The Spanish designerLuis de Javierstaged his first runway show statesidein New Yorkin February of 2023.
And it definitely wasnt healthy for me, he said.
De Javier found the support most designers dream of early on.
Model Georgia Palmer for Luis de Javier.
The editorial was photographed by Steven Klein, who invited the designer to a dinner for his new book.
De Javier connected with Tisci, who became a friend and mentor.
Luis de Javier, spring 2024.
Luis de Javier, spring 2024.
He showed hisfirst collection working with Tiscilast October.
De Javier is not alone.
He has the support, but is it enough?
Luis de Javier, spring 2024.
He was making custom looks for celebrities and getting editorial placements, but it wasnt making ends meet.
When is it gonna get easier?
Is all he remembers thinking.
The conversations led to what is, as of now, a temporary partnership.
The April drop is decisively street, with hoodies, shorts, t-shirts, and de Javiers first handbag.
The following drop in June will be timed for LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations, and include items like jockstraps.
He plans to stage it during Paris Fashion Week.
I have a kind of fire in me, said de Javier.
Every time Im about to give up life will throw me something else that would keep me going.
De Javier started a fireits up to him to keep it going.
