“Creating clothes that transform the way people look and live is a very powerful tool”
She has just turned 30, she is little known to the general public. But his new collection, which will (virtually) close Sunday the week of Parisian fashion shows dedicated to men's ready-to-wear, is one of the most anticipated of this salvo. And for good reason. Her name and that of her brand (Wales Bonner) which she launched in 2014, barely graduating from the prestigious Central Saint Martins School in London, attract fashion aficionados, and the distinctions rain down. Emerging Menswear Designer at the British Fashion Awards 2015, LVMH Young Fashion Designer Award 2016, BFC-Vogue Award 2019, Menswear Designer of the Year at the CFDA (Fashion Oscars) 2021… Each time, the praises are exponential, such as Edward Enninful, the influential editor-in-chief of British Vogue, who salutes “an immense creative talent, […] a unique vision, […] his influence goes far beyond fashion” .
What is striking is the ability of Grace Wales Bonner (who also creates for women) to merge in a very controlled and subtle way current aspirations such as diversity (mestizo, she praises black culture, questions identity), the fluidity of genres, the hybridization of registers (from classic to arty, from luxury to sportswear) which allows him to dress just as well...
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