Dear Shaded Viewers,
Being asked to be part of ModaFad's jury last week was a treat and an honor. Not only does the Barcelona-based, non-profit organization support young and experimental designers, it also gives them added visibility during 080 Barcelona Fashion Week, as well as precious advice throughout the year. Gathering 23 Spanish talents this year, including menswear and womenswear lines, the selection was rich and eclectic. Students came from all backgrounds and had distinct points of view, which made their presentations more enjoyable. The top three prizes went to Enric Mart
Philippe Pourhashemi
A freelance fashion writer, consultant and stylist, Philippe Pourhashemi was born in Tehran in 1976. He grew up in Paris, before moving to Scotland to study Foreign Languages. His passions are fashion and culture, as well as music and film. He writes and styles features for Metal in Barcelona, Behind the Blinds in Brussels, Contributor in Stockholm, Veoir in New York and SKP in Beijing. He was named Fucking Young's Editor-at-Large in 2016 and has contributed to ASVOF since 2008, acting as Correspondent-at-Large since 2012. An avid traveler, he likes to explore exotic fashion weeks and unexpected destinations whenever he can.
