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.

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KIM SHUI Fall/Winter 2026

February 19, 2026

On February 15 in New York City, Kim Shui presented her Fall/Winter 2026 collection aboard the Eternity Yacht, staging 41 looks against the city’s shifting skyline. Timed just before the Lunar calendar turns to the Year of the Fire Horse, the show marked the opening chapter of the brand’s tenth year. Set on water rather than on land, the presentation centred on motion: both physical and conceptual. Reflecting Shui’s exploration of Qi as a force of intention, memory, and transformation.

Drawing from the migratory history of Mongolia, the collection examined culture shaped by movement across terrain where craft and identity travel and adapt. Early looks emphasized protection and weight, in velvet, felt, suede, leather, and faux fur. As the show progressed, pieces shifted toward metallic gold and silver finishes.

The staging highlighted the theme of movement. The yacht operated as a contemporary analogue to the horse, and a live guzheng performance by Nico Huzella, transitioned into Massive Attack’s “Angel," allowing guests to experience the show within this shifting environment, reinforcing Shui’s premise that progress does not require fixed ground.

Casting continued the commitment to representation, bringing together a range of bodies and identities that reflect Shui’s view of femininity as layered and evolving.

Images courtesy of MOMENT DEPARTMENT

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Ashlyn Fall/Winter 2026

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Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2026

“Behind, and in front of the camera, each woman has a power that feels inherently McQueen. They bring the house’s propulsive spirit to life — uninhibited, but incisive and in control.” — Seán McGirr, Creative Director