When the constantly flashing electronic landscape screen goes out, everyone can see themselves in the darkness, and this “black mirror” simultaneously questions people’s initial question, what is luxury?
And the dazzling creativity presented by Demna this season has completed his self questioning and self answering as a fashion author. The unique skills showcased in 68 looks are enough for fashion fans to play for several seasons. His ultimate satirical skills have become a consensus in the industry, and exploring his black humor placed in details is a puzzle game for fashion enthusiasts every season.
Today’s fashion collections are mostly maintaining stability and a few are regressing; Some are celebrating, while others are plotting rebellion. Demna is the poker player in the counter team. Demna’s expression always carries a hint of a “black mirror” like temperament, but old and new problems no longer bother him.
“What really matters is not necessarily finding the answer, but the process of thinking about asking questions.”
Transforming backpacks and dust bags into clothes is not Demna’s patent, but it is rare to witness the fun scene of upgrading and rebuilding at top luxury brand shows.
The idea of layering further breaks through boundaries, and the practice of putting two layers of camisole skirts on top of a T-shirt can be considered tricky, but the color scheme is unexpectedly harmonious. The prototype of lace suspenders is just a layer of pattern on the outside of tight pants. The order of dressing is being disrupted, and the chaotic aesthetic of styling is also like the ever-changing data vortex behind the model, challenging people’s visual limits.
Transparent tape wraps around the surface of clothes in an disorderly manner, bonding semi-finished products into a complete garment, seemingly echoing the daily behavior of express packaging.
The most experimental fashion methodology debuted, with Demna turning multiple pieces of clothing into one piece through the so-called “one minute quick design”. For example, three hoodies, swimsuit suspenders, and the stunning Final Look inner dress.
This is a fashion collection highly related to life in the Web 3.0 era, and it can even be said that Demna briefly became the creator, establishing a virtual utopia that only lasts for 15 minutes. The models are indigenous people, and the guests are visitors.
In fact, they do have a conscious sense of virtual characters, and most of the models on the runway also wear a futuristic full protective goggles. This is an integrated aerodynamic design developed by the team over several months, named “24/7 Mask” by Demna.
The leather tag with Balenciaga logo intentionally or unintentionally exposed from the rear, resembling a program error. However, this actually stems from Demna’s personal life experience. “I always forget to take off the price tag on my clothes,” he said. “This has also become a part of my style.”
