In a finely orchestrated dance between desire and mortality, Simone Rocha’s hauntingly captivating collection navigated the delicate balance of longing for what remains elusive while avoiding the powerful forces we’d rather not confront. This particular show marked the culmination of a three-part cycle. The previous London collection, aptly named ‘The Dress Rehearsal.’
On Valentine’s Day, Zendaya served as a stylish preview for Roksanda Ilincic’s fall collection when she confidently donned a burgundy jacket and tunic layered over pants during her London press appearance for Dune: Part Two. This impeccably tailored ensemble set the tone for the Roksanda show at Tate Britain today, drawing an audience brimming with actors and artists.
Richard Quinn confidently declared, ‘We print everything in-house. We cut everything in-house.’ His words resonated immediately after a show held in a freshly carpeted salon at the Andaz London—a venue enveloped in 900 square meters of his iconic floral fabric. Quinn emphasized that despite the external beading process, every other aspect of production remains in- house, ensuring minimal waste.
Mark Fast stumbled upon inspiration for his fall collection while wandering a graffiti-covered street in Milan, aptly named after Italian designer Joe Colombo. Curiously, he paused and pondered, ‘Why am I stopping here?’ The moment felt organic, a serendipitous encounter.
Jonathan Anderson, the fashion maverick, draws inspiration from an unlikely source: the classic British TV show “Last of the Summer Wine.” This long-running comedy series featured elderly pensioners in quaint Yorkshire, clad in threadbare tweeds, cozy hats, and—you guessed it —slippers.
