LFWM: Xander Zhou AW19

January 12, 2019

[x_section style=”margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 45px 0px 45px 0px; “][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; “][x_text class=”center-text “]by Danny de la Cruz[/x_text][/x_column][x_column bg_color=”” type=”3/4″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_text]Storytime: I had never been to this part of London before so I was anxious to make my way in time for the Xander Zhou runway event at London Fashion Week Men’s. While I normally hop on the Tube as I run from show to show, this location called for an Uber since a Tube stop was no were close to be found. I made it in plenty of time and after confirming that it was the right show, I quickly hopped in the line. After a few moments in line, I suddenly wondered why I was only surrounded by tall, thin, young men who looked like models. A few had some extreme makeup on, but being in London, I didn’t think much of it since nothing surprises me anymore when it comes to street style. Before I could analyze the moment further, the line started to move and as I entered the doorway, I suddenly realized that I was in line with the models who were about to walk the show. Not sure why they were all standing outside and how I managed to get in the line (and why no one tried to stop me), but I eventually hopped out and made my way to the proper line with all the non-models attending the event. End of Story.

For the Autumn/Winter 2019 collection by designer Xander Zhou, the inspiration came from a forward-thinking vision of intergalactic inclusion and harmony — a message often forgotten within our own species in this day and age. It was a collection that incorporated augmented tech and mechanics blended with polo tees, jacquard knits, rugby pullovers, lab coats and jackets made from cotton, nylon, PVC, canvas, fleece and leather. As the collection progressed, alien styling became even more evident and rather than describing it, see it walk the runway in our video below.