To solidify this sentiment, next summer’s collection interprets the feminine and soft “Coquette Core” through EGONLAB’s genderfluid silhouettes. The collection echoes a quote from Pierre Marivaux: "Negligence is a simulated renunciation of coquetry, yet at the same time the masterpiece of the desire to please.”
At the heart of the creative process lies the concept of liminal spaces — imaginary infinite surreal places that emerged within digital communities in the early 2000s. These monochrome labyrinths are often associated with a similar sense of anxious imposed wandering, but through EGONLAB, they become a canvas void of time or space where perceptual transformation unfolds, where past and future fuse to create the present.
The result is a collection of soft spoken colors and free-flowing forms within bold proportions and considered functionality. The silk and satin features are adjacent to sleepwear, which becomes midnight wear by the hands of EGONLAB. The most vital hour, where tomorrow is still today and possibility eagerly waits to be unleashed.
Earlier this Spring, Converse and Noah released their first collaborative Chuck 70 capsule collection. This time around, the two come together to hone in on a sport culture they contribute to just as much as they define the aesthetic: skating. Converse funded the fully skateable bowl that lives in Noah's Los Angeles storefront, reinventing the retail space into a gathering point for the local scene. When there's a true passion for the sport, the result is a product built with intention.
The Louie Lopez 2 features a green full-grain suede upper for durability, a perforated Converse Chevron along the sides, and embossed Noah branding on a white tongue. With borrowed lines from Converse's track, cleat, and tennis silhouettes, the foundation for movement remains preserved. Yet, the quiet branding and bold color lets the shoe stand out in the most humble and sophisticated way.
