Reese Cooper Takes “Two Steps Forward”

March 03, 2022

Los Angeles-based designer Reese Cooper has brought forth a unique vision in his elevated interpretation of wardrobe staples with his Autumn/Winter 2022 collection, titled "Two Steps Forward." Cooper unveiled this season’s designs through a 12-hour Instagram live lookbook, a new format for the designer, who had initially planned to present during Paris Fashion Week. Despite the change of plans, the presentation fittingly represented what Cooper captures so well in his collections, a sense of effortless refinement that goes beyond the traditional molds for even the most ordinary-seeming pieces.

While a birds-eye view of the collection imposes a feeling of simple and curated designs, fine-tuned details reveal a different truth. Cooper’s design character shines through with little discoveries like screen-printed plaid and herringbone patterns drawn by himself or matching trouser-jacket pairings crafted from technical ripstop fabrics. The collections notes explain that “Everything is just a little bit different than it seems. Traditional menswear is more mature and effortlessly unisex.” Cooper captures these subtleties well and appeals to a wearer with an appreciation for methodical details.

Text by Deren Owji
Photos courtesy of Reese Cooper

View a selection of looks from Reese Cooper's AW22 collection below.

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GUCCI SS25: Where the Light Finds Us

January 17, 2025

There is a dreamlike limbo between movement and stillness, between light and shadow. This precise yet indefinable space is what GUCCI’s new Spring/Summer 2025 campaign Where the Light Finds Us explores. It tells the story of two souls meeting in a suspended moment, exchanging fragments of emotions and subtle gestures in an interplay of light and shadow, offering a glimpse into the essence of the collection. Challenging the boundaries between simplicity and complexity, the new collection features lightweight fabrics intertwined with structured silhouettes and unexpected touches of color that blur the line between the real and the imaginary. Where the Light Finds Us invites us to inhabit this liminal space: a poetic expression of connection and transformation.

Creative Director Sabato De Sarno
Art Director Riccardo Zanola
Photographer and Director Xavier Dolan
Stylist Francesca Burns
Make Up Aaron de Mey
Hair Jawara

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FENTY x PUMA Launches the Avanti LS with Ghetto Gastro

January 17, 2025

Rihanna’s FENTY x PUMA collaboration takes center stage with the launch of the highly anticipated Avanti LS sneaker. To mark the debut of this limited-edition silhouette, PUMA invited guests to an unforgettable culinary experience in the kitchen at WSA, blending creativity and playfulness in true FENTY fashion.

Hosted by the visionary Ghetto Gastro team and designed by renowned artist Gab Bois, the event featured a menu inspired by the sleek design and striking blue colorway of the Avanti LS. Guests indulged in an innovative array of dishes, including Bluefin Tuna, Wavy Waffles, Bajan Cutterz, Caviar Coupes, Shrooms and Goons, Blueberry Haze Bon Bons, and more.

This one-of-a-kind celebration perfectly embodied the bold spirit of the FENTY x PUMA partnership, where fashion meets fearless self-expression.