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A STUDY ON CHARACTER
The Dior Spring-Summer 2026 campaign, shot by David Sims, explores a "study of character" through Jonathan Anderson’s creative lens. Set in minimalist aristocratic interiors, icons like Kylian Mbappé and Greta Lee appear in moments of rehearsal or transformation, bridging the gap between reality and performance. The imagery emphasizes the architecture of silhouettes and a dialogue between Dior’s archives—such as the Bar jacket—and contemporary pieces like Delft shorts.
There is a distinct focus on tactile textures and the contrast between formal tailoring and everyday ease. Accessories, including the tassel-adorned Lady Dior and the Diorly bag, are treated as independent entities that add depth to each persona. Ultimately, the campaign portrays style as a liberated, intuitive act, where individuals use clothing to reinvent themselves and their characters every day.
BTB CINEMA CLUB 2025
IF YOU’RE A FELLOW CINEPHILE, YOU WILL AGREE THAT THE PERIOD BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S EVE IS THE BEST TIME TO WATCH THREE FILMS A DAY, PREFERABLY IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR SOFA (OR BED). HERE ARE THE ONES WE COULDN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT THIS YEAR, IN CASE YOU NEED SOME VIEWING INSPIRATION. WHAT ARE YOURS?
Roofman
An insane real-life story anchored by superb acting from both Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst. Bonus points for the interrupted sink shower scene.
Weapons
In a stand-out year for the horror genre, Weapons definitely took the prime spot, largely thanks to the spellbinding Amy Madigan. A villain performance for the books and an instant-classic Halloween costume.
Julie Keeps Quiet
A forceful examination of the shame surrounding abuse, set in the world of tennis. It’s chilly and controlled, full of whispered dread that tells you exactly how the system operates and survives.
Babygirl
We still get giddy at the thought of the rave scene. Horny and dazzled Nicole Kidman taking off her sensible pussy-bow blouse? That’s exactly the magic we come to cinema for.
Sentimental Value
Director Joachim Trier and his muse Renate Reinsve know how to break our hearts and put them back together like nobody else. A house renovation never made us so emotional.
Pillion
Alexander Skarsgård decked out in a biker suit as a gay dom, telling us what to do? No notes.
Urchin
In his empathetic directorial debut, Harris Dickinson asks painfully honest questions about addiction and homelessness crisis, while Frank Dillane delivers a star-making performance.
Lurker
BTB cover boys Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe in a film about a toxic relationship between a star and an obsessive fan? This is what our dreams are made of. Also, a genius use of paintball as revenge.
Bugonia
Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone reunite once again for a truly unhinged tale with a gag-worthy ending. Unsung heroes of the film? The So Kate Louboutins that have been dragged through the mud.
Sebastian
In this uneasy, thought-provoking film, Ruaridh Mollica plays a writer whose research for a sex work-centred novel enters a problematic realm of exploitation. A study on self-invention gone feral, where ambition masquerades as intimacy, and every connection feels transactional.
Misericordia
It’s always the small villages that are the messiest. In Misericordia, Catholic mercy, moral cowardice and unspoken desire conspire to protect the worst impulses of human nature. You never quite expect what happens next.
Marty Supreme
This film made Gwyneth Paltrow come back from her all-too-long acting hiatus. And if it’s good enough for Miss Goop to leave her empire temporarily unsupervised, it goes on the list!
Curated by Michael Marson & Martin Onufrowicz
Words by Martin Onufrowicz
XMAS GIFT GUIDE
THE SEASON OF GIFTS IS UPON US, AND THIS YEAR, WE’RE EXTENDING SANTA’S LIST. AFTER ALL, EVERYONE DESERVES A LITTLE APPRECIATION. WHY SHOULD YOUR FAMILY HAVE EXCLUSIVITY OVER YOUR TASTEFUL MATERIAL AFFECTION? THIS CHRISTMAS, WE’RE SHOWING LOVE TO THE ONES WHO TOLERATED OUR DELUSIONAL RANTS, WHO TRAUMATISED US EMOTIONALLY WITHOUT INTRODUCING US TO THEIR FRIENDS, WHO BROKE OUR BACKS, OR NURSED US ON THE MESSY NIGHTS OUT – AND USING FASHION, OUR MAIN LOVE LANGUAGE, TO DO SO.
