Aligned
dress ALFREDO MARTINEZ, shoes GIANVITO ROSSI, earrings GUSTAVO HELGUERA
dresses IGNACIO CARRASCO, jewelry HERFACE, ROCK & SILVER
coat OLMOS & FLORES, shoes AQUAZURRA
body JUAN WORLEY, shoes ANT, earrings ICONIQUE
dress ANIKENA AZULIK, shoes ANT, earrings ICONIQUE, necklace GUSTAVO HELGUERA
hat JOSIMAR, jacket ALFREDO MARTINEZ, shoes THE ATTICO, earrings ICONIQUE, necklace GUSTAVO HELGUERA
dresses IBRAINA, shoes ANT, sunglasses PRADA, earrings GUSTAVO HELGUERA
on Cici_dress OLMOS & FLORES, earrings GUSTAVO HELGUERA, shades OAKLEY on Aleena & Valentina_dresses ELIZABETH SILVA, shades OAKLEY
dresses CARLOS PINEDA, jewelry ROCK & SILVER
bustier & nipple covers GUSTAVO HELGUERA, pants ARY VILLA, shades CARRERA, shoes THE ATTICO
Photography: Rafa Moncada (@rafamoncada)
Fashion & Concept: Diego Ibanez (@diegoibanez2)
Hair & Makeup: Jessica Diaz (@jessicadiazmakeup), Alessa Galicia (@alessa_gd)
Models: Cici Tamez (@cici_tamez), Aleena (@aleena__leena), Valentina (@valentina_msolis), Daniel Furlong (@danielfurlonggg), Huitzili Espinosa (@huitzili_espinosa)
Special thanks to Itself Studio (@itselfstudio_)
New Kid on the Block
trousers NUTCRACKER, necklaces PATTARAPHAN
(left) dress IRADAAWEAR
(right) top PALM ANGEL x MISSONI, trousers THE RAGGED PRIEST, necklaces YCCIJ, chain bracelet PATTARAPHAN, bracelet WAI YAN CHOI
top & bottom NUTCRACKER, shoes JACK & JONES
top & bottom NUTCRACKER, shoes JACK & JONES, necklace YCCIJ, chain necklace PATTARAPHAN
dress & gloves SOS STEVE SMITH, shoes EGO SOLO, earrings WAI YAN CHOI
(left) top PAUL SMITH, trousers HOMME PLISSE ISSEY MIYAKE, earrings WAI YAN CHOI
(right) jacket BABE x LEVI’S, top PULL & BEAR, trousers DIESEL, shoes PALLADIUM, earring APHER, bracelet PATTARAPHAN
dress NUTCRACKER, belt LANVIN, bracelet WAI YAN CHOI, shoes DR. MARTENS
Photography: Nicole Tusznio (@nicoletusznio)
Art Direction: Nicole Tusznio, Kristina Bars (@nutcracker_london) (@skayya)
Styling: Ira Arz (@iiraarz)
Hair & Makeup: Larisa Moldovan (@larisa.mua)
Styling Assistant: Mattias Reinula (@reinulamattias)
Location: Hoxton Docks (@hoxtondocks)
Models: Felix Howarth (@felixhowarth), Maansi Mehta (@maansimehtaa), Havana (@zonedoutgirl), Calum Harper (@calumharper1), George Symonds (@georgesymonds_), Joshua Meeks Rayvon Williams (@j.m.r.w_)
Mask and Shield
jewel gloves vintage, bra MONKI
Mask and Shield
Photographer | Carlos Roca Stylist | Roxane Mercerat
(left) corset CHANTAL THOMASS, dress DIANE VON FURSTENBERG, boots FREE LANCE
(right) dress PRADA, socks stylist’s own, shoes vintage
(left) rainboat & foulard vintage, sunglasses CHANEL
(right) leather dress ALBERTO BINI
leather dress ALBERTO BINI, shoes MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA, earrings vintage
(right) bodysuit BAD SOCIETY CLUB, collar DOLCE & GABBANA, shoes ZARA
top vintage, leather skirt CHARLES JOURDAN, suspender belt & suspender LA PERLA
Photographer: Carlos Roca (@_carlosroca_)
Stylist: Roxane Mercerat (@roxanemercerat)
HMUA: Anastasiia Babii (@nastia.mua)
Studio: My Fucking Studio (@myfuckingstudio.bcn)
Lab: Carmencita Film Lab (@carmencitafilmlab)
Model: Vanessa Moreira (@vanessamoreira)
Balenciaga Objects: Tiger Sculpture
The Tiger Sculpture
The latest Object signed by Balenciaga
Since the appointment of Demna Gvasalia as creative director in 2015, Balenciaga has continually been challenging the very idea of what it means to be a luxury fashion house. The latest offering from their Balenciaga Objects collection, a handcrafted tiger sculpture, continues to embody this spirit of subversion. During Demna’s tenure, he has embraced the anti-consumerist stance of slow fashion, choosing to release only one haute couture range a year. Thus, as we arduously endure the wait between these collections, the Balenciaga Objects line is a welcome relief, allowing us a glimpse at the wider creative direction of the brand under Demna’s guidance.
