Lagos Space Programme - Aṣọ Fashion as Visual Oríkì

“Aṣọ (Dress) can be conceived as a visual form of oríkì, as the arrangement of patterns, colours, shapes, and textures on a figure can cohere into a powerful gestalt form–a ‘look’ –that is able to trigger an affective response in the perceiver. The Yoruba terms, ojú-inú (inner eye) and oju-ọnà (design consciousness) respectively refer to the intuitive and technical capacities required by an artist to engineer a visual or verbal oríkì that speaks to the subject’s ìwà, and in doing so releases àṣẹ. Ẹwà, meaning beauty, is the result of a work of art that realizes the art object’s essential nature, its inner character, its ìwà. Accordingly, aesthetic beauty cannot exist separately from a deeper ethical truth–a position that refutes dominant Eurocentric framings of aesthetics. The Lagos Space Programme conceives of clothing as oríkì, combining physical matter (colour and sound), non-physical matter (àṣẹ), and aesthetics (poeticism, rhythm, and proportion) to form resplendent pieces that reflect the ìwà of its wearers”. Text by Kojo Abudu, Five Theses on Lagos Space Programme Model: @michael.samuel_ , @90smodelmgmt

LOEWE x Suna Fujita

Step into the joyful, nature-loving world of artists Shohei Fujita and Chisato Yamano, the husband and wife duo behind ceramic studio Suna Fujita.

RICH MNISI MAFAMBA YEXE FILM

An empty universe is a lonely place — even for a god. In a continuation of his explorations of the origins of Bumba, the vomiting creation god of Congo’s Bushongo mythology, Rich Mnisi takes us on a journey of self-discovery in SS22. This collection, Mafamba Yexe, finds its inspiration in a microscopic view of Bumba’s purge, made up of cells that, like so many others, split apart to multiply. Pain on the outside, pain on the inside, discomfort everywhere. From that discomfort, cells made echoes of their own likeness, and Bumba birthed the world. In every world, microscopic and universal, discomfort was the channel from loneliness to community. From strangeness to connection, to reflection, and eventually, to self-discovery. We return to vivid green, a grounding brand colour, meeting a fiery palette of yellows and reds across signature silhouettes. Abstract prints inspired by bacteria under a microscope creep across the body. Smooth and printed leathers lend lively tactility, while feathers offer a softer touch. Credits: Starring Aza Mhlana Christi-Ann Saaiman Kurt Anders Jono Lee Nicolas van Graan Abulele Ngcangata Antonia Julies Jade Daniels Focus Puller Ashley Smit Make-up & Hair Justine Alexander Producer Bradley Ndlovu Production Designer Mike Hillier & Rich Mnisi Edit Ross Hillier Location Scout Mike Hillier Music Que DJ - Mnisi Chant

MY FRIEND MAGNUS

Introducing ‘My Friend Magnus’, a limited edition book published by Acne Studios and imagined by creative director Jonny Johansson. A visual ode to his long-time friend Magnus Carlsson’s creative energy and fashion archive. “Throughout the years, his vibrant personality, his taste in books and the references he would find have fuelled my inspiration and helped me in my work,” says Jonny Johansson of Carlsson. Magnus caught Johansson’s eye with one of his ensembles back in the 1990s. Since then, Magnus has curated the atmosphere of the emblematic Acne Studios Headquarters Floragatan 13. During this time, he has never worn the same outfit twice, becoming renowned for his strong sense of style.

Prada FW23 Collection

The Prada Linea Rossa Fall/Winter 2023 campaign is filmed by Kris Lüdi in the valley of Engadin, Switzerland, soundtracked by a poem in its Romansh language.

Fear of God Loungewear

Talent: Anok Yai, Joan Smalls, America Gonzales, Annemary Aderibigbe Hair: Jawara Makeup: Yadim

LOEUVRE RTW WINTER 23 "GOLDEN HOUR"

"Golden Hour" is shorter, so it appears as a more romantic and indescribably beautiful moment, comforting the weary mind of the day and sometimes presenting the most dramatic scenes of life. LOEUVRE 23 winter collection captures the beauty of women, shining vividly against the background of pure natural colors, from dazzling daylight, yellow sunlight, and clearly lit blue skies, with LOEUVRE's unique warm and delicate sensibility. Meet LOEUVRE's winter, complete with simple and elegant silhouettes of timeless pieces that value classics, textured materials, and luxurious tailoring.

Martine Rose x Nike - The Lost Lionesses

Martine rose AW21 - The Lost Lionesses Director Rosie Marks Director of Photography Eoin McLoughlin Stylist and Art Direction Tamara Rothstein Experience Design International Magic Producers Claire Burman Marion Zaphirato Set Designer Polly Philp Casting Director Isabel Bush Hair Stylist Gary Gill Makeup Artist Marina Belfon Rose Editor Dennis Mabry Grade Samantha Day @ IMGN Music Sasa Crnobrnja Sound Design Gus Collins and Benjamin Markham @ House of Noise Post Producer Marion Zaphirato @ Dobedo Represents Tara Khan @ IMGN Production Manager Celeste Kennedy Doig Production Company CEBE Studio DoBeDo Represents

Byredo | Bal d’Afrique

LOEWE x On—the Cloudtilt

A lifestyle shoe made to move, the Cloudtilt blends meticulous design with Swiss engineering. Campaign film featuring Amna Al Qubaisi, Cindy Dos Reis, Hortense de Gromard, Liu Hong, Roy Morel Kaneza, Stefan Crainic Casting People File Hair Karim Belghiran Make up Erin Green

PAM/PUMA BIO/VERSE SS23 — Ft. Thaiboy Digital & Cartoon

For this season’s campaign, Thai-Swedish rap legend Thaiboy Digital and his paramour, Cartoon, venture to North Sumatra, Indonesia, to explore a world of creativity, evolution and change-making with PUMA and P.A.M. Sounds of the Sumatran Rainforest recorded via real-time, remote, cloud-based audio sensors are remixed by Tsuzing and Suda into a ‘Jungle Sonics’ soundtrack used for the film.

Vinti Andrews Autumn/Winter 2023

Introducing Vinti Andrews AW23 Collection Title “East End Girl” Model: ETTA @Wilhelmina Casting by: Rebecca Knox Directed by: Akira Trees and Nicholas Masons Shot by: Jackson Davis Edit by: Filippo Locatelli Make up by: Natsumi Narita Hair by: Nao Sato Music by Kundai Track: Kundai – Energy