Backstage for AWGE's New York Show

February 15, 2026

Last night in downtown Manhattan, right by City Hall, A$AP Rocky’s AWGE stunned with a runway presentation that felt less like a show and more like a rupture in the usual fashion proceedings.

Unveiling its Fall/Winter 2026 collection after two previous Paris shows, AWGE staged a runway that brought their community out in New York City. Instead of concealing the labor behind the spectacle, the production placed it front and center. Models moved in and out of AWGE-branded glam stations mid-show, pausing for hair and makeup as a live feed projected the lineup in real time. The result was a deliberate exposure of process; fashion unfolding as it was being built.

Styled by longtime collaborator, Matthew Henson with a helping hand from James Garland, the diversity across the looks was vast. Italian-produced tailoring shared the runway with latex pieces and motowear, while leather jackets were paired with evening gowns.

Accessories played an equally considered role, grounding the looks with bespoke pieces that nodded to motorsport and industrial design. Rocky’s fatherhood also showed as models pushed strollers and donned fur baby carriers.

By Dylan Andrews
Photography by Spencer Stovell

Presented during New York Fashion Week, the show emphasised AWGE’s ongoing commitment to rethinking how fashion is seen, consumed, and constructed.

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SSENSE Got Steamy This Paris Fashion Week

October 09, 2026

On October 2nd, SSENSE celebrated a number of emerging designers at their Paris Fashion Week popup, Salon des Refusés. The name is a callback to the 1863 exhibition, where artists were rejected from the conservative jury of the official Paris Salon. Here, in 2026, SSENSE puts the designs of Kanika Agarwal, Laura Andraschko, MERRMA, Petra Fagerstrom, RESCHA, SECONDA, and Stephen Jones on a pedestal for one day only.

Usually functioning as an online platform, SSENSE brought the showroom to visitors to participate with the designs. Shifting from a purely digital experience, the visitors got to try on products right there while engaging with the designers themselves.

The pop-up was followed swiftly by a steamy afterparty, with a DJ set by Memphy, followed by a showcase by electronic duo Smerz. SSENSE has long been a platform for cultural discovery, and with Salon des Refusés, they bring the essence of the former outcast exhibition to a physical reality that brought together music, art, fashion, and community.

Words by Jack Devitt

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SATISFY and Oakley Are Back for Round Eight

October 09, 2026

SATISFY and Oakley are back with Chapter VIII of Equipment for Our World, bringing together futuristic eyewear, technical running gear, and a good amount of early-2000s energy.

At the center of the collection are two very different silhouettes. The Scar, originally introduced in 2001, makes a comeback in Falcon and X-Silver Metal, while the spiked Suture Jacket looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. Both come equipped with specially designed vented Prizm lenses, keeping things functional despite their otherworldly appearance.

The lineup also includes a perforated long-sleeve tee, a lightweight trail cap, and a silver-foil bandana. All designed with breathability in mind, whether you're actually hitting the trails or just dressing the part.

The collection drops October 13 at SATISFY and Oakley.