F*ck sticking with familiar territory and follow Charlie Constantinou into the unknown. For SS25, he’s ditched the comfort zone and ventured into one of the most unforgiving places on earth – the desert – taking on blistering days and nights cold enough to make you question your life choices…
Constantinou’s collection comes with a mindset forged in the fires of survival, enlightened by the resourcefulness of Bedouin tribes who have inhabited the desert for centuries, SS25 channels that spirit into modern life, reminding us to reconnect with nature (something we’ve become especially detached from in the west) encouraging us to cultivate the same inner strength and adaptability our ancestors once inherited from being in tune with the mother nature and her many moods.
The shades feel like crossing the Sahara itself, transitioning from sun-baked beiges and dusty yellows to lush greens and thirst-quenching blues, that feel like stumbling upon a hidden oasis in the middle of nowhere. It’s subtle but intentional, like nature’s own colour palette filtered through a streetwear lens.
SS25 goes deeper than aesthetics, technical fabrics are the building blocks of this collection, with breezy bouclé to keep you cool when the sun’s doing the most, and tough quilted jackets to save you when the temperature decides to ghost. Designed to help you embrace chaos, there’s a spiritual undercurrent woven in – echoed by sacred spirals scattered on tops and accessories throughout – each piece is a declaration of resilience, urging its wearer to create an attitude primed for unpredictability, whether you’re tackling the elements or taking on the concrete jungle.
Teaming up with Demon Footwear again to remix some classics (yes, the Poyana is back) but the Lovo boot is the real scene-stealer this season. Rugged without being clunky, it’s the kind of shoe you can wear trekking through the city or across sand dunes (your choice). Partnering with Octi on jewellery brought a tactile, natural vibe—silver-cast shells and rough stones that feel like they were pulled straight from the earth, made wearable without losing any of their raw charm, perfectly mirroring the energy of Charlie Constantinou SS25.