Autre Magazine LEVITY ISSUE Celebration At The Historic Arzner-Morgan Residence in Los Angeles

On Saturday June 8th, Autre Magazine celebrated its Spring/Summer 2024 Levity Issue at the historic Arzner-Morgan Residence in Los Angeles, now the West Coast outpost of Half Gallery, helmed by author and art dealer Bill Powers. With a crystal clear view of Los Angeles, the Greek-Revival home built for one of Hollywood’s first openly queer filmmakers in 1930, welcomed an intimate, personally invited guest list. Cocktails were provided by Legende Rakija in partnership with Casamara Club. photographs by Oliver Kupper

Avavav's FW24 Presentation Wants to Thank You For Your Feedback

 
 

The Avavav FW24 runway show serves as a dark satire on what internet hate would look like if put into a physical space. In actuality, it doesn’t look much different than the medieval era when a walk of atonement and the stoning of witches were de rigueur. Only for this presentation, the models are acting symbols of self-respect, maintaining an unbroken expression as the audience throws garbage on them, staining their bodies and clothing. The show represents the energy that has defined the creative director Beate Karlsson’s making of the collection, which means abolishing whatever the world thinks of the young brand. Karlsson often sees her storytelling as cognitive behavioral therapy, and in this case, it’s been about keeping a sole focus on elevating the product and the Avavav look.

According to Karlsson, “While the internet is the future, we think it’s curious that internet-behavior is so primitive. This show puts the hate on the runway as a bizarre experiment, where verbal aggression is translated through vulgar actions.”

Avavav has gained worldwide recognition for its conceptual and humorous ideas, abilities to stir strong emotions and its pioneering silhouettes. Their loud approach and huge exposure has created strong opinions for the brand.

The collection has street influences, but with a goth, feminine punch. Some key looks include hooded button up shirts, styled with medieval, cross-shaped ties and tailored suits. Avavav presents some strong new silhouettes like their “shoulderless” hoodie, that carries a ghost-like appeal. Sculpted caps, resembling the shape of sporty cycling helmets and bottoms merging skirts and pants into an exciting new silhouette. The brand also presents its Avavav x Eastpak capsule collection for the first time during the show. Eastpak’s iconic Pakr is reimagined in a double backpack silhouette, next to “four fingered” mini bags and a multi Pakr bumbag.

The Avavav FW24 runway show is sponsored by Eastpak, Urban Production, MAC Cosmetics, Wella Professionals and Riccardo Grassi Showroom.

Autre Magazine and Jeffrey Deitch Host A Dinner To Celebrate Frieze Week in Los Angeles at Ardor at The West Hollywood Edition

Last night we kicked off the LA art week with Jeffrey Deitch Gallery and friends at Ardor with a vegetable forward menu by world-renowned chef John Fraser before heading downstairs to the West Hollywood Edition’s signature club, Sunset. Guests included Sharon Stone, Kembra Pfahler, Mykki Blanco, Beck Hansen, Bibbe Hansen, Neville Wakefield, Jordan Wolfson, Ariana Papademetropoulos, Tony Kaye and artists from the groundbreaking group show At the Edge of the Sun, on view now at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery.

Celebration of Autre #17 FW23 The "Instinct" Issue at Desert 5 Spot with a Collaborator's Dinner at Ka'teen

photographs by Oliver Kupper

Lucas Meyer-Leclère "Paris/Berlin" SS24 by Joseph Kadow & Hakan Solak

photography by Joseph Kadow
styling by Hakan Solak
hair by Veronika Stork at Inclover Agency
make up by Sam Hill at Inclover Agency
modeling by Aaron, Gregor, Mahmut & Wolf
all clothing by Lucas Meyer Leclere S/S24
thank you to the adminstration of Parochialkirche, Berlin

 

Autre Magazine and Sow & Tailor Gallery Hosts A Frieze Week Wrap Party At Holloway House In West Hollywood

Sow & Tailor gallery invited Autre Magazine to close out art week in Los Angeles at the new intimate Holloway House by Soho House in West Hollywood surrounded by a brilliant curation of works by some of our favorite Los Angles-based artists like Greg Ito and Sayre Gomez. Sounds were provided by DJs Dana Boulos, Cherry and Saturn. photographs by Oliver Kupper

Bal(enciag)at by Hakan Solak and Osman Özel

all clothing by Balenciaga Spring 2023

photography by Osman Özel
styling by Hakan Solak
set design by Stefanie Grau
hair by Masayuki Yuasa
make-up by Gianluca Venerdini
using Haebmau Atelier, Pat McGrath and Byredo
production by Laura Howes
light assistance by Riccardo Contrino
styling assistance by Aleix Llussà Lòpez
hair assistance by Lee Hyangsoon
set assistance by Catherine Lemeshynska
casting by Eli Xavier Casting
modeling by Sarah G. @ TIAD, Lici, Albena @ Indeed and Tarek
special thanks to Hayley Foo and the Balenciaga Team

Model poses in Balenciaga Adidas collaboration
Model poses in Balenciaga Adidas collaboration
Model poses in Balenciaga Adidas collaboration
Model poses in Balenciaga Adidas collaboration
Model poses in Balenciaga Adidas collaboration
Models pose in Balenciaga Adidas collaboration
Photo of evil eye pendent
Model poses in Balenciaga Adidas collaboration
Models pose in Balenciaga Adidas collaboration
Models pose in Balenciaga Adidas collaboration
Model poses in Balenciaga Adidas collaboration
Model poses in Balenciaga Adidas collaboration
Model poses in Balenciaga Adidas collaboration
Photo of metal structure with chandeliers
Models pose in Balenciaga Adidas collaboration

