The Emperor's New Clothes: Charting Vetements' Influence on Contemporary Fashion

At first glance, Vetements looks like the rare example of an overnight success story in fashion. In the span of just two years, the design collective has turned out subversive street-ready looks that have captivated fans and critics alike, all under the leadership of Georgian-born designer Demna Gvasalia. These are the same fashion shows that notoriously feature friends and family of the brand -- like photographer/stylist Lotta Volkova and designer/photographer Gosha Rubchinskiy -- walking garme...