Selva Huygens SS27, BFW Heavenly Future
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LA MIKS
EDITED BY LAUREN BULLA
WRITTEN BY NISHA BANGA
15.07.26
Christian Huygen and Natalia Golubenko are the founders of Selva Huygens. The brand commands a global following, and is worn by artists including Lady Gaga, FKA Twigs, and Jared Leto.
Euro techno-futurism meets avant garde in the SS27 collection entitled AEROSPATIAL. At Berlin fashion week, attendees witnessed disco balls, hardware accessories, and shoes in place of bags as they crossed the runway. The collection posed a reflection on hope and dreams, a light-touch romantic optimism for something that could have been.
Away from the inner city streets of Berlin, the Weltwirtschaft building, erected in utilitarian concrete forms plays into the show’s ambience. AEROSPATIAL sets out like a 1960’s space film. Deep wooden walls, sheer grey curtains amongst high ceilings with a lone disco ball reflecting specks of light into the otherwise darkened space. It nods to the optimism of the 1960’s and 70’s where the future felt tangible, shiny even. A generation convinced that a better world would come. Huygens collection is an ode to a similar type of romance and hope.
As psychedelic hard rock emanated from commanding speakers, the first garments, set like a three way triptych, unfolded. ‘The Dream’ brings about a light space-age optimism. A-line dresses, reconfigured trapeze jackets, and pillbox hats could all be seen throughout the duration of the show. Warm hues and rich metal tones were central colourways throughout.
As the show progressed, a subtle change occurred, Chapter 2 ‘The Collision’ is much harsher in mood, the music pumping out a more aggressive beat. The lighting was colder. The models entered the space with a certain stride of defiance. Sharp shadows and structured metal counterparts distorted silhouettes bringing about a sense of armour.
The last of the triptych brings ‘Reconstruction.’ Which becomes a rebuilding of hope and newfound acceptance. Huygens reflects on a collapsing system with fluidity. The pieces are lighter, as harsher structures become softened.
Here, Selva Huygens fills the void. Reminding us that even in the bleakest moments, hope still deserves agency. As Tarkovskys, Solaris states “We don’t need other worlds, we need mirrors.” This season, guests were presented with a moment of introspection.
