Somewhere Between A Voltorb and Caravaggio's Medusa

January 31, 2020

Raul Solis is unpredictable but never without purpose.

While simultaneously speaking his truth and pushing the boundaries with his NYC-based label, LRS, Solis has undoubtedly carved out a lane entirely his own—and the fashion world is better off for it. From his iconic “Fuck Your Wall” written underwear back in 2017, to last season’s brooding show of ripped tees and waterline eyeliner, it’s clear to assume that the LRS founder has yet to run out of things to say or unique ways to express it.

So when Solis suggested creating videos using Instagram filters in lieu of a regular Q&A to coincide with an exclusive LRS S/S '20 editorial featuring the freshest faces LA has to offer, office was all about it.

Text by Caroline Brown
Photos by Bridget Fleming
Styling by Amy Mach
Makeup by Cedric Jolivet
Hair by Amber Duarte
Photo Assistant: Mike Lopez
Casting by Audrey Cotton

Check out the editorial and below and scroll through Solis’ most relatable Instagram filter moments with commentary from the designer himself.

Like we said before, Solis is a bit unorthodox in his approach, unraveling moments that may otherwise go widely unseen. In fact, when he starred in office Issue 03, Solis stated, "I feed off of the friction that contradictions evoke. Those moments of awkwardness, the fighting between traditions. That’s when things get interesting for me."

So enjoy these short Instagram filter quizzes; some are spot-on, and others are far off. Without totally giving it all away, all we can say is that Solis scored somewhere between a Voltorb and Caravaggio's Medusa. Check out everything in between below.

Never Have I Ever

"Saying 'I Love You' is such a warm embrace, and I intend to use as often as I can and aways when I mean it."

Pokemon

"A Voltorb is completely opposite of who I am, but if I had to compare, I like his snappy and electrifying personality."

Devil Calculator

"100% accurate."

Which Simpson Are You?

"I found Bart Simpson to be so annoying. I'm mad I did not get Mr. Burns—he has the best silhouette in the show."

What Grade Will You Get?

"And cue 'Beauty School Dropout' from Grease."

Famous Painting

"I have always been enamored by Greek mythology as most us of are. Medusa's tale is for sure wickedly divine. I have always related more to the villain in stories than the heroes. This Caravaggio painting is brutally extraordinary. Could not agree more."

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