Luis De Javier F/W '20

February 17, 2020

While NYFW returns to her slumber, London is just waking up.

One of the most compelling brands to catch our eye at office is Luis De Javier. The Spanish born designer started under Vivienne Westwood, then Gareth Pugh, before launching his debut collection.

Titled El Invitado, the show beckons us to dive deeper into his psyche. Corsets, pleather, and cut outs worn as armour—transforming the runway into a battleground for fashion warriors. It’s hard not to notice the queerness of it all. With designers blurring the confines of masculinity, and fashion moving towards a more inclusive space, we start to see more celebratory displays of queer bodies, and gender fluid expressions.

Thanks to de Javier, fashion just got a little more interesting.

Text by Mar Chan
Photos Courtesy of Chris Yates for Luis De Javier

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