Theophilio SS25: A Spectacular Finale to LA Fashion Week

Tuesday 26th November 2024

Words | Micaela Cacho-Negrete

Photography | Sandrine Charles

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Theophilio SS25’s show, “Shaunie” felt perfect for the Los Angeles lifestyle. Matching Sets. Statements. Main Characters. The collection was full of prints, silhouettes (lots of micro-minis), and fabrics Angelenos wear all the time, so it seemed fitting that Theophilio, and Creative Director Edvin Thompson, closed 2024’s LA Fashion Week in such a spectacular way.

A model walks the runway in a vibrant halter mini dress with an abstract print, paired with black ankle-strap heels. The runway is a dark, dim room.

A model walks the runway wearing a gold sequined tank top with smiley face and text designs, paired with matching briefs. The look is accessorized with a leopard-print hat and shoes. The runway is a dark, dim room. — A model walks the runway in a vibrant halter mini dress with an abstract print, paired with black ankle-strap heels. The runway is a dark, dim room.

The collection’s title is “Shaunie,” after a childhood nickname given to Edvin by loved ones. He told Vogue Magazine that he wanted to “celebrate his grander self” through these pieces (Vogue App, show review by José Criales-Unzueta). As a viewer, you felt the grandness of this collection through Thompson’s use of fabrics – from chainmail to sequins, to leather – there was nothing off-limits. Thompson continued to challenge himself with the fabrics he selected, creating tailored suits, draped dresses, and leather vests as some of the central pieces.

A model walks the runway in a black textured vest and matching pants adorned with metallic eyelets. They accessorize with dark sunglasses. The runway is a dark, dim room.

A model walks the runway in a purple sequined micro-shorts and top. They have white strappy heels on and black sunglasses. The runway is a dark, dim room. — A model walks the runway in a black textured vest and matching pants adorned with metallic eyelets. They accessorize with dark sunglasses. The runway is a dark, dim room.

Thompson is also known to be inspired by Jamaica’s Dancehall scene, and many of the looks felt like they just came off the dance floor. The show started off with a black, strapless, and sequined mini dress that felt like an ode to the iconic 90s going-out aesthetic. From there, the looks felt perfectly curated for an individual who loves a statement nightlife moment – a feeling that they are the life of the party and the person setting the trends – from velvet suits to graffiti dresses, and even purple sequin micro shorts, the looks made the viewer want to have more fun. Most outfits also included one accessory – a pair of black sunglasses or a statement hat (the finale piece included a bejewelled tennis hat with feathers sticking out). Perfect for the nightlife goer who parties til dawn and needs to hide from the sun in the morning.

A model walks the runway in a black sequined, strapless mini dress and black strappy heels. The runway is a dark, dim room.

A model walks the runway in colorful graphic mini-dress, done in graffiti-art style, in chainmail. The words spell out “Theophilion” They are wearing black strappy heels. The runway is a dark, dim room. — A model walks the runway in a black sequined, strapless mini dress and black strappy heels. The runway is a dark, dim room.

Although Thompson hails from New York, and much of his work combines his Jamaican heritage with NYC experiences, the collection felt universal in its reach. Thompson’s tailoring was spectacular, the patterns felt iconic yet fresh in how they were exhibited, and the collection simply felt fun. As Theophilio continues to grow, it will be interesting to see how Thompson continues to create vibrant, unique looks that his audience is craving. This collection is a terrific ode to the magnificence of his imagination, and how it can be brought to life on the dance floor (and everywhere else).