London Calling Peru

peru fashion meets london punk

Andean textiles go punk rock. Peruvian knits, latex leggings and studded denim collide in a ransom-note riot of color.

Words by Kate Reeder

Model laughing with one hand over her eye, wearing a brown fedora, a stack of bead and pearl necklaces and Peruvian bracelets — Sydney in a Friend of Mine carnival skirt dress, Elliatt vest, vintage hat, BCBG and vintage necklaces and authentic Peruvian bracelets. photo: Kate Reeder

Peru fashion and London punk meet in a juxtaposition of traditional and modern. Peruvian sashes, knit hats and Awamaki Lab anoraks crash into latex leggings, studded denim and green lipstick, and nobody apologizes.

Five models, one ransom-note attitude. On the rack: This is a Love Song, Friend of Mine, Elliatt, Sandra Weil, Motel Rocks and a pile of authentic Peruvian pieces.

Model in a wide-brim hat, layered necklaces and a long shaggy vest over a patterned dress, shouting with one hand cupped to her mouth — Sydney in a Friend of Mine carnival skirt dress, Elliatt vest and vintage hat

Two models in punk makeup tugging at each other, one in a mustard blazer and leather pants, the other in a brown anorak and zigzag skirt — Left: Chelsea in a Sandra Weil blazer, This is a Love Song purple crop sweater and leather pants, an authentic Peruvian neck sash and Zara shoes. Right: Yvonne in an Awamaki Lab Patacancha anorak, This is a Love Song green crop sweater, Friend of Mine zigzag skirt, Jessica Simpson leather gloves and push BY PUSHMATAaHA necklaces.

Two models with braids and green lipstick leaning head to head in a green crop sweater and a mustard blazer with Peruvian textiles — Left: Yvonne in an Awamaki Lab Patacancha anorak, This is a Love Song green crop sweater and push BY PUSHMATAaHA necklaces. Right: Chelsea in a Sandra Weil blazer, This is a Love Song purple crop sweater and an authentic Peruvian neck sash.

Two models mid-kick, one in a black wide-brim hat, scarf, yellow blazer and bodysuit, the other in a yellow blazer, purple sweater and leather pants — Left: Tonita in a Pretty Persuasions scarf, Elliatt Yellow Penelope blazer, Dsquared hat and Lillian Crowe ring, plus a Friend of Mine harness. Right: Chelsea in a Sandra Weil blazer, This is a Love Song purple crop sweater and leather pants, an authentic Peruvian neck sash and Zara shoes, plus a push BY PUSHMATAaHA ring.

Close-up of a model in a black wide-brim hat and knit scarf biting her finger, a spiked gold ring on her hand — Tonita in a Pretty Persuasions scarf, Elliatt Yellow Penelope blazer, Dsquared hat and Lillian Crowe ring

Two models in dynamic poses, one in a grey jacket, latex leggings and a Peruvian knit hat, the other in an orange sweater, pink tights and a Peruvian headband — Left: Meredith in a 525 Made in America spacedye sweater, This Is A Love Song studded leather sleeve jean jacket, Friend of Mine black latex leggings, Dolce Vita shoes and an authentic Peruvian hat. Right: Meredith in a 525 Made in America sweater, Friend of Mine lace back leather shorts, Jessica Simpson gloves, The Chic Shack necklace and an authentic Peruvian headband.

Model with a long braid in a green crop sweater and brown anorak with Peruvian trim, a gloved finger pressed to her lips — Yvonne in an Awamaki Lab Patacancha anorak, This is a Love Song green crop sweater, Friend of Mine zigzag skirt, Jessica Simpson leather gloves and push BY PUSHMATAaHA necklaces

Model in a silver metallic vest and a long grey skirt with a patterned scarf panel, posing in white boots — Meredith in a This is a Love Song silver mini wildfire vest and change my orbit skirt, with vintage shoes

Two models seen from behind in studded denim vests and Peruvian knit hats, one in black leggings and one in red leggings — Left: Meredith in a 525 Made in America spacedye sweater, This Is A Love Song studded leather sleeve jean jacket, Friend of Mine black latex leggings, Dolce Vita shoes and an authentic Peruvian hat. Right: Sydney in a This Is A Love Song studded jean vest, Mustard Neely sweater, Friend of Mine red latex leggings, vintage skirt, Rue 21 shoes and an authentic Peruvian hat.

Model seated on a wooden stool in a coral crop top, long grey skirt and a dark green faux fur jacket — Tonita in a Friend of Mine mandarin textured swing crop top, This is a Love Song Change My Orbit skirt, Motel Rocks jacket, The Chic Shack necklace and Forever 21 bracelet

Three models with dark lipstick huddled together in faux fur, a bright geometric print shirt and a statement cuff — Left: Yvonne in a This Is A Love Song spun around shirt. Middle: Chelsea in a faux fur black muffler and This Is A Love Song shirt in orange. Right: Tonita in a Motel Rocks jacket, Friend of Mine textured swing crop top and Forever 21 bracelet.

From the MO print archive: this story first ran in The Future Issue of Meets Obsession Magazine.

Photographer: Kate Reeder
Art Direction: Jacqueline Law
Fashion Director: Jenny McFarlane
Stylist: Donte McGuine
Stylist Assistants: Audrey Leon, Shashanta Moore
Models: Chelsea Taylore, Meredith Meeks, Sydney Holden, Tonita Nwagbara, Yvonne Tolker
Hair: Holly Burnham
Makeup: Christina Spence

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