Matières Fécales Unveils SS27 Collection at Place de la République

Matières Fécales unveiled its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, titled "THE NINETY NINE PERCENT," with a runway presentation at Paris's historic Place de la République during Paris Fashion Week. This marked the first fashion show to be held at this significant Parisian landmark. The collection was conceived by designer Steven Raj Bhaskaran, with creative partner Hannah Rose contributing to its development. The presentation aimed to serve as a personal manifesto, celebrating immigrant families, working-class communities, and marginalized identities. A key element of the show was that all 99 looks were modeled exclusively by people of color, emphasizing representation and inclusivity. The collection was structured into three distinct chapters: "FAMILY," "TRIBE," and "GODS," each designed to reflect different facets of Bhaskaran's personal journey and experiences. The "FAMILY" segment opened the show, featuring garments such as white draped ensembles, Thawb-inspired cotton dress shirts, silk trench coats with hardware accents, and modest micro-pleated chiffon skirts. This segment also introduced a new footwear collaboration with Christian Louboutin, which included curved-heel flip-flops. The "FAMILY" chapter concluded with designer Steven Raj Bhaskaran walking the runway alongside his mother, sister, and niece, underscoring the personal narrative of the collection. The "TRIBE" segment shifted focus to explore alternative youth culture, presenting looks that included military tulle tweed sets, decaying lamb leather capes, metallic "Golden Touch" gloves, and heavy-duty "Stomper" combat boots. This part of the collection aimed to capture a sense of rebellion and unconventional style. The final "GODS" segment highlighted global artisanal techniques and craftsmanship. It featured hand-woven cotton suits created by Cabes Gie in Burkina Faso and hand-embroidered sarees from Varanasi, India, by Tilfi. These artisanal pieces were reimagined into styles reminiscent of decayed 1950s ball gowns, blending traditional artistry with a deconstructed aesthetic. The finale of the show was a striking visual statement, with models carrying life-like figures representing billionaires around the statue of the République. This was set to the soundtrack of Nina Simone's song "Tomorrow Is My Turn." A portion of the sales generated from the Spring/Summer 2027 collection is designated for charitable contributions.