Get an exclusive look at Prototypes‘s innovative Spring 2025 men’s fashion show from the runways of Paris Men’s Fashion Week, held in June 2024.
The stated inspiration for Prototypes’ spring lineup was the world of Ultras, the über-soccer fans who often make headlines for violent behavior in and out of stadiums.
Team flags, soccer jerseys and sportswear duly appeared in the lineup, pulled over the face, but they had been upcycled to near-oblivion by the design duo.
Among the more interesting examples marched out were cleverly cut blousons and jackets, pockets placed high, ideal for the strong-shouldered posture popular with edgy fashion labels.
Bottoms felt like an afterthought, particularly with the number of looks that came with sheer tights with opaque gussets hiding the bare minimum.
For those who want to emulate Censori’s looks — and there were a few in the audience — this gave a sporty read that felt in step with the pre-Olympics buzz.
But as Beham and Pidgeon plot their studio’s move to Paris, this one-note lineup failed to add the pair’s voice to the ongoing conversation on upcycling.