The man behind the sculpture is post-modern artist Nik Kosmas, whose oeuvre sardonically observes the state of technology and the human experience in the 21st century. Based in China’s mega metropolis Shanghai, Kosmas’ work is a physical, emotional, and spiritual journey inspired by science fiction, sports practice, and psychology. The sculpture itself would not have looked out of place in the brand’s SS22 show, with its sleek all black appearance resembling the ‘Cyber Goth’ aesthetic of that range. Despite the futuristic hybridity of the piece, its handcrafted nature stays true to the roots of the brand. Kosmas’s brass shaping of every aspect from the whiskers to the vertebrae reflects the ethos of bespoke luxury that has been at the heart of the brand since its inception.
Launching on November 20th, 2020, Balenciaga Objects is a category of items produced outside of the fashion collections. Having released various items of homeware over the last couple of months, ranging from laser-engraved glassware to reusable porcelain coffee cups, this latest venture represents a stylistic shift to the ornamental. The Objects collection now offers the decorative as well as the functional.
Presented on 38 x 27cm display platforms, there will be 15 numbered editions of the product released worldwide. Each model undergoes a meticulous process of craftsmanship; the individual components are shaped using the ancient technique of lost-wax casting, before being welded coated and glossed by hand.
As various fashion houses face accusations of lacking originality or recycling ideas, this release represents the latest in a long line of successes from the brand that just seems to keep getting it right. All that is left to do is to eagerly await whatever the next steps may be in this truly innovative era of the iconic brand’s history.
Text: Harvey Byworth-Morgan
Mijo
Video Director, Writer, Art Director & Stylist: Mazdey Snob (@mazdeysnob)
Photo Director: Alberto Casuso
Editor: Snob Solutions (@snobsolutions)
Designers: Manov (@manovmanov), Colectivo Creativo de Moda (@colectivocretivodemoda), Julio Jordan Mexico (@julio.jordan), De Barrio, Paloma Lira (@palomalirastudio)
MUAH: Marielos Coronel (@marieloscorop)
Music: Jarana Beat (@jaranabeat)
Color: Can Aviral
Associate Producers: La Tia En Llamas (@latiaenllamas), Viridiana López (@vilobau), Cristina Prado (@cristinprad)
Production: Snob Solutions
Starring: Gerardo Rocha, Dolores Black (@doloresdebernardo), Alejandra Soto (@abortadealien)
Logline
Mijo is a young dreamer, suddenly blessed with the gift of King Midas. However his ability has a unique twist: whatever and whoever he touches is stylishly pimped up.
Synopsis
Shot in the uncharted streets of Mexico City, Mijo is a colourful and fun fashion film inspired by the pachucos fashion from the 40s. The film is a collaboration with independent local artists, showcasing traditional Mexican tailoring, fashion, music and illustrations all in one project. Channeling the city’s edgy and urban spirit, Mijo reinterprets the myth of King Midas through a modern Mexican lens.
Fun Fact
The word Mijo is a contraction of the Spanish words mi and hijo, meaning my son. This is a term of endearment which roughly translates as darling or dear used in Spanish-speaking countries to refer to someone younger.
The Blur of the Distortion in the Future
Photography: MASA (@photography.by.masa)
Makeup: Miki Matsunaga (@mikimatsunamakeup)
Hair & Headpiece: Massanori Yahiro (@massanoriyahiro)
Models: Lula Cauthery (@lulacauthery), Luise Kircher (@luselmann)
Out West
hat vintage, blanket traditional Native American piece
(right) pants SALT MURPHY, bracelet KOTAH BEAR
tank & pants SALT MURPHY, jacket & hat vintage, bag traditional Native American piece, necklace LOUPN
t-shirt CALVIN KLEIN, jeans GAP, jacket STORY WEAR, boots REDHAWK BOOT COMPANY, hat model’s own, jewellery LOUPN
shirt CALVIN KLEIN, suit HELEN ANTHONY, boots REDHAWK BOOT COMPANY, hat ROYAL PALM HATS, jewellery LOUPN
Muse: Booboo Stewart (@booboostewart.art)
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Photography: David Katzinger (@davidkatzinger)
Videography: Juan Pablo Coral (@juanpcoral)
Styling: Sky JT Naval (@sky_is_dlimit)
Music: Kevin McKinley Howes
Production: Be Good Creator Studio (@begoodcreatorstudio)
MMblu
on Jack_ shirt & trousers LEMAIRE, boots FLUEVOG
on Sereto suit & trousers STRATEAS CARLUCCi, choker SARAH AND SEBASTIAN, brouges FLUEVOG
on Jack_ skirt as headpiece POSTEL_ISM, shirt STRATEAS CARLUCCi
on Sereto top & trousers STRATEAS CARLUCCi, choker & bracelet SARAH AND SEBASTIAN
shirt OUR LEGACY, nceklace SARAH AND SEBASTIAN
cropped knit POSTEL_ISM, jewellery model’s own
shirt STRATEAS CARLUCCI, rings SARAH AND SEBASTIAN
cropped knit POSTEL_ISM, jeans STRATEAS CARLUCCI, bracelet as earring SARAH & SEBASTIAN
Photography: Jordan Drysdale (@jordandrysdale)
Fashion: Jade Leung (@jadeleungstylist)
Grooming: Janice Wu (@janjanwuwu)
Set Design: Henry King (@you1anna)
Talents: Jack (@jackchettra), Sereto (@cousco.us)
With Love from Russia
Photography & Interview: Vlad Zorin (@vladislavzorin)
Curator: Andrey Lopatin (@streeterror)
Critical Text: Sasha Kazantseva (@zakatalki)
Special thanks to Ksenia Chilingarova (@k_chilingarova)