FOR THE SIZE QUEEN
Can’t really blame them. Bigger IS always better, after all.
FOR THE SKI BUNNY
You know this Christmas is the last time you’ll see her before she relocates to somewhere in the Alps for the next three months. This headband will keep her warm on the winter nights by the slopes.
FOR THE SITUATIONSHIP
“Well, no, we didn’t agree on doing gifts, but the past few months have been so nice. Oh, you didn’t get me anything? No, that’s ok, this one wasn’t for you, this is just something I got for myself.”
FOR THE LEATHER AFICIONADO
We get it, we watched Pillion too. This is a judgment-free zone. And, especially if they’ve only gotten into it because of the movie, let’s assume they’re starting slow, so why not give them the basics? A leather glove is the perfect place to start.
FOR THE DEMANDING MOTHER
She might seem harsh at times, but she just wants the best for us. Let’s show her we got our shit together with this elegant silk stole.
FOR THE STRAIGHT BROTHER
Look, we don’t get much about hetero culture, but this is our best bet. And damn it, regardless of the sexuality, surely he has a phone, and surely he needs to carry it.
FOR THE GAY BESTIE THAT IS ALWAYS ON HOLIDAY
One day, he’s in Marrakesh, the next day in Sydney, followed by a quick getaway to Tokyo. Though you have no idea how he’s maintaining this envious lifestyle, this passport cover will surely come in handy.
FOR THE EMOTIONALLY DISTANT FATHER
Oh, Christmas. A time when family is reunited, and suddenly, conversation has to spawn from more than necessity. Football might not be your forte, but there’s a language common to us all: a classic luxe watch.
FOR THE FRENEMY
One day, you guys are as tight as ever, and then, they do or say something that gets your blood boiling. And you know what’s the best revenge in that scenario? Showing them that you have a superior sense of taste.
FOR THAT TRADE WHO NEVER LETS YOU DOWN
And by that, we mean he might not ignore you if you see him in public. Obviously, he won’t wear this jumper past the confines of his flat, but it will make him think of you every time he lounges on the sofa and plays GTA.
FOR THE BARISTA
Yes, she does make a spectacular flat white. But you know she’s about to graduate from her art history degree and wants to get a gallery job. You know what will help her get it? This Venus necklace she will wear to the interview.
FOR THE REBELLIOUS SISTER
You are definitely scared of her, even though she’s only fifteen (and a half). Her fashion guru is Little J once she went to the dark side and started to dress in all-black, all the time. These boots go perfectly with the teenage angst.
FOR THE HEALTH-OBSESSED PARTIER
We all know them. The ones that go out until 6 am but won’t drink tap water (no matter how dehydrated they surely must be). The ones that indulge in every type of alcoholic beverage under the sun but won’t go to bed without their ten-step skincare routine. Let’s make it eleven.
FOR THE SUGAR DADDY
Let's switch it up, now you give him something to carry around the credit cards – the ultimate power play!
FOR THE STRAIGHT GIRL ALLY
God, where would we be without them? So, as a token of appreciation for all of the disgust she’s hidden at your hook-up stories and late-night delusions she has had to combat, give her a pair of Choos – a reference she will surely understand.
FOR THE CLASSY GRANDMA
She loves her solo coffee dates al fresco. Let’s make her an even more stunning vision in a pair of these Celine sunglasses. Also, they are great for masking the act of people watching — her go-to pastime.
FOR THE FRIEND WHO KNOWS WHERE THE BODIES ARE BURIED
You need to splurge. They deserve it; they know too much to be underappreciated. Let this serve as both a yuletide present and hush money.
FOR THE GYM BUDDY
You guys like to sweat together. Why not gift him something that he can put on after you both hit the showers? And also, you can borrow it from time to time.
FOR THE NEIGHBOUR
Oh, how she loves to smoke like a chimney! That said, she does water your plants every time you go away, so get her something that will go with her favourite hobby.
