RICK OWENS ON HIS TWO NEW BOOKS AND OTHER THINGS
In a wide-ranging interview the designer talks to us about his two new books, his body of work, the role of irony and politics in it, his fanbase, and the current generation of fashion.
Why Goth Culture Is Condemned to Be a Fashion Inspiration
During this past fashion show season one of the most talked about collections was the runway debut of Bottega Veneta under its new creative director, Daniel Lee.
Why Supreme Isn’t Cool Anymore, Not That Anyone Cares
When Supreme started making clothes in 1994, its ethos was crystal clear. It was a downtown skate brand for downtown skaters.
Rethinking New York Fashion Week: An Answer to Ed Filipowski
Last week the Business of Fashion published my Op-Ed lamenting the exodus of creative labels like Thom Browne and Proenza Schouler, who decided to move their shows from New York to Paris.
Volga Volga: the Designer’s Search for Meaning
As Volga Volga prepares to show its collection for the first time at Pitti Uomo in Florence, we talk in depth with the Tokyo-based, Russian born designer who has spent years working with Yohji Yamamoto and has collaborated with Comme des Garcons.
Carolin Holzhuber – (UN)COVER
We would like to present to you shoe designer Carolin Holzhuber’s collection (UN)COVER. Holzhuber is a young Austrian designer working in London, where she makes each pair of shoes by hand. She also produced the shoes for the last Iris van Herpen haute couture runway show in Paris.
Abasi Rosborough
Greg Rosborough and Abdul Abasi of Abasi Rosborough speak about their practical approach to modern menswear and why the suit is outdated.
Frederic Malle on Perfume as Passion
When Frederic Malle, the French perfumer who lives in New York, launched his brand, Editions du Parfums Frederic Malle, in 2000, he was set to fight an uphill battle.
Takahiro Miyashita on Being the Soloist
Two weeks ago I met with Takahira Miyashita, the Japanese fashion designer of the mens brand TAKAHIRAMIYASHITATheSoloist. Miyashita’s original brand Number (N)ine made a mark on men’s fashion during the past decade when menswear was at its height in terms of reinterpreting youth culture.
Tim Coppens: Skateboarding, Music, Fashion
Five years ago, a colleague of mine told me about a young Belgian designer in New York who worked at RLX, the Ralph Lauren’s technical sportswear collection, and who was showing his first collection under his name at his apartment. I made an appointment, which got derailed by a blizzard. The designer’s name was Tim Coppens, and though we didn’t meet then, I have closely followed evolution of his work.