Oh and the peacock feathered suit was killer. See it, and our other favorite looks from backstage at the presentation, below.
This simple and refined collection includes sleepwear and bedding done in an understated stripe and deep ultramarine blue, while bath and hand towels feature a navy jacquard swirl patterened border. A striped logo beach blanket tops off the collection. Elevate your leisure and shop the collection exclusively at stüssy.com, teklafabrics.com, selected Stüssy Chapter stores, and select Dover Street Market locations on Friday, June 17th at 10am PST.
Balenciaga’s Pride ‘22 series consists of fitted tops, T-shirts, hoodies, caps, scarves, socks, and jewelry, most boasting a sleek graphic design informed by reinterpretations of gendered symbols. In the illustration, two hand-holding figures concurrently don the masculine and feminine indicators of skirt and pants. Some available products also feature a chart of inclusivity flags from around the world, while additionally included in the series are exclusive styles of the Pool Slide, the Track Sneaker, and gym shorts with logos, shoelaces, and waistbands in rainbow colors.
The project continues Balenciaga’s history of using its collections, collaborations and creative promotions to bolster global LGBTIQ visibility and acceptance. In the latest campaign, Anybody is Queer, photos and videos shot by Patrick Welde feature a diverse cast donning items from the 2022 Pride series. Its message, one of diversity and inclusion, proves that there is not an umbrella look for someone who falls into the categories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer — clothes are just as fluid as gender, and neither were made to conform to pre-set boxes.
15% of profits from Balenciaga Pride 22 products will be donated to Outright Action International. This, along with countless other series by the fashion giant, re-emphasizes the brand’s long-term commitment to community involvement and directing awareness towards urgent social issues. Funds raised through this series will help address the immediate need of ensuring human rights for LGBTIQ people everywhere. Learn more at balenciaga.com/outright-action-international.
There’s also Gkae, AKA “Graffiti King,” who, most known for a multi-state graffiti spree he pulled off in the 90s, famously appeared in a televised interview wearing an identity-concealing bandana and baseball cap. The message to authorities? Catch me if you can. (And for the most part, they didn’t.)
Founded in 2013, community-rooted streetwear brand Born X Raised is set to release a limited edition capsule collection with the legendary graffiti artists. Pronounced “Born and Raised,” the company is a movement rooted in preserving the legacy and identity of Los Angeles’ storied streets — which, with Chaka and Gkae’s ink still fresh on the asphalt, are bound to have quite a bit to say.
Released on June 10th, the highly-limited drop will include classic Born X Raised silhouettes, as well as new accessory and lifestyle items.
Through and through, Born X Raised is a brand for some: those who were born for it, in time, at a place, whatever that place may be. Whether that’s you or not, you can check out the new drop at bornxraised.com.
