A photo review by photographer Shin Jeong Hoon. In a dazzling intersection of sustainability and high fashion, Selva Huygens, the Berlin-based label celebrated for its innovative approach, took centre stage at Soho House Berlin with their latest collaboration with the visionary art and fashion house, elmaître. This event wasn’t merely a showcase; it was an audacious narrative woven through fabric and form, an embodiment of the future of fashion, where ethical practices and avant-garde aesthetics converge.
Photography: SHIN JEONG HOON, www.shinfoto.com @sh1nfoto
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Selva Huygens has carved a niche in the fashion landscape by transforming discarded car parts and industrial waste into striking and functional wearables. Their philosophy is rooted in redefining sustainable fashion, boldly merging brutalist design with a commitment to innovative material recycling. The result? A collection that challenges the very notions of beauty and utility.
The pairing with elmaître resulted in an explosive ready-to-wear lineup, eclipsing previous collections with unrelenting creativity and aesthetic daring. Imagine corsets ingeniously constructed from repurposed car components and coats stitched together from upcycled batteries, creating a tactile dialogue between industrial remnants and high fashion. Each piece tells a story, an artful statement articulated through the lens of sustainability.
The fashion show transcended the traditional runway format, evolving into a fully immersive experience. Models strutted down the runway not merely as participants but as performers, blurring lines between fashion, performance art, and storytelling. The artistic direction infused the space with emotion, drawing the audience into a narrative woven through layers of innovative fabric and unexpected textures.
The SELVA HUYGENS x elmaître partnership has set a new benchmark in the fashion industry, proving that style and sustainability can function harmoniously. This collection dares us to rethink what we wear and how it is made, ensuring that the future of fashion is not only breathtaking but also responsible and conscious. The show at Soho House Berlin was more than an event; it was a striking manifesto for a new era in fashion.
