A longtime curator of high fashion imagery and forward-thinking aesthetics in the editorial space, Yves Kamara has stepped into the world of fashion design with grace.

As the label’s new Art & Image Director, Kamala, who has been a frequent collaborator with Abloh, will oversee the production of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and accessories, and for Spring/Summer 2023, socialize with his first runway showcase. I challenged the concept of for the brand. While still serving as editor-in-chief, absentmindedly Kamala’s second work for the magazine, OW, saw his 23-year-old SS runway break away from Abloh’s influential design motifs for a new look of fancy, maximalism, razor-sharp detail, and a range of accessories. It proved to be a fun outlet for creativity as it incorporated flying.

The new collection is showcased on a cobalt blue runway floor, with vibrant color throughout the presentation of supple leather suits, oversized denim coats, voluminous shorts, ruffled dresses, bodysuits and fitted rib-knits. I took it in.

Abdominal cutouts (alluding to the concept of regeneration) are interspersed throughout the collection, alongside images of the human form, intricately printed X-ray graphics of skeletons and impressions of the midsection of the bodice, jackets, It was sewn on pants, tops and jackets. bottoms. Floral blossoms also stood out in the form of hydrangea petals made from knitted fabrics that were sprinkled over long knitted dresses and sophisticated headwear.

Additionally, Kamala seems to take inspiration from futuristic themes and the model’s ensemble resembles a sophisticated style. matrix When blade runnerIn the form of long coats, aerodynamic hooded tops, knitted bodysuits, stacked-heel boots, and front-facing leather backpacks attached to skinny leather suits, there was an -esque apocalyptic style.

Casually pointing to society, Kamala walks the runway in a socially conscious t-shirt with the following phrase in a final flood of models in painted, blue bodysuits and earrings: I bowed at surprise. ”

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