It could be that the collection references the golden days without anything too romantic. There is heart here (printed on a t-shirt and in a more abstract sense), but it’s a bit cold, grown up, and protected by chain mail. Dossenna didn’t pay mind to drapey or deconstructive trends; each outfit is buttoned up, slicked back, and ready to go.
See for yourself below.
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.
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.
