Matières Fécales Casts 99 Models of Colour for Spring/Summer 2027 Show in Paris
Founded in 2015 by Hannah Rose Dalton and Steven Raj Bhaskaran, Matières Fécales unveiled its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, titled The 99%, at the Monument à la République in Paris. This event showcased 99 models of color, marking a shift from the previous collection, The One Percent. The designs featured elements such as distressed tailoring, punk leather, and handwoven fabrics. TG Casting, established by Tom Goddard and Tanguy Gavignet, handled the casting process, focusing on inclusivity inspired by Bhaskaran's own experiences. Their search utilized traditional agencies, social media, and street casting. The show concluded with models including John, Kennedy, Steve, Bbyafricka, Naima, Tjiki, Mounia, and Sebit. Attendees included Michèle Lamy, Rick Owens, and Rihanna, with photography by Bella Spantzel.
Key facts
- Matières Fécales showed its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, The 99%, beneath Paris' Monument à la République
- The runway featured 99 models of colour, inverting the label's previous collection The One Percent
- The label was founded in 2015 by Hannah Rose Dalton and Steven Raj Bhaskaran, who met at fashion school in Montreal
- Casting was assembled by emerging agency TG Casting, founded by Tom Goddard and Tanguy Gavignet
- Looks included punk leather, distressed tailoring, handwoven Burkinabé cotton and sari textiles in couture volumes
- Michèle Lamy, Rick Owens and Rihanna sat in the front row
- Cast members included Bbyafricka, Aluel, Naima, Tjiki, Mounia and Sebit, who closed the show
- Models John, Kennedy and Steve were found via Bercy Street Workout; Mounia was a muse of Yves Saint Laurent
Entities
Artists
- Hannah Rose Dalton
- Steven Raj Bhaskaran
- Tom Goddard
- Tanguy Gavignet
- Michèle Lamy
- Rick Owens
- Rihanna
- John
- Kennedy
- Steve
- Bbyafricka
- Aluel
- Naima
- Tjiki
- Mounia
- Sebit
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Bella Spantzel
Institutions
- Matières Fécales
- TG Casting
- Bercy Street Workout
- Monument à la République
Locations
- Montreal
- Canada
- Paris
- France