One of Britain’s most influential young designers, SS DALEY has established himself as a new talent to watch. In his third appearance on the London Fashion Week calendar, he presents his Spring/Summer 2023 collection. In FW22, Steven Stokey-Daley questions the demolition of his 20th century mansion. Students from his School of Dance in London took part in a theatrical performance in which the designer paid tribute to the union of theater and movement.

SS23 provided another storyline as Daley crafted a colonial love letter with his latest collection, Vita. A mystical performance took attendees through mirrors as they peered into notes shared between 19th-century author Vita Sackville-West and her socialite Violet Trefusis. As a tribute to queer women living in patriarchal times, Daly moves theater that is rooted in garden-like environments.

A dramatic bell rang during the presentation, held at London’s historic St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel. This causes the actors to slowly strut down the runway, each holding a candle, dressed in a subdued blazer, dress shirt, sweater, his vest, and a morning coat, with ribbon detailing representing Vita and Violet. increase.

The energy changed quickly and a rapid symphony of trumpets filled the air. Flowers make a big impact, cotton her twill utility set, Irish her linen wide-cut summer shirt, floor-length balloon sleeves her shirt, dapper striped robe, Vita’s beloved. Tell me about your gardening hobbies. Daly opened the door to the author’s gardening shed embroidered on a merino wool sweater.

Bunnies and hares, who are often mentioned in the couple’s letters, are depicted as models with mustaches, laughing animal ears and “BUNNY BOY” branded tops.

A patchwork shirt made from tea towels pays homage to the designer’s artful design language, and the same style appears on the bag, marking the debut of Daily’s accessories. Dan Levy’s eyewear made in his collaboration with DL Eyewear comes in his two frame options, and footwear produced by Malone Souliers was also announced.

When Stephen Stokey Daily unveiled its long-awaited Spring/Summer 23 collection, the models quickly transformed into curious showmen, letting everyone hear their outdated love notes. Notions of romance and despair filled the room until the end, conveying a sense of timeless, borderless queerness.

SS DALEY’s SS23 collection “Vita” is available in the gallery above. Keep an eye on Hypebeast as the week progresses for his Spring/Summer 2023 content at London Fashion Week.

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