I find how Viv wears my clothes infinitely inspiring and wonderful, Moralioglu said.
Seeing her perform in the clothes… they become something else, and she makes them her own.
This, though, will be the first time she wore a look specifically made for her.
Justin Vivian Bond, in Erdem, performing for International Day of Transgender Visibility, at New York’s Cooper Union. Styling by Christopher Rao. Hair: Lorenzo Diaz. Makeup: Christian Diaz.
Bond performing in Erdem pajamas at her 2024 Flakes holiday show at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater.
Seeing that collection, I had a eureka moment.
Im wondering which Well is the most lonely?
Bond performing in Erdem pajamas at her 2024 ‘Flakes’ holiday show at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater.
I guess, Bond said, laughing, it really depends on how depressing the songs I pick are.
This look from Erdem’s Spring 2025 collection was the starting point for Justin Vivian Bond’s dress.
For Bond, that was an incredible experience.
This look from Erdem’s Spring 2025 collection was the starting point for Justin Vivian Bond’s dress.
It was such a thrill, she said, because I love singing.
Its my favorite thing to dothats why Im a singer.
But also, she added, with feeling, singing is healing.
A veiled Bond on the night of her performance [left] by Lucas Grondin, and working on the veil at the Erdem atelier in London.
Image: Courtesy of Lucas Grondin
