Swedish brand Rave Review has ushered in a season of hedonism and fun with its Spring/Summer 2023 collection. Presenting an array of ethereal garments fashioned through a fond, nostalgic lens, the label celebrates the excitement that comes with Midsummer celebrations.Rave Review merges sex appeal with sustainability, designing Instagram-worthy items with upcycled materials. The collection is filled with whimsical floral prints from vintage textiles are reimagined in the form of asymmetrical dres...
For Spring/Summer 2023, Hermés enlists its signature color palette of orange, rich caramel browns and taupes along with season-appropriate coral and vibrant blue. The collection itself was beautifully minimal, accented by a roster of handbags ranging from the classic to the whimsical.The Hermés Kelly gets a flamboyant splash of ostrich feathers, as does a litany of cylindrical shoulder bags. Elsewhere, Hermés brings its signature leather and canvas combination to oversized styles best describ...
SHUSHU/TONG explores the beautifully nuanced experience of being a woman with its Spring/Summer 2023 collection, "Pretty Woman." Filled to the brim with hyper-feminine frocks and saccharinely sweet sets, designers Liushu Lei and Yutong Jiang navigate the tense terrain of female subjectivity with precision. The sartorial artists recognize the agency objects of beauty have.In a society that places too much value on outward appearance, weaponizing one's beauty is both an art and a survival skill. P...
Stella McCartney took to the outdoors for her Spring/Summer 2023 showcase, marking a first for the brand. Presented in the piazza of the Centre Pompidou, the show saw models walking across brightly colored paths in homage to Paris.A true culmination of fashion and art, the showcase featured the work of Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara, with McCartney particularly drawn to his "Change The History" slogan. Featuring Nara's distinctive illustrations across the garments, SS23 paved the way for a furth...