George Byrne x Son of a Tailor *SS25

Wear the Contrast
SON OF A TAILOR
*George Byrne’s Capsule for Wildfire Relief

written AMANDA MORTENSON

A city is never neutral in George Byrne’s work. Its forms, shadows, lines, and spaces absorb and reflect.

This sensitivity to urban rhythm now moves into textile, as Byrne unveils a limited-edition capsule of T-shirts created in partnership with Copenhagen label Son of a Tailor. The three-piece capsule is part of the brand’s Canvas series, which invites artists to use the T-shirt as a medium of expression. Byrne’s works for this collection were made during a focused period in Copenhagen, with all proceeds supporting California wildfire relief via the California Community Foundation’s CalFund.

George Byrne
Clock Tower, 2024

George Byrne
Pink and Blue Wall, 2024

“It wasn’t just fashion for the sake of it—there was a great cause at the heart of it, and that made it meaningful.”

George Byrne on his collaboration with Son of a Tailor
SS2025

The connection is personal. “Supporting wildfire relief in California gave the project a personal edge,” Byrne says. “It was a way to give back to a city that’s given me so much.” Printed on 100% Supima cotton, produced in Portugal and made-to-order, the shirts are available in both custom and standard fits. Each of the three artworks is limited to 250 editions, individually numbered and never to be repeated. The scale of the print dominates the back; the front carries a label marking its edition. These aren’t souvenirs, but archive-bound objects made for wear.

The pieces emerged through Byrne’s immersion in Copenhagen—his first time in the city. “Landing in Copenhagen from LA does feel like being dropped on another planet—in the best way,” he says. “The pace, the architecture, the way people move through space—it all shaped how I engaged with the project.” His compositions draw from what he calls a dialogue between environments: the structured rhythm of Copenhagen and the emotional texture of Los Angeles. Having lived over a decade in LA, Byrne is deeply familiar with its volatility.

“Wildfires are a part of life here. I grew up in Sydney, so I know that strange orange light, the acrid air,” he shares. “It changes how you see things. I wanted to take that emotional residue and build it into something constructive.”

For Son of a Tailor, choosing Byrne for the Canvas series was more than an aesthetic alignment—it was a reflection of shared intent. “There’s a kind of understated elegance in inviting an artist to work with the T-shirt,” says Andreas Langhorn, co-founder and product director of the brand. “George’s approach to architecture, color, and form felt right for the Canvas series. And knowing he already wore our T-shirts every day added another layer of authenticity.”

Langhorn had followed Byrne’s work since his book Post Truth and was particularly drawn to his interpretation of West Coast light. “That aesthetic struck a chord with me,” he notes. “My family lives in California, so there was also a personal draw. It all came together very naturally.”

“We designed this Canvas edition to let the artwork breathe... It’s wearable art with purpose.”

Andreas Langhorn, Co-Founder of Son of a Tailor

George Byrne
White Wall

The collaboration is produced in alignment with Son of a Tailor’s values—zero overproduction, full transparency, and B Corp certification. Every shirt is made-to-order to avoid waste. “We designed this Canvas edition to let the artwork breathe,” Langhorn says. “The oversized prints reference vintage graphic tees but with refined construction.”

Byrne sees the gesture of donating all proceeds not as marketing but as an act of alignment. “You don’t often see that level of commitment—100% of proceeds,” he says. “It shows what’s possible when you lead with values.” Langhorn echoes the sentiment: “Sincerity is everything. People recognize when something is real. This collaboration reflects who we are—and who George is—on many levels.”

The George Byrne x Son of a Tailor capsule is available for pre-order from April 24 at sonofatailor.com

Augustinus Bader Cosmetics

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AUGUSTINUS BADER
*The Intelligence of Skin

written Ginevra Valente

Augustinus Bader approaches skincare as applied science. Decades of regenerative research converge into TFC8®—a patented compound that supports the skin’s own renewal code.

The method is biological. The result is cumulative. Every application reinforces structure, function, resilience. Developed for precision around the orbital zone. The Eye Cream activates skin’s renewal signals using a complex matrix of amino acids, high-grade vitamins, and synthesized molecules. Signs of fatigue soften. Energy returns to the skin’s surface. Hydration builds from within, held by an architecture designed to protect. The texture is engineered for absorption—light in weight, dense in function. With consistent use, the skin barrier becomes more stable. Movement, light, time—everything interacts with a stronger foundation.

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The Face Cream works at the level of cell communication. It delivers structured hydration, supports repair pathways, and aligns with the skin’s natural rhythm. TFC8® feeds the skin precise signals for renewal, with effects visible across tone, texture, and elasticity. The formula integrates into any routine. Day and night, it provides continuity—a constant supply of active support, guided by the needs of the skin in real time.

Created by Professor Augustinus Bader, TFC8® is rooted in medical research on wound healing and tissue regeneration. It carries critical ingredients to the site of need, optimizing conditions for repair. This is not topical care—it is targeted intervention. The skin responds with clarity, strength, and coherence. 
Each formula holds intention. Each result is earned through repetition, discipline, and biological intelligence.

discover www.augustinusbader.com

Dior Maison by Sam Baron during Salone del Mobile

Salone Del Mobile
ODE À LA NATURE
*Sam Baron Presents Dior Maison

written Amanda Mortenson

Dior Maison returns to Salone del Mobile 2025 with a new collection designed by Sam Baron. Ode à la nature introduces a series of handcrafted glass objects that focus on form, material, and historic continuity.

The presentation aligns with the fair’s 2025 theme “Materia Natura,” which addresses the intersection of material culture and environmental attention. The collection includes vases, carafes, candlesticks, and dishes, all produced using Italian mouth-blown glass. Transparent surfaces reveal botanical motifs—branches, leaves, wheat—applied with precision and restraint.

DIOR unveils three exceptional vases of the "ODE À LA NATURE" collection, dreamed up by Sam Baron


seen by Laora Queyras

Each piece rests on a solid base. The silhouettes follow soft curves. The surface treatment, defined by a striated finish, reflects light and highlights the structure of the object. The design references the amphora of the original Miss Dior bottle from 1947 and draws on the archive’s historic elements, including a duck-shaped carafe.
The objects are produced through collaboration with Italian artisans. The glassblowing process brings slight variations in shape and density, making each work unique. The absence of superfluous detail leaves space for material and line. Presented in Milan among international contributions to contemporary design, the collection establishes a clear position for Dior Maison.

