Dazed & Confused: February 2010

Model: Magdalena Frackowiak

Ph: Josh Olins

In its February 2010 issue, Dazed & Confused slices and dices its way through the best of spring’s creative projects, kicking off with chainsaw couture from Dutch designers extraordinaire Viktor & Rolf. Shot by Josh Olins, modeled by Magdalena Frackowiak and styled and interviewed by fashion editor Katie Shillingford, they explain how their stunning tulle ballgowns defy both gravity and conventional economic wisdom. Elsewhere, bodycon meets sportswear in a shoot styled by Dazed senior fashion editor Karen Langley, and we talk to Raf Simons, Lucas Ossendrijver, Domenico Dolce and Damir Doma about their deconstruction of menswear.

Former Dior poster-boys These New Puritans take photographer Leonie Purchas on a tour of the desolate islands of Essex, and discuss their majestic second album, while we also introduce the powerful sounds of Dave ID and Factory Floor. Mariah Carey’s co-star Gabourey Sidibe explains just how she managed to survive starring in the remarkable Precious, while super-stylist Melanie Ward looks back at the dawn of grunge fashion. There’s also a survey of LA’s burgeoning experimental arts scene – including interviews with Hecuba and their favourite local collaborators – plus a rare encounter with Japanese anime genius Hayao Miyazaki.

Elsewhere: indie-superhero Michael Cera blushes about new film Youth in Revolt, grime overlord Wiley meets upcoming female MC Lioness, Walter van Beirendonck looks back at a colourful 90s, and Sky Ferreira takes her pants off.
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