Best in Show: Lou Stoppard discusses Craig Green's S/S 18 poncho

In a move away from the fast pace, commercial and throw-away mannerisms of the fashion world, Best in Show allows characters and creatives from within the industry to hand select and discuss a favourite item from the previous season, offering a unique insight into how the shows truly affect the individual. Lou Stoppard spotlights a parrot-printed poncho from Craig Green's S/S 18 collection

[@thianbf]

SHOWstudio are the heroes that bring what is lacking from the online fashion world.

[@keithtay]

lovin this new series

[@johnnymaclean3012]

Love this series

[@Iconology]

Loved SS18 for Craig. So strong and definitely now stands alongside some of the bigger names as must-see show (Raf Simons/Vetements etc). I'm already saving to buy one of these pieces. Loved the colour/fabric/drape/print. Everything. Would love to see Look 37 from Raf next!

[@dingdongvogue]

I love this! Question: Alex Fury had a similar series way back when (2009?) and there is a particular video where he discusses the couture materials used on a Balenciaga S/S 2009 dress. Is this anywhere online? I'd love to see it again.

[@matchoftheday3]

It's impossible to be unhappy in a poncho!

[@alb5113]

Super nice this new series!

[@dnielmrtnz]

I adore Lou

[@mayart9678]

Is this taking fashion too seriously, esp in context of its place in a world where resources are being depleted , is fashion in its current consumptive state a little indulgent?

[@Majesticon]

I desperately want to like Craig Green, but the clothing seems so superfluously busy and distracting. The concept misses me because all the strings, tassels and toggles and the weird, boxy shape of nearly every garment feels cheap to me. Whereas Damir Doma's early work had a similar vibe-- flowy, extreme, born from a utopian protest of some kind-- the difference is Doma's stuff was wearable and timeless. Give me some shape! Give me some tangibility, anything to anchor myself in the collection. I'm gonna keep watching it every season though, maybe it'll strike me one day.

[@nicholashilton2514]

Alex I couldn't agree with you more. I'm so uninterested in his work. I really don't understand all the praise for it.