7 Days S/S '20

Check out some exclusive backstage photos from the show below.

Fashion

Jester Bulnes' BARRAGÁN Diary

Victor Barragán transformed AIFA airport into a sort of cultural purgatory. Obviously, the collection's moniker, "Quiet Luxury!", was a cheeky pass at the resurgent fashion movement centered on 'anti-bling', but Barragán's designs, in all their ostentatious glory, were anything but quiet. Models slinked down a motionless travelator, clad in looks that seemed like a jumble of conflicting references. Bullet wounds, bloody slashes, flashy camo-wear, national flag-pastiches, guerrilla-esque patrol hats, among other symbolic artifacts resonated loudly. Paradoxically, the collection felt timeless, fixed in a liminal space neither here or there. The eclectic references jumbled together naturally blended into what we’ve come to understand as the soul of BARRAGÁN.

Photographer Jester Bulnes, who walked the show, filled us in from their POV.

Read their diary below.

Last year I attended my first New York Fashion Week purely for the sake of the FOMO I would feel. This year amidst Paris Fashion week I was invited to not only attend, but walk my first runway for Barragán SS24, a designer I have not only admired for years, but have fantasized about working with, in Mexico City.

Sept 26

Immediately off the plane to my fitting, it was the day before the show. Right as I walked in, I was greeted by friends calming my nerves and to my surprise I saw Jordan Firstman, another familiar face, receiving a haircut and having his beard trimmed into the most swaggy striped pattern. Without having even seen any of the clothes, I knew that that show was going to be everything.

Sept 27

9:21 AM

Day of the show. I have been dreaming of this day my entire life. I met up with my friends Sevyn and Julian for coffee as we all head together to the bus that would be taking all of the models to the runway location: AIFA Airport.

Nothing but tattoos, muscles, and sweet personalities fill the long ride as everyone who would be a part of the show is more than the typical model and rather embodies the ethos of the brand.

12:30 AM

We arrived. Cracking jokes and in awe at the ability to present such a collection in the middle of an airport, we all make it through security.

1:06 PM

Models begin receiving bullets to their foreheads, extra hairy sideburns, and scars on their bodies.

3:34 PM

It's finally time to practice the initial walkthrough. Strutting down a moving walkway and weaving through airport chairs, the walk feels a bit confusing. After a few tries and a dose of confidence, I had it down.

5:01PM

Collectively deciding to get dressed as hair and makeup had just finished up, we bantered that we would need a full hour of having our photos taken as the show was set to begin at 6PM.

5:55 PM

Chains. Crowns. Crucifix rosaries. It all blurs by as everyone backstage is working hard to have everything ready for the show.

6:12 PM

The show had already begun and it was about to be my turn to walk. I taked a deeo breath and think about the young kid taking selfportraits in the infamous gay Barragán speedo. I was ready.

6:27 PM

It's time for the final walk and blasting through the speakers is Slowdive’s “Souvlaki Space Station.” This moment could not feel anymore magical. I will never forget this moment.

Gracias Victor, a todos.

BARRAGÁN Worldwide, BARRAGÁN Forever. <3

Fashion

OTTOLINGER x PUMA

Designers Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient, who grew up clad in PUMA attire, view this as a journey back to their roots. PUMA was their unofficial uniform; they fondly recall combining the glossy patent crossbody bag with tracksuits and the colorful Mostro shoes. This sporty-girl allure has been resurrected, finding new life in this synergistic pairing. Gadient and Bösch share their mutual excitement for this project, noting, "It's incredible to explore each other's realms — PUMA boasts a remarkable history, constantly pushing boundaries, innovating in style and technique. Blending lifestyle with high-performance sport is exhilarating for us, aiming for excellence in both realms.”

It’s a no-brainer. The collection embodies a sense of liberation, an energy perfected captured in the campaign by Daniel Sannwald featuring Eartheater; the shoes and bags epitomize a feminine strength — protective, fierce, and intricate. They exude an athleticism and ecstatic energy that seamlessly intertwines the alien and human, catering to those always on the move, prepared for any adventure life throws their way. After all, doesn’t a night at Berghain or a Sunday morning workout class have, more or less, the same effect?

Shop the collab, now available at Ottolinger.com

Fashion

An Evening With LỰU ĐẠN

September 29, 2023

It is night three of Paris Fashion Week, and, after a quick cycle from the 11th to the 10th arrondissement, I am outside the Ravioli Nord-Est. The restaurant is renowned for its unforgettable and affordable dumplings located in the heart of Belleville. Finishing off my cigarette, I watch three different Parisians sigh to themselves in clear devastation, realising their usual spot is closed off for the night. It’s a LỰU ĐẠN Mahjong tournament take-over, and tonight, this traditional cantonese game meets with the fashion world.

Skepta and Headie One’s Back to Basics soundtracks my entrance into the venue, reminding me of the brand’s established London base. Tables were filled with the likes of Susie Lau, Tyler Joe, Gia Kuan and Blake Abbie, all absorbed in the competition. I managed to snap a quick shot of creative director Hung La, who instantly reached for an incredible floor-length black leather trench — the two didn’t separate for the rest of the night.

Text by Mathilde Favel
Photos by Mathilde Favel and Cassandre Lafon

I’ve barely taken a sip of my Tsingtao beer when someone grabs my arm — “We need players, we need players, come sit!". I’m thrown into a game of Mahjong — and it’s already begun. With Gia’s guidance, I began to pick it up. The game is entertaining and goes by quickly, especially with my opponents, two hilariously sweet German girls in town for Fashion Week. To no one’s surprise, I didn’t win.

Dumplings, mochis and various dishes decorate a table in abundance and, as I tuck in, my friend Henny arrives looking fabulous in head-to-toe black and silver eyeshadow. Stacks of LỰU ĐẠN dollars are passed around, which Henny stores in her thong. How risqué.

Inside, Susie Lau is crowned champion of the Mahjong tournament. She proudly wears her prize - the leather black and white LỰU ĐẠN biker jacket. The night ends in a blur of LỰU ĐẠN dollars and camera flashes as everyone rushes over to the winner to steal a snapshot.