Snapshots From Named Collective’s London Pop-Up

Everyone from avid Named collectors and passers by looking to upgrade their wardrobe filtered in and out of the event with shelves slowly emptying as they were offered the opportunity to snag rare items that embody the raw spirit of urban culture and creativity embedded within the brand’s roots. We hope to see more of these pop-ups in the future but until then, here’s a few snapshots from the event…

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Inside The London-Based Design Lab Sons of Craft

Introducing London-based design house Sons of Craft, which is now hosting a monthly event fusing fashion, music, and art to build community. 

“When you come to a Sons of Craft event, you don’t have any limitations – whatever your craft is, push it to the limit,” Kouadio Amany, co-founder of multi-disciplinary design house Sons of Craft, explained at the launch of their new event series on Sunday 5 May…

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Stop fucking with trends, start fucking with yourself

You would have thought that at this point in our evolution, the world would have grasped the concept of sustainability, but selfishly, we really haven’t. It’s our job, as a collective, to switch this up. In a world dominated by fast fashion and fleeting trends, the temptation of cheap trendy clothing and accessibility is naturally appealing. But honestly bullshit.

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The Anti-Gatekeeping Club: SCRT’s Dimension Hopping Drop ‘Wandering The Panes’

If you’ve ever watched ‘Natural Born Killers’ and have found yourself weirdly intrigued by the fantasy serial killer couple known as Mickey and Mallory or have been intrigued by the hallucinogens, counter-culture and mind-fuck energy of ‘Fear and Loathing Las Vegas’, you’ll wanna check out SCRT’s new collection which blends both movies into one disorienting capsule called ‘Wandering The Panes’…

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The Anti-Gatekeeping Club: Independent Designer Rafaela Pestritu’s New 2000s Eurotrash Collection

Rafaela Pestritu is taking us back to Romanian heritage and 2000s Eurotrash influence or, as the designer herself puts it, ‘the foreign, different and unfamiliar’. The London-based brand’s newest collection, which first caught our eye in Paris, collaborates with artist Moyu Yang to create wearable sculptures through Moyu’s spiritual approach to making art and I figured it was about time we stop gatekeeping them…

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Crocs Announce Their Second Collab With Simone Rocha

Not to brag, but I’ve been repping Crocs since before they were cool *insert cringe-worthy picture of my crusty childhood self repping a pair of pink Classics* (cheers for the Christmas gift grandma). After wearing the Mega Crush style to LFW last season, I was officially re-converted to a self-confessed Crocs simp, so when Simone Rocha’s AW24 collection came down the runway last week, you best believe I spotted their 2.0 collab a mile off…

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Skkkkrrrrtttt to ANCUȚA SARCA AW24: A Corp-core Twist on Sustainable Fashion

Ancuța Sarca’s AW24 collection at London Fashion Week combined eco-consciousness, avant-garde design, and the corp-core trend, drawing inspiration from films like “American Psycho” and “Fight Club.” Models showcased eerie yet captivating looks, wearing innovative footwear including 3D-printed wedge soles in collaboration with HILOS. The collection featured teddy fleece jumpers, recycled car seat leather boots, and statement knee-high boots with deadstock leathers and faux furs. Surplus fabrics were repurposed into ankle boots with wing details and ankle-strap kitten heels. Ancuța introduced the Hoodie Bag, crafted with deadstock velour and drawstring elements, redefining versatility with its tracksuit-inspired design and urban edge. The collection captured the essence of an empty airport lounge with masterful finesse, showcasing the brand’s dedication to sustainability in every aspect.

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