Team credits:

Photography by Clementine Passet
Styling by Jeremie Girard
Hair & Make up by Sasha Girardeau
Model: Lia (Premium)

Fashion credits: 

#1 Turtleneck, Tights and Jewelry by Christian Dior, Jacket by Ellery 
#2 Coat, Jacket and Pants by Sonia Rykiel, Shirt by Carven, Jewelry by Christian Dior , Bag by Jérôme Dreyfuss
#3 Top by Sonia Rykiel, Robe by Altuzarra, Hat, Earrings and Sandals by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vacarello 
#4 Jackets, Pants and Bag by Givenchy by Claire Waight Keller 
#5 Blazer and Trousers by Loewe, Top by Ellery, Shoes by Christian Dior 
#6 Blazer and Trousers by Loewe, Top by Ellery, Shoes and Necklace by Christian Dior 
#7 Jacket by Christian Dior, Top by Dries van Noten
#8 Jacket by Ellery, Turtleneck by Christian Dior 
#9 Jacket, Jewellery and Beret by Christian Dior, Robe by Dondup, Pants by Ellery, Shoes by Burberry 
#10 Jacket by Ellery, Turtleneck, Tights, Shoes and Jewellery by Christian Dior 
#11 and #12 Top by Sonia Rykiel, Dress by Altuzarra, Hat, Earrings and Heel Sandals by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vacarello 
#13 Jacket, Bra, Leather and Lace Trousers and Heel Sandals by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vacarello 
#14 Jackets, Trousers and Bag by Givenchy by Claire Waight Keller 
#15 Jacket by Ellery, Turtleneck and Earring by Christian Dior 
#16 Coat, Jacket and Trousers by Sonia Rykiel, Shirt by Carven, Earring and Necklace by Christian Dior 
#17 Hat, Snake Earring with Pearl and Top by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vacarello

Team credits:

Photography by Andoni+Arantxa
Styling by Mégal Grouchka
Hair by Kazue Deki (Calliste)
Make-up by Tatsu Yamanaka (Marie-France Thavonekham)
Model: Marie Louise Wedel (Elite) 

Fashion credits:

#1 Coat by Acne Studios. Boots by Isabel Marant
#2 Suit by Dior. Shoes by Tibi
#3 Dress by Nanushka. T-shirt from La Jeanerie. Shoes by Tibi
#4 Jacket and skirt by Mulberry. Boots by Isabel Marant 
#5 Top by Vanessa Seward. Trousers by Acne Studios. Shoes by Tibi
#6 Jacket by Holiday Boileau. Jeans from La Jeanerie. Shoes by Tibi
#7 Dress by Tibi. Shoes by IRO
#8 T-shirt by Sacai. Tights by Dior
#9 Skirt by Sacai
#10 Jacket and skirt by Mulberry. Boots by Isabel Marant 
#11 Jacket by Holiday Boileau. Jeans from La Jeanerie. Shoes by Tibi
#12 Coat by Acne Studios. Boots by Isabel Marant
#13 Jacket and skirt by Mulberry. Boots by Isabel Marant 
#14 T-shirt by Sacai. Tights by Dior 

Team credits:

Photography by Lauretta Suter 
Styling and Art Direction by Mari David 
Hair by Christos Vourlis (Calliste)
Make up by Fanny Renaud 
Model: Laci Spicer (Next Models Management)
Production: Cinq Étoiles, Paris
Special Thanks to Chloe and Julien

Fashion credits: 

#1 Dress by Kenzo 
#2 Jacket by Ellery, Shirt by Yazbukey, Leggings: Stylist’s own
#3 Dress by Kenzo 
#4 and #5 Suit by Ellery, Sweater by Acne Studios 
#6 Dress by Guy Laroche 
#7 Shirt by Acne Studios 
#8 Dress by Acne Studios, Shoes by Lacoste, Tighst: Stylist’s own 
#9 Sweater, Shirt and Trousers by Lacoste, Bag by Zoobeetle, Shoes by Ellery
#10 Suit by Rochas, Shoes by Martinez 

“Curiosity has always been a strong driving force for me, and my creations require me to push myself to achieve something for every separate layer. I love discovering and understanding new things before even considering the actual construction and implementation, which my team works on. Preparing a photography session is like planning an adventure or a small film shoot, and all the organisational requirements this entails gives my life balance.”

