Backstage Pass | Rick Owens' Alien Nation

”‘Alien’ is such a great word—there are so many facets to it, and I’ve always said that everything that I’m doing is kind of a proposal or an option for people who don’t see themselves reflected completely in today’s contemporary cultural aesthetic standards, which can be very narrow."

In this episode of Backstage Pass, Imran Amed talks to designer Rick Owens about how alienation inspired the brand’s latest collection, the transformative power of materials, and how gratitude forms the basis of happiness.

Marking 100 Years of Fendi

“I think that this is a kind of way to celebrate… I think it’s a good way instead of a retrospective, which I would say we are doing it at Fendi, in the Karl Lagerfeld way. You always have a sense of surprise because there’s always something to talk about that is not just the aesthetic component.” – Silvia Venturini Fendi

In this episode of Backstage Pass, Imran Amed talks to designer Silvia Venturini Fendi about the brand’s 100th anniversary, growing up in the atelier, and how the latest collection reflects the future of Fendi.

Diesel and the Democratic Power of Denim

“Denim in core is the most democratic material ever because it doesn’t matter if it’s you, me or the kids raving in Berlin. We all have denim pants … Denim is a consistency across everybody.” – Glenn Martens

In this episode of Backstage Pass, Imran Amed talks to designer Glenn Martens about the inspiration behind the brand’s latest collection, the return of the bumster, and the graffiti-covered set that brings it all to life.