A.F. Vandevorst’s aesthetics stem from their great love for the visual arts and strong devotion to cultural archetypes. This retrospective work shares their diverse inspirations, from artists like Joseph Beuys to their famous military and medical references. Amongst these numerous creative influences lies also Blixa Bargeld (Einstürzende Neubauten), after whom the duo’s first company was…
Guy Martin, an culinary artist in Grand Véfour
Guy Martin grows up in a family that transmits him the pleasures of the table. Educated without prohibitions, he lives to the rhythm of the seasons. To earn a living, he became a pizza maker in 1976. Chance would put him in the hands of Ali-Bab’s book Gastronomie pratique. The book is a revelation for…
Shiatzy Chen, F/W 2017 COLLECTION
The 18th century built on the past and prepared for a new generation. Humanistic philosophy, architectural style and the artistic aesthetics, as markers and annotations of a grand new era, flourished as never before. Absorbing the nutrients, these influences transformed into seeds which anticipate the harvest and its celebration with humble gratitude. Concentrated on the…
Alexis Mabille, 2017 FW Fashion Show
Alexis Mabille is known for both her “Couture” and ready-to-wear collections, as well as for her bow ties, which have become her signature over time. Before launching his own collections, he was, among others, the collaborator of Hedi Slimane, for whom he designed the jewelry of the men’s line Dior Homme.
Galia Lahav, Spring-Summer Haute Couture 2017
The designer was born in Russia into a seamstress family where she learned sewing and drawing from an early age. His passion for art will lead him to teach it for more than 10 years. At 30, she created her brand Galia Lahav, assisted by Sharon Sever. At the American School of Paris, he graduated…
Xuan, Spring-Summer Haute Couture Fashion Show
