Trashy Clothing AW26
Emmilea Stoliker
Trashy Clothing’s new FW26 collection, titled “In Divine Trust”, is a collection reflecting on the quiet contradictions of every life under occupation.
Who is Trashy Clothing?
They are a Palestinian-born fashion brand founded in 2017 by Shukri Lawrence and Omar Braika, defined by a bold blend of satire, kitsch, and sharp wit. In doing so, the label aims to respond to challenging political realities through design statements that express anti‑colonial resistance and joyful artistic militancy. The brand creates and presents collections that address issues of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and race. They use fashion as a medium to challenge pre‑established ideas. Centered on the Middle East, these collections are often inspired by Arab music icons and popular culture. Additionally, they also reference workwear, clubwear, and eveningwear. However, the collections are also transnational in scope. When discussing influential Palestinian designers, they are often mentioned for their unique approach. For those seeking contemporary style rooted in cultural satire, the Trashy Clothing brand stands out.
“In Divine Trust” Collection
Everyday rituals unfold alongside systems of control. Consequently, through precise tailoring and measured silhouettes, the pieces evoke a sense of stillness and restraint. The collection channels the quiet spectacle of power portrayed in Elia Suleiman’s film Divine Intervention. There is also a collaboration with Sheytan, whose sword-inspired jewelry appears throughout the collection as both structure and a way of symbolic protection. One distinctive element of the “In Divine Trust” Collection is its collaboration with Trashy Clothing. This elevates the brand’s innovative identity. Moreover, the “In Divine Trust” lineup brings new meaning to Trashy Clothing. It merges artistic expression with bold visual narratives.
Each look appears suspended in motion, mid‑step, mid‑crossing, mid‑pause. Bodies slip through the structure without fully inhabiting it. In doing so, this allows presence alone to tilt the balance of the scene. The garments carry tension as material weight and controlled form. It’s clear that Trashy Clothing continues to push boundaries with fashion. In addition, the creative vision behind each piece in this line strongly reflects the brand’s core ethos.
Trashy Clothing unveiled their FW26 collection on March 6th, 2026, at their debut runway show during Paris Fashion Week,. This was their first-ever show in Paris.
Photo by Valerio Mezzanotti
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Emmilea Stoliker grew up in a tiny town in Delaware, where she developed her love of photography. Growing up, her eyes felt like camera lenses, always looking for the perfect composition for the perfect photograph. She would steal her mother’s phone to take a photo of any type of composition she thought was worth documenting. Later on, she moved to New York City to continue on with her passion for photography by studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Being a New York City-based freelance photographer, she loves manipulating different art genres and subgenres, which includes: Portraiture, still life, street photography, collage works, etc, and making multiple genres work together creatively and collaboratively. Emmilea loves to think outside of the box when it comes to creativity behind the screen.
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