Attention is placed on craftsmanship, clarity of form, and respect for origin. Sam Baron’s direction follows an established aesthetic while proposing a new rhythm through proportion and composition.

Ode à la nature becomes part of Dior’s ongoing dialogue with domestic culture and seasonal materiality. Stay tuned.

ELHO Freestyle *Summer Collection 25

ELHO FREESTYLE by DONALD SCHNEIDER
*Where Mountain Meets Urban Style

written SARAH ARENDTS

Under the theme Style Your Own Experience, ELHO Freestyle launched its highly anticipated Summer Collection. Merging outdoor performance with avant-garde design and bio-based materials, this new line specifically appeals to the style-conscious younger generation.

Donald Schneider, Creative Director of ELHO Freestyle, explained the concept in an exclusive interview with LE MILE Magazine: “Even though we are a 75-year-old heritage brand, we relaunched with a totally innovative new look to excite the new generation. Our products are designed for mountain performance yet suitable for everyday urban style. You can freely combine them—whether you're wearing hiking boots, high heels, sneakers, or flip-flops.”

ELHO Streetwear
Style Your Own Experience
Summer 2025 Collection

ELHO Streetwear
Style Your Own Experience
Summer 2025 Collection

Athlete-Inspired Innovation with Andri Ragettli

Freestyle Ski champion and social media sensation Andri Ragettli played an essential role in shaping this collection. Known for his daring stunts and distinctive style, Ragettli embodies the ELHO Freestyle spirit. According to Donald Schneider, "From our first conversation, it was clear how deeply Andri cares not only about his performance but also his style and appearance. He found that no existing outdoor brand truly catered to his aesthetic, even resorting to custom-made performance pants by a tailor."

This detailed feedback became instrumental in shaping ELHO’s products. For instance, Ragettli emphasized practical considerations like relocating ankle zippers to the outside of pants to withstand the wear and tear from high-impact freestyle skiing tricks. Andri Ragettli's hands-on involvement ensures each garment meets the rigorous demands of professional sports and urban fashion. The athlete rigorously tests each piece, wearing them during intense training and also during travel and city life, underscoring the collection’s versatility.

An Iconic Artistic Collaboration: Jean-Michel Basquiat

An extraordinary highlight of ELHO’s 2025 summer collection is the collaboration featuring the legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Renowned for his powerful, raw artistic expression, Basquiat’s iconic artworks have been translated into compelling black-and-white graphic prints on performance bomber jackets and shell pants. Donald Schneider reflects on the personal connection and inspiration behind the collaboration: “I knew Jean-Michel personally during my years in New York. His art remains incredibly impactful and resonates deeply with today's youth, who have rediscovered his pioneering spirit. His bold style perfectly complements our fusion of streetwear sensibility and outdoor functionality.”

The capsule includes standout pieces such as the Echo Bomber Jacket, distinguished by its bold black-and-white Basquiat print, creating statement looks that transition seamlessly from ski slopes to urban adventures.

Donald Schneider
Creative Director at ELHO Streetwear
seen by Henrik Nielsen

“Just look at how sports embraced urban style and innovative design—and it turned out to be their biggest revolution. We are convinced that this has to happen with outdoor wear too.”

Donald Schneider speaks with Sarah Arendts
for LE MILE .DIGITAL - Spring 2025

ELHO Streetwear
Style Your Own Experience
Summer 2025 Collection

ELHO Streetwear
Style Your Own Experience
Summer 2025 Collection

Sustainable Style: Durability Meets Ethical Fashion

Sustainability remains central to ELHO Freestyle’s design ethos. Rejecting fast fashion, the collection emphasizes longevity, durability, and the use of bio-based materials. Each piece, such as the ultralight Valley bomber jacket made from biobased nylon or the Zephir Pants inspired by traditional Japanese martial arts, is meticulously crafted from robust, eco-friendly materials sourced responsibly. These garments promise lasting quality, comfort and represent a conscious commitment to resource preservation.

The Return of an Iconic Heritage Brand

Donald Schneider, the visionary behind ELHO Freestyle's relaunch, brings an illustrious career in fashion innovation, previously serving as Art Director at French Vogue and pioneering global designer collaborations, notably Karl Lagerfeld x H&M. Schneider sees enormous potential in redefining outdoor apparel, which traditionally has struggled to embrace innovative style and urban aesthetics. “Our goal with ELHO Freestyle is clear: to reclaim our position as a pioneering brand,” Schneider explains. “Historically, ELHO was always ahead of its competitors, breaking conventional boundaries. Today, our ambition remains the same. We observe how sportswear has revolutionized urban style; now, it's time for outdoor apparel to undergo the same transformation. This is precisely the vision behind our current collection.”

ELHO Streetwear
Style Your Own Experience
Summer 2025 Collection

The market response has already been overwhelmingly positive, resonating especially with global tastemakers in cities like Seoul, Berlin, Zurich, and Paris. Influencers, stylists, musicians, and athletes alike have embraced the brand’s new direction, affirming its relevance and appeal. The ELHO Freestyle Summer Collection 2025 is available online!

discover more www.ELHOfreestyle.com

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Signature Clo *Singular Vision

SIGNATURE CLO
*A Language of Form and Presence

written MONICA DE LUNA

Signature Clo approaches design as an architectural discipline, where fabric becomes structure and movement shapes identity. Each piece is engineered with precision, using weight and proportion to define space. Cloth is a framework for expression.

The oversized hoodie establishes form through deliberate volume, reinforcing its presence with carefully weighted seams. The heavyweight tee interacts with the body's posture, shaping an interplay between material and wearer. Garments evolve with every movement, recording the rhythm of daily life.