Goudal’s starting point is her own extensive research through which she’s searching for environments that catches her interest and that moves her in one way or another. Her way of working is both time-consuming and minutely detailed, and her endless journeys and expeditions all around the globe have come to have a strong impact on her art. Goudal finds sections from nature and cityscapes, frozen moments and extremely thought-out cutouts that she photographs and puts together with large placed-in photo prints. The photographs are constructed as theatrical sets. Appearing almost as optic illusions, Goudal’s scenes and landscapes are brought to life by her unique, eye-catching compositions. The build up of the pictures acts as a connection between earth and sky and between the observer and what lies behind the image, beyond our knowledge. In this way Goudal manages to capture more than just a moment in time, more than specific a place, overturning the the fundamental laws of nature and architecture.

The second you lay eyes on Goudal’s art, you float into a kind of infinity where you find yourself closer and closer to her art, both physically and spiritually. Standing there, with the tip of your nose almost touching the large photographs, you perceive their structure but still can’t quite make out the construction of the images. This is one the things that makes Goudal unique – her ability to both expose and reveal at the same time. In that moment, when you feel that everything is completely inexplicable, you can’t help but wonder if you are actually there, on that street, on that beach, or in that jungle – or if you are just dreaming after all. Maybe this is exactly what Goudal wants the viewers to experience – the sense of not knowing and the need to use one’s eyes and imagination. Drawing inspiration from both Renaissance and Baroque art, Goudal is no stranger to using visual tricks and multiple perspectives, inviting the observer to contemplate her art.

Her artworks are not only pictures with strikingly centered compositions, they are also two-dimensional sculptures that dare to take up the kind of space they need to tell their own, unique stories. They engage all of our senses – and using the full depth of your imagination, you can almost feel the cold air sweeping against your skin, hear the ocean curling up against the shore, and smell the fragrance of the massive object that you are curiously staring at. It’s hard not to feel anything surrounded by Goudal’s imposing and deeply moving art, which will continue to challenge our sense of space, reality and time for years to come. As Goudal herself puts it “a picture is a space you can live in.” Head over to Fotografiska to experience it yourself.

Exhibition “Stations” until November 18, 2018; Fotografiska, Stockholm. For more information, visit www.fotografiska.com 

Team credits: 

Artist & Photographer: Noémie Goudal 
Words by Melinda Urbansdotter

Photo credits:

#1 Station V
#2 Observatoire VIII (Pulpit 2)
#3 Observatoire VI (Stalingrad)
#4 Station VIII
#5 Station VII

Fashion credits:

Photography by Sarah Alewtina Reimann
Hair & Make Up by Sacha Giraudeau
Model Janke Dutoit @marylinagency

Team credits

Photography by Wanderlust (Yukari Isa and Sayaka Bono)
Hair & Make Up by YOYO and Sayaka Otama
Model Fanélie Atamna @ Marilyn Agency
Spacial thanks to Atelier TOZF

Poem “Galaxy” by Makena Greer

Beauty credits
#1, #2 and #4 SKIN: Liquid Metal Palette • Surge as highlight by Illamasqua, EYES: Lipstick • Neon orange on eyelids by MAC, Vinyl couture mascara • #3 green for eyelashes by YSL
#3, #5, #6 and #7 SKIN: Liquid Metal Palette • Surge( molten pewter ) mixed with foundation by Illamasqua, BLUSHES: Liquid Metal Palette • Enrapture (molten bronze) by Illamasqua, EYES: Paint stick • basic red by MAC

Team credits:
Photography by Irving Pomepui
Styling by Elise Accart
Hair & Make up by Maud Eigenheer
Model Carla Mattei on City

Fashion credits:
#1 Top by Asos,  pant by Agnès b., earrings by Bijoux de Famille, belt-bag by Primark, shoes by Carel
#2 Jacket by La Seine & moi, short by Wrangler x Peter max, scarf Paul & Joe, sneakers by Converse
#3 Sweat by Converse, skirt by Asos, earrings by H&M and Bimba y Lola
#4 Tee-shirt by The Kooples, pant by Oud, earrings by Alexandrine Paris, shoes by Carel
#5 Pull-over by Bimba y Lola, short by Suncoo, sunglasses by Jean-François Rey
#6 Earrings by Shourouk
#7 Bag by Tara Jarmon
#8 Jean by Levi´s
#9 Top by Agnès b.
#10 Top by New Look

