Oh and the peacock feathered suit was killer. See it, and our other favorite looks from backstage at the presentation, below.
AMY wears TOP by SCARLET SAGE and GLASSES by TAMARA ALON
On the sleek shelves of your corner store, beneath the glow of LED lights, magazines celebrate the latest and greatest of today. Stars of our generation grace glossy covers, and each publication’s pages are filled with aspiration. As we gaze upon this near-flawless sense of luxury, we often overlook the labor — the grit beyond the glam — that occurs behind this glorious facade.
KATIE wears DRESS by LILACH PORGES, EARRINGS by AGMES, BANGLES by ALEXIS BITTAR, SHOES by BUERLANGMA
To create anything truly raw or personal, we have to learn to lean away from perfect equations or automated templates. Though the end result of a photo shoot may be polished, behind the scenes, wires may be left strewn across the set’s backdrop or laborious hands may sneak their way into shots. But if true art is an echo chamber for life and the turbulence it can bring, then we must allow space for it to be just as flawed as the humans who create it — here we present, a striking harmony between human hands and AI.
As for the fashion show, to keep it simple, Hedi gave us Hedi. Though Spring '22's wide leg jeans may have had a captive courture audience waiting for more experimentation from the photographer and creative director, this season Slimane has made it very clear that he's back in home court — with added glitz and a luxurious live soundtrack from Millenial rock's biggest faces. Last night, while models in sequins, wide-brim hats and skinny jeans walked the runway, with "Hello, Operator" on a loop in our ears, we were catapulted into a heavily nostalgic world, wistful for Slimane's own past as much as our own, regressing into the early 2000's — Hedi's early years as a rising star in high fashion.
While we may not have seen Slimane go outside of the lines, there's a lot to be said for a designer and creative in our fast-paced, trend-thirsty industry who has a signature style and a recognizable personality — which gets produced time and again, both beautifully and to our applause. This ever-chic, classic Celine he has shaped and re-inforced is one of fashion's most prominent players for a reason. It's not all so different than us holding the music of that era close, feeling our emotions when we watched the recently released film version of Meet Me In The Bathroom. Listening to The Strokes' "Someday" on my daily playlist makes me feel excited, youthful, shiny. To hear them at the Celine show took it all to new heights, and helped me better understand the Hedi I've always thought I knew.
CASTING, STYLING AND SET DESIGN HEDI SLIMANE MAKE-UP ARTIST AARON DE MEY HAIR STYLIST ESTHER LANGHAM
atmos, which began as a small footprint storefront selling vintage sneakers in Tokyo, has blossomed into a global streetwear and sneaker boutique known for its collaborations with adidas, ASICS, and PUMA. Having collaborated on some of the most sought after sneakers of all time, this partnership with Jordan on the launch of the 'Cherry' 11s only speaks to the continued influence of the brand. While the in-person workshop at atmos Harlem is sold out, guests can enjoy watching the demo, shop select pieces from these makers, and get a free portrait on a couch/backdrop created by Wandy the Maker.
