We're excited to present an interview with Raul Lopez, a Brooklyn based fashion designer behind LUAR whose works has been showcased during NYFW S/S2024. In the interview, the designer discusses his brand's origin story, S/S2024 collection, beautiful neutral color palettes, iconic Ana bag paying homage to his mother and grandmother and his vision to the future.

00:00 Intro/Self introduction
00:52 Inspiration
01:55 S/S 2024 Collection
04:21 Color Scheme
06:01 Iconic Ana Bag
07:17 After S/S 2024 show
08:23 What’s next for LUAR

ABOUT LUAR
LUAR is the reversed namesake label of Brooklynbased designer Raul Lopez, former cofounder of Hood By Air. Of Dominican descent, Lopez began to design at the age of 12 and growing up was inspired by the fluidity of the downtown New York scene. The philosophy of LUAR lies in the intersection of New York City and the Dominican Republic, promoting the constant curiosity of tomorrow. LUAR has been worn and supported by the likes of Dua Lipa, Shawn Mendes, Bella Hadid, Christina Aguilera, Future, Kylie Jenner, Lourdes Leon, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Solange Knowles, Tyga, Theophilus London, and more. In 2018, Raul was a finalist for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and in 2022 he won the American Accessory Design of the Year Award. In 2023 he was named to the TIME 100 Next list of emerging leaders from around the world who are shaping the future and defining the next generation of leadership and was named a finalist for the LVMH Prize. (by Gia Kuan Consulting)

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Website https://www.luar.world

Creative Direction & Production: GCV Studios
Interviews by Mimi Tamaoki
Videographer: Auckvision
Videographer: Ayana Chiba
Videographer: Risa Kinouchi
Editor: Emily Hashizume
Runway photos by firstVIEW

Special thanks to LUAR, Gia Kuan Consulting, Naomi Yasuda and everyone involved

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