Ashi Studio Couture Spring/Summer 2026 did not disappoint. In fact, we’re still searching for the words our jaws firmly on the floor.
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Models| Nyagua Ruea
Nyagua Ruea is the face fashion can’t stop watching. Born in Kenya to South Sudanese parents, Ruea manifested her modelling dreams at just nine years old and by 16, she made them real. After submitting a few casual snapshots to Beth Models, she was signed almost instantly. The rest? Fashion history in the making.
Continue readingRunway| Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall-24
A Journey into Absurd Abstraction
Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren revisited their archives for today’s couture collection, inspired by their second collection 26 years ago, which featured mushroom-cloud silhouettes and exaggerated, absurd shapes. “We liked the idea of doing something absurd, that makes no sense,” they explained. This season, they pushed this concept further, juxtaposing the human body with abstract shapes, showcasing couture as an exaggeration of abstraction.
Continue readingRunway| Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall-24
Zuhair Murad’s fall couture explored raw, edgy beauty by delving into women’s philosophical and psychological states. “Going deeper is very new,” Murad revealed to Vogue backstage. “I felt it was more pertinent to delve into a woman’s character, and what she lives every day.” His collection reflects the fluctuations of a woman’s emotions throughout her life.
Continue readingRunway| Thom Browne Haute Couture Fall-24
Thom Browne’s latest show invitation was an atelier coat in natural muslin, emblazoned with the brand logo and our names in cursive. Despite the heat, many attendees wore them, highlighting Browne’s dedicated following.
Continue readingRunway| Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall-24
“I had this dream of finding a forgotten couture collection in the basement of Elsa’s country house.” This vision captures Daniel Roseberry’s creative essence at Schiaparelli. Known for its 1920s and ’30s couture, Schiaparelli is rejuvenated under Roseberry, who draws inspiration from the 1950s this season, a period he finds refreshingly simple.
Continue readingDesigner on focus| Ann Lowe
The Pioneering Fashion Designer Behind Iconic Gowns
Ann Lowe’s journey from obscurity to fashion icon is a tale of talent, perseverance, and resilience. Born in 1898 in Clayton, Alabama, Anne grew up watching her mother and grandmother sew, developing a keen interest in design from a young age. By 16, she was already recognized for her extraordinary skills, creating beautiful gowns that would eventually grace the country’s elite.
Continue readingDesigner on Focus| Valentino Garavani
Valentino Garavani, an icon in the world of fashion, emerged from humble beginnings to redefine luxury and sophistication in the industry.
Continue readingRunway| Louis Vuitton Men’s AW-24
“When you see cowboys portrayed you see only a few versions. You never really get to see what some of the original cowboys looked like. They looked like us, they looked like me. They looked Black. They looked Native American.”
Continue readingFashion News| Dior sues Maison Valentino
Word on the curb, Dior is suing Maison Valentino for loss of business…..check out the latest audio blog!
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