Without constant development, fashion wouldn’t exist. But a continuous transformation can be challenging, too. For many fashion brands, young or established, a question arises: how do you react to the current trends without modifying the DNA that is essential for success? The answer might be to embrace the concept of evolution and make it the core of the brand. This is what the young Parisian label Icosae does. Its design process involves a sort of evolutionary circle of a physical painting: the artwork is first transformed into a digital print and then printed onto garments. When worn, it becomes something semi-physical.

We met Valentin Glémarec and Dounia Merabet, the sharp minds behind Icosae, at their showroom in Paris, where we got the chance to see their work in all its stages – from the paintings made by creative director Glémarec to the ready-to-wear garments. For the AW18 show, boys paraded in cool streetwear looks through the solemn surroundings of a Parisian church. Along with the theme of the collection – the younger generation’s obsession with celebrities and its almost religious reverence of them – it was a slap in the face for anyone who thinks that fashion is superficial.

Glémarec launched Icosae in 2013 and it has been on the official Paris Fashion Week calendar for three seasons. He studied art at Les Arts Décoratifs du Louvre and Olivier de Serres and, during his final year of school, started working with luxury fashion houses such as Givenchy and Valentino, which he still does. 

Merabet is in charge of PR and business strategy. She worked on commercial development at Lanvin and Givenchy for almost 10 years before joining Icosae. The two met at the showroom after the SS16 show. “I really liked the clothes, especially the tailoring and quality of the pieces, and I really wanted a new challenge,” says Merabet. “Now it’s been two years. I’m mainly responsible for brand strategy, but when you work in a small house like Icosae, you end up doing way more.”

We chatted in depth to Glémarec about the evolution of the brand, its DNA and that AW18 show.

Please tell us more about your latest collection.

“We wanted to talk about how celebrities are worshipped nowadays, how they’ve replaced God. The inspiration comes from my background as a painter and my observation of several paintings at the Louvre, some religious. Naturally it was interesting to compare what people believe in nowadays with what people believed in during previous decades. Maybe God is too abstract for people now. It’s easier to relate to celebrities because they can follow them, yet they can’t reach them.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDuuSXIcOHw

What were people’s reactions to the show?
“Our idea was to create a contrast between the venue and the collection and to show mainly streetwear pieces in a church. It was shocking for some, but even church representatives were positive about it. The characters on the prints are our ‘muses’ – a black African muse, an albino child muse and one with a covered head. It’s all about being receptive and connected to the real world.”

Why did you work with streetwear this season? Is it an answer to a global and continuous trend?
“There is a business side to everything [Laughs.]. In our previous collections we were making a lot of tailored pieces that we couldn’t sell. So we decided to respond to the current demand and make a streetwear collection mixed with tailored jackets. We didn’t change our DNA. It just evolves with every collection.”

icosaeofficial.com

Team credits
Words and art direction by Veronika Dorosheva
Photography by Chris Filippini
Catwalk photography by Shoji Fuji

i can see her skin / through her skin

layers of glistening secrets / eyes covered with distance

she melts / skin flows down her face

stains of broken colors unfolds / she shines

stretches time into fluid air

Team credits

Photography by Sara Barcaroli
Make up by Amelie Moutia
Hair by Shuhei Nishimura @Opentalent Paris Agency
Model: Andy @Mademoiselle Agency

Beauty credits

#01/04 Shade & illuminate by Tom Ford, eyebrows by Le Sourcil, eyeshadow (Emerald 347) by Dior, lipstick (Barbara) by Nars
#02/05 Four ombres by Chanel, lipbalm by Homeoplasmine
#03 Four ombres by Chanel, Eight hour by Elizabeth Arden
#06/09 Eyeliner duo eyeshadow (Surabaya, Cressida) by Nars
#07/08 Lipstick (Energique 162) by Chanel, Gloss effect eight hour by Elizabeth Arden
#10 Blue & red gloss (402 Re to go) by Armani