Where do the U.K. and Japan meet? “In a pleat,” rhymed Dean and Dan Caten, deadpan. “The samurai had these big skirts, with these big volumes; and then there’s the kilt and its pleated volume, and we’re matching the two worlds.”
Ermanno Scervino imbued his fall collection with very feminine elements. He worked Lurex for turtlenecks, covered tuxedos with crystals, decorated sweaters with sparkling embellishments, while fluid shirts featured ruffles. The result was heavy handed and showed a certain lack of taste. Androgyny is definitely a trend, but one that should be handles with care.
Presidents Obama and Putin both wear Canali—but not quite like this. Under the creative direction of Andrea Pompilio, Canali continues to use the language of fashion as a gentle exploration of the boundaries of the sartorial.
Antonio Marras is a talented storyteller. He would probably make a good movie director or set designer—he’s well versed in various forms of artistic expression.
A haunting and cinematic editorial by Christian Oita, The Exiled Prince follows Moroccan model and LGBTQ advocate Ossam Arad through a fictional yet deeply personal journey of exile, identity, and defiance in the Arab world.