LUAR S/S 2022 - Anything But Basic

Whether in unique, conch-covered stilettos or classic white Air Jordans, Luar is setting the pace. In a Bushwick parking-lot turned runway with soft yellow lighting and draping, the Dominican designer drew from downtown New York styles to create a line to turn heads in the fashion community, or on the streets of the city. The energy of the crowd was palpable, bringing together members of the cutting-edge of the New York style scene. The diverse array of color, style and silhoutte serving as a testament to the individuality and expression tantamount to the collection itself. Teteo Basico, already receiving celebrity endorsement from the likes of Troye Sivan on the Met Gala red carpet, maintains its city-grit with a sense of toughness, and realism, playing into the paradox of fashion as both counter-culture and commodity.

The gender-fluid line delivered an avant-garde aesthetic, with a rough, metropolitan personality, drawing from the city’s ever-growing ballroom scene. Receiving tens across the board, the crowd took to their feet in a standing ovation at the close of the show. Deserving of all the applause, Luar's looks are certain standouts of the season.

SHOW CREDITS:

Styling: Kyle Luu
Makeup: Jen Myles @ Streeters (Sponsored by MAC)
Hair: Evanie Frausto @ Streeters (Sponsored by Cutler/Redken)
Nails: Naomi Yasuda @ Management Artists
Set Design: Dong-Ping Wong
Music: Gatekeeper
Casting: Brent Chua & Katherine Mateo
PR: Gia Kuan Consulting & The Hinton Group
Production: Leonel Becerra
Special Thanks: Your Friends In New York™, Jordan, Boxed Water Is Better, Ruby, Cutler, MAC Cosmetics

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Escaping the Glass Cage

November 19, 2024

For years, she stood still, watching life rush past her, a quiet observer behind the glass. Now, the glass is broken, and she steps out into the unknown. She walks through the city, caught between two worlds—part of it, yet apart from it.

Her journey is quiet but bold, searching for something she’s never understood, something just out of reach. On church steps and under glowing city lights, she questions everything: the rules, the past, and where she truly belongs. Each step feels both freeing and uncertain.

A curious soul in a borrowed life, she keeps moving forward, leaving behind only whispers of her escape, like a fleeting shadow in the night.

Photography by Robbie Augspurger
Talent Jennae Quisenberry
Styling by Emily Drake
Hair by Jerome Cultrera
Makeup by Charlotte Willer
Production by Robbie Augspurger
Photo Assisting by Ross Morrell
Text by Enzo Holdt

JENNAE wears COAT by MARNI.

LEFT: JENNAE wears TOP, SKIRT, BAG and SHOES by N21 BY ALESSANDRO DELL’ACQUA

RIGHT: JENNAE wears COAT, MINI SKIRT by DAVID KOMA, SHOES are STYLIST’S OWN.

LEFT: JENNAE wears TOP, SKIRT, BAG and SHOES by N21 BY ALESSANDRO DELL’ACQUA

RIGHT: JENNAE wears COAT, MINI SKIRT by DAVID KOMA, SHOES are STYLIST’S OWN.

LEFT: JENNAE wears JACKET, SHOES by MCQUEEN BY SEÁN MCGIRR.

RIGHT: JENNAE wears GOWN, SHOES by EMMA JOAN FOLEY.

LEFT: JENNAE wears JACKET, SKIRT by YOHJI YAMAMOTO, SHOES are STYLIST’S OWN.

RIGHT: JENNAE wears DRESS by GENNY, SHOES by CASADEI.

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Total Recall

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.