It really is an astute observation: in the course of the presentation of the future SS2020 collections at Paris Vogue 7 days, a multitude of main style properties debuted collections nodding to different elements of rave and digital tradition. Versace compensated homage to the late Prodigy frontman Keith Flint with models donning spiked hair and a host of leather-based, denim and leopard print outfits. Raf Simons tipped his hat to rave society and primarily to Belgium’s R&S Documents with an outfit showcasing the revolutionary label’s symbol emblazoned on an outsized white t-shirt.
Although names common to the electronic entire world have routinely tiptoed on the outer edges of high style – largely soundtracking and DJing at runway gatherings – it would seem only now that the substantial guards of iconic homes are starting to warmly welcome artists in, not only as muses, but also as designers in their have proper.
Chicago indigenous Honey Dijon is probably dwelling music’s most ideal supplying to get on large style. Acknowledged for her twin wielding of sharp technological mastery and also for her impossibly expansive breadth of musical expertise acquired from her New York upbringing, the parallels in between her specialist new music curation and her taste for exquisite and large fashion simplicity seem to be unmistakable.
“Art, new music and manner was always intertwined for me. I really don’t separate imaginative expression,” she states. “Gender non-conforming and non-binary clubbers are the types who always [take] challenges with clothing to specific on their own in colourful and impactful techniques.”
Already effectively set up as a favored preference DJ for significant manner properties like Dior and Burberry, Honey Dijon has now ascended to her individual part as a designer with the announcement that arrived previously this 12 months of her upcoming collaboration line with Japanese label, Comme des Garçon. The co-created manufacturer will be properly known as Honey Fucking Dijon and will debut with a assortment of t-shirts and luggage intended specifically for DJs.
“As a trans female of color I’d by no means imagined that this would be possible,” Honey wrote in her article around the announcement, which also provided a thank you to President of Comme des Garçon International, Adrian Joffe. “Thank you for enabling me to symbolize my tradition, community and enjoy of home music. I am really honoured.”