Signature Clo
Sweater

Signature Clo
Ego Death Hoodie

Each stitch follows a calculated design process. Textures react to touch, fibers adjust to wear, and silhouettes refine themselves over time. This approach transforms fabric into an evolving canvas of lived experience. Signature Clo operates with an acute awareness of proportion. Every cut, every seam carries intent. Garments are designed for wear and interaction. They align with posture, adjust to the body's stance, and move with fluidity. The structured hoodie is crafted with reinforced stitching to maintain its sculptural integrity. Fabric is selected based on density and responsiveness, ensuring each piece carries presence. Textile composition is studied in detail—weight and weave dictate drape, while seam placement controls balance.

These garments are built for longevity. Over time, fibers mold to the wearer, creating a distinct relationship between material and motion. The more they are worn, the more they adapt, deepening their connection with the individual. Signature Clo sources premium materials that support function and form. Heavy cotton blends provide structure, allowing garments to hold their intended shape. Tactile surfaces invite interaction, shifting with light and movement. Fabric selection is integral to the design philosophy. The oversized hoodie is developed with dense textiles that offer resistance while maintaining comfort.

The heavyweight tee is composed of finely woven fibers that respond to air and motion. Every material is chosen for its ability to retain its silhouette while adapting to daily use. This approach ensures that garments remain visually and physically substantial. Layers of texture enhance depth, while expertly placed stitching reinforces each seam. The result is a collection that stands independently, yet integrates seamlessly into the wearer’s experience.

Signature Clo emphasizes the tactile nature of design. Fabric reacts to movement, adjusting with subtle shifts in motion. Textures hold memory, shaping themselves through repeated interaction. The oversized hoodie anchors itself through measured weight distribution.

Seams follow natural lines of motion, allowing unrestricted movement while maintaining a structured profile. The heavyweight tee extends outward, balancing volume with precision. Each piece carries an embedded physicality—designed to be experienced and observed.

Signature Clo
Hoodie

Signature Clo
T-Shirt

Signature Clo constructs garments that are intentional and evolving. Light moves across their surfaces, emphasizing their depth and dimension. Textiles absorb and reflect their environment, interacting with space in tangible ways. The collection exists at the intersection of design and experience. Silhouettes expand and contract with wear, becoming an extension of movement. Each garment is a study in proportion, a composition of fabric and form designed to endure. Signature Clo refines the language of streetwear, sculpting a vision where structure defines presence, and fabric carries identity.

Signature Clo: The Art of Constructed Motion.

discover more www.signature-essentials.com

all visuals (c) Signature

AMOUAGE *Purpose 50

AMOUAGE PURPOSE 50
*An Extrait of Skin, Memory, and Resonance

written ALBAN E. SMAJLI

Amouage distills time, memory, and olfactory science into something beyond mere scent—an artifact of human essence. Purpose 50 Exceptional Extrait embodies intensity, a composition that commands presence.

Sitting in his Oman studio, overlooking the alchemical heartbeat of Amouage, Chief Creative Officer Renaud Salmon dissects its creation. “We call it an exceptional extrait,” he begins. At 50% pure perfume oil, Purpose 50 demands a recalibration of what perfume achieves, engaging with the skin in a way that shifts perception.

PURPOSE 50 / Exceptional Extrait
— a composition that inhabits the skin, crafted with 50% pure perfume oil,
frankincense, sandalwood, and vanillin form a resonance of depth and presence

Quentin Bisch, the nose behind it all, approaches perfumery without hesitation. “I add,” he declares. “Why repeat something that exists?” Purpose 50 emerges as a crafted entity with depth and intention. This fragrance follows an anatomy. Frankincense forms its vertebrae, shaped by the Omani landscape—a tree that endures, producing a resin unlike any other. “I was rediscovering Purpose in the air, on people’s skin,” Bisch recalls. The transition from creation to wearer reshaped its identity. “I looked at the tree again—its roots, its branches. A human form emerged, standing, grounded.”

This relationship between raw material and human experience adds texture. Sandalwood moves across the skin, its caress deliberate and immersive. Vanillin enhances its presence, drawing the senses in. A specific rose appears, designed for structure rather than decoration, binding the elements with a weightless elegance. Perfume vibrates, and Bisch tunes frequencies, seeking a precise accord. Vetiver and papyrus establish movement, incense pulses through the layers. Each addition amplifies the foundation. Purpose 50 carries a distinct resonance, existing beyond the boundaries of tradition.

“I was rediscovering Purpose in the air, on people’s skin. The transition from creation to wearer reshaped its identity.”

Quentin Bisch on Purpose 50

PURPOS 50 / Exceptional Extrait
—an olfactory force shaped by Oman’s soul

Renaud poses the essential question: Why do people call this the archetype of Amouage? Bisch responds without hesitation. “It carries Oman. It exists in freedom.” Purpose 50 demands skin, movement, and presence. “We categorize perfume like we categorize people,” Bisch reflects. “Who elects the ‘best’?”

Purpose 50 Exceptional Extrait resists classification. It extracts something from the wearer, a perfume designed to be felt rather than worn. Amouage shapes a force of creation, its presence extending beyond words, living within the space between sensation and memory.

Valentino *Pavillon des Folies

VALENTINO SS25
*Theatrum Mundi

written SARAH ARENDTS

Valentino SS25 moves beyond the realm of fashion, unfolding as a staged delirium where beauty performs in its purest form.

Alessandro Michele constructs a world where nothing is static, garments exist in flux, and identity bends toward theatrical excess. The collection channels movement—not as a metaphor, but as a tangible force. Fashion, in its essence, is a construction. Here, it is also a deconstruction, an invitation, a distortion.

Valentino
SS25 Campaign Pavillon des Folies

Each campaign frame is a performance, captured through Glen Luchford’s lens. Fabric rustles, lace distorts, silk drapes and clings with the inevitability of a script already written. The past lingers in embroidered surfaces, but the gesture is present, immediate. Rooms, once confined, stretch into liminal stages where models become vessels of transformation.

The cast moves through this imagined theater with the quiet tension of something unscripted. Jonathan Kaye’s styling sharpens the characters: punctuated silhouettes, lace gloved hands, the weight of a brocade, the sharp punctuation of a heel bow-tied in velvet.

