The world is a vampire, sipping slowly on our warmth and wonder, leaving us pale with longing for a better place.
It’s draining out there.
As the metaphorical and literal weather worsens outside, we withdraw into self-made sanctuaries.
After all, a vampire cannot enter unless invited in.
We bundle up inside, draw the curtains to shut out the light and the noise, dream of better worlds outside our windows.
The snow falls delicately with intention, grace and poise inside our perfect satin-lined snow globes.
No crusty banks of slippery, nasty ICE on our streets.
We wrap ourselves in translucent layers, organza collars rise at the neck in protection.
We start to fade from the mirror, because we don’t reflect this brutal world; we’re only seen on our own terms.
The world is trying to turn us, but we’re hanging on to humanity, even as our fangs sharpen with disillusionment.
Despite all our rage, we are still just bats in a cage, but at least our fur is plant-based and our cage is Collina.
Collina Strada
Photos: Filippo Fior & Andrea Adriani, Details: Gianluca Carraro
LOOK 1
Lestat Dress – White Deadstock Lace and Melon Deadstock Crepe de Chine
LOOK 2
Plume Gown – Mauve and Washed Meadow Chiffon
LOOK 3
Plume Tank – Charcoal Gua Sha Chiffon
Joel Tee – Stone Organic Cotton
Hazel Cargo Pant – Stone Plaid Recycled Suiting
Stand Oil x Collina Strada Wave Knot Bag – Butter Cactus Leather
Stand Oil x Collina Strada Flora Sunglasses
LOOK 4
Chason Scrunch Button Up – Country Plaid
Mini Valerian Tank – Country Plaid
Florist Skirt – Country Plaid
LOOK 5
Ilana Jacket – Stone Plaid Recycled Suiting
Camellia Pant – Multi Suit Recycled Suiting
LOOK 6
Athena Dress – Tortoise Rayon
LOOK 7
Valerian Slip Dress – Chocolate Deadstock Satin
Valerian Scarf – BIO FLUFF Capretta 35% Tencel 25% Hemp 48% Viscose
LOOK 8
Valerian Shawl – Tortoise Satin
Celosia Tee – Black Chiffon and Organic Cotton
Pansy Pant – Black Stripe Flocked Denim
LOOK 9
Claudia Tee – Charcoal Organic Cotton
Joel Tee – Earth Organic Cotton
Hazel Cargo Shorts – Greenwash Denim
Thermal Leggings – Ditsy Daisy Waffle
Sweat Hood – Earth Deadstock Fleece
Valerian Muff – BIO FLUFF Capretta 35% Tencel 25% Hemp 48% Viscose
Stand Oil x Collina Strada Flora Sunglasses
LOOK 10
Lestat Dress – Chocolate Cilac Satin
LOOK 11
Plume Tank – Chocolate Painted Plaid Satin
Ray Tank – Cerulean Ice Striped Satin
Rosie Pant – Greenwash Denim
Valerian Muff Bag – Chocolate Lilac Satin
Stand Oil x Collina Strada Flora Sunglasses
LOOK 12
Ilana Jacket – BIO FLUFF Capretta 35% Tencel 25% Hemp 40% Viscose
Waterlily Pant – Multi Suit Recycled Suiting
Stand Oil x Collina Strada Flora Sunglasses
LOOK 13
Divine Tank – Black Deadstock Satin
Joel Tee – Dark Khaki Organic Cotton
Pansy Trouser – Chocolate Painted Plaid Organza and Amber Plaid Recycled Suiting
Stand Oil & Collina Strada Flora Sunglasses
Stand Oil & Collina Strada Bagette Bag – Black
LOOK 14
Yura Top – Chocolate Painted Plaid Silk Mesh
Yura Top – Mauve Meadow Mesh
Florence Slip Dress – Chocolate Deadstock Satin
Lily Skirt – Chocolate Painted Plaid Satin
Sweat Hood – BIO FLUFF Capretta 35% Tencel 25% Hemp 40% Viscose
LOOK 15
Ilana Wolverine Coat – Hollow Blossom Organza and Amber Plaid Recycled Suiting
Nettle Top – Chocolate Painted Plaid Silk Mesh
Simone Pant – Black Deadstock Cotton Twill
Stand Oil & Collina Strada Wave Knot Bag – Black Cactus Leather
LOOK 16
Plume Gown – Black Deadstock Satin
Valerian Shawl – Chocolate Painted Plaid Organza and Cheetah BIO FLUFF
LOOK 17
Jaqueline Dress – Chocolate Painted Plaid Velvet
Joel Tee – Earth Organic Cotton
Stand Oil & Collina Strada Fringe Bag – Black
LOOK 18
