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Fashion United
2 days ago
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- Fashion United
ANDAM Fashion Awards: 2025's 11 finalists revealed
The 35th edition of the ANDAM Fashion Awards competition has unveiled its eleven finalists for 2025. The five nominees for the Grand Prize and the Special Prize are Alain Paul, Egonlab, Meryll Rogge, Willy Chavarria and Zomer, while six finalists have been selected for the Pierre Bergé and Fashion Accessories prizes. ANDAM president Sidney Toledano, together with both permanent and guest 2025 jury members, will now deliberate and chose the winners from those shortlisted. The recipient of the Grand Prize will be awarded 300,000 euros, while 100,000 euros will go to the recipient of the Special Prize. Alainpaul AW25 Credits: Lauchmetrics 5 finalists for the Grand Prize and Special Prize Alain Paul, designer of the eponymous brand Alainpaul, has an rooted in a fundamental trend: balletcore. Since his debut on the Parisian scene, Paul has presented his collections at Paris' Théâtre du Châtelet, a symbolic venue that reinforces his DNA. The designer is also currently competing for the LVMH 2025 prize. Parisian label EgonLab, founded by Kévin Nompeix and Florentin Glémarec, is pitted as a major outsider. Since its debut in 2019, the brand has been well praised for its ability to merge genderless tailoring with the punk spirit. The duo already won the Pierre Bergé prize in 2021. Meryll Rogge studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium, before working for Dries Van Noten, then at Marc Jacobs in New York. For autumn/winter 2025, Rogge showed in Paris, exploring the art of layering, with a collection that mixed and matched outerwear in a haphazard manner. Willy Chavarria made a name for himself during Paris Fashion Week in March 2025 by parading a resolutely anti-Trump message. The Mexican-American fashion designer incorporates messages related to Latino identity, immigration, the queer community, social justice and the working class into his collections. This was enough to awaken the fervour of American Diane Pernet, who chose him to be the president of her ASVOFF 2025 fashion film festival. Zomer is a young women's ready-to-wear brand based in Paris, founded in 2023 by designer Danial Aitouganov and stylist Imruh Asha. Inspired by the art world, its aesthetic is fresh and colourful. Credits: Willy Chavarria 3 finalists of the Pierre Bergé prize: Burc Akyol, Jeanne Friot and Mouty Franco-Turkish designer Burc Akyol entered the FHCM women's calendar in March 2025, after having previously presented a non-gendered collection in the men's calendar. Parisian designer Jeanne Friot needs no introduction, a darling of the media both for her radical style and for her activism in favour of the queer community. Most recently, she was known for designing the outfit of the now infamous silver horseman that opened the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. A fusion of streetwear and tailoring, Mouty is a Parisian menswear ready-to-wear brand founded in 2018 by the couple Bertille and Thomas Mouty. While little is currently known about the brand, it has a shop in the sixteenth arrondissement of Paris and is sold at Printemps and Galeries Lafayette. Joan of Arc costume by Jeanne Friot for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Credits: Jeanne Friot 3 finalists of the Fashion Accessories prize: Panconesi, Phileo, Sarah Levy Marco Panconesi is behind a contemporary jewellery brand. Before launching his own label, he collaborated with luxury houses such as Givenchy, Balenciaga, Mugler, Peter Pilotto and Rihanna's brand, Fenty. Philéo is a young French luxury footwear brand, founded by designer Philéo Landowski. His creative universe goes beyond the boundaries of fashion. In September 2024, he distinguished himself in a collaboration with Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata, known for his works exploring the transformation of the urban landscape. Together, they created the installation 'Avalanches', burying the courtyard of the Parisian concept store Dover Street Market under a pile of wooden chairs. Sarah Levy's name has been circulating for a while in the fashion sphere, given her background with prestigious houses like Hermès and Givenchy or her work on leather accessories at Patou. Her innovative approach has earned her numerous awards, including the Artagon Prize in 2018, the Public Prize at the Hyères Festival in 2019 and the title of 'Accessories Designer of the Year' at the Belgian Fashion Awards in 2023. On June 30, 2025, the nominees will present their projects to the jury, who are to then select the 2025 winners based on their creative and business potential. This evaluation will be followed by a cocktail reception in the gardens of the Palais Royal, next to the Ministry of Culture. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