The maison’s codes thread through the composition, but the script shifts. The stage is the Pavillon des Folies, a place without fixed identity, where beauty acts as a force, not an object. Alessandro Michele directs, but the narrative unfolds as an open-ended provocation.

Valentino
SS25 Campaign Pavillon des Folies

Louis Vuitton *LV BIKER

LV BIKER
*New Signature in Soft Power

written MONICA DE LUNA

A rebellion in leather. A manifesto in motion. The LV BIKER bag, unveiled in Louis Vuitton’s Spring-Summer 2025 collection, rewrites the language of luxury accessories. Designed by Nicolas Ghesquière, this latest signature piece channels the paradox of soft power—a force both undeniable and fluid, strength disguised in elegance.

The LV BIKER is a study in movement and form. Inspired by the silhouette of a classic biker jacket, its foldable construction reflects Louis Vuitton’s heritage of craftsmanship, shaping a new expression in design. With its supple structure and precise detailing, this bag embodies a distinct presence.

LOUIS VUITTON
Making Of

LOUIS VUITTON
LV BIKER Bag SS25 Collection

Introducing Pixel lambskin leather, an innovation in texture and tone. A meticulous layering process deepens the grain, giving the bag a two-toned effect that shifts under the light—an illusion of depth, a whisper of movement. Available in a spectrum of urban hues, from Pixel Noir to Dark Denim, Pixel Grège to Nano Noir, each variation speaks in its own frequency.

The LV BIKER thrives in transition. A dynamic interplay of straps and handles allows for multiple identities—worn as a clutch, draped over the elbow, slung across the body. A shape-shifting companion that adapts to the rhythms of the wearer, asserting itself in every iteration.

Heritage meets future. Trunk-making savoir-faire collides with contemporary utility. The LV BIKER bag, available in stores from February 22, 2025, challenges convention and refines rebellion. Three sizes. Infinite ways to wear.

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LV BIKER Bag SS25 Collection

LOUIS VUITTON
Runway

Louis Vuitton *Tambour Alchemize

Louis Vuitton Tambour
*Time Forged in Stone

written AMANDA MORTENSON

Louis Vuitton orchestrates time. The Tambour High End collection—now expanded with two audacious new iterations—embodies the synthesis of engineering and artistry. This is material mastery, savoir-faire expressed through horology.

Two watches. Two philosophies. A 40mm yellow-gold Tambour with a dial sculpted from Brazilian onyx, anchored in a bezel of saffron sapphires. A platinum Tambour, gradient-lit with rubies and sapphires, an explosion of calibrated color that reshapes the idea of the spectrum. Both operate in extreme limitation—only 30 and 50 pieces respectively. Their creation follows a meticulous process that dictates its own rarity.

Louis Vuitton
Tambour High-End Rainbow Session

For the first time, the Tambour embraces hard stone, elevating Brazilian onyx to an object of precision. Twelve individual segments form the dial’s minute ring—each piece drilled, polished, and adjusted under a near-zero margin for error. A slip, a scratch, a miscalculation? Start over. The luminous baguette-cut saffron sapphires carry a coded language, drawn from a 1911 Louis Vuitton trunk in Vuittonite yellow. Timekeeping here manifests as storytelling.

Platinum resists. It refuses to be easily shaped, demanding 30% more machining time than its gold counterpart. The result: a case of extreme density and weight, its brushed and polished surfaces absorbing and refracting light. Encircling it, a spectrum of 59 meticulously sourced corundum gemstones, their color transition seamless—no jarring breaks, no discord. From the high-energy fuchsia rubies of Mozambique to the deep greens and violets of Sri Lanka, this is color as movement, gradient as narrative. Even the caseback whispers exclusivity—a single 1.6mm saffron sapphire, a hidden marker of the watch’s platinum identity.

Within both pieces beats the Calibre LFT023—the first proprietary three-hand movement of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton. Aan exhibition of savoir-faire: Geneva Chronometric Observatory-certified accuracy (-4/+6 seconds per day), a 22K rose gold micro-rotor carved with the Louis Vuitton monogram, a barrel adorned with the maison’s signature flower motif. 50-hour power reserve. 31 colorless sapphires embedded for reduced friction. Precision and poetry, without compromise.

Louis Vuitton
Tambour High-End YG ONYX Front

Louis Vuitton’s Tambour High End collection manifests as an expression of material truth. Time, sculpted in precious stones and metals, takes on permanence. 30 yellow gold. 50 platinum. The countdown has already begun.

Prada Re-Nylon 2025

Prada’s Re-Nylon Odyssey
Threads That Speak of Oceans

written ALBAN E. SMAJLI

Threads are never just threads. In Prada’s hands, they’re remnants of past errors and whispers of future hope. Collaborating once again with National Geographic CreativeWorks, Prada ventures into uncharted territories of storytelling, presenting a series of cinematic vignettes that unravel the origins of their regenerative vision.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Sadie Sink, figures of cultural magnetism, traverse Norway and Mexico in this year’s episodes. Their presence illuminates the heart of the initiative. These are ecosystems of thought, connecting marine preservation, education, and the fashion landscape. Under the lens of Prada’s ongoing SEA BEYOND project, initiated in 2019 with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, every stitch in the Re-Nylon fabric is a conversation about oceanic literacy and collective futures.

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH
Lofoten, Norway

(c) PRADA 2025
Re-Nylon Collection

In the Lofoten Archipelago, Arctic winds carry tales of marine life entangled in ghost nets—silent invaders drifting through global currents. Benedict Cumberbatch, alongside environmental advocate Valentina Gottlieb and local expert Carl Höjman, traces these remnants of plastic to the systems that perpetuate ecological harm. This episode confronts the urgency of protecting marine ecosystems, turning a lens toward the actions shaping their future.

Sadie Sink explores the intricate ecosystems of Mexican waters, revealing their fragility and the ongoing efforts to nurture their survival. Prada’s Re-Nylon initiative engages with local communities to amplify solutions addressing environmental challenges. These films draw attention to the necessity of preservation, weaving together stories of resilience and action.

