Ann Demeulemeester unveils the Second Edition of “KIDS”, the cultural project in the form of a visual diary curated by creative director Stefano Gallici.

This edition explores the multifaceted tapestry that comprises New York’s underground art and culture. KIDS pushes the boundaries of fashion campaigns even farther, evolving into a powerful platform that fuels talent and fosters profound connections. With New York as its backdrop, the second edition emphasizes the house’s commitment to tolerating diversity, promoting creativity, and recognizing the power of communal artistic expression. It accomplishes this while retaining a dynamic and ever-changing spirit.

“‘Leaving was never my proud, Leaving New York never easy’ were the Michael Stipe lines looping while I was floating around the city documenting its underground net. It was my first time in New York: self-discovery and discovering new artists and friends come together in a flux, a natural and spontaneous process that spawns this second chapter of KIDS, a new celebration of community and creativity” says Stefano Gallici.

The series was shot over the course of a week in both well-known and hidden corners of the city. Each artist contributed a distinct voice to the continuing drama.

Dakota Butler is a tastemaker with a cult-like following drawn to her aesthetic vision. Through her poetic musings shared online, she offers insights into her own life, adding to the allure of her persona and the evolving narrative of her identity, making her an enigmatic figure in the world of aesthetics.

Hunter Amos is a fine artist from rural New South Wales who keeps expanding his practice from portraiture into abstract figuration and materialism. Infusing each piece with a revitalized significance through dynamic compositions, intricate abstractions, and nuanced juxtapositions of form, his practice explores selfhood with societal relations.

Quintessa Swindell is an advocate for broadening the opportunities for young women in the film industry. Known globally for their work as an actor in both TV/ Film and now making their debut as a director.

Jakob Hetzer is a designer and creative consultant based in Los Angeles, with work spanning from art and fashion into literature. Having grown up between Detroit, MI, and Frankfurt, Germany he has developed a unique taste and an influential voice.

Stella Rose introduced “Eyes of glass”, her debut album – a mix of poetic lyrics and serpentine sounds – in 2023, while being embraced by like-minded artists and collaborating with a roster of fashion publications and houses. She recently made her way to the mainstage opening for Depeche Mode at Madison Square Garden.