Balmain spin-off Faith Connexion started showing a few seasons ago and has already gained a following.  In their manifesto they say, “Just like the only obligation of an artist is to be free, Fashion needs to be free. Freed from Fall/Winter, Spring/Summer seasons, freed from multimillion-dollar shows, freed from flagship stores, and freed from star designers.”  Style.com says that without the benefit of runway shows and all the rest, the brand has been quick to pick up retailers: Maxfield, Saks Fifth Avenue, Net-a-Porter, and Luisa Via Roma, for starters, and more coming soon. Shown here, the brand used graffiti to do one of a kind tags on jackets, tees, and tiny dresses. They seem to be setting the stage for art/fashion collaborations and making a bigger statement about the industry. Go them!

– bekah hilleson