The Guardian
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Divine dressing: why the style set have converted to Catholicism
All eyes have been on the Vatican; the chimney, the smoke, the men who would be pope, the man who now is pope and, among it all, the clothes. It might seem shallow to focus on the vestments, but then the pomp, spectacle – and the ceremonial outfits – are all part of the momentous event. The election of the new pope also chimes with a mood in fashion, since religious references – ranging from ornate crucifixes and the sacred heart symbol to prayer beads – have been percolating since well before the conclave. Take the hoodies and skirts of the New York label Who Decides War, which are decorated with stained-glass window designs. Or T-shirts from the most recent collection of skatewear brand Palace, adorned with the face of the Virgin Mary. At the Met Gala last week, co-chair Colman Domingo arrived wearing a cape in a heavenly cobalt with an ornate collar, while American fashion designer Willy Chavarria took his turn on the steps wearing a necklace punctuated by crosses and a single rood dangling from a belt loop. He isn't alone: cross necklaces have been ubiquitous recently, adorning necklines as disparate as those of Chappell Roan and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. There was a hint of incense in the air at several recent fashion shows, too. Chavarria's presentation, which was held in the American Cathedral in Paris, saw models clutching rosary beads and wearing sweatshirts emblazoned with crosses. British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker placed prayer beads in the hands of her models at London fashion week, while GmbH did the same in Berlin. According to writer and curator Iain R Webb, it is 'the drama, pomp and ceremony of religion and the richness of its associated iconography' that attracts designers. He cites Cristóbal Balenciaga's 'sweeping silhouettes that echoed the cassocks of cardinals' and Christian Lacroix's bejewelled crucifix jacket, which he presented in 1999. But while fashion has always toyed with the trappings of religion, there could be something more to this revival than mere aesthetics. 'In this new dark age, now more than ever, people are choosing to engage with the spiritual in an effort to find something more meaningful that refuels their souls,' Webb says. It tracks with the growing numbers of young people embarking on spiritual journeys – this year, 45% of 18 to 24-year-olds in the UK said they believe in God; in 2019, only 22% said they did. J'Nae Phillips, trend forecaster and creator of Fashion Tingz, agrees that the new religious dressing 'seems to go beyond mere styling. It suggests a deeper grappling with identity, heritage, and perhaps a collective sense of unease or longing for grounding in uncertain times.' Where once, she says, 'religious symbolism in fashion might have been purely provocative or ironic, today there's often sincerity behind it'. Nonetheless, in 2025, overt displays of Christianity can bring up unholy associations with the religious right. As if to counteract this, at his Paris show, Chavarria played the speech that the Right Rev Mariann Budde, bishop of Washington, gave at Trump's inauguration, in which she implored him to have mercy on immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community. Rather than heeding her wise words, Trump later called Budde a 'Radical Left hard line Trump hater'. Sign up to Fashion Statement Style, with substance: what's really trending this week, a roundup of the best fashion journalism and your wardrobe dilemmas solved after newsletter promotion 'The way religion has been co-opted by political movements has undeniably shaped how religious symbols are perceived,' says Phillips. She sees Chavarria's choice as 'a reclamation – using the platform of fashion not just for aesthetic commentary, but for moral and political clarity'. Maybe there's a desire for non-Maga-leaning people of faith 'to be even more vocal,' says Lucy Collins, an assistant professor of philosophy at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. 'Because they feel like their religion's being misrepresented – which it frankly is, right?' To read the complete version of this newsletter – complete with this week's trending topics in The Measure and your wardrobe dilemmas solved – subscribe to receive Fashion Statement in your inbox every Thursday.
