The latest collaboration between Martine x Nike introduces a stylistic reinterpretation of the “middle-America-dad” aesthetic, and offers an experimental rendering of quintessential wardrobe pieces from the early 90s. Playing with distorted proportions, such as fitting a size 18 upper to size 9 tooling, the new Monarch trainers embody familiar formal qualities that have been subjected to surrealistic abstraction.
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: MARINE SERRE
NIKE X MARTINE ROSE
The latest collaboration between Martine x Nike introduces a stylistic reinterpretation of the “middle-America-dad” aesthetic, and offers an experimental rendering of quintessential wardrobe pieces from the early 90s. Playing with distorted proportions, such as fitting a size 18 upper to size 9 tooling, the new Monarch trainers embody familiar formal qualities that have been subjected to surrealistic abstraction.
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: MARINE SERRE
KANGHYUK SS19
Known for incorporating found objects into his design work, KANGHYUK’S newest creations are constructed from disassembled airbags from oxygen tanks, further drawing attention to the designer’s own personal investigation of prolific synthetic materials. The line features pieces made from repurposed airbags with an all-over crinkled fabrication; every item subtly resembles the other through their similarities in texture. The collection’s pieces embody a sense of familiarity in their conception while simultaneously arousing feelings of alienation through their visual form.
KANGHYUK SS19
Known for incorporating found objects into his design work, KANGHYUK’S newest creations are constructed from disassembled airbags from oxygen tanks, further drawing attention to the designer’s own personal investigation of prolific synthetic materials. The line features pieces made from repurposed airbags with an all-over crinkled fabrication; every item subtly resembles the other through their similarities in texture. The collection’s pieces embody a sense of familiarity in their conception while simultaneously arousing feelings of alienation through their visual form.
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: MARINE SERRE
SANCHEZ-KANE SS19
For SS19, Sanchez-Kane’s newest collection further plays with the idea of the ‘Macho Sentimental’ and introduces unique designs that draw inspiration from both Mexican streetwear and high fashion couture. The traditional menswear pieces disregard functional and visual conventions, and instead situate themselves in an intermediate space that balances both masculinity and femininity. Constructed with organic-like silhouettes that evoke a sense of lightness and delicacy, the collection challenges the hegemonic ideas of cultural machismo.
SANCHEZ KANE SS19
For SS19, Sanchez-Kane’s newest collection further plays with the idea of the ‘Macho Sentimental’ and introduces unique designs that draw inspiration from both Mexican streetwear and high fashion couture. The traditional menswear pieces disregard functional and visual conventions, and instead situate themselves in an intermediate space that balances both masculinity and femininity. Constructed with organic-like silhouettes that evoke a sense of lightness and delicacy, the collection challenges the hegemonic ideas of cultural machismo.