FOR THE GIRL CRUSH
She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she is the moment. If you weren’t playing for the other team, the two of you would definitely be married — well, that still might happen given how trash men are. And as Mrs X (insert your last name), she is sure to slay in these Saint Laurent sky-high pumps.
FOR YOURSELF!
Mary-Kate and Ashley often wear Cartier jewellery, so we want to wear some too. The truth is, buying yourself gifts is an important part of self-care, so don’t skip out on this crucial mental health practice. And since we are not fashion moguls just yet, we’re going for this Panthère key ring.
Words by Pedro Vasconcelos and Martin Onufrowicz
A WINTER WITH SAINT LAURENT
Saint Laurent Rive Droite unveils the exclusive Winter Snow Edition, curated by Anthony Vaccarello and captured by Henrik Purienne.
The collection presents refined ready-to-wear for men, women, and unisex styles, including turtlenecks, ski pants, down jackets, and snowsuits.
Women’s black furry ski boots and men’s Neve boots in beige or black complete the range.
A selection of elevated ski accessories features three exclusive pairs of ZAI skis, created in collaboration with the renowned manufacturer for cutting-edge performance and design.
The ZAI system optimizes speed, control, and grip through integrated geometry, preload, and binding positioning.
Additional pieces include a black wooden sledge, a black Eretic snowscoot, and two black Salomon helmets.
Saint Laurent Rive Droite, an artistic and cultural destination, embodies a chic and playful extension of the Maison’s universe.
LEATHER UP!
PILLION HAS US IN A MOOD. THE HARRY LIGHTON PICTURE STARRING ALEXANDER SKARSGÅRD AS A DOMINANT S&M ENTHUSIAST HAS AWAKENED SOMETHING PRIMAL. EVEN IF, TO BE COMPLETELY HONEST, THE RABBIT HOLE THE MOVIE SENT US INTO HAD ITS GATES BUSTED OPEN WAY BEFORE ITS PREMIERE.
THE PRESS TOUR FOR THE FILM HAS SEEN THE SWEDISH HUNKY ACTOR PROPPED UP AS BDSM KEN. FROM SAINT LAURENT BOOTS TO TOM OF FINLAND VINTAGE TEES, HARRY LAMBERT’S STYLING HAS BEEN QUENCHING OUR THIRST. IT’S ACTUALLY NOT JUST DESIRABLE, IT’S ACHIEVABLE. WITH A LITTLE HELP, EVERY OUTFIT CAN BE AS DRENCHED IN ELUSIVE FETISHISM AS THE ACTOR’S SHOW-STOPPING LOOKS.
HERE, WE SUGGEST AN EDIT – ONE THAT WE’LL PRETEND IS MORE THAN JUST A PERSONAL WISHLIST. WHETHER YOU’RE DIPPING YOUR TOES IN THE HAIR-RAISING WATERS OF KINK OR LOOKING TO SUGGEST TO YOUR BOYFRIEND THAT HE’LL BE SLEEPING ON THE RUG FROM NOW ON, THESE ARE THE SEXY ESSENTIALS.
YSL Joe Boots
Now, this is an obvious choice. Robert Mapplethorpe himself inspired Anthony Vaccarello for a pair of boots that fit as much in the office as they do the darkroom – the definition of a transitional piece. With three options available, we suggest the thigh-high iteration.
Zadig & Voltaire Leather Trousers
A true staple in any leather aficionado's closet (as seen on Skarsgård in pretty much every stop of the Pillion press tour), a pair of leather trousers is an undeniable must. The only rule of thumb is to find one with soft buttery leather, like the Zadig & Voltaire ones. We recommend going a size up since leather is a more restrictive material — unless you’re into that sort of thing. No kink shaming here.
McQueen Harness
Harnesses get a bad reputation. The uniform of circuit queens, this lovely piece gets associated with the worst of us. Let McQueen be the guiding light out of this dark hole. This iteration of a harness is refined – less White Party, more Financial District.
