Nanushka creative director Sandra Sándor’s take on resort didn’t dilute her codes, it reinforced them. Following a fall collection derived from her own core memories, the Hungarian designer used nostalgia as her primary form of inspiration. Budapest, the place where she was born and raised, again served as a foundation, but this time she focussed … Read more
Before editors even entered the Manhattan showroom where Markarian designer Alexandra O’Neill was presenting her latest collection, there was a hint as to what her inspiration was—in the form of a pop-meets-disco playlist that could be heard from the hallway outside. “I wanted to build a collection that was very holiday-appropriate, fun, and festive,” O’Neill … Read more
Following a period of recession—and with the challenging retail climate more broadly—the past year has tumultuous for pretty much every independent brand in London. And while Eudon Choi has been better placed than most to manage, with a healthy direct-to-consumer business and a significant customer base in the Middle East and Asia, that doesn’t mean … Read more
Loveshackfancy’s Rebecca Hessel Cohen had two separate moodboards for her resort 2025 collection.The first was filled with photos of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, ballerinas at the Palais Garnier, and Cohen’s own bow-covered Christmas tree. The second was covered with modern-yet mythical siren-esque women who wouldn’t look out of place in Li Galli. … Read more
Before he left Argentina for London, (then Paris, and now Milan), Adrian Appiolaza once held down a job selling insurance. To present a respectable facade to potential clients his employer obliged him to wear a suit, which it provided. Speaking before his first menswear show for Moschino—and in fact his first menswear show ever—Appiolaza shuddered … Read more
For resort, Yigal Azrouël dabbled in an array of ’80s-inspired colors and silhouettes that harkened back to his youth. Purple silk pajamas (patterned with abstract florals photographed by his friend Erez Sabag), an aqua jumpsuit made of Japanese satin, and a featherweight maroon trench coat all drew direct inspiration from this era. Venturing into color … Read more
Given that designer Naeem Khan specializes in glamour and shimmer, it’s no surprise Taylor Swift recently enlisted him to design a look for her European Eras tour. “I’ve designed for her on many occasions,” said Khan. “She’s such a powerful [artist.]” Working with the superstar inspired some of the fringed mini dresses found in his … Read more
Today marks the official opening of Johanna Ortiz’s first flagship store in the US, on Madison Avenue, so what better way to preview the new location than inside her new space? “Yesterday my manager told me that people were coming in like, ‘Oh, I’m so glad you’re here!’ and saying ‘Welcome to the neighborhood!’” she … Read more
Working at warp speed, PH5’s Wei Lin and Zoe Champion are already ready to ring in 2025. With resort being a “transitional season, there’s always this feeling of wanting that piece that is very New Year, new me, new excitement,” said Champion, who built the collection around the snake, which represents the coming year in … Read more
Despite having only a debut collection under his belt, Tod’s creative director Matteo Tamburini seems pretty clearheaded about the direction he wants the label to go. “I’m a pragmatist,“ he said at a showroom appointment. He wants his designs to fit the purpose of an IRL wardrobe, and because Tod’s isn’t a brand for the … Read more
