“The art lover is a freedom fighter,” Kronthaler tells Vogue of crafting an “elegant and masculine” suit for the grime trailblazer.
While Westwood’s punk lobbying extended beyond the catwalk to anti-fracking protests, stripping off for PETA in support of vegetarianism and launching her Climate Revolution campaign in typically bold fashion at the 2012 London Paralympics, Stormzy’s music is a platform for his beliefs around education, equal rights and the justice system.
The Union Jack motif emblazoned across Stormzy’s stab-proof Banksy vest at Glastonbury is one also intertwined with Westwood’s anarchic reappropriations of historical insignia, such as with her autumn/winter 2002collection. The woman who always wore her agenda on her sleeve draped herself in the British flag a handful of times, but perhaps most memorably upon taking a bow on the spring/summer 2006 runway while wearing an “I am not a terrorist, please don’t arrest me” T-shirt.
So yes, Stormzy’s Vogue World: London suit is a cracking piece of tailoring, but it is also a metaphor for strength. “The art lover is a freedom fighter,” said Kronthaler ahead of the West End show, which saw Stormzy kitted out in a new kind of armour among peers who, as the designer put it, believe that “the arts are fundamental to the human race”.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Best Street Style Moments From Vogue World: London 2023The star-studded event saw attendees bring out their best fashions.
Read more »
Princesses Beatrice And Eugenie Join Stars On The Red Carpet At Vogue World: LondonPrincess Beatrice arrived at Theatre Royal Drury Lane wearing Richard Quinn, with her sister Princess Eugenie, who is dressed in Fendi.
Read more »
Alexa Chung Just Wore Micro Shorts, A Feathered Bonnet And Gigantic Platforms To Vogue World“It’s chic, it’s fun, it’s humorous, it’s silly, but it feels very Alexa.”
Read more »
Tali Lennox Does Tonal Siren Eyes At Vogue World: LondonRed liner on the red carpet.
Read more »
An A To Z Of London Arts From The Cast & Creatives Behind Vogue WorldThe stars of Vogue World: London – and a few select guests – share their highlights from the London arts scene.
Read more »