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On The Scene: Gypsy Sport x LAFW S23

by Claire Kay Hernandez October 12, 2022

written by Claire Kay Hernandez

On Saturday October 8th I attended the Gypsy Sport Spring 2023 Fashion Show. Held at the Lighthouse Artspace in Hollywood, the building was formerly and most iconically known as the legendary Amoeba Music Building. A fitting venue for the style of Gypsy Sport.

The Gypsy Sport logo filled the room as the beat of the music intensified- anticipating the start of the show. This was Rio Uribe’s second show back in Los Angeles, his hometown.

In its entirety, the show explored the classic Chicano character and many of its diversified forms. To be Chicano isn’t necessarily one stereotype. Fashion is expression. There are endless possibilities and forms to express being Chicano.

The iconic Pachuco zoot suit made more than one appearance on the runway. Being further deconstructed from its classic form each new time it stepped out on the runway with a different model.

New life was brought to these long standing classic styles within the Chicano community. As each model walked the runway, their energy merged into the look and became one identity. It was beautiful to see how many interpretations one can produce of one iconic style design.

If LA Chicano fashion culture was reimagined, it would be by the hands of Rio Uribe. His ability to take risks and play, recalling his memories from being a teenager in Los Angeles is refreshing to see.

October 12, 2022 0 comments

Gypsy Sport Debuts Spring 2018 Collection

by Vivian Chen October 17, 2017

written by Vivian Chen

Gypsy Sport debuted a very diverse collection with a diverse cast of models. It is refreshing to see a runway full of different ethnicities, skin tones, as well as shapes and sizes for a show. The collection features many colors as well as pieces reminiscent of a 90’s DIY vibe but mixed with modern brands, logos, and silhouettes. The collection is also a reflection of a modern gypsy warrior who is on top of the trends while staying true to their own aesthetic.

Many of the pieces follow the trends we have seen on other runways with exaggerated sleeve silhouettes as well as gathered ginghams and plaid. However these pieces in the Gypsy Sport collection are put together in a unique patchwork way that can only be described as bold. The experimental collection showed different patchwork techniques that included frayed ends, hardware as well as more sophisticated needlework.

In addition to the diverse cast of models, it is clear the collection took inspiration from different cultures to represent the world as a melting pot. There are motifs from the United States, Asia, the Middle East as well as South America. The collection is so different from others we have seen on runway in Paris and it is something that the fashion world should follow suit in.

The beauty was presented by Mac Cosmetics! The models were presented with natural hair textures and cultural hair styles as a nod to the inspiration as well as their ethnicity. The makeup on the models was minimal to highlight the natural beauty of each model as well as their ethnicities. Bold lip colors were a great addition to the look to unify the models and to compliment the final look.