Selenee Debuts New Collection At Los Angeles Fashion Week
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: A model walks the runway for the Selenee Spring 2025 LA Fashion Show at NeueHouse Hollywood on March 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark D. Gunter/Getty Images for Selenee)
We've seen many crossovers between fashion and literature throughout the years, be it Thom Browne's reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven to Alexander McQueen who referenced H.G Wells' The Island of Doctor Moreau to create his It's a Jungle Out There collection, to Alessandro Michele who was inspired by Donna Haraway's A Cyborg Manifesto for a 2018 Gucci collection.
Now, one independent brand looks at a short story by a famed 20th century Argentine writer.
Selenee launched its latest collection on March 16 at NeueHouse Hollywood. The collection, the Garden of Forking Path, was inspired by a short story written by, Jorge Luis Borges. His story, also called the Garden of the Forking Path, was written in 1941 and was said to predict quantum mechanics of the modern world. It has been linked to the science fiction writing of English writer, Olaf Stapledon.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Models walks the runway for the Selenee Spring 2025 LA Fashion Show at NeueHouse Hollywood on March 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark D. Gunter/Getty Images for Selenee)
Selenee's latest collection explores the "infinite possibilities in a maze" and each outfit has a multitude of complexities within it.
The Fall/Winter 2025 collection boasts flowing fabrics, as well as classic plaid pieces and intricately detailed leather trench coats. There are also coats with corset-like elements, balloon sleeves, suit dresses and wool blousons and capes, among other items. Selenee was founded in 2023 as an avant-garde fashion brand, but has since proved how it is inspired by vintage fashion, as well.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: A model walks the runway for the Selenee Spring 2025 LA Fashion Show at NeueHouse Hollywood on March 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark D. Gunter/Getty Images for Selenee)
'Every path is a choice, giving infinite possibilities,' said Motong Yang, Selenee's founder and artistic director. 'Los Angeles is the perfect setting for this collection, as it's not only where my dreams began, but also where many of my friends, like myself, have found the courage to pursue their dreams again.'
Yang explains that this collection I represents a return to creativity in her life. 'This show is not only a fulfillment of my original aspirations, but also a way to inspire those who once put their dreams on hold due to reality, encouraging them to take a bold step forward,' said Yang. 'It is for the dreams we once left behind and for the better versions of ourselves."
Yang has a background in visual art, as an installation artist and visual artist who fuses together art and fashion. Selenee's philosophy is rooted in an avant-garde approach for men's and women's fashion, while prioritizing sustainable fashion.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: A model walks the runway for the Selenee Spring 2025 LA Fashion Show at NeueHouse Hollywood on March 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark D. Gunter/Getty Images for Selenee)
Some of the items from the new collection include the Sutton skirt set, which uses houndstooth pattern for a century-old dress style, while the Syrus suit brings a modern edge to a vintage suit style with broad shoulders and the Stetson suit offers an air of elegance in an era of casual fashion.
'The latest collection is a journey of transformation and self-discovery,' said Yang. 'My inspiration comes from the Loop and Knot Closure, symbolizing the cycle of growth—fastening the past while extending into the future.'
The items reflect different stages of life, from the 'Ethereal Echo' pieces, which pay tribute to youth and curiosity, to 'Shadow Valor,' structured items designed representing maturity and resilience, to 'Beyond Boundaries,' which are avant-garde silhouettes that break traditions and embrace change.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: A model walks the runway for the Selenee Spring 2025 LA Fashion Show at NeueHouse Hollywood on March 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark D. Gunter/Getty Images for Selenee)
'The finale gowns, Lunar Bloom and Midnight Bloom, mark the birth of the brand, blending passion, mystery, and elegance,' said Yang. 'Flowers and mirrors serve as metaphors for self-reflection and transformation, making Selenee more than just fashion—it is a poetic evolution of time and identity.'
The collection is available on the Selenee website. Attendees included Mercedes Blanche, Amanza Smith, Amber Liu, Shuang Hu, Kelly Bensimon, Jarry Lee, Roxxy Manning and more.
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Models walks the runway for the Selenee Spring 2025 LA Fashion Show at NeueHouse Hollywood on March 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark D. Gunter/Getty Images for Selenee)
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