A Pantone Dream In Rib-Knit: Read Our Interview With Designer Giuliana Raggiani →

The turtleneck has had a bizarre reputation. Like a pop star with a long career, it had a murky past (worn by sailors and thieves looks for a warm outfit for prowling in the night), caused a sensation when it first hit the scene, began slowly fading into the background, then started acting strangely in front of the press (think of the beatnik and his beret or Steve Jobs’ monograph wardrobe of Issey Miyake-designed turtlenecks), but now the turtleneck is making a comeback in a big way. This is why designer Giuliana Raggiani is right on the money. Her label Giu Giu’s fall collection is highlighted with classic wide-ribbed turtlenecks that can be layered or worn a la carte, depending on how brisk the weather. Raggiani’s love of turtlenecks dates back to the fashion staple’s glory days – her grandmother, Palmira Giglia, was responsible for the “Nonna Turtleneck,” which sold at her luxury womenswear boutique on Boston’s Newbury Street. We got a chance to catch up with Giuliana Raggiani to discuss her new collection, its inspirations, and her love for turtlenecks. Read the full interview here. 

Read Our Conversation With Woolmark Prizewinning Designer Siki Im on Freedom in Fashion, Punk and the Meaning of Elevated Streetwear →

Growing up in Germany, New York-based designer Siki Im was passionate about skateboarding, punk rock, hip-hop, art, graffiti, and unwittingly, fashion. Luckily for his rabid fans that pick up every single one of his pieces released under his Siki Im or Den Im brands, Im has never abandoned those passions. In fact, his influences live and breathe within the materials found in every single one of his collections. Autre's fashion editor-at-large, Adam Lehrer, sat down to speak with Im for a fascinating chat. Click here to read the full conversation. 

Three Rivers Is A Mysterious Fashion Film for Golden Goose Deluxe Brand's Fall Winter 2015 Collection

The mysterious new film for Venice, Italy based fashion brand Golden Goose Deluxe's Fall/Winter 2015 collection is set in the Sequoia National Park and stars Lauryn Holmquist, River Johnson, Sarah Elizabeth who play fashionable adventures that exist in a strange and shape-shifting reality. Directed by Marco Prestini, the film also features an original haunting score by Guido Smider. 

Here Are Ten Things You Need To Know About Elio Fiorucci Who Passed Away On Monday At the Age of 80 →

This Monday, the fashion world was saddened to hear of the death of Italian designer Elio Fiorucci. Known as “The King of Jeans,” the Milanese designer’s raunchy, colorful fashions “sold America back to America.” His kitschy, recycled style broke the harsh, conservative boundaries of haute-couture, gaining international popularity with his low-cost materials and everyday fashions. The Fiorucci name was a staple in the jet-set world of youth and alternative culture in the New Wave era. However, despite fame and acclaim, poor management and legal issues separated Fiorucci from his brand into the 21st century. Interior design guru Rossana Orlandi said Fiorucci was “the point of reference for an entire generation.” Giorgio Armani called him “revolutionary.” Fiorucci recently celebrated his 80th birthday. Click here to read ten things you need to know about Elio Fiorucci. 

Check Out Our Review of Asaf Ganot's Spring Summer Collection, Which Just Hit the Runway at New York Fashion Week: Men's →

Are the next J.W. Anderson’s and Sibling’s of the world about to erupt from New York, who knows? Is Asaf Ganot, who just showed his SS 2016 collection, one of these designers? I am learning towards no, at least not from this collection. But, I am of a fashion generation brought up on experimental electronic music, Rick Owens, and Raf Simons. Ganot’s bright and sharply tailored clothes adorning the bodies of hulking beefcake types is different than the fashion world that I have been attuned to appreciate. And maybe that makes it radical? Or, at the very least, different. Click here to read the full review by Adam Lehrer.  

