We are to stand in “the faith”-that is, the concrete revelation of God that has been given by the prophets and Apostles and that comes to us today in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. Surely, firmness in subjective trust is necessary, but the Apostle has in mind something more objective here. The use of the definite article “the” is important here, for Paul is not calling for people to maintain the firmness of the subjective trust that they place in the Lord.
As always, these exhortations flow from essential truths about God and His gospel.įirst, the Apostle calls believers to “be watchful, stand firm in the faith” (v. Having just outlined his intent to pass through Macedonia, his sending of Timothy, and his urging of Apollos to journey to Corinth, Paul in 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 gives some practical exhortation to the church in Corinth. In this climate of extreme inequality, being obviously outrageously wealthy has become distasteful and contentious in wider society, see the flood of ‘eat-the-rich’ narratives from The White Lotus to Triangle of Sadness.Sound Christian faith and practice are never far from the Apostle Paul’s mind, even when he is dealing with such “mundane” concerns as his travel plans. It sets the scene, she continues, for brands to come up with ever more exclusive, but subtle ways to communicate wealth and takes care of unwanted optics. “This has seen a drive for ultra-high net worth groups to differentiate themselves from commodified obvious luxury by embracing quietness, discretion, privacy, and institutional wealth codes even more – the more if-you-know-you-know the better.” It’s the opposite of someone wearing a designer logo belt, or handbag.”Īs well as Succession’s influence, the roots of quiet fashion are linked to the consolidation of wealth in recent years, particularly during the pandemic where more money than ever has concentrated at the very top, says Greene. “It’s about the cashmere sweater that is just the right colour, with subtle detail, light-as-a-feather softness that no one except the wearer – or a stealth observer – would know and that costs several thousand pounds. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. For more information see our Privacy Policy. Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. “It’s about extreme material integrity, and tailoring skills developed by true experts and products at a price point way above even mainstream luxury,” said Lucie Greene, trend forecaster and founder of consultancy Light Years. These are still clothes that can cost more than the average monthly payslip and they need to look it. At the latter, the creative director, Norbert Stumpfl pointed to blazers that take months just for the fabric alone to be made.ĭespite its moniker, quiet luxury is designed to speak volumes. Brunello Cucinelli, Zegna, Tod’s, Giorgio Armani and Brioni all presented collections that eschewed the streetwear influences that had crept in of late.
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“We are already seeing men move away from logos to a more refined way of dressing, however it’s also clear that the gorpcore, more technical way of dressing remain as a strong sales driver and we’re excited to see how customers responds to the evolution of this trend and the brands that are able to marry those traditional performance wear styles with relaxed tailoring.”įor much of the Italian contingent on the schedule, the return of understated luxury is welcome news. “This trend is still the strongest message coming from Milan, however, it is now slightly more elaborate in detailing once you look closer at the garments and silhouettes,” said Ida Petersson, buying director at Browns. With the logo-mania and high-profile collaborations of recent years left in the dust, brands have been finding new ways to make sartorial stealth stand out. Even the front rows of the four-day showcase, which ended on Monday afternoon, were unusually quiet on the celebrity front, further emphasising the new low-key mood. For the second season in a row, Dolce & Gabbana ditched the distressed denim and diamanté suits in favour of tailoring and “the well-cut garment” on Saturday afternoon. At Valentino on Friday, the designer Pierpaolo Piccioli presented a collection of languid separates that addressed “the reality of masculinity now”.
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