SEA BEYOND extends beyond the physical, creating a platform of education and engagement. Since 2019, over 35,000 students have explored ocean literacy through innovative tools like VR and outdoor learning, bridging the gap between ecosystems and those poised to inherit them. The initiative’s mission is clear: to counter ignorance with knowledge and inspire active stewardship.

In Venice, the “Kindergarten of the Lagoon” cultivates early connections with fragile marine systems. Children learn directly from the environment, understanding its delicate balance and also their role in its future. Through SEA BEYOND, 1% of Re-Nylon’s proceeds fuel programs that sustain these efforts, transforming products into purposeful action.

watch film PRADA RE-NYLON ON ARCTIC TIDES

(c) PRADA 2025
Re-Nylon Collection

Re-Nylon challenges the industry’s entanglement with unsustainable practices. Prada’s approach, showcased through National Geographic’s visual narratives, provokes thought and sparks dialogue. These episodes confront and explore the transformative potential of fashion as a medium for ecological advocacy. With every thread crafted from ocean waste, Re-Nylon embodies a deliberate step toward a conscientious future where aesthetic value aligns with environmental intent. Prada’s vision creates a roadmap for luxury redefined—where responsibility shapes identity.

NYFW *Spring/Summer 2025 Shao New York

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Shao New York: For the Rebel in a Suit
*NYFW Spring/Summer 2025

written Malcolm Thomas

Shao New York's sophomore collection is a cut above.

Shao New York designer, Shao Yang is loosening up the seams of tradition. In fact, nothing about her calculated ascension in fashion is traditional at all, except for her clothing, sort of. (More on that later).

Having wrapped her second show (her first made headlines on the roof of Anna Delvey’s apartment), it’s clear that the emerging label is more than just hype. She proved that Wednesday evening, as she closed out the Spring/Summer 2025 season of New York Fashion Week with a show that her publicist, Kelly Cutrone, proudly coined over a microphone before it began, “from rooftop to runway.”    

The actual title is Class of 98: Rebellion Remastered. The program was printed on thick stock paper, and it felt and read like a cleverly written manifesto rather than show notes. However, Yang’s point of view is clearly laser focused. Yang described the collection as an antidote to the Instagram nostalgia social media is currently trapped in and more as a tribute to old-school teen angst before we spent more time curating our brand image on our phones than spending it at the park or driving around town with our friends. A simpler time, one could argue.

What’s not up for debate—Shao New York’s mastery of tailoring. She also owns another business, The Tailory, which designs bespoke suiting aimed at the LGBTQIA+ community, probably one if not the first of its kind. The thirty-five look collection—rooted in leather, denim, and cashmere, also has some really impressive trompe l’oeil shirting because as Yao states in the program, “let’s face it, the ’90s were all about illusion”. Of course, there was a lot of statement suiting, too. Call it a redux of the boss bitch energy archetype Donna Karan created in the 80s but bejeweled.

While inspired by the youth culture of the '90s, these were the kind of clothes that make you want to grow up fast. The kind of clothes a young Carrie Bradshaw might wear on a night out with Big, perhaps, as he rolls down the window of his town car, takes one last look at her and says, “Abso-fucking-lutely.”

also read Private Policy at Work *NYFW Spring/Summer 2025

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(c) SHAO New York seen by Randy Brooke, NYFW 2025 - Spring/Summer 2025

NYFW *Spring/Summer 2025 Private Policy

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Private Policy at Work
*NYFW Spring/Summer 2025

written Malcolm Thomas

This season Private Policy tries to tackle AI and corporate oppression with a pop culture twist.

Everyone knows Theodore Shapiro’s now infamous compositions from the fashion classic, The Devil Wears Prada and can’t help but feel a certain wide-eyed excitement when they hear it. That’s probably precisely why it was playing over the speakers at The Altman Building before the Private Policy show on Wednesday, and certainly one of the reasons for the collection’s title, The Devil Is Here.

It was also one of many inspirations for the brand’s most recent collection. Iconic easter eggs like the famous Miranda Priestly line, “Everybody wants to be us,” was printed across a polo, and another line, “Florals, for spring?” inspired the brand’s signature checker prints to be updated with, you guessed it, florals.

However, the Private Policy designers, Haoran Li and Siying Qu’s sole intention was not to take us on a trip down memory lane, but to try to tackle a daunting conversation, one that has caused widespread fear in the heart of many creatives, AI. Where is it going? How will it impact us? Whether that question was answered was debatable, but it segued into another fear, going to the office.

The show opened with two employees clocking in, the daily rhythm most of us are slaves to and have dreaded even more post-pandemic, complete with disembodied ringing phones, computer clacking, Mac desktops, and even cubicles where the two performers pretended to type away as models burst through the seemingly corporate drudgery, key fobs dangled from pockets with empty plastic ID sleeves, work shirts were styled with combo jersey shorts and mini-skirts and even glittering hot pants made an appearance at the office. For context, this was a fashion office.

According to the program, the takeaway is this, “Perhaps what today’s generation truly seeks is not a return to the rigid hierarchies of Y2K corporate life, but the unapologetic ambition and dream-big energy of the Y2K era, reimagined for a future that prioritizes creativity and self-expression over outdated notions of obedience and submission.”

Then suddenly the performers promptly strutted down and off the runway. I guess it’s time to clock out.

also read Shao New York: For the Rebel in Suit *NYFW Spring/Summer 2025

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(c) Private Policy New York seen by Adriana Kaegi / NYFW 2025 - Spring/Summer 2025

NYFW *Spring/Summer 2025 Aknvas

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Aknvas With a View
*NYFW Spring/Summer 2025

written Malcolm Thomas

Office chic, camp, and fluidity were the themes at Aknvas.

From the 37th floor of Tapestry at 10 Hudson Yards, Danish designer Christian Juul Nielsen, the designer behind Aknvas (a Danish play on “canvas”) proved that he knows all about strong points of view with an impressive resume that spans stints at John Galliano for Dior to Oscar de la Renta, Nielsen’s work under the tutelage of fashion’s modern masters gives him major bragging rights. However, Aknvas doesn’t promise the same kind of pointed perfection of his predecessors but something much more inviting—freedom.

