Let’s Invest in Imagination, Shall We?

New ideas for clothes are in short supply. If there are fresh ideas or visionary proposals, they appear once on the runway and are rarely produced, retired to an archive to make room for the commercial pieces that will wind up in stores. Most brands think they have to play it safe to reach as many customers as possible (especially now, with luxury goods so expensive), forcing creative directors to prioritize wearable, sellable ready-to-wear and accessories over their dreams of fashion as art. But still, among all the beautiful yet slightly one-note collections we’ve seen throughout this season, there are… Read Full Article