Levi’s & Kiko Kostadinov Speak a Hybrid Language

August 16, 2024

Both cult favorites in their own right, the first collaboration between Kiko Kostadinov and Levi’s dives into their joint psyche — models lounge in a pink, blue, and purple inflatable bouncey castle, with denim looks that mirror their playful surroundings. The capsule collection blends Levi’s classic denim with key elements of Bulgarian design, delivering a visual language filled with subtleties.

Both labels find common ground in functionality; they naturally incorporated utilitarian elements like leather belts and patch pockets into their symbiotic narrative. Top-stitched jackets and askew striped tops capture Kostadinov's love for irregular patterns and tranversive tailoring. The June and March 2024 fashion shows offered a sneak peek at the menswear and womenswear looks, foreshadowing the collaboration's official launch, available to preview below.

By Julia Silverberg
Images courtesy of Kiko Kostadinov x Levi’s, photography by Dexter Lander

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House of Worship

LEX wears TOP and SKIRT by ACNE STUDIOS, EARRINGS from FUNKYTOWN ST MARKS

LEX wears BODYSUIT by BOTTEGA VENETA, SHOES by DR. MARTENS, SOCKS from THE SOCKMAN, JEWELRY from FUNKYTOWN ST MARKS

LEX wears DRESS by DSQUARED2, SHOES by DR. MARTENS, SOCKS from THE SOCKMAN, JEWELRY from FUNKYTOWN ST MARKS

LEX wears DRESS by CECILE BAHNSEN, SHOES by DR. MARTENS, SOCKS from THE SOCKMAN, JEWELRY from FUNKYTOWN ST MARKS

LEX wears DRESS by LRS, SHOES by DR. MARTENS, SOCKS from THE SOCKMAN, JEWELRY from FUNKYTOWN ST MARKS

LEX wears TOP by VERSACE, SHORTS from MASH ARMY & NAVY, SHOES by DR. MARTENS, SOCKS from THE SOCKMAN, JEWELRY from FUNKYTOWN ST MARKS

LEX wears JACKET by BALENCIAGA, SHORTS by MASH ARMY & NAVY, SOCKS from THE SOCKMAN

LEX wears TOP by LOEWE, SHORTS from MASH ARMY & NAVY, JEWELRY from FUNKYTOWN ST MARKS

LEX wears TOP by ISABEL MARANT, LEGGINGS by NIKE, SHORTS from MASH ARMY & NAVY, SHOES by DR. MARTENS, SOCKS from THE SOCKMAN, JEWELRY from FUNKYTOWN ST MARKS

LEX wears TOP and SKIRT by MSGM, SHOES by DR. MARTENS, TANK TOP is STYLIST’S OWN, SOCKS from THE SOCKMAN, JEWELRY from FUNKYTOWN ST MARKS

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A Ride With Rapha

April 29, 2024

To celebrate the coolest (and finest) cycle-centric brand Rapha's latest drop, we kept the party going after its New York Clubhouse launch with dinner and drinks at Ella Funt.

With a first campaign shot in New York, capturing riders through the lens of street photographers Sarah van Rij and David van der Leeuw, Rapha Performance Sportswear strikes the perfect balance between style and functionality, tailored for life in motion. Just in time for prime sunny weather here in New York, the collection is a perfect choice, both on and off the bike. "For someone like myself who lives in Amsterdam and commutes by bike daily," says Fayrouz Salem, Rapha Head of Lifestyle, "this is a dream come true. We've created pieces that work on the bike without having to compromise on style."

Shop the collection at rapha.cc and in select Clubhouses.