The freedom lies not just in the designers’ clothes but the people wearing them. The type of genderless and youthful fluidity that acts as an honest reflection of the mirepoix of talent working in the industry and those inspired by it. These clothes are pretty but not delicate, tough but not mean, these clothes are for everyone.

The official title of the collection was Nordic Midsummer Camp, and Aknvas inventive takes on denim and his liberal use of floral appliques, his vegan leather peplum jackets, and shimmering sequin ensembles seemed loud enough to make this a camp of dreams and speaking of the office, Nielsen’s pinstripe shirt dress and pinstripe padded shoulder cropped shirt with matching skirt will definitely fight off any Sunday scaries, indeed. Gen Z eat your heart out.

There is also great skill in choosing the right venue for your show, as is the right fabric for a collection, and no one would argue an office building might not be the most summery choice, especially when competing against a panoramic backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. Think about it: there is something inherently imposing. The sharp cornered edges, the machine-cut glass, the sound the ground makes when you tiptoe down the lacquered lobby, yet Nielsen’s collection shone through like I imagine it always does.

also read Bad Binch Tong Tong Goes to Church (and Space) *NYFW Spring/Summer 2025

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NYFW *Spring/Summer 2025 Bad Binch Tong Tong

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Bad Binch Tong Tong Goes to Church (and Space)
*NYFW Spring/Summer 2025

written Malcolm Thomas

Aliens, divinity, and love were at the heart of Bad Binch Tong Tong’s latest collection.

Like a great roll of spandex, the crowd stretched outside St. Bartholomew’s Church and around the corner of 325 Park Avenue on a balmy Saturday afternoon. At first glance, a passerby might be more curious as to how a church had managed to attract such an unlikely crowd and such blatant attention from the public in a city that has quite literally seen it all, that was until Bad Binch Tong Tong took over one of Manhattan’s most exclusive zip codes for a fashion show, of course. Let me set the scene: the front steps of the church were filled with news cameras and paparazzi; the guests: the famous and the infamous, including America’s favorite bad girl, Anna Delvey (who was working the door) and the ringleader responsible for gathering up such a double-take-worthy group of fashion counter culturists no other than the Queen of New York PR, Kelly Cutrone. In short, a time would not only be had but ordained.

Now let’s talk about the show because the Forbes 30 under 30 designer, Terrence Zhou, whose label’s moniker is a combination of a childhood nickname and his birth name, did not only give us a collection, he gave us a show! Much like the designer’s fashion persona that lives somewhere between satire and mad genius, his Spring/Summer 2025 collection, Whisper Across Dimensions was unequivocally out of this world.

Inspired by aliens, think The Day The Earth Stood Still meets The Fifth Element, Zhou imagined a reality where aliens finally make contact with the earth, culminating into a cautious trek, the alien’s shimmering air membranes protecting them from the harshness of our world communicated through what can only be described as pumpkin-shaped pods turned into sculptural improbabilities in the many shapes and sizes of sci-fi dresses and even wearable flowers.

Told through music composed by Katie Jenkins that belonged in a blockbuster epic and led by dancers choreographed by Stefanie Nelson, the Parsons and Central Saint Martins alum ended his Iliad with a dance of his own, unsurprisingly with fabric, before inviting the cast onto the stage which erupted the audience into applause and then to their feet as they rushed for a second chance to marvel at the collection up close.

I went into Bad Binch Tong Tong with no expectations but was thrilled to be allowed to escape the worries and fears of these times, if even just for a moment; to sum it up best, there was one particular line from the program that I found quite poignant. It reads, “The show is not just a display of fashion but a sacred communion, a place where we can feel the presence of higher beings, where the dimensions overlap, and where love is the only truth that matters.”

also read Aknvas With a View *NYFW Spring/Summer 2025

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Calvin Klein x Alexander Skarsgård

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Calvin Klein Fall 2024 Campaign
with Alexander Skarsgård

written Amanda Mortenson

Calvin Klein’s Fall 2024 menswear campaign is a vibe—an unapologetic nod to the brand’s DNA, but sharper, bolder, and anchored by none other than Alexander Skarsgård.

At the heart of Calvin Klein’s Fall 2024 campaign lies Calvin Klein Studio—a collection that takes minimalism and levels it up with luxe materials and razor-sharp cuts. Think slim suiting, smooth outerwear, and Alexander Skarsgård’s effortless swagger, all wrapped in a vibe that screams quiet power. It’s sleek, it’s modern, and it’s unmistakably Calvin.

The visuals drip with a kind of sophisticated ease, where the fabrics do the talking—clean lines, rich textures, and a no-fuss approach to style that feels at home anywhere, from city streets to intimate late-night gatherings. Calvin Klein is owning the dawn-to-dusk vibe, and Skarsgård is the man to take us there.

(c) Calvin Klein with Alexander Skarsgard
Directed and seen by Mert Alas
Styled by Emmanuelle Alt

Calvin Klein Studio flips the script on minimalism, injecting it with fresh energy through high-end materials like soft wools and crisp cottons. It’s understated, but far from simple—this is about craftsmanship and detail, the kind you can feel. Skarsgård moves through it all with his signature nonchalance. He makes every piece look like it was made for Mr. Skarsgård!

Skarsgård and CK are a match made in minimalist heaven—two icons of understated masculinity, cool without even trying.

“It felt sophisticated and sleek, but still very relaxed and playful,”

Alexander Skarsgård

(c) Calvin Klein

(c) Calvin Klein

Mugler x Gentle Monster *Eyewear Capsule

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Mugler x Gentle Monster Collaboration
Visionary Collision

written Amanda Mortenson

Fashion lovers, brace yourselves!
Mugler and Gentle Monster have joined forces, pushing the envelope with a daring new eyewear collection.

The collaboration is a high-voltage fusion of Mugler’s iconic heritage and Gentle Monster’s futuristic edge. This embodies the fearless spirit of both brands, capturing the essence of Mugler’s ‘Les Insectes’ haute couture collection from 1997 with a modern twist. Think geometric marvels and goggle shapes that scream avant-garde.