[FIRST LOOK] Insight Releases Their Incredible Fashion Film Featuring An Assortment of Rebels and Misfits That Break Into A Mansion and Wreak Havoc

Insight Clothing has just dropped their new video, entitled Since Last Time, introducing their Fall 15 range. "The local groms raided our stash and caused some mayhem in the southland. Directed by our superstar homie Ace Norton, this clip will make you break into a mansion, slip some sleeping pills into a steak, feed it to the guard dog and get nude in the pool!" Since Last Time is already gaining acclaim by way of becoming a official selection for Best Fashion in the International Fashion Film Festival before it has even been released.

WATCH Pigalle’s SS16 Collection Film Featuring An A Neighborhood Kids Basketball Team Coached by the Brand's Founder Stephane Ashpool

Seven years ago, a group of kids from the Pigalle area started playing basketball on the Pigalle Duperré court. Since then, they have grown and have become a team. For Pigalle's S/S 2016 show, they presented a short documentary titled “Ensemble” capturing a year of the Pigalle Basketball team and their coaches Stephane Ashpool – Pigalle's founder – and actor Paul Hamy. The projection was followed by the Pigalle Paris fashion show, showcasing a collection worn by each player of the team. Today, it was announced that Pigalle and Stéphane Ashpool is the winner of ANDAM's prestigious Grand Prix Style Award.

First Look: See Gregg Araki's Short Film For Kenzo's Fall 2015 Collections

Kenzo creative directors Carol Lim and Humberto Leon have tapped American independent filmmaker Gregg Araki, one of the leading lights of the New Queer Cinema movement, to write and direct an original short film featuring the brand’s fall collections for men and women. “Here Now” features a cast of young actors including “Glee” alum Jacob Artist, “Suburgatory” star Jane Levy, Grace Victoria Cox, Jake Weary and Canadian actor and singer Avan Jogia. The film also stars Nicole Laliberte, who appeared in Araki’s 2010 film “Kaboom.”

Amy-Jane Brand Is Pretty In Pink In A New Fashion Editorial Shot By Elvis DiFazio in Sydney, Australia →

Our newest editorial comes all the way from Sydney, Australia – from one of our favorite photographers: Elvis DiFazio. The fashion editorial features DiFazio’s “latest muse,” the voluptuous Aussie model Amy-Jane Brand in a vintage themed ten pin bowling alley – it’s an ideal setting because this pink haired beauty is a perfect ten. DiFazio describes brand as a “modern day cross of a Russ Meyers actress and a Vargas pin up girl.” The editorial comes from the fourth campaign the photographer has shot for Wheels and Dollbaby – for their capsule collection, entitled Inky Pinky, which is a creative collaboration between designer Melanie Greensmith and Perth based tattoo artist Jack McAuliffe. The capsule collection will be available starting July 3, 2015 at the Wheels and Dollbaby website. Click here to see the full editorial. 

See Intimate Portraits of Musician Chris Traynor →

Chris Traynor plays guitar in the band Bush. He has also played and recorded with numerous other bands and musicians - including Blur, Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac, Richard Lloyd of the band Television, and even Katy Perry. As of late, he is working on a solo project under the moniker of High Desert Fires. In this following editorial, photographer Trevor Traynor captures his brother's timeless look that is distinctly of the moment, but the images could have just as easily been captured at the turn of the last century. Click here to see the full editorial. 

Filmmaker Alison Chernick Explores Martin Margiela's Genius →

Maison Martin Margiela 1989 Collection

How do you make a documentary about a subject who never shows his face and insists on being interviewed only by fax? When the subject is Martin Margiela and his eponymously named cult label Maison Martin Margiela, the legend alone is enough material. Click here to read our interview with Alison Chernick who has made a short documentary about the mysterious fashion legend, which premiers today on Yoox. 

Read Our Interview with Cozette McCreery of Sibling →

Read BJ Panda Bear's interview with Cozette MCCreery, one third of the design collective and London-based fashion brand Sibling. MCCreery, who was once a muse to the late artist Lucian Freud, talks designer clothes, raves, and 80’s era Madonna. Read the interview here. And keep up to date with everything arts and culture by following Autre on instagram: @AUTREMAGAZINE