Additionally, Preston announced a collaboration with Carhartt WIP and a collection with NASA, utilizing the agency's authentic logo of 1975, in their original typeface, which was called, "the worm." Though the worm was put to rest in 1992, it has been given a well-deserved resurrection in Preston's F/W18 presentation, which will land in stores October 2018, coordinated with the celebration of NASA's 60th Anniversary.
Born in the Moroccan town of Tétouan and educated in Paris, Khattabi’s upbringing required him to make sense of how the different influences surrounding him could align. In turn, his designs explore the embedded codes and history of his bicultural background. Total Recall addresses this phenomon by including garments meant to reflect adaptation and transformation. Skirts made of tire covers and motorcyle tarpaulins refashioned into dresses are scattered across the collection, conveying notions of displacement. Blending these elements adds an industrial touch to the pieces while still keeping a sense of movement.
From sweatpants infused with polka dots to nostaglic slogans and banner display, the ensembles symbolize hidden identities and memories. Giving us a glimpse into his own memories, Khattabi's work evokes affection for the past. It's a nod to the interconnectedness of culture and how we interact with its complexitites creatively. View the collection below.
