Vincent Frédéric-Colombo presented his new SS25 collection as part of Paris Fashion Week. The 18 looks were inspired by a volcano eruption in Guadeloupe in 1976, which led to an 8-month exile on the archipelago, affected 73,000 people whom some nicknamed “the magma”. The show was staged in a tunnel in Paris, and the opening look featured a low-cut asymmetric tank top, paired with a red and white check shirt with boxers on show in the same pattern and bright aquamarine shorts. The model's fingers were covered in makeup representing the idea of ash and tar. The presentation showcased utilitarian workwear with exaggerated oversized silhouettes, English embroidery and references to the pan-African spirit through a queer lens. The designer said: Team and Credits Designer: Vincent Frédéric-Colombo Styling: Edem Dossou Casting Director: Stephane Gaboue Hair Stylist: TOSH Key Make-Up Artist: Maelys Jallali Production: Farago Projects Video Director: Anthony Goujjane Photographer: Fabrice Tayeau & Kelly Koffi Lighting Designer: Vincent Goubet Footwear: Provided by Clarks & Asics About C.R.E.O.L.E C.R.E.O.L.E is a manifesto exploring the heritage and future potential of the Creole community and diaspora. The brand challenges traditional gender norms by reimagining the typical men's wardrobe with unisex codes, delicate techniques, and workwear silhouettes. It aims to express Creole culture beyond the usual associations with tourism, music, or entertainment, offering a perspective shaped by historical, social, and political contexts. C.R.E.O.L.E seeks to de-exoticize the narrative around Creole identity, presenting it with a delicate queer sensibility. This expression of identities aims to welcome the world with new perspectives and consciousness. About Vincent Frédéric-Colombo Vincent Frédéric-Colombo, born in 1990 in Paris and raised in Guadeloupe, is a French designer who has been based in France since 2008. He graduated from Raoul Georges Nicolo High School in Guadeloupe, studied production design, sociology, and anthropology, and completed his education in fashion design at La HEAD in Geneva. Moving to Paris in 2012, Vincent worked as an assistant manager at Kokon To Zai until 2017 while developing the Creole Soul project, which evolved into the C.R.E.O.L.E brand. This project combines casting, art direction, design, and photography. After a pivotal photography exhibition in 2017, he launched La Creole Party in 2018, co-founding the La Creole collective with Fanny Viguier. This collective has become influential in Parisian nightlife. The brand C.R.E.O.L.E officially launched in Spring 2021 after being refined during the quarantine period.

The Collection: Functional Meets Chic Katya Shehurina’s vision for BAE has always been about versatility and innovation, and this collaboration with Adidas took that ethos to new heights. The collection’s key themes were functionality and chicness, seamlessly blending pieces that could transition from a morning jog to an evening soiree. Key Highlights: Deconstructed Sportswear: The collection opened with deconstructed jogger sets that were anything but ordinary. Think asymmetric zippers, unexpected cutouts, and layered fabrics. These pieces were designed for movement, offering the ultimate in functional fashion without sacrificing style. Transformative Partywear: The genius of this collection lay in its versatility. After your workout, simply add a few key accessories—an oversized bow, opera gloves—and voilà, you’re ready for a night out. Dresses in this line were designed to be both sporty and sophisticated, with sleek silhouettes and luxurious fabrics. Hybrid Footwear: The footwear perfectly encapsulated the collaboration’s ethos. Sleek sneakers with a touch of glamour—metallic finishes, crystal embellishments—allowed for a smooth transition from day to night. These shoes were not only practical for a jog but also eye-catching enough for any party. Statement Accessories: No look was complete without the right accessories. From bold headbands to chic backpacks, each item was thoughtfully designed to complement the dual nature of the collection. The accessories added a playful yet refined touch, ensuring that every outfit could be personalized and elevated. The Spirit of Modern Fashion BAE x Adidas is not just a collection; it’s a lifestyle. It speaks to the modern woman who doesn’t have time to change between her morning run and her evening plans but still wants to look impeccable. This collection celebrates the blend of functionality and chic, proving that you don’t have to choose between comfort and style.

The Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2025 is one for the history books. While many were wondering whether the creativity in the brand had reached its peak, we just discovered that there is more and Pharrell is only just getting started. One could argue this, is perhaps one of the designer’s strongest collections we have seen thus far, and how else? The message is endearing and important - it is a message of unity, calling the consumer a citizen of the planet without boundaries. This pulls the focus away from the hype fashion we have been seeing since 2016 and goes to the more classic approach of traditional tailoring and timeless silhouettes but reimagined - new prints, materials, and don’t even get us started on the ACCESSORIES this season! The runway comes packed with new ideas and a lesson or two on styling. A few of our favourite bags include: Red monogram trunk in a semi transparent glass kind of material. Purse-like leather pouch, a shape and idea which has been making an entrance across men's catwalks. Small gold and brown trunk with a beaded strap A new style black leather handbag. The runway show was staged in the UNESCO house, the world heritage headquarters, and models would grace the grounds and slowly circle the huge globe in the centre. The wind waved the flags of all countries, while the first model emerged wearing a crushed velvet suit with a traveller badge, rather reminiscent of the Autumn/Winter 2021 show by Abloh. A few other interesting looks included this sheer button down shirt with spiky beading overs a black sheer high-neck top with a huge LV logo, paired with black trousers and flat leather shoes; a leather jersey-inspired zip-up, paired with baggy jeans in a Y2K aesthetic; and a full black look with a pair of skinny leather trousers with padding reminding us of a wrench or a bone.

Rick Owens just showed his new Spring/Summer 2025 menswear collection as part of Paris Fashion Week and we need to talk about it. He returned to the grand Palais de Tokyo for a Hollywood saga that reached biblical proportions. After inviting guests to an intimate show in his home last year, Owens says in the show notes for this collection: I FELT BAD ABOUT MAKING ATTENDANCE SO RESTRICTED SO THIS TIME AROUND I WANTED TO WELCOME EVERYONE. I ASKED ALL THE FASHION SCHOOLS IN PARIS TO SEND US STUDENTS AND FACULTY, MEN OR WOMEN, WHO WOULD LIKE TO WALK IN THIS WHITE SATIN ARMY OF LOVE. This season the focus is pulled away from the clothes and onto the performance and symbolism. The show was a full blown spectacle accompanied by Beethoven’s 7th symphony, second movement, which the artist composed in response to his frustration at war. The culmination of Rick Owens’s show was this human tower, with a female model holding a white flag depicting two arms holding hands - one black and one white. What’s interesting about the show is that Rick opened the doors to students and people who would generally not have direct access into the show, and asked them to be a part of this political performance. The collection itself featured 12 looks in total in huge numbers of repetition, with tons of models emerging in almost like a cult setting. The designer well known for his dark aesthetic switched to white and beige exclusively for this show.

Last night Pharrell Williams presented his Spring/Summer 2025 menswear runway show for Louis Vuitton at the UNESCO headquarters. The signs of unity and global peace were everywhere, from the casting, through the clothes, and the choice of venue, which is the seat of a United Nations organization. Take a look at some of the celebrities attending the global event that the Louis Vuitton menswear show has become. Sabrina Carpenter Maluma Burna Boy Loyle Carner Tahar Rahim Jerrod Carmichael Wizkid Rema Swae Lee Anderson Paak Mahmood Jackson Wang Bambam Omar Sy Victor Wembanyama Tems Xu Minghao JustBoggi

Zara just had celebrated a fabulous Paris Fashion Week debut. Kim Jones presented his Dior Spring/Summer 2025 menswear collection in Paris, inspired by archival haute couture and ceramics. The show opened with a set of a black studded boxy button up jacket and black studded relaxed trousers, paired with black leather studded shoes. The model carried a ceramic figure with the inscribed writing - An elegant life. It was as if this outfit could summarise a whole show and spare the global pollution of carrying out a full runway show, with the whole debacle of flying celebrities from around the world into Paris, as well as, models and press. The look that followed, a touch less inspiring than the first - a navy striped suit with a hood and a grey t-shirt. Kim Jones said "In this collection, I wanted to concentrate on elements of craft, the skills of the ateliers and artisans who work for the house: This is the lifeblood of Dior. There is always a sense of biography when it comes to the house, that of Christian Dior and the succession of designers, here combined with the life of the ceramicist Hylton Nel. This collection is a celebration of work and an expression of who somebody is and what they achieve through work, that legacy and continuity through time. In the case of Christian Dior, Hylton Nel and myself, it's an idea of parallel paths with different stories. It's life-long work in ceramics and paintings and life-long work in fabrications and clothing. There is an idea of and dedication to art and the applied arts shared by all." One of the more interesting proposals in the collection were these wrap around oversized trousers, styled with a bucket hat, and a white vest with a white bird - a symbol of peace and unity. (The message seems to be making rounds this fashion week). Another striking aspect of the collection is the revival of an archival Saint Laurent sketch from Autumn/Winter 1958, finally brought to life. The scarf collar motif, depicted across multiple looks, and seen for the first time in look 2, is another Saint Laurent revival from Autumn/Winter 1960.