Wet Look
Stutterheim Raincoats and a Hydroponic Future
The controversial claim that we evolved from water gives testimony to the prevalence of aquaphilia. Wet-look latex; being dewy, moist or lush; hydroponics; all are emblematic of a fetishization of water. Rubber and raincoats afford us the convenience of exploring water without it hindering our quotidian needs. A fundamental constituent of and simultaneously essential for our bodies, water is life. But fetish and aversion mark different sides of the same coin—a magnetic pull toward either extreme. In a time where fluidity is increasingly vital to the functioning of society, a phobia of water threatens to segregate the wet from the dry, leaving no room for the in-betweens. Just because you’re wearing a raincoat, doesn’t mean you can’t get wet.
No Corners Cut From Supreme and Carhartt WIP Alumni, the Milan and Paris-Based Brand OAMC Is Focused on Setting a New Standard Founded in 2014, the Parisian-Milanese brand OAMC quickly gained notoriety for its imaginative menswear, which filters hip-hop-meets-military aesthetics through a global lens, guided by the standards of old school craftsmanship. Working alongside designer Luke Meier is his business partner Arnaud Faeh. Both founders come from established backgrounds—Meier was the head designer at Supreme, while Faeh previously worked as creative director at Carhartt WIP. 
A Fashionable Unpacking of 2017’s Oscar-Nominated Best Pictures The SSENSE Editors Dissect the Best Films of the Year Using Nikes and Silk Socks For the most part, predicting what films the Academy will nominate each year isn’t a challenge, and in the past few years they have been increasingly criticized, even boycotted, for their consistently exclusive, white Boy’s Club selections. But this year, there were some pleasant surprises: Jordan Peele became the fifth black director ever nominated, while Greta Gerwig is the fifth woman ever nominated for Best Director, and Guillermo del Toro’s unconventional romance/political allegory ft. 
MAD About Matthew Adams Dolan: A New York Fashion Week Diary SSENSE Takes You Behind-the-Scenes of the Matthew Adams Dolan Fall/Winter 2018 Show Rihanna knows best. This is a fact. Matthew Adams Dolan has emerged a favorite of hers, she’s loyal to the brand known for its XL silhouettes and top-notch denim, and she tapped Dolan himself to work as a contributing designer for her Fenty by Puma label. Dolan’s work has secured him a spot on everyone’s up-and-coming list. SSENSE invited photographer Andres Altamirano to document the events backstage at the Matthew Adams Dolan New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2018 show styled by Carlos Nazario.