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Genaro Rivas Debuts A Shard Reborn at London Fashion Week

other · 2026-09-22

During London Fashion Week, Genaro Rivas unveiled his Spring/Summer 2027 collection, titled A Shard Reborn, at 30 Knightsbridge. This collection creatively transforms second-hand garments obtained from eBay through a process of deconstruction and reassembly. Notable items include menswear featuring black sleeveless tailoring adorned with oversized silver eyelets, alongside a striking womenswear gown crafted from smoky-grey tulle and enhanced with a blood-red plexiglass design. The materials utilized comprise tulle, plexiglass, and aluminium, with the final presentation developed in collaboration with Maya Heritage and Phill Welch. Rivas remarked, "I was interested in what happens after something breaks." Backstage photography was captured by Lewis Robert Cameron, with creative direction by Rivas and contributions from various artists and brands, alongside special acknowledgments to 30 Knightsbridge and others.

Key facts

  • Genaro Rivas presented Spring/Summer 2027 collection A Shard Reborn at 30 Knightsbridge during London Fashion Week.
  • The collection reworks pre-owned clothing, including pieces sourced on eBay, through dismantling and reconstruction.
  • Menswear features black sleeveless tailoring with oversized silver eyelets and zips winding around wrists.
  • Womenswear includes a smoky-grey tulle gown with a glossy blood-red plexiglass structure from torso to throat.
  • Materials include tulle, plexiglass, aluminium, metal, and contributions from Savian, Ponda, and Banofi.
  • The aluminium dress was developed with Maya Heritage and Phill Welch from Phil Creates Studio in East London.
  • Rivas stated: 'I was interested in what happens after something breaks. When the fragments are no longer evidence of destruction, but the raw material for a new identity.'
  • Backstage photography by Lewis Robert Cameron; creative direction and design by Genaro Rivas.

Entities

Artists

  • Genaro Rivas
  • Maya Heritage
  • Phill Welch
  • Lewis Robert Cameron
  • Michael Kent
  • Jo Mitakidou
  • Olga Mieloszyk
  • Alejandra Ocrospoma
  • Ashlyn Rowland
  • Ria Bhalla

Institutions

  • 30 Knightsbridge
  • London Fashion Week
  • eBay
  • eBay UK
  • Savian
  • Ponda
  • Banofi
  • Phil Creates Studio
  • SofnFree
  • Dayli Jewels
  • Organic Basics
  • Woke MGMT
  • Llama Inn LDN
  • Caviar & Co Events
  • Spraga.uk

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Knightsbridge
  • East London

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