Love for Fashion During Our Summer

Fashion never stops no matter what time of the year it is. June and July may not have given us the bright sunshine we hoped for, but it still brought us plenty of fashionable news and a bit of shimmer and shine. Keep reading, Love for Fashion During Our Summer, and find out about new collections from established names to up-and-coming new talent.

All images courtesy of Dior, David Koma, DOLLA, Lexus, JCA and Instituto Marangoni

David Koma Resort 2025 collection is a delicate dance between art and nature, harmoniously joining together the boundaries of human and animal, primal and sophisticated. This season’s inspiration was the works of two remarkable women Isabelle Albuquerque (for her life-size hybrid sculptures) and the legendary model Veruschka (pioneer of transformative body paint). In honour of these metamorphoses, the collection hunts through the interplay of vulnerability and strength, the artistic and instinctual.

This collection featured Lourdes Leon as the first ever ‘face’ of the season.

“Working with the incredible Lourdes Leon as the first ever ‘face’ of the season was a truly fantastic experience. She embodies authenticity and has an unapologetic sense of self-expression, which is incredibly inspiring. She is the perfect representation of the Koma Girl – a complex character who is tough yet sensual, free yet controlled, and youthful yet mature. Watching her move as a professional dancer on set was mesmerizing; she looked sophisticated and elegant while exuding an almost animalistic grace. Lourdes truly reflected the metamorphosis that inspired the collection, transforming both her body and the look with her dynamic movements.”

David Koma

Dior Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 24/25 Show came to life against a backdrop of hard-won political freedom for women’s bodies with a tribute to the artist Faith Ringgold. The show features paintings from the most emblematic series from Ringgold : Freedom Woman Now and Woman Free Yourself (Political Posters), Windows of the Wedding #1 : Woman, as well as recreations of her Civic Center L.A. Subway Commission that is a tribute to the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. With a great touch of shimmer from Gold Silver and Bronze.

If a bit of shimmer and shine is your choice of glamour then a couple of the pieces in this S/S24 collection are ready and waiting for you.

The Diorshow Stylo comes in 16 colours in matte and pearlescent with the tone of choice here being 76 pearly silver.

Signature of the Dior couture looks, the smoky eye embraces a new makeup technique with Diorshow Stylo, the waterproof eyeliner that defines the eyes with intense colour and 24-hour transfer-proof wear.

Waterproof and highly pigmented from the first stroke, the eyeliner stays put with no need for touch-ups throughout the day. Diorshow Stylo glides comfortably on the skin to dress the eyes in intense colour. As eyeliner or smudged, it fulfils countless makeup desires with a collection of shades available in two spectacular finishes: matte and pearly.

Also discover the new multi-use liquid highlighter, Forever Glow Maximizer blush or eyeshadow. It lights up the complexion and enhances it with an instant and long-wearing spectacular glow. Available in a palette of six iridescent shades, from soft pink to sun-kissed bronze and pearly white.

The 2024 DIORIVIERA Collection pays tribute to the eternal dreams of travel cultivated by Christian Dior. Conceived by Maria Grazia Chiuri, this collection is reinvented through models immersed with infinite joyful energy. DIORVIERA composes a seasonal wardrobe filled with spontaneity and freshness. Dior Maison’s summer essentials invite a gentle way of life, including parasols, yoga mats and deckchairs. This exceptional line can be found as of May in various resorts and pop-up stores, from Portofino to Mykonos, and D-Maris to Ibiza.

Photo: Daici Ano

Tokyo exhibition Miss Dior: Stories of a Miss explores 78 years of history behind the iconic Miss Dior perfume, transforming key motifs into surreal environments that immerse viewers in the fashion house’s distinctive brand universe. Inside Tokyo’s Roppongi Museum, there are seven rooms each featuring shades of pink narrating Miss Dior’s history through archival artefacts, referential artworks, classic illustrations and modern campaigns.

Fashion designer Harris Reed is featured with the Lexus LM luxury mover set against the skylines of London, New York and Paris- three destinations important to Harris’s life and work. This campaign called ‘Transition’ shows how breaking through boundaries destinations come together through the Lexus LM.

DOLLA ‘Ribbon of Dreams’ SS24 collection features hues of celestial blues, sunlit yellows and metallic silver and lilac. Inspired by the 1970 French film ‘Peau D’Ane’ where fantasy meets reality in a tapestry of enchanting moments. DOLLA’s interchangeable straps empower uniqueness and self-expression and are crafted from opulent materials such as semi-precious crystals and pearls.

