Mapplethorpe Rubberman T-Shirt by LUDOVIC DE SAINT SERNIN

Ludovic de Saint Sernin represents a return to beauty, seen via the lens of sensuality and sexuality, with an exacting approach to design and make. Saint Sernin is a French designer who lives and works in Paris. He graduated in Fashion Design from l’ESAA Duperré and worked in a number of French fashion houses before launching his own label, debuting with a Spring Summer 2018 collection. The majority of the clothes and accessories are made in France and sustainable practices are always closely followed, consciously shortening the supply chain and maintaining a close relationship with all ateliers. Ludovic de Saint Sernin has an ongoing collaboration with Swarovski, following a desire to work with makers who are best in their field.

Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989) was an American photographer known for his formally precise black-and-white images. Working in New York, he photographed flowers, classical nudes, celebrities and the city's underground scenes with the same sculptural perfection, and shot the cover of Patti Smith's album Horses. His retrospective The Perfect Moment became a landmark in debates over artistic freedom.