Acne Studios Pouch
A small bag has one hundred uses, even if only one comes to mind. A must for any kind of event – especially a fun one! Acne Studio’s Camera Clip is originally meant for AirPods, but we can think of something else…
Valentino Leather Cap
The Tom of Finland appeal is undeniable. The artist's imagination, where authority is made erotic, plagues the wet dreams of most homos. If full leather gear is not (yet) the goal, a nice leather cap can act as an experiment. If it makes you feel stylish, you’d be correct. If it makes you feel powerful, buckle up.
LGN Sheer Briefs
There’s something about seeing what you’re about to get. The allure of sheer underwear is universal. Here, Louis Gabriel Nouchi, the undefeated king of underwear, perfects it.
Courrèges Biker Jacket
Can’t beat a tried and true leather jacket. Courrèges’ version of the classic moto jacket has softer edges. It doesn’t hold the same intensity as the one Skarsgård walks around in for the majority of Pillion, but it replaces it with something maybe even more appealing: suggestion.
Our Legacy Choker
If Pillion left you with the need to carry a heavy chain around your neck, this one is for you. It serves a similar purpose, but doesn’t require a key holder, so it’s free to use – no matter your marital status.
Prada Jumper
The whole adage isn’t true. Even the sluttiest of us suffer from the cold that winter inevitably brings. How can one show appreciation for kink when warmth has to be a concern? Prada is, as in most cases, the answer. Straight from the Fall/Winter 25 runway, this ball and chain jumper is undeniably hot.
DSquared2 x Magliano Belt
Sometimes you have to spell the truth out. This belt is made for those of us who just want to get to the point. Created in collaboration with Magliano for DSquared2’s 20th anniversary show, this embossed buckle belt leaves no room for miscommunication.
Words by Pedro Vasconcelos
Edit by Martin Onufrowicz
SAINT LAURENT SPRING 26 X CHARLI XCX
POV: LUDOVIC DE SAINT SERNIN X ZARA
Black leather skin-tight sets. Glimmering slinky dresses. A rain of studs. The new Ludovic de Saint Sernin x Zara drop arrives like a fever dream of desire and irreverent decadence. In our new series, we slip you into five intimate POVs where reality blurs with fantasy – and the clothes do most of the talking. Consider them invitations to misbehave beautifully.
POV: You’re staying the night at the Chateau Marmont.
We miss the days of Paz de la Huerta stumbling out of the LA’s hotspot (after being denied entry, no less) or Lindsay Lohan’s enormous 46K unpaid bill that got her banned from Chateau. The knitted shirt-dress and black leather boots are a guarantee that you will be welcomed with open arms. Plus, a maxi sheepskin bag will fill all your essentials for the (probably sleepless) night.
POV: You’re going to see Pillion.
We come to this place… for magic, and as far as we’re concerned, Pillion is THE movie of the year. While watching the love story set in the world of BDSM, it might be fun to take things to the 5D level and channel Alexander Skarsgård's dom character in this black leather jacket and biker trousers. An immersive cinema experience indeed.
POV: You’re going on a threesome date.
Let’s face it: once in a while, it’s exciting to switch up the plot and become a guest star to a couple you might be fancying. And while you’re at it, gag them with a look they will be discussing for a long time to come. This silk polo shirt and trousers set looks like it will be easy to take off, too.
POV: You’re in The Devil Wears Prada fashion montage.
If you’re like me, you often go back to the look Andy Sachs wore post-hook-up with the blonde-curled gentleman in Paris. The cinched blazer, the tight pencil skirt, the dangling pom-pom scarf – all very LdSS. As we’re girding our loins for the movie’s sequel coming out next year, having some fashion montages of us strutting around town (even if it’s just in our heads) might be a good way to pass the time and ease the anticipation, and this reversible sheepskin-effect jacket is at the top of our list for this very scenario. C’mon, Vogue!
POV: You’re going all out.
Last time I went out in London at the Club Are party, everyone and their mother was wearing a thong peeking out of their skimpy outfits. This studded leather bra is very much in the same vein – perfected for dancing all night long and making out with a hottie (or three).
