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Sartorial curation and ‘simplicity as a choice’ was Miuccia Prada’s big idea for the brand’s latest season. “It was about clothes that people could really wear, but with an impact. That for us is fashion, now.” Raf Simons, Prada’s new right-hand man agreed, categorizing the collection as “the idea of ‘normal’ clothing.” The combination of…
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Following the launch of VTMNTS under VETEMENTS, headed by Guram Gvasalia as sole creative director, all eyes were on the Zurich-based brand to see what the new identity would be. After three collections, it’s quite clear the core philosophy of the brand revolves around developing genderless sartorial codes with more than just a hint of…
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Whence the humble beginnings of Instagram and the casual snap and share culture of the early 2010s came, there is an altogether different manifestation of our experience of ourselves and our relations in digital spaces which has emerged. One much more insidious, one based on commodification over documentation. Fast forward ten years and we have…
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Since 2018 University of Toronto Masters student Diana Wei Dai has been the creative director and co-founder of the annual ‘Trashion’ show. With a mission to decolonize and increase sustainability within the fashion industry, the Trashion show is highlighting the importance of challenging the status quo of western fashion consumption. We spoke to Diana Wei…
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The concept of conceiving a career in sustainable fashion came to Braden Quinn when he dropped out of his engineering program at the University of British Columbia (UBC). “I [told myself] ‘I don’t give a shit about any of this,’” says the now Tiohti:áke/Montreal-based designer. “I was interested in style and fashion and using clothing…
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In the wake of Omicron and the general bereft nature of culture as of late, fashion week in Paris, New York, and Milan have returned with a bang. Garments were clearly designed for a post-pandemic world with comfort, practicality, and a bold and daring new generation at the forefront. We’ve rounded up some of the…
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In the Liminul Exclusive black and white series ‘Backstage’, Australian photographer Mikaela Grogan takes us behind the scenes, documenting the frenetic and electric energy backstage at Copenhagen Fashion Week, featuring fashion houses Henrik Vibskov, Jade Cropper and Iso Poetism amongst others. Cody is the Editor in Chief and senior contributor at liminul. He is a…
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The balaclava has been the defining trend of fall and winter 2021/2022. From runway ready-to-wear collections to crocheters on TikTok, the balaclava has come to dominate this season’s winter looks. While the balaclava feels like a new piece, this hooded look has lived a life imbued with complex socio-political connotations – many of which are…
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The spring/summer 2021 ready wear collections saw designers such as Valentino, Dior, and Celine drawing inspiration from a style synonymous with refined elegance and femininity: ballet. This resurgence in ballet-inspired looks has continued to rise in popularity throughout the year and has featured prominently in many design houses’ 2022 runway looks. Whether in haute couture…
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Growing up in a lower-class, single-parent household throughout the 2000s, thrift stores were my family’s go-to shop for anything short of food and toiletries. Throughout my childhood, Aeropostale and Hollister branded shirts and hoodies were at their peak popularity, and needless to say, my mix and match vintage outfits weren’t up to par with many…
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