JCA presents the inaugural Undergraduate Class of Design and Accessories graduates in a first-of-its-kind show at 400+ year-old Boston Manor House.

‘My inaugural collection is dedicated to raising awareness about mental illness and, particularly targeting individuals in the fashion industry and other fields where the relentless demands and stress of our fast-paced world can become overwhelming. It’s crucial that we remain vigilant and mindful of these challenges.’

Andreea Pirolog, founder of ANDREEÁ

‘The Aokigahara Forest is shrouded in darkness but I saw the beauty in the forest itself. I resonated with the complexity of the forest and wanted to make something to honour it.’

Tayla Brace, founder of TAYLA- LILY

‘Reflecting back on nostalgic memories is something that everyone can relate to. This collection means a lot to me because I have reinvented a family hobby, fishing into the world of fashion. This has allowed me to share men’s mental health awareness. I hope to inspire men to feel confident in what they wear and within themselves as if it’s a contagious smile.’

Jazzy Newnham, founder of REELL

Demi O’Shea describes her brand, Demi O’Shea as,

‘The aim is to revolutionise fashion by leveraging new materials like plastics, fused powders, resin, and metals, enabling limitless creativity. Through 3D printing, we are committed to sustainability and creating timeless pieces for diverse communities. This commitment extends to biodegradable accessories, minimising trends and reducing mass production.’

JCA presents the inaugural Undergraduate Class of Design, Branding and Entrepreneurship Cohort.

‘This is a capsule collection of my brand. I want people to view this as a taster of things to come, the collection sums up the key aspects of the brand moving forward, a combination of graphics, bold prints, bright colours and love and respect of nature.’

Maisy Binns, founder of MOOCHA

In Eliz Djafer’s own words,

‘My brand is not just about fashion; it’s a manifesto and celebration of the raw, the provocative, and the unyielding, where seductive rock intertwines with edgy confidence.’

‘08 may combines outerwear styles with relaxed tailoring elements. The brand is unisex with an ‘everybody, everyday’ approach. 08 MAY places an emphasis on modular garments, size adaptability and evolving sustainability efforts through slow production, materiality & conservation efforts.’

Sophie Holland, founder of 08may

‘Through this capsule collection, I wanted to celebrate the power and allure of the Bulgarian folk traditions. Specifically through my crochet pieces, I wanted to capture the exaggerated texture of the burnet wood as it starts to decompose into a bed of ember.’

Vesela Nikolaeva Valeva, founder of Vesela Valeva

Jasmin Woodward describes her brand as,

‘a celebration of who I was then, and who I am now. This collection allows customers to enter the JASMIN world and understand our ‘it’ girl. JASMIN is a hub for the international party girl and is inspired by hot climate culture and lifestyle.’

‘My mission is to empower women through clothing to create a community of strong, confident, and powerful individuals. I believe every woman deserves to feel confident in her own skin, embrace their authenticity, assert their strength, and celebrate their individuality. It is important to me that we create a community that supports each other, knowing each person has a community of women behind them.’

Niamh Nowlan, founder of NOWLAN

‘The pieces are a mix of subtle and elegant with simple shapes with touches of exaggerated detailing. There is a softness to the collection in the way that it sits on the wearer.’

Alexis Inzinyon, founder of JUNIPER

‘CSEREPHEL embodies the spirit of women, with its name being a combination of my mother’s surname, Csere, and my great-grandmother’s first name, Josephine. The brand creates fashion meant to be passed down, forming an endless loop of memories between wearers.’

Savannah Griffin, founder of CSEREPHEL

‘This collection embodies everything I feel best represents my childhood and I hope many others’ alike. Through texture, colour and silhouette I aim to tell a story of evolving into the people we are today; remembering our younger selves live in each and every one of us.’

Nona Cunningham, founder of NONA ASSISI

Istituto Marangoni London, the prestigious international school of Fashion and Design, hosted an interactive end-of-year show for ten selected BA Fashion Design students. The students presented their collections at this year’s graduating BA Fashion Design runway show, titled “Decoded Identities.”

“For this final project, the BA students have been challenged to turn inwards and closely examine their own sense of identity and how they might communicate this through their collections; using material experimentation, reimagining traditional techniques and harnessing innovative or unconventional silhouettes to do so. At Istituto Marangoni London we strive to foster a culture of looking forward, to embrace new technology and ideas and encourage brave exploration from our students.”

BA Fashion Design Programme Lead Stelios Geros explained a little about the selection process for the finalists and the Designer of The Year, Tara Adineh.