Better Together

If you’re tired of seeing the letter “x” (aka the unofficial signage of collaborations in fashion), this season’s top-notch tie-ups will have you excited like it’s 2004 again

- Abigail Leong

RADICAL BROMANCE

Just when we thought we’d seen it all in the collaboration game, Dries Van Noten pulled off a surprise partnership that made every jaw hit the floor – with Christian Lacroix. The legendary couturier was coaxed out of retirement by Van Noten (over email, no less) for a never-before-seen meeting of minds, and the outcome would make even the most jaded connoisseur weep tears of joy. Striking the perfect balance between Monsieur Lacroix’s indomitable exuberance and Van Noten’s cerebral elegance, the collection is a riotous explosion of feathers, animal prints, polka dots, brocade, flounced skirts, poufed sleeves, and sweeping taffeta trains, yet somehow still infused with a sense of believable wearability. Sadly, the two designers have said this collaboration is a one-off, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed for a sophomore endeavour anyway.

SUPPLY & DEMAND