Art as a Manifesto: A Review of the LEM FW 26/27 Collection

Art as a Manifesto: A Review of the LEM FW 26/27 Collection

Watching the presentation at the historic Le Réfectoire des Cordeliers, I was once again convinced that fashion has long transcended simple utility. This season, Georgian designer Pridon Niguriani unveiled the “Fashion is Art” collection, which masterfully blurs the boundaries between sartorial design and pure art.

Every look on the runway is a wearable masterpiece. I was particularly impressed by the hand-painted elements and the sculptural approach to detail. Massive mustard-colored knit textures, hyperbolized scarves, and theatrical macrame masks create a mystical yet absolutely modern silhouette. The combination of dark blue denim embroidered with golden leaves and loose-fitting pinstripe trousers demonstrates a bold play on visual contrasts.

The accessories deserve special attention. Fantastic headpieces made of massive golden chains do not just complement the looks—they engage in an open dialogue with the audience, turning models into performers. It is important to note that the brand remains true to the principles of sustainability: all accessories were created through upcycling. This is exactly the level of innovative craftsmanship and eco-conscious design that the industry needs right now.

Fashion is a canvas, and the new LEM collection is a bright and uncompromising confirmation of this.

Elle
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Photographer: Zuzu Valla | Brand: lem.brand.georgia | UNIQUE Fashion Foundation
Creative Directors: @ruso.shukakidze, @gvantsaa_, @olgamiro82

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Liudmyla Elle Podolska

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Liudmyla Podolska is a Berlin-based creative director, digital fashion editor, and founder of D.WONDER Magazine, covering fashion, AI, 3D design, visual culture, and future-facing editorial storytelling.

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Liudmyla Elle Podolska

Founder & Editor-in-Chief, D.WONDER Magazine

Liudmyla Elle Podolska is a Berlin-based creative director, digital fashion editor, and founder of D.WONDER Magazine, an independent publication exploring fashion, AI, 3D design, technology, visual culture, and future-facing editorial storytelling.

Through D.WONDER Magazine, she covers international fashion weeks, emerging designers, digital fashion innovation, and the evolution of contemporary image-making.