LONDON — No matter how busy Jonathan Anderson may be designing collections for Loewe, JW Anderson and his various collaborations, he always has time for his old filmmaker friend Luca Guadagnino. So when the Italian director asked him to design the costumes for “Challengers,” a film about love, friendship, and rivalry on and off the … Read more
While the ‘80s power-shoulder was best modeled on the era’s equally powerful women — be they real (a young Princess Diana) or fictional (Alexis Carrington, aka Joan Collins in “Dynasty) — their style was heavily influenced by legendary designers like Thierry Mugler and Claude Montana — whose long lasting impact on fashion was felt more than … Read more
LONDON — Jonathan Anderson has turned down the volume for fall, swapping his theatrical shows at Camden’s Roundhouse for a more low-key affair at a community gym near Marble Arch. Last year at this time, Anderson and his team were sending out invitations that featured big, green Pop Art penises; setting up glittering stage sets, … Read more
PARIS — Can old rubber tires, compressed wood and used glass be spun into haute crafts? Absolutely. The expert panel for the seventh edition of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize found “the elevation and transformation of the everyday” a recurring theme as it shortlisted 30 artists and artisans from 3,900 submissions. The winner, who takes … Read more
Just in time for New York Fashion Week, Nordstrom is rolling out a pop-up shop for the much sought-after JW Anderson collection. The 256-square-foot pop up is the latest designer installment at the retailer’s New York City flagship near Columbus Circle. Through March 11, shoppers can find a smattering of ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes and other … Read more
One of the most daring designers in fashion today, Jonathan Anderson stuck his neck out on Sunday night and staged what might very well have been the first almost entirely pant-less men’s show in Milan. Sporting sheer black pantyhose tugged over their black undies and dress socks, male models wore only sweatshirts with big poinsettia … Read more
