fashion should be like in the 21th century. Her design process draws inspiration from the social and political issues of the day, provoking discussions about the injustices…
