Hair stylist Evanie Frausto created dramatic sky-high wigs to match the looks, and beauty duo Jake and Joseph Dupont covered models’ faces with a savage black eye. After all, the higher the hair, the blacker the eye and the more killer the looks, the closer… well, you know the rest.
After the show, office snuck backstage to witness the ‘Fashion Opera’ up-close.
Peep the photos—and a runway video to avoid your FOMO—below.
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.
