Davis and Randolph’s sci-fi runway raises the bar for sensual, genderless fashion.
By Olivia Grozier
October 22, 2023
No Sesso returns to the runway with a sci-fi inspired imagination of the future after a two season hiatus to showcase their “Futuro Fish” Spring 2024 collection at LA Fashion Week on Oct. 22, 2023. Artists and CDFA Fashion Fund finalists, Pia Davis and Autumn Randolph, explore how technology will impact humanity in the near future through sultry, genderless fashion showcased as a performative art piece complete with a video background.
Davis and Randolph introduced their look into the future as “The No Sesso System” through sci-fi elements sprinkled in every part of the standard-defying show, creating a memorable impression that implied another break from the runway is lightyears away. “We just wanted to take time off to truly elevate the brand and offer our own version of luxury fashion,” Davis said in regards to her and Randolph’s two season break. The artists’ “Futuro Fish” collection stays true to Davis’ word, offering a refreshingly experimental yet seductive look into the future. No Sesso consistently aligns itself with the concept of genderless fashion and forward-thinking with designs that defy the pre-established notions of gender in the modern world. Davis and Randolph’s Spring 2024 collection is no exception.
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The entire collection presents itself as a carnal contradiction of societal gender norms with midi skirts of metallic nylon and sleek leather on masculine-presenting frames, and sensually sheer turtlenecks highlighting toned torsos. No Sesso teased the audience by playing with sex appeal with garters, chaps, and fabric slashed at the upper thighs. High-slits, cut-outs, laced-up leather corsets, and barely-there shorts made an appearance on the runway, introducing the audience to a sensual future of fashion.
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Courtesy of No Sesso
Classic body-skimming silhouettes take a sci-fi turn as No Sesso toys with the boundary between style and functionality, and tip-toes over the line of utilitarian. Jersey knit dresses overcome with asymmetric details and slinky cut-out dresses embellished with cargo-inspired pockets and an abundance of zippers prove the future can be chic and comfortable.
Styling steals the show for the “Futuro Fish” collection. Models decorated with lengthy, claw-like nails sharp enough to scratch the first row and whimsical hair extensions reminiscent of space odyssey films and James Cameron’s Avatar gave the audience a gripping look at a potential future in the eyes of Davis and Randolph. A future with No Sesso is upon us and it shows no fear when it comes to looking forward.
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Courtesy of No Sesso
Courtesy of No Sesso
