What is the brand Matières Fécales (yes, ‘fecal matter’) and why is it suddenly everywhere?
The brand name behind recent showstopping fashion moments isn’t quite as delicate as their romantic and otherworldly looks. When asked what an ethereal Zendaya was wearing for The Odyssey ‘s premiere in New York, her stylist, Law Roach , responded: “Fecal Matter.” Zendaya’s angelic strapless gown with feathered white wings was the work of Matières Fécales—yes, in English, Fecal Matter—the…
Matières Fécales, a French fashion house known for its provocative and ethereal designs, has suddenly gained widespread attention in the fashion industry. The brand, founded by Steven Raj Bhaskaran and Hannah Rose Dalton in Montreal over a decade ago, derives its name from the scientific term for fecal matter, which the designers translated into a more glamorous French word.
The duo, who started their fashion journey as students at Collège LaSalle Montréal, have been inspired by subverting beauty with their unique personal style—featuring dramatic makeup, shaved heads and eyebrows, and skin boots resembling realistic feet.
Matières Fécales' innovative designs have caught the eye of numerous high-profile tastemakers, including Lady Gaga, Kylie Jenner, and Brad Goreski, a celebrity stylist. The brand's appeal lies in its ability to balance finesse and decaying, strong and soft elements, creating a sense of tension and uniqueness unattainable in traditional high-fashion brands like Chanel and Dior.
Their rise in the industry has been attributed to the fashion world's desire for something new, a sentiment echoed by Kristen Bateman, a longtime fashion and culture writer.
Their designs have been featured on the official calendar for Paris Fashion Week and showcased at recent events such as Dover Street Market, the Met Gala, and the Cannes Film Festival. Bollywood's Kylie Jenner has worn a blush-pink, satin, structured blazer from Matières Fécales in a Dunkin’ ad, further solidifying the brand's growing presence in the fashion world.
As the brand prepares for its next Paris Fashion Week show, fashion connoisseurs eagerly anticipate what new and groundbreaking designs Matières Fécales will bring to the forefront.
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