Pawpaw Coat – Chocolate Painted Plaid Organza and Cheetah BIO FLUFF Capretta 35% Tencel 25% Hemp 40% Viscose
Nettle Top – Black Deadstock Silk Mesh
Simone Pant – Black Deadstock Cotton Twill
LOOK 19
Lilith Dress – Chocolate Painted Plaid Chiffon
LOOK 20
Claudia Top – Black Deadstock Satin
Lestat Dress – Black Chiffon and Lace
LOOK 21
Chason Scrunch Button Up – Mauve Plaia
Simone Pant – Charcoal Deadstock Denim
Stand Oil & Collina Strada Wave Knot Bag – Butter Cactus Leather
Stand Oil & Collina Strada Flora Sunglasses
LOOK 22
Bubble Coat – Amber Plaid Recycled Suiting
Esme Slip – Mauve Meadow Chiffon
Watering Midi Dress – Chocolate Deadstock Satin
LOOK 23
Valerian Slip Dress – Mauve Meadow Rayon and Organza
LOOK 24
Gathered Hoodie – Painted Fog Deadstock Fleece
Distressed Amaryllis Tee – Ivory Organic Cotton
Pamela Dress – Washed Meadow Chiffon
Stand Oil & Collina Strada Cloud Ringo Bag – Butter Plaid Recycled Satin
LOOK 25
Divine Mini Dress – Butter Satin
LOOK 26
Plume Gown – Butter Plaid Chiffon
LOOK 27
Pampaw Coat – Butter Plaid Organza and Brown Hound Recycled Suiting
Nette Top – Butter Plaid Silk Mesh
Hiss Skirt – Olive Gua Sha Satin
LOOK 28
Claudia Top – Butter Plaid Satin
Esme Top – Butter Plaid Satin
Rosie Pant – Brown Hound Recycled Suiting
Stand Oil × Collina Strada Flora Sunglasses
LOOK 29
Amazing Gown – Amber Plaid Recycled Suiting
LOOK 30
Cullen Gown – Chocolate Deadstock Satin and Black Organza
Joel Tee – Black Organic Cotton
LOOK 31
Hale Gown – Black Panne Velvet and Hollow Blossom Chiffon
LOOK 32
Lestat Gown – Deadstock Black Chiffon and Lace
Creative Director: Hillary Taymour @_collina
Hair: Mustafa Yanaz @mustafayanaz for @bumbleandbumble
Makeup: Dick Page @dickpageface for @dalba_global
Casting: Liz Goldson @lizgoldson_casting Vorina Abubakar @dorinaamina
Styling: Joel Traptow @joeltraptow
Art Direction: Charlie Engman @charlieengman
Shoes: Keen Collaboration @keen
Sneakers: Converse Collaboration @converse
Bags & Sunglasses: Stand Oil Collaboration @standoil
Bio Fur: Savian by BIOFLUFF @savian.bio
Music: TT Britt @ttbritttbritt
PR: Karla Otto @karlaotto
Sales: Plus Plus @plusplus.world
Video: Minnie Bennett @minnie_bennett
Production: House of Jax @theofficialhouseofjax
Special Thanks: @seriousandly, @synergykombucha, @vossworld, @lindseymedia @starbucks
And the whole Collina Studio
ABOUT
Collina Strada
Collina Strada isn’t just a fashion label, it’s also a platform for social issues and awareness. Created by Hillary Taymour, her main concern is staying true to her craft, and staying on course to becoming a fully sustainable and radically transparent brand in the near future.
Based and manufactured in New York, the brand’s cult status core pieces transcend trends. Taymour’s designs are imbued with a fearlessly fluid attitude, re-inventing classics and unexpected details. Collina Strada embodies humor and youth. The brand DNA is now firmly cemented in the ability to look inward, even when we’re loud and expressive on the outside. Season after season, Collina Strada’s goal remains the same: to encourage self-reflection through clothing. How can you be the best version of yourself today?
Showing each season on the official New York Fashion Week schedule, Collina Strada has reimagined their shows to spur others into action. Runway shows have tackled global problems from racism to politics. “We are in a crucial state of change right now and the more we [do, the more we] can impact others to take action.” – Hillary Taymour
Bumble and Bumble
Bumble and bumble began as a New York City salon in 1977, where Bumble and bumble hairdressers clipped, colored and styled their way into prominence in magazines, on runways, and backstage around the world.
