Barragán Spring/Summer 2018

September 14, 2017

Victor Barragán, more so than a lot of designers who explicitly work in menswear, loves to play around with masculinity. His Instagram feeds (both his personal and work accounts) are filled with trade, and jacked dudes with cheesy tattoos who you just might see in porn. Much of his SS18 Barragán show felt like a tribute to them; there were low-rise jeans that showed off patterned boxers, tight tank tops, early Tommy Hilfiger-esque polos. Welcome to 2002.

A number of pieces in the collection were covered in a tattoo-inspired print, a variation on your standard frat guy tribal ink. “We really tried to play with this cheesy, cheesy tattoo that you see around everywhere,” said the designer. “I guess we’re trying to polish it a little. We used it a lot!” The pattern was on earrings, underwear, socks, knitwear. Victor joked that they would probably be the easiest pieces to sell.

Photos by Eric T. White
Text by Jocelyn Silver

Other pieces included super low-slung pants and skirts, along with cape-like shirts that kept models’ arms immobile. There were more delicate garments as well; Richie Shazam wore a shimmering gold skirt and crop top combo. There was a lot of skin—as Victor said, “we really like sexually liberating clothes.” And there were new footwear offerings, via a collaboration with Maryam Nassir Zadeh.

“People were really into nineties, and now it’s moving even further forward, like early 2000s,” said Victor. “I guess all the brands are playing with this. We’re all on the same vibe.”

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Levi’s Goes UNDERCOVER

The collection includes nine pieces that draw inspiration from both brands’ rich histories, with reimagined jeans, T-shirts, and trucker jackets which reference UNDERCOVER’s “Exchange” program from its 1998 AW collection and feature embroidered zigzag patterns inspired by their 2003 archives. The Levi’s x UNDERCOVER collection will be available worldwide on January 18th, through Levi.com, the Levi’s App, select Levi’s stores, undercoverism.com, and select UNDERCOVER locations.

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Lucila Safdie Unveils SS25: Farewell Princess

January 09, 2025

Dreaming of royalty is oftentimes commonplace for many little girls growing up. To be a princess is a fantasy that is alluring and magical, and something that we’ve all wanted to be. In her fourth collection, London-based designer Lucila Safdie pays homage to just that. Girlhood is magical, it’s sacred, yet something that is ever fleeting. It’s all swirled together with an effervescent nostalgia and longing for sweetness. Farewell Princess is Safdie’s seal of immortalizing that feeling we all try to bottle up.

Drawing inspiration from the duality of womanhood, the trials and tribulations of coming-of-age, the SS25 collection nods to the sweet femininity while juxtaposing a forceful strength. Safdie’s girl knows she’s destined for more and is willing to do what it takes to get there. Looking to the greats such as Grace Kelly, and Marilyn Monroe, Safdie unveils a collection that calls upon all the young starlets who are next in line for the spotlight.

Photography by Alice Neale
Styled and directed by Isabelle Sayer
Text by Cassie Jekanoski
Talent Marley Wendt

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LOEWE's SS25 Collection

January 09, 2025

LOEWE’s Spring Summer 2025 collection campaign shot by David Sims explores the connectivity between humans and nature.

In the captivating series, the pieces seamlessly disappear into wooded backdrops, lightly floating in the mist surrounded by forest, enveloped with branches, dry leaves, and luscious grass. Photographed en plein air in the countryside of Tavertet in Catalonia the images celebrate a decade of Jonathan Anderson’s creative direction and highlight LOEWE’s enduring bond to the natural world and its Spanish heritage.

Starring Drew Starkey, Taylor Russell, and Wang Yibo, the campaign showcases ethereal floral prints, feathers, earthy leathers, and draped trousers, as each talent engages in a unique dialogue with the elements. The collection explores the intricate relationship between body and landscape, gesture and nature, conveying an almost pagan reverence for the forces of the earth—a hallmark of Anderson’s early work.