AZ Factory meets Thebe Magugu: focus on the capsule of the moment

Exposition Paris

Probably the most pop collaboration of the season is a tribute to Alber Elbaz, who passed away in 2021. AZ Manufacturing unit has launched its first assortment because the dying of its founder. In March 2022, the label introduced that it'll rework itself into a artistic laboratory that may invite “amigos” to rethink the legacy of Alber Elbaz by way of particular collections. The colorful assortment is entitled Intersection and is designed by Thebe Magugu, a rising star in the trend world and winner of the 2019 LVMH prize. The South African designer was inspired by his roots while mixing the playful universe of Alber Elbaz, which might be seen in the details of the outfits: outsized proportions, bows, and pop colors. The colourful capsule is inspired by the African continent and consists of zebra and yellow trench coats, XXL drapes, and ostrich feather hats. AZ Manufacturing unit will welcome promising young skills. Who will be the subsequent “amigo” of the collective?