Georgia Palmer for Gentle Monster x MUGLER Campaign
2024 Collaboration

Colin Jones

Gentle Monster x MUGLER
2024 Collaboration

Georgia Palmer

Starring Colin Jones and Georgia Palmer and shot by Theo Liu, the campaign is a visual feast. It’s a nod to legendary visual innovators like Helmut Newton and Manfred Thierry Mugler, merging high fashion with kinetic energy. The visuals are an art form, showcasing the dynamic synergy between Mugler and Gentle Monster. Beyond the eyewear, the collaboration extends to its packaging, blending organic and structural forms that are as innovative as the pieces themselves. This is about reimagining what eyewear can be. To celebrate, Seoul and Shanghai will host special activations featuring ephemeral spaces and kinetic structures, reflecting the bold identities of the two brands.

This partnership is a seismic shift in the fashion landscape. Mugler x Gentle Monster redefines what it means to be visionary, setting the stage for the future of eyewear.

Mark your calendars for July 18th, 2024!

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(c) MUGLER x GENTLE MONSTER Collaboration
2024

OLAKALA Summer Core Collection 2024

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OLAKALA Summer Core Collection
*Heatwave Ready

written Amanda Mortenson

OLAKALA’s new Summer Core Collection is the ultimate guide to staying stylish during those sweltering days.

Born from the minds of streetwear visionaries Tim Gabel and Nicolas Lazaridis, this collection is their manifesto: a seamless fusion of cutting-edge design and high-performance fabrics, redefining comfort for the urban nomad.

OLAKALA CC Short Sleeve Shirt

OLAKALA CC T-Shirt

First up, the CC T-Shirt. Made from 100% cotton and adorned with the signature OLAKALA logo embroidery, it’s the quintessential all-rounder. Navigating the city or chilling on the beach, this tee has your back. Its laid-back vibe and airy fabric make it an essential for any summer capsule wardrobe.

Back this season, the Anatomy Tanktop is all about those bold seams and stretchy ribbed fabric. From beach workouts to poolside hangs, this tank redefines what it means to move freely and stylishly. Enjoy!

When the heat's on, reach for the CC Short Sleeve Shirt. This hybrid marvel blends the breathability and moisture-wicking prowess of Lyocell and Modal with the toughness of polyester. Light and breezy with a relaxed fit, it flaunts the iconic OLAKALA logo embroidery on the chest pocket, merging function and style seamlessly.

This season, shorts get a serious upgrade with three fresh styles. The Kos Shorts, built from rugged rip-stop fabric, boast an elastic waistband and French pockets—ideal for those easy-going summer nights. For the blazing days, the ultra-light CC Shorts are your savior. With piped side seams, a relaxed fit, and moisture-wicking material, they scream comfort. And then there are the OLAKALA Swim Shorts—true showstoppers. Sporting a great monogram effect that pops on contact with water, a reflective logo print on the leg, an elastic waistband, drawstring with personalized lace tips, and mobile phone side pockets with a comfy triangle lining, these are set to dominate the season.

also read OLAKALA Soccer Capsule *From Stadium to Street

OLAKALA Swim Shorts

No summer collection is complete without the iconic OLAKALA Duffle Bag. This accessory is perfect for any sunny getaway, ensuring you carry your essentials with style. Each piece from the Summer Core Collection 2024 is designed with precision and an eye for detail, ensuring that your summer wardrobe is as functional as it is stylish. No matter whether you’re hitting the beach, the pool, or just chilling in the city, OLAKALA has you covered.

OLAKALA CC T-Shirt

OLAKALA Duffle Bag

OLAKALA's Summer 2024 Capsule Collection is now available online.

discover more www.olakala.de / follow brand @olakalaofficial

all images (c) OLAKALA, 2024

OLAKALA launches *Soccer Capsule

.New Collection
OLAKALA Soccer Capsule
*From Stadium to Street

written Monica de Luna

Game on—OLAKALA drops a new bombshell with their Soccer Capsule, timed perfectly for UEFA Euro 2024.

Stuttgart’s streetwear heavyweights are back, riding the Bloke-Core wave with a fierce twist on the classic football jersey. Pink, green, black, and a bold splash of pink—this collection goes beyond sportswear; it's a fresh take on fashion.

Imagine yourself at a live match or taking over a city park during public viewing. The Soccer Capsule is a lifestyle. The regular-fit shirts, captured in the campaign’s edgy images, show off sporty mesh inserts and sleek piping. The overlapping yoke at the collar? Pure streetwise genius. Add in the iconic logos and patches, and you’ve got a unisex jersey that stands out in any crowd.

The campaign shots capture the essence of street football chic, showcasing the collection in relaxed, confident settings. The shorts, with their elastic waistband and adjustable inner drawstring, scream comfort and style. Side pockets and mesh inserts ensure you’re of course looking good but also moving freely, whether you're on the field or in the urban jungle.

Since 2018, when influencers Nicolas Lazaridis and Tim Gabel founded the brand, it’s become a staple in the streetwear scene. Based in Stuttgart, OLAKALA is known for seasonless, unisex collections that marry sporty basics with a street-ready aesthetic. Their rapid ascent in fashion circles isn't surprising actually—they've got their fingers on the pulse of modern urban style. The Soccer Capsule is the latest testament to OLAKALA’s design ethos—where functionality meets fashion. High-quality materials and innovative designs ensure each piece is as durable as it is stylish.

For the fashion-forward, the Soccer Capsule is a goldmine. It taps into the current Bloke-Core trend, where sportswear intersects with everyday fashion. So, whether you’re gearing up for a match or elevating your streetwear game, the Soccer Capsule is set to be a wardrobe staple.

OLAKALA's Soccer Capsule is now available online.

discover more www.olakala.de / follow brand @olakalaofficial

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Iris Van Herpen *Fall 2024 Couture

*New Collection
Iris Van Herpen Fall 2024 Couture
Ethereal Avant-Garde

written Amanda Mortenson

In a show that felt more like an immersive art installation, Iris Van Herpen once again shattered the boundaries of fashion with her Fall 2024 Couture Collection. Held during Paris Fashion Week, Van Herpen´s presentation was a blend of avant-garde innovation and ethereal beauty, solidifying her place as a pioneer of the future of fashion.

