Bottega Veneta SS25

September 23, 2024

Matthieu Blazy’s latest collection brings back the wonder of childhood, where everyday life is an adventure and anything feels possible. Blazy channels the boundless imagination of youth, creating a new kind of power dressing that blends sincerity with playful experimentation. His designs, inspired by the joys of dressing up, subvert traditional materials: merino wool mimics denim, grunge flannel is sculpted into couture, and accessories transform everyday items—like grocery bags—into luxury pieces.

Characters in the collection reflect a coming-of-age narrative. From businessmen wearing pink rucksacks to teens in oversized suits, they embody the fluidity of identity, discovering who they are by remembering their younger selves. Animal motifs, such as frogs symbolizing transformation and rabbits representing rebirth, add a whimsical touch to the pieces, highlighting the playful energy that runs throughout the collection.

Blazy’s designs celebrate the freedom of self-expression, reminding us that fashion can still be joyful, curious, and full of surprises.

By Enzo Holdt
Images Courtesy of Bottega Veneta

Fashion

Masha Popova FW 25: Do Not Disturb

February 24, 2025

Masha Popova’s Do Not Disturb captures the beauty of clothes in motion—half-buttoned shirts, slipping straps, coats thrown over shoulders. Inspired by hotel rooms, the traces people leave behind, and the stories they tell.

Distressed denim, oversized coats, and soft layers blur the line between dressing and undressing. The colors—faded blues, warm neutrals, deep browns—reflects the elegance of worn hotel interiors.

Shot by Sonny Round and Mila Rowyszyn, the campaign captures bodies in motion, caught mid-step or sinking into furniture. A wardrobe for those who never fully unpack.

See more of the collection below and watch the campaign video here.

Creative Direction & Design by Masha Popova
Photography by Sonny Round
Animated Video in collaboration with Mila Rowyszyn
Styling by Celestine Cooney
Modeling by Mila Rowyszyn
Make-up by Grace Ellington
Hair by Takuya Uchiyama

Fashion

Bella Pietro's Diaghilev

Produced by Nikki Fina, the show was marked by its emphasis on collaboration as a variety of artists came together to collaborate on Pietro’s distinctive vision. Ryann Fitzgerald’s intricate chains and beading combined with the millinery work of Sideara St. Claire guaranteed that every look was exceptionally detailed. Seeping through the the work was a playful essence, fusing traditional balletic elements with the art deco costuming of the early 1920’s. The night before the show, office was able to get behind the scenes with the visionary herself and ask her some questions about her vision for the show and all that went into it.

I’ve spent probably a thousand dollars on beads a week for this collection.

I want people, if they know nothing about fashion, to look at this show and say 'This was sparkly as fuck.'

How are you feeling about the show tomorrow?

I’m feeling really good because I found out I’m ahead of schedule. I thought it was 12 hours later than it was because I took a nap. The work is beautiful, that’s kind of all that matters at the end of the day is clothes. Everything else is just theatrics.

What are you exploring in this collection that you haven’t before?

COLOR! I’m exploring color for the first time in a while. I hate being associated with any adjectives and being put in any type of box at all. I think as an artist, career longevity is the most important thing to focus on and none of us talk about this. Knowing that I’m synonymous now with hating color, and being this brooding goth makes me sick to my stomach. SO I have to do something about it and switch it up.

What was the last thing you fell in love with?

Some beads on ebay I couldn't afford to add to this collection. I’ll probably think about them for a while.

What about Serge Diaghilev inspires you?

His approach to directing. He never felt he had any raw, specific talent but he had the vision and was able to facilitate people working in a really good environment together. That’s what his talent was. And that’s just how I view myself in the grand scheme of things. I sew, obviously, but I’ve never been a technical person. My biggest strength is bringing together really creative people and having a strong enough vision that we all are on board. Finding the most talented person in their respective field to do each role creates a lot of trust and a family dynamic at the end of the day.

If this collection was an animal, what would it be?

It’d be a cat. If you ask me about an animal for anything it has to be a cat. My mom has 20 rescue cats at all times.

What part of this collection are you most proud of?

Everyone I’ve had the pleasure of working and creating it with. Specifically, Ryann Fitzgerald who does my embellishment and beading. She’s part of this collection in ways that are hard to even put on paper. And Sideara St. Claire who is a millinery designer. We met 2 years ago and the art we make together is so beautiful and intricate and we have such a telepathic communication style. And my producer, Nikki Fina, is more than a collaborator. I am just so proud of everyone who worked on this collection and so grateful to have so many artists in my life who are dedicated to putting their energy into my art as well.

What is your favorite shape at the moment?

I love teardrop shapes. I like things that are pointy but I’ve been really enjoying art deco shapes and spirals. Anything that you look at and reads as fun automatically. I think, for some reason, designers are too afraid recently to delve into things that just read as fun and nothing else.

What’s your “nails on a chalkboard?”

Nails on a chalkboard. Most noises I do hate. I work in 100% silence as much as possible. People tapping, talking, just breathing sometimes even.

What’s the first thing you’re doing when the show is over?

TOO POOR and carolesdaughter are performing at my afterparty and they’re both people I consider friends so it’d be fucked up to not come for a little bit. Otherwise, I’m going to smoke a joint, chill, and just relax with my cat and people I like for a minute.