All images courtesy of Zara.
Words by Martin Onufrowicz
SAINT LAURENT X AVENUE MONTAIGNE
Under the direction of Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent unveils a new space on Avenue Montaigne. Conceived as a more intimate extension of the Champs-Élysées flagship, it carries the same architectural rigour and sculptural clarity, distilled here into a quieter, more personal gesture. Refined over more than two years, the project completely reimagines the address.
Furniture and artworks anchor the space within the Maison’s cultural heritage. Selected pieces include a pair of Süe & Mare armchairs, a daybed by Paul Poiret for Atelier Martine, a François-Xavier Lalanne table, and works by Jean-Michel Frank, Charlotte Perriand, and Josef Hoffmann — signatures that echo the collector’s spirit of Monsieur Saint Laurent.
Works from the Pinault Collection, including a previously unseen piece by Mark Bradford, enter into dialogue with the setting and reaffirm the Maison’s commitment to contemporary art.
On the upper floor, a private salon overlooking Avenue Montaigne offers a more confidential experience. A landscaped terrace completes the ensemble, offering a moment of calm in the heart of the 8th arrondissement.
VALERIE BY JACQUEMUS
Unveiled within Le Paysan, Le Valérie is more than a handbag — it is a heartfelt homage. Named after Simon Porte Jacquemus’s mother, it captures the tender spirit of a collection rooted in memory, rural heritage, and the sunlit poetry of the South of France. Borrowing the sculptural ring of the Bambola bag yet softening it with a feminine grace, Le Valérie stands as both timeless and intimate. Its structured silhouette recalls the classic city bag while preserving the naïve charm of a hand-folded pouch. Mature yet playful, it bridges nostalgia and modernity with quiet confidence. Alongside it, a series of leather charms pay tribute to Simon’s paysan roots — an ode to markets, fruit stalls, and the simple beauty of craftsmanship. Together, they weave a narrative of warmth and authenticity, echoing the collection’s celebration of family, memory, and love.
GIORGIO ARMANI'S FINE JEWERLY
Giorgio Armani introduces his first fine jewelry collection for men, a tribute to contemporary masculine elegance. The line features exquisitely crafted pieces — from a chevalier ring to cufflinks, a pendant necklace, a brooch, and a tennis bracelet. Inspired by the untamed landscapes of Pantelleria, the designs echo the island’s lava rocks and rugged natural textures. Black brilliant-cut diamonds take center stage, their dark radiance paired with delicate gold in Armani’s signature tone. Set in organic pavé, the stones evoke the tactile beauty of dry-stone walls shaped by wind and time. Each jewel reflects a balance of sophistication and authenticity, offering a subtle yet distinctive statement. The collection embodies confidence through minimalism and meticulous craftsmanship. It marks a new chapter in Armani’s vision of understated luxury for men.
ELEGANCE INFUSED WITH IRREVERENCE
Miu Miu unveils its 2025 Holiday campaign, lensed by Angela Hill and starring Gigi Hadid, Dede Mansro, Viola Sharp, and Ju Xiaowen. Set in an Elizabethan manor in the British countryside, the cast discovers a place both unfamiliar and deeply steeped in history. Shot on Super 8 and film, the visuals embrace a tactile, authentic aesthetic. Ancient bricks and weathered stones create a dramatic contrast with the youth and luminosity of the protagonists. The house stands as a monument to time, its faded grandeur amplifying the spontaneity and high spirits of the young women. Festive looks shimmer through duchesse satin, embellished knits, patchworked shearling, and airy georgette. Footwear ranges from signature moccasins and ballerinas to stretch leather boots and retro pumps. Iconic bags like the Wander, Arcadie, and Beau appear in classic hues and seasonal red. The campaign celebrates Miu Miu’s inherent duality: elegance infused with irreverence.
THE PORTRAIT SERIES II
The American actor Rooney Mara and British punk icon and fine artist Paul Simonon join the personalities Collier Schorr has photographed in her second campaign for the house.
“My friends are often my muses, and my muses often become friends. The second in our Portrait Series celebrates this creative relationship with both Rooney Mara and Paul Simonon”.