Vogue
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Maluma's Willy Chavarria-Designed Zoot Suit Honored Pachuco Culture at the 2025 Met Gala
For the 2025 Met Gala, Maluma harnessed his moment on the steps of the Met to celebrate Colombian pride. It was a night of glamour, but also of reflection on how fashion has the power to directly influence social and cultural change. Speaking to the 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' exhibition and the honoring of Black dandyism, the best looks of the evening revelled in exquisite tailoring and personal storytelling. Under the 'Tailored For You' dress code, the figure of the dandy was honored in a multitude of ways—fellow Colombian J Balvin, for example, wore a brilliantly pink double-peak lapel suit. Maluma found his own dandy story in the mid-1940s, between the Chicano culture and the Pachucos who found their distinct sense of style as a way to occupy space. Maluma arrived dressed in a brocade, mightnight blue and emerald green zoot suit by Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria, who accompanied the singer on the red carpet. (Chavarria also wore a creamy pastel pink suit with sculptural lapels. 'Willy is a genius, he knows how to take classic styles and make them feel brand new, and we knew he would capture this theme perfectly,' Stephanie Escobar, Maluma's stylist, tells Vogue. When they considered who could dress him, no one made more sense than Willy Chavarría. 'The look is inspired by the elegance of the pachuco style, which has deep roots in Chicano and Latinx fashion. It integrates naturally with the spirit of Black dandyism, where impeccable tailoring is a form of identity, resilience and pride. It was important that the styling honored both narratives.' Amid the Met Gala preparations, Maluma continued to dominate on his tour, and he stayed committed to collaborating with Chavarria and his team on a stellar look. 'Willy's details were impeccable, from the fabrics to the watch chain,' continues Escobar. She shares that she wanted to include a detail that honored Maluma's Colombian roots. 'Emeralds are Colombia's national stone, so we incorporated them into the jewelry, including an emerald watch from Jacob & Co. and custom emerald and diamond studs from Colombian brand Sileo. It was a subtle, yet meaningful way to tie it all together.'
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stormzy, Alex Consani and More Attend Third Annual AprèsMet Met Gala After Party at WSA
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways On Monday night after the Met Gala, there was no shortage of after parties to choose from. The real question was: which party would emerge as the late-night place to see and be seen? There was Willy Chavarria's party at the Mark Hotel uptown, which benefited from proximity to the museum, as well as the classic Boom at the Standard party, not to mention A$AP Rocky's party at Jean's, and parties hosted by Janelle Monáe, LaQuan Smith and a late-night scene at Casa Cipriani that drew the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and, yes, even New York Mayor Eric Adams. Downtown in the Financial District at the Water Street Associates building, the creative office hub underscored a work hard, party harder ethos as it hosted the third annual AprèsMet after party along with Alex Consani, stylist Carlos Nazario, model Paloma Elsesser and Luar designer Raul Lopez. The office space was transformed into a club for one night by Water Street Associates, in collaboration with jewelry brand Guzema. More from WWD A seven-foot Champagne tower loomed over most guests as they entered the space (for those feeling less bubbly after the long night, Lagavulin scotch was also on offer). Guests stopping by included Stormzy, Delaney Rowe, Myha'la, gymnast Sunisa Lee, Jerry Lorenzo, Maximilian Davis, Lineisy Montero, Vittoria Ceretti and more. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Après Met Gala 2025 After-Party Photos Best of WWD Sign up for WWD's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Jeremy Allen White, Taraji P. Henson and More at Willy Chavarria's 2025 Met Gala After Party
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Once the epic Met Gala red carpet is wrapped and the final bathroom selfie has been snuck inside the museum, the night is only really just beginning. We're talking about after parties of course — and this year there were more than ever. The strategy generally relies upon logistics, so uptown parties nearby the museum and the big hotels where celebrities stay are often the first stop. This year, Willy Chavarria took over The Mark hotel for an after party, cohosted with celebrity stylists Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald of Wayman + Micah and tequila brand Don Julio. It was a reunion of Met magic for Chavarria and Wayman + Micah, who collaborated on 2025 Met cohost Colman Domingo's look for last year's Met Gala, which was Domingo's first. More from WWD Following the actual Met Gala, celebrities either stayed loyal to their red carpet look and headed straight for The Mark, or zipped up to their hotel rooms for an outfit change before heading down into Chavarria's after party. Maluma at the Willy Chavarria Met Gala after party cohosted with Wayman + Micah held at The Mark on May 5 in New York Chavarria, who dressed Maluma for this year's gala, was at the night's center, and welcomed famous friends like Jeremy Allen White, Taraji P. Henson, Michael Kors, Maluma, Alton Mason and more. Sliders, bowls of french fries and trays of doughnuts were sent around the room as tiny bottles of Don Julio were on offer. As the night wore on, the scene inside the lobby of the hotel blended more and more with the actual party. From The Mark it was off to any number of stops: there was of course the Boom Boom Room annual bash at The Standard, the third annual Apres Met party at WSA, cohost A$AP Rocky's party at Jean's, Doechii's and Janelle Monae's Public Hotel bash and many more. Launch Gallery: Willy Chavarria at The Mark Hotel Met Gala 2025 After-Party Photos Best of WWD Sign up for WWD's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
