Roksanda Ilincic doesn’t just make clothes—she builds them. Big, sculptural, sometimes unwieldy things that feel like they belong in a gallery just as much as they do on a body. Think swooping drapes, ballooning proportions, sharp angles where you least expect them, and an absolutely wild approach to texture. She’s been at this for a while now, and every season, she adds another layer to the architectural playground that is her work.
In 1982, Agnes Denes made headlines by planting a wheat field in downtown Manhattan. The image of her standing among the wheat, with skyscrapers towering behind her, still carries a powerful message. "Her work speaks to the industrialization and obsession with wealth, Wall Street’s dominance, and how everything seemed to be moving in one direction," Ilincic said before her show.
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.