Sarah Burton
VALENTINO'S NOCTURNE
There is a moment, just before night comes, when the Valentino Cruise 2026 campaign—Nocturne—decides to inhabit that suspended threshold where sleep and wake become porous. It happens in a hotel, liminal space par excellence, where intimacy and anonymity coexist and transience turns into permanence. Creative Director Alessandro Michele orchestrates a ritual of collective abandonment: singular existences—Marisa Berenson, Dev Hynes, Anne Imhof, Dakota Johnson, Tate McRae, Devon Teuscher—barely touching one another, yet sharing the gesture of surrendering to sleep. Each room becomes a fragment of universe, a human hive where parallel solitudes breathe within the same time through thin walls. The hotel emerges as metaphor for contemporary condition: proximity without contact, where what is most private transfigures into shared experience. Chopin's Nocturne in E Flat, performed by Angus Pendergast, acts as sonorous texture giving voice to the buried time of night. A time pervaded by objectless waiting, where tensions loosen and light stops judging. Directed by Renell Medrano and photographed by Marili Andre, the campaign captures this pervasive repetition of isolated gestures. It's the threshold where, as Freud would say, dream begins to think for us. A world that, for a fleeting instant, allowed itself to sleep together.
BOTTEGA IN A DREAM WORLD
Bottega Veneta introduces What Are Dreams, a poetic encounter between filmmaker-photographer Duane Michals and actor Jacob Elordi. The series, captured in intimate black and white, invites us into a surreal world where imagination quietly distorts reality.
Elordi is portrayed in scenes that feel like riddles, suspended gestures, uncanny objects, a sense of time unmoored. Every image plays with ambiguity, echoing Michals’ lifelong fascination with the subconscious.
Symbols recur like fragments from a dream: a shifting mirror, a curtain mid-whisper, a feather that refuses to fall. A short film accompanies the photographs, intertwining visuals with a meditation on what dreams allow us to see.
Words become part of the imagery, guiding the viewer deeper into this gentle strangeness.
Michals explores the invisible forces that shape our inner worlds, translating sensations into visual mystery.
Elordi embraces the theatrical and the unknown, becoming both protagonist and dream figure.
A dialogue across generations, the project reflects the house’s commitment to creativity rooted in curiosity and transformation.
PRADA'S WINTER TALE
A voyage through a pristine snowscape, a quest of rediscovery, a return.
The Prada Holiday 2025 campaign celebrates a timeless, cross-generational tradition: an automobile journey winding through crystalline white trees. Cinematic in scope and panoramic in scale, stills and moving images echo a long tradition of Prada campaigns inspired by movie auteurs. Filmed and photographed by Glen Luchford, the epic vision is brought to life by bold, youthful international talents.
Maya Hawke, Damson Idris, Louis Partridge, Letitia Wright and Li Xian convene as friends — a chosen family making the trip together. Neither a start nor an end, the campaign captures these protagonists in the depths of their excursion as recognized realities transform into magical fantasies. In the campaign film, a nighttime forest is miraculously illuminated by light, celebrating the holiday period as time of kinship, sharing, and wonderment. Accompanying films feature the cast discussing personal holiday memories, blurring the line between fiction and actuality.
Creative Directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons lead the concept, with Campaign Creative Direction by Ferdinando Verderi. Photography and direction by Glen Luchford frame a coming‑home story told through cinematic imagery and intimate encounters.