Autre Hosts A VIP Dinner To Celebrate Issue #15 Fall/Winter 2022 "Losing My Religion" At Neuehouse Hollywood

Last night at Neuehouse Hollywood, Autre hosted an intimate gathering of friends and contributors for a dinner to celebrate the Losing My Religion issue (#15 Fall/Winter 2022). photographs by Oliver Kupper

A Better Mistake SS23 Debuts @ Milan Fashion Week

 
 

photographs by Spyros Rennt

Taking part for the first time at Milan Fashion Week, A Better Mistake presents a preview of their genderless Spring/Summer ’23 collection and their latest series of see-now-buy-now drops, which include “Influx”, a collaboration with visual artist Kushlet, “Aoi”, and the freshly launched “Persona.”

A Better Mistake “Eternal” explores the intersection of digital and physical worlds, and seeks to define the value of the digital as a whole within the installation “Alter Dimensions.”

For Spring/Summer ‘23 “Eternal”, the brand’s iconic Touch Me intarsia garments, made of high-end Italian viscose and techno yarn, appear in a new acid green variant. The silk twinset is crafted in an exclusive, thick silk fabric, in a diagonal structure. The “Eternal” print, created by NY-based artist Running File, appears across a variety of items: the quilted “Eternal” jacket with engineered print placement in the front and the back, the silk shirt with additional “Chromo” print on the chest, and the technical dress in a tight & short silhouette. The “Eternal” denim look is made of hand-sprayed organic cotton.

The “Hero” print from the collaboration with Running File is applied to hoodies and T-shirts, as well as a twinset of shirt and shorts in an ultra light fabric. The print quite literally sets the tone for the whole collection, merging the blues, lilac, and shades of purple in other looks. The “Gate” graphic was created by Milan-based artist Ultra Creature and morphs into the Modular earrings.

The brand’s best-selling pajama look now comes in two different fabrics — a striped gray and blue viscose version, and a monochromatic lilac jacquard in “Chromo” monogram — half matte, half satin.

Last but not least, a special collaboration with The End is Near, called “God’s Mistake” is presented, composed of two incredible handmade pieces, a custom-made dress and a sci-fi face mask.

Spring/Summer ‘23 marks the introduction of the “Artist Collection” conceived for collaborations on show pieces, which is kicked off with a true highlight — an acid yellow tailored look that features a “Chromo” transfer to the sleeve, and is finished by hand in aerosol shades of gray and black.
The presentation, in collaboration with queer creatives from Berlin, brings the German capital’s underground mindset to Milan. It takes place at A Better Mistake’s headquarters, a transdisciplinary creative space located on Via Fusetti 8, on the Naviglio Grande, one of the city’s most evocative and vibrant areas.

The collection is not presented on your regular model type. It comes to life on dancers and performance artists from a wide variety of backgrounds. Rather than a simple showcase of clothes, the presentation aims to express and embody its values with an unbridled, artful approach. Dancers hailing from Milano’s major international theater La Scala share the stage with the voguing and rave scenes in a firework of identities.

 
 

The installation “Alter Dimensions” completes the performance through sound. Two Berlin-based DJs, Alva and Raven, manifest the concept of warped dimensions as they perform in a futuristic and sound proof glass pod. “Alter Dimensions” explores and develops the different forms of artificial space, ranging between digital, physical and the metaverse. What is actually real, what isn’t? The interaction between the installation and the performers is integral to the presentation. A transdisciplinary approach forms the core of A Better Mistake, along with the creation of safe spaces where people are free to experiment, experience, and express.

The experimental spectacle is documented by the analog lens of internationally-renowned, Berlin-based photographer Spyros Rennt and distilled into a movie, as envisioned by A Better Mistake’s Creative Director Madame_Inc, and movie director Byron Rosero.

Autre Hosts An Intimate Gathering To Celebrate The Premiere Of "She Will" Directed By Charlotte Colbert and Presented by Dario Argento

Autre hosts an intimate gathering at San Vicente Bungalows to celebrate the premiere of She Will, a new film directed by Charlotte Colbert and presented by Dario Argento. The film will be released in theaters and demand on July 15. photographs by Oliver Kupper

Autre Magazine VIP Cocktail Celebration For The Body Issue At Veronika by Fotografiska In New York

Last night, Autre magazine celebrated its Spring Summer 2022 Body Issue at a special preview of Veronika by Fotografiska before its reopening this summer. Canapés were served and cocktails were provided by Wilde Irish Gin. photographs by Oliver Kupper

Autre Magazine and König Galerie Frieze Week Kickoff Dinner and Party At Desert 5 Spot In Hollywood

Starting off with a dinner in partnership with Tequila Casa Dragones at KA'TEEN (a conceptual take on ancient Yucatan Peninsula cuisine from Chef Wes Avila) , followed by an after party at Desert 5 Spot on the rooftop of tommie hotel, AUTRE magazine and Berlin-based König Galerie celebrated Frieze Week in Los Angeles to honor artist Ayako Rokkaku. photographs by Oliver Maxwell Kupper