Kim Jones’ FW19 Dior Men’s Collection Is a Deft Punk Masterpiece

As an avid collector, Kim Jones has an eye for pieces that have a lasting resonance. Among his personal archives are garments like jackets made from postal sacks by Christopher Nemeth, faded graphic tees from Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren’s seminal Seditionaries label, and rip-and-repair cream trousers by Judy Blame.

It was the heyday of punk, before the subculture had a unifying uniform. It still existed as a conceptual mindset about pushing the avant-garde forward and subverting the norm—hence, how Royal Stewart tartan came to represent The Sex Pistols as much as Queen Elizabeth.

For his Fall/Winter 2019 collection at Dior Men’s, Jones combed the Dior archive and the history of punk, bringing its original ideologies to the forefront in a collection befitting of a couture luxury house. After all, the trained artisans at Dior’s atelier are essentially a highly-skilled team that can bring just about anything into fruition, so the clothing manifests itself as a fusion of couture execution with a DIY mentality.

The invite to the show was a pouch covered in the art of Raymond Pettibon, the artist known for working with bands like Minor Threat, Black Flag (he designed the flag logo), and Sonic Youth album covers. Jones met him through actress Stella Schnabel, daughter of artist Julian Schnabel, and admits he was a bit starstruck initially. Source Link

Verena Schepperheyn Teams Up With ‘Monty Python’ For Humorous FW19 Lookbook

Brand: SCHEPPERHEYN | Season: Fall/Winter 2019

Key Pieces: The short-sleeved, graphic shirt makes novel use of stills from Monty Python‘s 1970s, Flying Circus sketch, “How Not To Be Seen.” The label’s continued exploration of “coexistence” takes the definition of “not being seen” and combines it with Schepperheyn’s clean design aesthetics for this cinematic, button-down shirt.

Release Date: TBC | Buy: Schepperheyn.com

Editor’s Notes: Berlin-based designer, Verena Schepperheyn, has delivered yet another triumphant lookbook, this time taking inspiration from the iconic Monty Python sketch, “How Not To Be Seen,” available to watch below. The lookbook sees Schepperheyn’s clean and distinct graphical approach combined with Monty Python‘s darkly humorous imagery.

Details like contrasting colored linings, extraordinary cuff closures, and partially hidden pockets are highlighted by models who seem to have taken choreographic cues from Monty Python‘s “Ministry of Silly Walks.”

Given the subtlety of the collection’s detailing, all aforementioned exaggerations might have been necessary, to fully communicate Schepperheyn’s clear love and attention for extraordinary elements.

In other style news, take a look at our favorite pieces from Moncler Genius’ new Craig Green collection.

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Get on the SS19 Fendi Flex with Our Picks of its All-Over Logo Accessories

Italian luxury fashion house Fendi killed it with its 2018 output, and our affinity to the letter F shows no sign of abating in 2019. For SS19, the label goes heavy on its iconic “FF” monogram — first introduced by Karl Lagerfeld in ’60s — plastering it on luxurious accessories in now synonymous dark brown tones.

The line builds on the good work of its SS18 and FW18 lines, which was highlighted by a capsule in collaboration with FILA and abundant use of its iconic monogram logo on everything from sweaters, fur jackets and duffle bags to weirder flex such as an insane umbrella headband that sold out with the quickness. The new accessories include super wearable hats, belts, socks, and iPhone cases, as well as tote bags and enameled cuffs. A classic design that will always be worth the investment, we’ve taken a closer look at all the SS19 accessories currently online to round up our very favorites to be FFlexing in right now.

Below, you’ll find flex-worthy pieces such as a logo-embossed calf leather iPhone X lanyard case, a woven baseball cap, and a pair of cozy socks with black and white stripes on the cuffs. Take a look at the rest of our highlights below. Source link

Here’s What Celebrities & Insiders Wore to Dior’s Masterful FW19 Show

All eyes are on Paris as Fashion Week takes over the French capital. Head to our Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2019 hub to find all the latest news from the industry’s best houses, brands, and designers.

Location: Paris Fashion Week | Season: FW19

Key Looks: Where to begin? Kid Cudi looked cozy AF in a teddy bear fur while Skepta’s iridescent puffer gives us a first look at Kim Jones’ Pre-Fall 2019 collection in the wild. Kerwin Frost held nothing back with his own set of angel wings.

Editor’s Notes: Although they couldn’t know it at the time, Kim Jones’ second seasonal collection for Dior would be a masterclass in creative direction and celebrities showed up appropriately dressed to bear witness to the beautiful event. Everyone from Kid Cudi and Miguel to J Balvin and Skepta made sure they were in attendance as Jones continued his historic run at the legendary French house. Source link