Backstage with Sonny Vandevelde at Marni

All photos by Sonnyphotos

Dear Shaded Viewers,

Between a painting and a gown;

An art gallery and a salon;

The baroque and a canister of spray paint;

A piece of furniture and a sculpture;

The ideals and the practice.

Marni’s FW25 collection, “The Pink Sun,” emerges as a vibrant fusion of artistry and fashion. Born from a chance encounter between Francesco Risso, Olaolu Slawn, and Soldier Boyfriend, this collection transforms Marni’s space into a living canvas.

The show, presented as a dynamic fable, celebrates the creative process with surreal transformations:

  • Wolf hides morph into tailored suits

  • Flowers bloom from satin dresses

  • Fur cascades from garments like fantastical creatures

This collection seamlessly blends opulent historical influences with underground culture’s raw energy. It represents Marni’s evolution, weaving past and present into a singular expression of craft and creativity.

“The Pink Sun” invites viewers to dream, challenging the boundaries between everyday life and artistic fantasy. It stands as a testament to the transformative power of collaborative creativity in fashion.

Later,

Diane

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Diane Pernet

A LEGENDARY FIGURE IN FASHION and a pioneer of blogging, Diane is a respected journalist, critic, curator and talent-hunter based in Paris. During her prolific career, she designed her own successful brand in New York, costume designer, photographer, and filmmaker.