PIERPAOLO PICCIOLI REDEFINES BALENCIAGA FEMINITY
Balenciaga unveils its first campaign under new Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli, photographed by longtime collaborator David Sims. The campaign, released on October 21st, 2025, marks a new era for the house, capturing models Mona Tougaard and Sandra Murray in intimate, sunlit moments inside Paris's historic l'Hôtel de Maisons-Pozzo di Borgo. Piccioli aimed to create something deeply personal, showcasing effortless beauty and delicate humanity that reflects his vision of the modern Balenciaga woman. The imagery presents a new femininity defined by quiet strength, sensitivity, and self-possession, with fluid yet architectural silhouettes that balance intimacy and presence. Shot against 18th-century Grand Siècle architecture, the campaign creates an organic tension between youth and sophistication, spontaneity and refinement. At its center are two iconic Balenciaga bags: the Rodeo, symbolizing urban ease and individuality, and Le City, representing timeless craft and cultural relevance. These emblems anchor the narrative, connecting the house's heritage with Piccioli's renewed vision. The campaign embodies Parisian spirit and the maison's savoir-faire, celebrating human presence within monumental settings. Through natural light and authentic moments, it reveals a woman who serves as both muse and mirror. This inaugural work establishes Piccioli's aesthetic direction: beauty rooted in emotion, authenticity over artifice, and a luminous redefinition of modern strength.
GRACE WALES BONNER AS HERMÈS NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Hermès announces the appointment of Grace Wales Bonner as Creative Director of Men's Ready-to-Wear. The Founder and Artistic Director of Wales Bonner has developed a contemporary and innovative approach to menswear over the last 10 years. Passionate about craft and culture, she will present her first collection for Hermès in January 2027. A 2014 graduate of Central Saint Martins, Wales Bonner has received awards including the CFDA Award for International Men's Designer of the Year in 2021 and British Menswear Designer of the Year at the Fashion Awards in 2024. Pierre-Alexis Dumas, General Artistic Director of Hermès, is pleased to welcome Grace to the Hermès Artistic Director family. Her take on contemporary fashion, craft and culture will contribute to shaping Hermès men's style, melding the house's heritage with a confident look on the now. Grace Wales Bonner expresses being deeply honoured by this role and her gratitude to Pierre-Alexis Dumas and Axel Dumas for the opportunity to bring her vision to this magical house.
PRADA MODE LONDON 2025
During this year’s Frieze week in London, Prada Mode transformed King’s Cross’s newly restored Town Hall into something between a film set, an artwork, and a social experiment. For its thirteenth edition, the cultural club invited artists Elmgreen & Dragset to reimagine the act of watching itself. The result, The Audience, was less an installation than an immersive study in attention — a cinema sculpted from observation, repetition, and the subtle drama of spectatorship.
Inside, a looped, intentionally hazy film flickered across the screen. The room pulsed with presence: five hyper-realistic figures sat among the audience, locked in perpetual observation, their stillness uncanny against the living crowd. Nearby, The Conversation, a solitary woman Face Timing a film character, extended this interplay between the seen and the unseen, collapsing the divide between screen and reality.
Over its first two days, Prada Mode London staged talks and performances that echoed its central theme: how we look, how we gather, and how meaning emerges in the act of witnessing. Highlights included Kirsty Sedgman’s playful “Sit Down and Be Quiet” lecture on audience behaviour, Shona Heath and James Price’s deep-dive into cinematic set design, and a dialogue between Elizabeth Diller and Elmgreen & Dragset on architecture, institutions, and the public gaze.
Open to the public this weekend (October 17—19), The Audience proves that spectatorship can be as performative as art itself — a mirror in which we find not just what we see, but how we choose to see it.
Words by Martin Onufrowicz
LEMAIRE IN FRAMES
LEMAIRE unveils NINE FRAMES, a cinematic homage for its Autumn/Winter 2025 collection. The project unfolds across nine vignettes exploring the interplay between clothing and cinema, each capturing a singular emotion and gesture. Shot on 35mm, the film draws from slow cinema traditions, prioritizing rhythm and duration over narrative. The cast brings together accomplished actors from the LEMAIRE community – Doona Bae, Jussi Vatanen, Mame Binta Sané, Viktoria Miroshnichenko, Erwan Kepoa Falé, and Julie Anne Stanzak – who inhabit the silhouettes with power and emotion. Long takes elevate the ordinary, infusing garments with cinematic intensity. Conceived as a multi-platform experience, NINE FRAMES extends through window installations and a printed book. The project invites a non-linear reading, where viewers interpret the humanity depicted through the lens of their own lives. A celebration of analogue image-making and the everyday elevated to art.
