An Evening With LỰU ĐẠN

September 29, 2023

It is night three of Paris Fashion Week, and, after a quick cycle from the 11th to the 10th arrondissement, I am outside the Ravioli Nord-Est. The restaurant is renowned for its unforgettable and affordable dumplings located in the heart of Belleville. Finishing off my cigarette, I watch three different Parisians sigh to themselves in clear devastation, realising their usual spot is closed off for the night. It’s a LỰU ĐẠN Mahjong tournament take-over, and tonight, this traditional cantonese game meets with the fashion world.

Skepta and Headie One’s Back to Basics soundtracks my entrance into the venue, reminding me of the brand’s established London base. Tables were filled with the likes of Susie Lau, Tyler Joe, Gia Kuan and Blake Abbie, all absorbed in the competition. I managed to snap a quick shot of creative director Hung La, who instantly reached for an incredible floor-length black leather trench — the two didn’t separate for the rest of the night.

Text by Mathilde Favel
Photos by Mathilde Favel and Cassandre Lafon

I’ve barely taken a sip of my Tsingtao beer when someone grabs my arm — “We need players, we need players, come sit!". I’m thrown into a game of Mahjong — and it’s already begun. With Gia’s guidance, I began to pick it up. The game is entertaining and goes by quickly, especially with my opponents, two hilariously sweet German girls in town for Fashion Week. To no one’s surprise, I didn’t win.

Dumplings, mochis and various dishes decorate a table in abundance and, as I tuck in, my friend Henny arrives looking fabulous in head-to-toe black and silver eyeshadow. Stacks of LỰU ĐẠN dollars are passed around, which Henny stores in her thong. How risqué.

Inside, Susie Lau is crowned champion of the Mahjong tournament. She proudly wears her prize - the leather black and white LỰU ĐẠN biker jacket. The night ends in a blur of LỰU ĐẠN dollars and camera flashes as everyone rushes over to the winner to steal a snapshot.

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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.