Underground and over the top, a sensational feast of avant-garde fashion guaranteed to challenge our minds through provocative details and cutting-edge styles

by ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE

SNOW SLAYERS

Armed with technical smarts to protect your eyes against harsh UV light and filter out that blinding snow glare, our curated selection of luxury ski goggles is here to set you apart from the herd and make sure you hit the slopes in style.

Moncler White and Bright Red Shield Ski Goggles

Not into a big bold frame? This retro version employs double red-orange mirrored lenses that offer maximum sun protection, finished with an adjustable logo band. $440, moncler.com

Gucci Ski Goggles in Black

Featuring a branded black frame housing a dark gray lens, this dapper number is anchored by a statement red and green interlocking G print strap. $1,030, gucci.com

Anon M2 Ski Goggles

With lightweight frames that boast high abrasion resistance and spherical lens technology for clearer views, these goggles feature thick pressure-friendly adjustable straps that reduce fogging, leaving no room for slope snafus. $280, mrporter.com

Boundary breaker

Enigmatic, dark, and filled with allure, the mood for YSL’s Fall-Winter ‘22 collection felt like an homage parfait to its legendary maestro, the late Monsieur Laurent. Creative director Anthony Vaccarello sought inspiration from celebrated filmmaker Luis Buñuel’s 1967 feminist masterpiece Belle De Jour to belt out an androgynous collection that felt relevant for today. Basing the looks on the cult classic’s male and female protagonists, Pierre Clementi and Catherine Deneuve, the collection employs a rich palette of ebony, chocolate, bourbon, and Bordeaux with ivory accents. Androgyny takes center stage, whether through the shape of a cape jacket in shearling, the high shine of lacquered denim, or a shawl-collar velvet coat. Sparkly silks and sequined tweed breathe new life into sleek formals while carrot-fit-pants harken back to the 1960s. Even the accessories, from heeled boots in patent leather and fedora hats in rabbit, felt to a standout rhinestone-pearl brooch, continue the dialogue of self-expression. ysl.com

HIGH BEAM

Versatile pieces in high-shine galactic took over the Spring ‘23 runways, and for good reason. This is, after all, the era of self-expression and unabashed flash. From Giorgio Armani’s sleek entrants in silver jackets and Versace’s take in molten T-shirts to Moschino’s blue-liquid suits, metallics reign supreme this season. Want to hop on the blinding brigade? Peruse our eye-catching selects for a surefire way to stand out in any room.

Versace Silver Metallic T-Shirt

Just right for those interested in dipping a toe in the metallic trend, this casual chic rib-neck tee in cotton features a cool graphic print on the front. $675, ssense.com

Tom Ford Grey Cotton Jacket

Accented with a buffed leather trim, a buttoned tab spread collar, two-way zip closure, a rib-knit hem, and signature silver-tone hardware, Tom Ford’s metallic jacket is the epitome of cool. $3,890, clothbase.com

Dolce and Gabbana Double-Breasted Sicilia Suit in Laminated Fabric

Crafted in a laminated stretch technical fabric, this lined slim-fit jacket accented with peak lapels, flap pockets, and a breast pocket is paired with corresponding pants for a look that screams “time to shine.” $4,995, dolcegabbana.com

Celine Silver Logo-Print Metallic Loopback Cotton Jersey Hoodie

Sure to win you some serious street cred, this silver jersey hoodie in a slouchy fit takes a cue from medieval armor, while the Celine logo adds visual contrast to your new o-duty uniform. $1,300, mrporter.com