[March 11 2025] : Fashion
Photos by Eseniya Araslanova
[March 4 2025] : Fashion
Women’s History Museum FW25 “DEAD CURRENCY” during NYFW
Photos by Pola Esther
[February 24 2025] : Fashion
Divine sensuality at Di Petsa FW25. This season Dimitra Petsa went into exploration of mythical iconography, while challenging the traditional concept of feminine desire and delving into each of female archetypes.
Beautiful to see the brand evolving with every season.
Photos by Eseniia Araslanova
[February 17 2025] : Fashion
One of our favorite Ukrainian designers Ivan Frolov has presented his Fall/Winter25 collection last week in Kiyv during Ukraine Fashion Week.
Photos by Marc Medina
[February 12 2025] : Fashion
“Only bird that can fly through the eye of a hurricane.” – as Thom Browne described the F/W25 collection himself.
Backstage photos by Pete Hopkins
[February 12 2025] : Fashion
“The EV is both EVE and the serpent, both the sailor and the siren. A supernatural muse of seduction and subervision” – as Elena Velez comments on the show herself. Congratulations for an amazing show and sexy Fall Winter 25 collection!
Photos by Julia Spicer
[February 11 2025] : Fashion
In the heart of the Lower East Side, Trish Wescoat Pound unveiled TWP’s Fall 2025 collection, a study in refined simplicity and modern craftsmanship. The collection showcased a palette of earthy greens and neutrals, elevated by inventive fabric techniques and impeccable tailoring. This season was a celebration of feminine strength—effortless yet elegant, seamlessly transitioning from day to night.
Photos by Pete Hopkins
[February 11 2025] : Fashion
Photos by Pete Hopkins
[January 20 2025] : Fashion
Published by Éditions Delpire, this dialogue by Yohji Yamamoto and Sarah Moon is more intimate exchange than book. Its minimalist black cover encloses oversized pages where fabric and photography collide in quiet harmony. Moon’s blurred, atmospheric images converse with Yamamoto’s stark designs, creating a timeless rhythm. Spanning over 30 years, the collaboration blends unseen ’90s photos with recent collections, offering a fluid journey between past and present. A rare, meditative glimpse into the quiet power of two visionaries in sync.
[December 17 2024] : Fashion
Helmed by Hirokazu Koreeda and featuring icons like Tilda Swinton, Koji Yakusho, and Sakura Ando, the event blended intellectual discourse with hands-on workshops. Young filmmakers explored the nuances of acting and directing through live performances and invaluable mentorship. A glittering dinner crowned the experience, gathering luminaries from Japan’s film elite. Culminating in a short film competition, this initiative cements CHANEL’s dedication to nurturing cinematic artistry, echoing Gabrielle Chanel’s enduring connection to the silver screen.
[December 6 2024] : Fashion
To celebrate the iconic Yasmine Bag—originally inspired by Yasmine Eslami, lingerie designer and long time Purple contributor, the brand hosted an intimate Q&A session with Yasmine and Dolce Cioffo.
The installation features some of the most special archival pieces from collections like “War & Peace”, “Chaos Point” or “Anglomania”, showcasing the bag’s evolution since its original design in 1993. As Yasmine fondly described it, “the sweet bag” embodies a unique blend of softness, rounded shapes, and strength.
The installation is on view until December 15th.
[November 29 2024] : Fashion
Kruger’s first major Scandinavian exhibition, transforms ARoS Aarhus Art Museum and the city of Aarhus itself into a critical, immersive art experience. Renowned for her bold text-and-image juxtapositions, Kruger interrogates power, gender, capitalism, and media influence through iconic works like Untitled (I shop therefore I am) and new site-specific installations. The exhibition integrates public spaces, such as the Aarhus Lightrail, blurring lines between art and daily life. Customised to ARoS’ architecture, Kruger’s commanding pieces—spanning video, sound, and vinyl—foster urgent societal reflection, affirming her relevance in tackling enduring inequalities and systemic critique.
