Alexander McQueen SS25

September 30, 2024

The Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2025 show, held in Paris, was a powerful blend of sharp tailoring, ethereal fabrics, and folklore. Under the creative direction of Seán McGirr, the collection took inspiration from the banshee—a haunting figure in Irish mythology—and transformed it into a symbol of feminine strength and resilience.

Twisted British suiting formed the backbone of the collection, with wool mohair and gabardine tailored into angular silhouettes. Ethereal silk chiffon and intricate cobweb lace contrasted the sharpness, giving the collection a haunting, ghost-like quality. The color palette was predominantly ivory, grey, and black, with fiery accents of yellow and orange.

The show space, designed by Tom Scutt, echoed the collection’s themes of tension and duality, blending classicism with modernity. Accessories, from sculptural boots to jewelry inspired by the banshee’s lore, reinforced the mythical narrative.

By Enzo Holdt
Images Courtesy of Alexander McQueen

Fashion

Vault by Vans x Haven OG Lampin

The water-resistant suede exterior is complimented by the soft interior of a supple leather lining. The ULTRACUSH HD foam insoles provide a first class feel whether you're on the couch or on your board. This collab will give you sleek design, comfort and luxury with the option of wearing them out to go hiking, skating, or whatever activity you’re craving.

The Vault by Vans x Haven OG Lampin VLT LX will release in store at HAVEN Toronto and Vancouver, as well as on their site tomorrow, October 23rd. For further details, check out Van’s calendar of exclusive drops, The Drop List!

Fashion

Arca’s Aviators Take-off

In collaboration with Ray-ban, the Venezuelan sensation is letting us see things through her lens. That is the lens of her rendition of the classic aviator. Honoring contradictions and dark romance, Arca’s collaboration with Ray-BAN explores the attraction of polar opposites and the spectrum of emotions housed between them.

Arca adds a unique drama to the iconic metal drop shape with a larger than life-size, shiny leather sweatbands and photochromic lenses, capturing every shade between black and white. The Regenerator, with clear lenses and white leather detailing, gives its wearer a crisp, clean look, while the totally black Vortex frame dons a dramatic edge. Arca gives new life to the Aviator, drawing on the timeless history of the style and adding duality and drama for a look that is ready for take-off.

With just 200 pairs available in each color, run don’t walk to Ray-Ban.com.

Fashion

Sia Arnika is Coming Home

October 21, 2021

Sia Arnika's new collection, 'Homecoming,' explores the beauty and excitement of nostalgia, while traversing the shaking terrain of memories, and how they become distorted. With the playful tailoring and electrically bright fabrics, this collection evokes feelings of dreamlike familiarity.

'Homecoming' explores the liminal space between minimalism and maximalism, uniting two conflicting elements that reside within the same world. Modeled against a milky blue backdrop, fraying deconstructed tops are paired with loose and long patterned shorts. This collection is a dream come to life.

Text by Oona Oglesby
Photos Courtesy of Sia Arnika
Stylist Tim Heyduck
Director Moritz Freudenberg
Makeup Kenny Cambell
Hair Attila Kenyeres
Cast Felize Kolibius, Lin Lin Deng, Jojo Schneider, Athina Teklu
Creative Director Sia Arnika
Assistent Johanna Nothroff

An otherworldly haze overlays the photos and video that accompanied the drop, conjuring up a sense of ethereal glamour. From mesh bodysuits to billowing trench coats, there is something for everyone in this new collection. Not restricted to a place or time, the pieces in 'Homecoming' are made to be played with. Patterns and fabrics have no set box here. Instead, they are in conversation with one another, opposing forces within the same universe.

Check out photos from the new collection below.