Editorial

The humble beginnings of Ambush date back to an experimental jewellery collection launched in 2008 - the brainchild of designer Yoon Ahn and hip-hop artist Verbal. Their first unisex collection was subsequently released to great success, garnering notable attention amongst fashion’s most elite circles.

Moncler Genius, the creative vision involving a hub of exceptional minds working in unison (yet all the while maintaining their strong individuality), unveils “The Next Chapter”.

For Spring/Summer 2019, Adidas x Raf Simons explores the aesthetic clash between ’70s glam rock and mid-century haute couture - dual inspirations of the Belgian designer.

Making its debut at New York Fashion Week in 2010, Moncler Grenoble has earnt its permanent status within the expanded Moncler universe. Grenoble pays homage to Moncler’s winter sports heritage by offering ski-focused collections with an uncompromising appreciation for quality, detail and perhaps most importantly, performance.

Contrary to the truly dismal sprinklings of “summer” that we usually have to put up with on these shores, this year’s season of sun was admittedly just that. A prolonged, uninterrupted period of picturesque summer. It was epic. So much so that we’re almost still feeling the effects this deep into the year! (No seriously, we’re still getting sunny spells in mid-November!)

There can be almost no argument about it; it’s the year of the beard this NBA season. With his incredible on-court exploits being the focal point of almost all basketball related banter right now, the coveted MVP award is all but guaranteed for James Harden.

A shared appreciation for the subtle elegance that a well-kept pair of white sneakers can bring to your wardrobe is one that’s really manifested in more recent years. The notion that trainers are only really appropriate for lazy sunday outfit ensembles, suited more for a melancholy stroll to the corner shop than anything else, is a notion that forward-thinking fashion connoisseurs are beginning to abandon. From runway shows, to celebrity red carpets, the increasingly versatile white trainer continues to increase its profile in the fashion universe.

Following a hugely successful FW17 menswear campaign, Demna Gvasalia kickstarts Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer 18 season with a limited capsule collection.

For his first standalone Menswear collection, Pierpaolo Piccioli has sought to manoeuvre the Valentino man away from the ever popular camou theme, still so integral to this house. It is an understandable and obvious move, yet it has been executed so cleverly.

Once again, he has taken a theme, both popular and associated with the working class, that evokes strength, masculinity, collectiveness and given it a luxurious twist... That theme: PUNK!

Launching his eponymous fashion label in 2013, a name hot on the lips of the industry’s top observers is designer Mike Amiri. A true native, born and raised on the sunny shores of Los Angeles, the spirit of Amiri is rooted in the rich culture and history of the city.

The rise of Christopher Raeburn’s eponymous label within the industry has more than drawn the gaze of fashion’s leading critics, consumers and contemporaries. The British label has been widely heralded not only for the unmistakable quality of the products, but for the eco-friendly and sustainable manner in which they go about designing their collections.

Kanye West’s eponymously titled ‘YEEZY’ has generated a whirlwind of hype within the fashion community in the few years since its inception. Love him or hate him, it’s impossible to deny the obvious; YEEZY’s rapid evolution has given the music and fashion mogul a new industry to reign over. The YEEZY SEASON 3 launch has easily become one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the fashion calendar.

Hip-Hop legend and style icon Kanye West introduces his highly anticipated Yeezy Season 2 collection and presents this Crepe Sole Boot. Expanding upon the critically acclaimed 950 boot silhouette from Season 1, our featured boot exhibits a more refined design aesthetic this time around.

In the contemporary fashion scene, no man’s wardrobe is truly complete without a few stylish swimwear ensembles. The summer is fast approaching, bringing with it the seasonal challenge of piecing together an outfit that says more with less. Layering becomes less of a focal point as the attention shifts to narrowing down that one defining power piece. More often than not, the gentleman’s swim shorts alone will actually be his entire outfit, meaning that the right choice is absolutely essential.

For the Spring/Summer 16 season, Italian fashion house Valentino takes us into the wild and wonderful world of the animal kingdom with their Fantastic Animals graphic print. Initially debuted for their Spring/Summer 15 presentation, the Fantastic Animals graphic is a natural evolution of the iconic camouflage print that has often permeated Valentino’s previous collections.

Now enjoying its second season as a proud member of the ZOOFASHIONS.COM designer showcase, Christian Louboutin continues to astonish with another magnificent collection for Spring/Summer 16. Every piece is designed with the meticulous craftsmanship and incredible attention to fine detail that puts Louboutin’s body of work in the same leagues as the finest art the world has to offer.

When arranged with care and an eye for detail, your summer wardrobe can easily be the most accessible and stylish of all your seasonal wardrobes. While every component of a modern summer outfit deserves an equal share of the limelight, we want to place a special focus on a piece of the puzzle that perhaps doesn’t always receive the plaudits it deserves. The ZOOFASHIONS.COM style team has handpicked a selection of some of our favourite shorts from the season, featuring a varied assortment of fabrics, colourways and graphic designs.

Based in Amsterdam, Filling Pieces was created by designer Guillaume Philibert, a recent architectural design graduate with creative ambitions typical of those from his discipline. An avid admirer of quality footwear, Philibert noted the lack of truly premium footwear on the market at more affordable price points. The emergence of his label is the consequence of his desire to bridge the gap between streetwear and luxury fashion, challenging consumers to appreciate the two classes as companions rather than polar opposites.