Iris Van Herpen has once again transcended the traditional boundaries of fashion with her Fall 2024 Couture show. Eschewing the typical runway show, Van Herpen’s presentation, titled “Ethereal Genesis,” transformed models into living sculptures suspended against impasto-covered canvases. The effect was mesmerizing, as the models’ slow, deliberate movements conjured an ethereal dance of life and art.

Set within a gallery-like space, the presentation showcased nine works, each a testament to Van Herpen’s innovative approach to Haute Couture. Five of these were gowns, blending technology and craftsmanship in a way that only Van Herpen can. Models appeared to emerge from the canvases, stabilized by protruding shoes, moving with a grace that mimicked natural phenomena.

The pieces themselves were a marvel of design and execution. One gown featured rhythmic bursts of pearls, while another boasted a transparent, filigreed structure molded by a heat gun into glass-infused organza. The intricate patterns of constructed lace fused seamlessly with floaty silk, creating a dreamlike effect that captivated all the audience. A bronzed dress reimagined the traditional kimono, its intricate pleats and folds adding a sculptural dimension to the ensemble. Simply fantastic!

Van Herpen’s foray into pure artistic expression was evident in the remaining four works, not shown here. These pieces utilized filmy scrims adorned with solid oil paint fragments, airy draped tulle, and hand-pleated silk, creating a dynamic interplay between solid and ethereal elements. Her exploration of the duality of sculpture and dance, static and animated, was further emphasized by a soundscape composed by her partner, Salvador Breed.

The entire presentation was an invitation to linger and absorb the details, a stark contrast to the fleeting moments of a runway show. Van Herpen’s desire to capture time and allow the audience to find their own rhythm with her work was palpable. The experience was transportive, each piece a testament to months, even years, of meticulous work.

IRIS VAN HERPEN
Couture, Fall 2024
during
PARIS FASHION WEEK

In the end, as the models made their exit and the canvases stood empty save for the embedded shoes, Van Herpen’s suspended tulle sculptures remained. These ineffable variations on a self-portrait left an indelible mark, a reminder of the infinite possibilities when fashion and art collide.

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(c) IRIS VAN HERPEN, Couture Fall 2024 Show

DIOR Autumn-Winter 2024-2025 Haute Couture Show celebrating Faith Ringgold

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Threads of Freedom
DIOR AW24-25 Homage to Faith Ringgold

written Monica de Luna

Dior’s Autumn-Winter 2024-2025 Haute Couture Show emerges from the fusion of art and fashion, a poignant tribute to the late Faith Ringgold. Her prolific legacy of activism and creativity continues to inspire. Under Maria Grazia Chiuri’s visionary guidance, Dior’s Creative Director, the collection celebrates Ringgold’s indomitable spirit, seamlessly blending Haute Couture with powerful narratives of female empowerment and artistic rebellion.

Faith Ringgold, born in 1930 in Harlem, New York, passed away in April 2024, leaving behind a legacy that spanned over seven decades. Her multifaceted career as a painter, sculptor, performance artist, writer, and educator was marked by a relentless pursuit of social justice. Ringgold’s work, deeply rooted in African American identity and gender equality, found a resonant echo in Chiuri’s latest collection for Dior.

Read why!

“You can’t sit around and wait for somebody to say who you are. You need to write it and paint it and do it.”

— Faith Ringgold

SCENOGRAPHY © ADRIEN DIRAND
© Faith Ringgold @acagalleries
© Chanakya School of Craft (12)

SCENOGRAPHY © ADRIEN DIRAND
© Faith Ringgold @acagalleries
© Chanakya School of Craft (3)

The show was a dazzling spectacle, merging the elegance of Haute Couture with the raw energy of Ringgold’s artistic legacy. Chiuri’s audacious use of jersey—a material traditionally shunned by couture—defied conventions and redefined luxury. Metallic hues of gold, silver, and white jersey cascaded over models, with ultra-light bustiers sculpting their silhouettes, creating a symphony of classical aesthetics and modern innovation.

The scenography with installations showcasing some of Ringgold’s most iconic series: Freedom Woman Now and Woman Free Yourself. These political posters, born in the early 1970s, were potent reminders of Ringgold’s enduring feminist and activist spirit. Freedom Woman Now, with its interlocking triangles and bold declarations, remains a clarion call for gender equality—a message as powerful today as it was over fifty years ago.

Chiuri’s collection also paid homage to the classical peplum, reimagining this historically significant garment within the context of contemporary women’s political freedom. The intricate draping and pleating of the pieces echoed the fluidity of movement, nodding to athletes from antiquity to the present day who have continually pushed boundaries and shattered barriers.

One standout feature of the show was the reinterpretation of Ringgold’s Windows of the Wedding #1: Woman, a series that celebrated the collaboration between Ringgold and her mother, Madame Willi Posey. Banners inspired by this work highlighted the symbiotic relationship between art and fashion, weaving together personal and collective histories. The thangkas, traditionally used in Tibetan art, were transformed into vibrant backdrops, underscoring the collection’s rich thematic depth. Simply fabulous!

also read DIOR HC SS 2024 Collection Review

The collaboration with the Chanakya ateliers and the Chanakya School of Craft brought Ringgold’s Civic Center L.A. Subway Commission mosaics to life, reimagined as stunning embroideries. These life-sized recreations adorned the runway, blurring the lines between art and Haute Couture, celebrating the unifying power of creativity ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Red, Christian Dior’s “color of life,” pulsed through the collection, infusing it with vitality and defiance. A bathrobe embellished with mosaic mirrors stood out, transforming a mundane item into a statement of artistic rebellion. This fusion of couture and sportswear, classicism and rebellion, showcased Chiuri’s knack for crafting a narrative that is reflective and visionary. Chiuri’s homage encapsulated Ringgold’s legacy, underscoring Haute Couture’s power to challenge perceptions and inspire change.

As Ringgold herself said,

“The most important thing, to me, in life is inspiration. I want to inspire others and I want to be inspired.”

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