In the same year as the return of the 90s Supermodel, we also saw shocking closures of labels and tumultuous brand rebrandings amid a few scandals. LUXUO highlights the year’s top 10 noteworthy moments in fashion.
1. Dynamic Departures
Tom Ford is saying goodbye to the namesake brand with a range of looks that are reminiscent of seasons past. In his archival womenswear collection campaign we see the likes of Amber Valetta and Karlie Kloss “mourn” the designer. The retrospective collection was shot by Steven Klein and styled by Carine Roitfeld. Sarah Burton, along with Tom Ford leaves Alexander McQueen as creative director after 20 years.
2. Phoebe Philo’s Comeback
Phoebe Philo has announced her return to the fashion world after a hiatus of six years following her departure from Celine as creative director. Her return was frenetic, with her much-anticipated collection selling out within hours of launch, despite minimal marketing. The success of the Philo brand and profile marks a new age in the demonisation of luxury fashion.
3. Moschino Madness
Earlier this year, Jeremy Scott annouced that he would be stepping down from his role as Moshino’s creative director after 10 years. David Renne became his successor after Scott’s untimely demise, just 10 days into the job.
4. Magic Men
Pharrell Williams, Sabato de Sarno and Sean McGirr for McQueen all represent a new dawn in menswear. While we have yet to see a menswear collection from Sarno, his debut runway collection at Milan Women’s Fashion Week in September this year, was a skin-baring minimalistic take on luxury showcasing a departure from his predecessors’s “more is more” approach. Sean McGirr was the former head of Ready-to-Wear at JWAnderson. He is a designer with a strong sartorial sense and could bring the McQueen Maison back to its edge. Pharrell is a continuation of Kim Jones’ legacy, but with a whole lot more star-power. His recent Louis Vuitton pre-fall 2024 menswear collection in Hong Kong not only saw A-listers but was infused with his own brand of “futuristic dandy”.
5. Return of the 90s Supermodel
Christy Turlington walks for Ralph Lauren, Naomi Campbell for Dolce & Gabanna – the era of the 90s supermodel not only appeals to a different demographic but signals the change in the longevity of the term “supermodel” as we know it.
6. Concert Collection
Rihanna at the SuperBowl to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour to Beyoncé renaissance showcase, fashion has gone off the catwalk and onto the concert stage.
7. BarbieCore: The Neon Effect
The year the world was taken over by the impact of Mattel’s Barbie.
8. Mischeif The Art of Clickbait
Mischeif mastering clickbait art with microscopic bag, absurd red boots
9. Jacquemus’ Surreal Digital Campaigns
Jacquemus’ revolutionises creating a campaign
10. The End of “Quiet Luxury”
Avant Garde Asthetics return to Paris Fashion Week marking the end of “quiet luxury”.
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