[November 26 2024] : Fashion
A comprehensive retrospective that showcases works spanning three decades of the Dutch artist’s career. This exhibition presents a dynamic fusion of photography, collage, painting, and video, highlighting Sassen’s exploration of new photographic forms and her pursuit of intimacy in art. Renowned for her vibrant use of color, her innovative manipulation of light, and the evocative portrayal of the human body, Sassen’s work delves into themes of emotion, desire, sexuality, and connection. Her vision transforms photography into a reflective mirror.
[November 5 2024] : Fashion
Stephen Jones, Chapeaux d’Artiste at the Palais Galliera honors Stephebn Jones the British milliner whose visionary hats have shaped fashion for over forty years. Known for his collaborations with Dior, Gaultier, and Westwood, Jones elevates the hat to an art form. This exhibition showcases over 170 hats, archival sketches, and couture looks, celebrating his creative process, Parisian influences, and lasting impact on French couture and fashion’s transformative beauty.
[October 19 2024] : Fashion
Last night Giorgio Armani showcased their spring summer 25 collection at the Park Avenue Armory, celebrating the opening of the new Armani site on Madison Avenue. Inspired by the 30s and 40s architecture, embracing the historic landscape of Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Photos by Dario Castillo
[September 29 2024] : Fashion
Photos by Eseniia Araslanova
[September 27 2024] : Fashion
Photos by Kateryna Mitskevych
[September 26 2024] : Fashion
Photos by Kateryna Mitskevych
[September 26 2024] : Fashion
Photos by Colin Savercool
[September 25 2024] : Fashion
Photos by Kateryna Mitskevych
[September 25 2024] : Fashion
This exhibition celebrates the couturier’s deep connection with nature, particularly flowers. Curated by Olivier Saillard and Gaël Mamine, the exhibition showcases over 30 garments and drawings, highlighting floral motifs in Saint Laurent’s work. Inspired by his love for gardens and Marcel Proust, as the writer would describe women as flowers. American artist Sam Falls’ floral prints are seen throughout the exhibition, complementing the couture designs while creating a timeless dialogue between art and nature.
Photos by Leonard Kuhlins
[September 16 2024] : Fashion
Photos by Kateryna Mitskevych
[September 12 2024] : Fashion
Backstage at ELENA VELEZ SS 2025 show called LA PUCELLE in NYC. All about dystopian erotic America and feminist irony (La Pucelle was the name given to Jeanne D’Arc referring to her virginity).
Photos by Julia Spicer
[September 12 2024] : Fashion
Photos by Pola Esther
[July 25 2024] : Fashion
Arkadius, a seminal figure in early 2000s London Fashion Week, is celebrated for his bold fusion of antiquity, Shakespearean themes, anti-capitalism, and queer culture. This exhibition juxtaposes his avant-garde designs with contemporary art and the museum’s textile collection, creating a syncretic and eclectic display. Arkadius’ fearless dialogue on sexuality, religion, and societal norms shines through, showcasing the powerful exploration of his dynamic and provocative career.
Photos by Pola Esther
[June 27 2024] : Fashion
Photos by Octave de B
[June 26 2024] : Fashion
Photos by Octave de B
[April 4 2024] : Fashion
Under its legendary founder Barbara Hulanicki, Biba had a meteoric rise to fame from a mail order catalogue in 1963 to a seven-storey department store on Kensington High Street, becoming the world’s first lifestyle label ranging from everyday items, to make-up, to fashion. The simple shift dresses, to the glamorous devoré wraps, sequinned bodices, leopard print coats, trouser suits, floppy hats and feather boas that came to epitomise the Biba look. This exhibition looks at the history of Biba and the chronicle from its first shop to its demise in 1975.
[March 26 2024] : Fashion
Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren have been exploring the boundaries between couture and art for over 30 years. Around 100 of the boldest pieces by the visionary duo can now be experienced at the Kunsthalle Munich. Many creations are on display for the first time – along with numerous videos, sketches and handmade porcelain dolls dressed in the designers’ iconic creations.
On view until October 6th.
Kunsthalle Munich
Theatinerstraße 8,
München,
Germany
