Versace`s latest menswear collection, which debuted at Milan fashion Week over the weekend, is the infallible proof that rave is still a thing. Donatella Versace celebrated the life of Keith Flint by dedicating her latest menswear show to the late The Prodigy frontman. The Milan bridge this weekend with designs bearing the double mohawks as well as tinted bug-eye sun glasses that Flint famously sported.
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The Italian fashion designer, who was buddies with the musician, centered the styles in her spring/summer 2020 show on Flint’s style. There were leather jackets, vibrant colors, as well as aggressive prints. as well as lurex sweatshirts provided credence to the general punk as well as underground aesthetic of the band. Several of the looks on screen nodded to 1990’s rave culture. Simultaneously, touches of tie-dye as well as denim exhibited Flint’s largely laid-back mindset off stage. A few of the designs referenced The Prodigy frontman’s signature hairstyle. leather pants with metal eyelets are paired with checkered knits as well as biker accessories. “I devote this collection to my old friend. He was disruption… as well as he performed right right here the last time he was in Milan.” shared Versace during her post-show interview.
“Milan smells of sex as well as death. I like to bring the ugly to the beauty,” specified Flint when interviewed at the time.
Versace’s tribute collection to Keith Flint is their spring 2020 menswear offering. They’ll decrease the line early next year both in stores as well as online.
Flint`s legacy
Flint died in March aged 49. apart from the Versace show, fans as well as buddies from all around the world paid tribute to the fallen rock star as well.
Last month, his bandmates sent a message to fans motivating them to seek assist if distressed by mental health. “It has been a tough time for everybody over the last few weeks since Keef’s passing,” the band composed on Instagram. “If you are having a hard time with depression, addiction or the effect of suicide, please do not experience in silence. “The Prodigy completely support the campaign to enhance mental health and wellness for all as well as provide it the respect it deserves. For expert advice in the UK please go to the calm zone or samaritans. For regional services around the world, please seek assist here.
In other news, a special tribute DJ performance in honour of Flint has been revealed for Glastonbury 2019.
*photo credit: Versace (instagram)/ theprodigy.com
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