The brand is inspired by masters of the craft – hair stylists and colorists who are obsessed with technical and artistic excellence through bold self-expression. Bumble and bumble invents products to meet these professionals’ exacting standards that are also easy enough for anyone to use. From the iconic, wave-enhancing Surf Spray to the bestselling, mega moisturizing Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil range, these well-loved products are used by the pros in Bumble and bumble salons and by millions of people around the world at home every day.At Bumble and bumble, we believe in really great hair on your own terms.
Our mission – to provide a range of high-performing products and techniques inclusive of every hair type, texture, and styling preference so that you can create the hair you want every day, every night, every time.
Pro-curated, backstage-vetted, and life-tested for real, powerful results. www.bumbleandbumble.com
d’Alba
d’Alba is a luxury Korean skincare brand known for harnessing the power of rare white truffles sourced from Piedmont, Italy. At the heart of every formula is Trufferol™, the brand’s patented blend of white truffle extract and Vitamin E, designed to deliver antioxidant protection, improve elasticity, and boost radiance. Beloved by celebrity makeup artists and industry insiders, d’Alba is recognized for its innovative oil-serum formulations, including the cult-favorite First Spray Serum. With a focus on hydration, glow, and skin-firming benefits, the brand bridges advanced skincare technology with elevated, sensorial textures for visibly luminous results.
CONVERSE
Converse Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE, Inc. Established in 1908, the Converse brand has built a reputation as “America’s Original Sports Company”™ and has been associated with a rich heritage of legendary shoes such as the Chuck Taylor® All Star® shoe, the Jack Purcell® shoe and the One Star® shoe. Today, Converse offers a diverse portfolio including men’s, women’s and children’s footwear, apparel and accessories. Converse product is sold globally by retailers in over 160 countries and through 92 company-owned retail locations in the U.S. For more information, please visit Converse online at media.converse.com.
KEEN
Known for its original hybrid footwear, KEEN doesn’t just make shoes, it makes statements – like a flip-flop with toe protection. Designed for limitless wear, the Barbados stands out with a KEEN.PROTECT toe bumper, while the Kona delivers all-day comfort through a shock-absorbing foam insole with arch support. Both feature an Aquagrip rubber sole for traction on wet surfaces, and they’re infused with natural, pesticide-free odor control. KEEN has been PFAS-free since 2018 and is bringing its Consciously Created design ethos to Collina Strada – redefining what seasonless outdoor footwear looks like. This is only the beginning.
STAND OIL
STAND OIL is a global brand headquartered in Korea, currently garnering attention primarily among women in their 20s across Asia—including Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Indonesia—as well as in North America and Europe. STAND OIL draws inspiration from stand oil, a medium that helps oil paintings endure time without losing their brilliance, embodying the brand’s core philosophy of creating values that shine through the passage of time.
STAND OIL aims to deliver meaningful value through classic design and create products that remain cherished over time. We pursue an aesthetic that goes beyond simple design to specially complete your everyday life, offering meticulously crafted, high-quality designs at reasonable prices so that more people can experience valuable products. Additionally, we form strong bonds with customers who are interested in diverse fields such as art, culture, politics, economics, and sustainable consumption. Beyond simply selling products, we grow together with a community that shares the same values and engage in meaningful conversations.
BIOFLUFF
BioFluff is a bio-materials startup, reimagining the fur, plush and comfort materials industries, collaborating with nature to create innovative low-impact alternatives to animal-derived and plastic-based fabrics. The company’s pioneering approach and dedication to sustainability have garnered recognition and support from the luxury fashion industry and beyond.
Savian by BioFluff, the 100% plant based, completely plastic and GMO free material was launched in December 2023 with Stella McCartney during COP28. The material launched in December 2023 during COP28, is the first of the company’s luxury natural materials offering, made in Italy by combining plant based fibres, heritage craftsmanship and biotechnology.
SYNERGY
Kombucha is a fermented tea passed down through centuries of Eastern tradition. For more than 2,000 years, people believed kombucha to have unique healing properties. To craft Kombucha, a base of sweetened tea is cultured with a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast). Over time, the SCOBY transforms the tea into a bright, tangy, and effervescent drink with billions of living probiotics that aid digestion, support gut health, and boost immune function.
STARBUCKS
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to responsibly sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with a global footprint of more than 40,000 company-operated and licensed coffeehouses and a growing presence in consumer-packaged goods, we are the world’s premier purveyor of specialty coffee. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup.
VOSS
Over 20 years ago, VOSS was born in Norway, a country known for fresh air, untouched natural resources, modern elegance and high standards of quality. VOSS quickly became known and admired for our sleek, beautiful exterior, making it perhaps the most iconic and recognizable water bottle ever. But that beauty on the outside has always reflected the beauty of what is on the inside of every bottle.
