Matières Fécales Debuts at Paris Fashion Week

Matieres Fecales, a brand founded by Hannah Rose Dalton and Steven Raj Bhaskaran, made its debut at Paris Fashion Week, showcasing a 'post-human aesthetic' that challenges traditional notions of beauty in fashion. The collection featured striking designs, including models with blacked-out eyes and dramatic makeup, embodying a message of fearlessness in identity. Named deliberately to emphasize design over brand prestige, Matieres Fecales seeks to maintain its unconventional ethos despite the mainstream pressures of the fashion industry. Influences from iconic designers like Alexander McQueen and Rick Owens were evident in the collection, which included tailored pieces and unique footwear created in collaboration with Christian Louboutin. The designers shared that their journey from selling upcycled clothing on Depop to the runway has allowed them more creative freedom than ever before. They expressed their commitment to staying true to their vision and not conforming to industry expectations.