At The Circus

February 06, 2019

Although there were no tightropes, no magicians and no lions, Vasilis Loizides took us to the circus for F/W ‘19.

Urging one to rethink modern day power dynamics, the show, both dramatic and weighty, played with the three-way relationship between the performers, the audience and the designer, begging the question: who really holds the power in today’s world? With a collection as strong and unafraid as Loizides’, we’re thinking the answer is him.

Comprised of fifteen looks, the show stuck to jewel-toned pieces and circus-themed prints in powerful and innovative silhouettes, exuding an overall exotic and maximalist vibe. Our favorite pieces included a pair of sparkly cowboy chaps, coin-fringed tops and a 3D elephant head velvet shirt-dress—with matching pants of course.

Text by Caroline Brown
Photos by Phoenix Johnson

Oh and the peacock feathered suit was killer. See it, and our other favorite looks from backstage at the presentation, below.

Fashion

CDLP x Jwan Yosef

CDLP is renowned for its quality and sustainable production practices, and this capsule is no exception. This is the first CDLP product to have been made locally in Sweden, thanks to the involvement of Warsame Jama's Malmö Industries, an atelier that specializes in small-scale collections, boosting the local economy and textile industry, while ensuring equitable working conditions for a primarily immigrant population. The brand used high-quality materials to create the clothes, making them both stylish and durable.

Fans of the brand will be excited to invest in these unique pieces that are sure to bring any wardrobe to the next level — painter or otherwise. The collaboration is an exciting release that showcases a unique meeting of the minds between a fashion brand and a celebrated artist. CDLP offers something truly special to those who appreciate quality, style, and art in equal measure.

Shop the collection now at cdlp.com.

Fashion

Welcome, Aries!

April 17, 2023

It may be the end of Aries season, but this is only the beginning for Aries. The British luxury streetwear brand keeps its roots close to home, opening its first ever concept store and art space on Great Pulteney Street in Soho, London. Taking the brand from online to bricks and mortar, the space itself features a marble staircase and Italian leather animal print sofas, representing creative director Sofia Prantera’s history at the intersection of skate culture and high fashion. The 4000 square foot space balances grandeur and a rebellious familiarity, perfect for a luxury brand that emphasizes genderless clothing and a resistance to binaries. Aries Soho is so much more than a store — it’s an exhibit, an eventspace, and an experience. Here at office, we can’t wait to follow along.

Text by Izzy Capulong
Photos courtesy of Aries

Aries Soho is now open to the public.

Fashion

Martine Rose x Stüssy

April 14, 2023

There’s something poetic about a collection that’s dedicated solely to the art of driving. An activity where the mental and physical come together, driving is more than just the act of getting somewhere. It’s the experience in-between your origin and destination. For Stüssy and London-based Martine Rose, this philosophy is at the core of their collaboration. While geographically distant from one another, the brands couldn’t be more alike in terms of their fascination with hip-hop and punk subcultures.

Whereas Stüssy is known for a Californian blend between surf and streetwear, Martine Rose has nightlife and music scenes in mind. Together, they take a trip down memory lane to revive your classic, 90s driver’s essentials — fuzzy steering wheel cover, sun visor, and scented air freshener, included.

Text by Meyme Nakash
Photos by Rosie Marks
Styling Tamara Rothstein
Production CEBE

Beyond a range of vintage-inspired car accessories, the capsule features graphic hoodies and t-shirts with Stüssy’s classic “Stand Firm” text. Leather racing gloves are also emblazoned with Martin Rose’s “Expect Perfection” slogan. Overall, the collection’s earth-toned color palette against the backdrop of a run-down, residential parking lot adds a filmic quality to the lookbook—rendering it a nostalgic ode to the past.