Miguel Androver’s Unique Self Portraits,Zombie Manicures and Those Details at Luar Fall 2024 Show
And The Fashion Reading List of The Week
Welcome to another newsletter, reflecting on the aftermath of the much-anticipated Burberry show by Daniel Lee, which, as predicted by many, did not meet expectations, despite what Vogue may have led you to believe.
Indeed, London has historically been a breeding ground for talent, heavily influenced by rich diaspora cultures and diverse perspectives. However, young designers often find it challenging to reconcile creativity with commercial success. The trajectory of Christopher Kane's brand illustrates that, beyond fleeting trends and publicity, emerging designers require support to thrive and innovate amid the vast large conglomerate fashion landscape.
Regular precious fashion gems follow as always.
The handmade film strip silky scarf and corset by @candy.mntn.
Prototypes Series06 is the Swiss-based design collective founded in 2021 by Laura Beham and Callum Pidgeon—former designers at Vetements during the era of Demna.
In this lookbook lensed by Raphael Bliss and styled by Betsy Johnson, they offer a glimpse into football culture through the eyes of small communities.
The details at Luar Fall 2024 runway show in New York.
ALL of Miguel Adrover’s Instagram portraits.
The zombie manicure by @marggie_nails
Juliet Dodson’s wearable art costume designs.
Last but not least:
This week’s reading list:
The Quiet War Between the Capitalists and the Consumers by Eugene Rabkin on Substack.
Fashioning Identity, Status Ambivalence in Contemporary Fashion by Maria Mackinney-Valentin.
What is Mass Formation Psychosis? Is it like Mass Hysteria or Mass Delusion? by John Grohol, Psy.D. for N.E.Psychologist.
Flawless.