Slashed by Tia F/W '20

February 10, 2020

Teniola Adeola’s Slashed by Tia has, for a few years now, been recognized for its sheer and colorful tulle sets popularized by the likes of Gigi Hadid, Kali Uchis, and SZA. The Parsons graduate brought her brand to fame via her trademark ruffles and glamazon femininity. Adeola’s debut at New York Fashion Week marked a turning point for “Slashed by Tia,” as the show opened with a strikingly new look for the young designer—a rouched, silk, cerulean blue gown with a dramatic cutout along the torso. From there on out, it was apparent that we were about to see the designer refine and broaden her horizons.

The show was rich with experiments in fabric, as decadent tulles and silks moved gracefully and whimsically down the runway. Historical references adorned her looks, from renaissance-like frills and colors and a print of Botticelli’s Birth of Venus on a skirt, to Josephine Baker references in the hair, makeup, and overwhelming use of pearls—straight down to the nails.

Text by Elsa Herri
Photos courtesy of Slashed by Tia

office even got a chance to catch up with the show's nail artist, Yukie Natori. Just minutes ahead the madness, Natori explained to us that she had spent quite a bit of time ideating and creating the show's 300-400 indivudal nails. Once she had been told the general vibe of the show from Adeola herself, Natori then created pearled and renaissance-inspired claws to accompany the looks—though they are undeniably masterpieces in their own right. With as many as 5 individual pearls glued on top of and pierced through the tip of the nail, and what must have been hundreds of tiny painted angels and clouds, Natori once again proved her dedication and skill in the art of nails.

Dying to get a matching manicure? You better book it now. As Natori ran off to complete a few finishing touches, office was told her wait list can get up to weeks in advance... still it's worth it.

Check out more from the catwalk below.

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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.

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November 12, 2024

Dr. Martens and MM6 Maison Margiela have teamed up for the first time to launch a Fall/Winter capsule collection that reinvents classic footwear with a fresh twist. The collection combines four iconic Dr. Martens styles—the 1460 and 1490 boots, the 1461 shoe, and the Penton loafer—into three unique hybrid designs, each with MM6’s special touch.

Revealed at MM6 Maison Margiela’s AW24 show, these designs mix familiar Dr. Martens silhouettes in surprising ways, adding bold new details. Each piece has Dr. Martens’ signature yellow stitching and AirWair heel loop, along with MM6’s unique numbered imprint.

The Dr. Martens x MM6 Maison Margiela collection launches November 19 on both brands’ websites, in select MM6 stores, and at limited retailers.