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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade

The rise of high-fashion brand Matières Fécales

The Paris-based fashion house Matières Fécales, founded by Steven Raj Bhaskaran and Hannah Rose Dalton, has gained significant industry attention for its avant-garde designs worn by celebrities like Zendaya, Kylie Jenner, and Demi Moore. The brand, which began on the platform Depop, recently secured development support from Dover Street Market to expand its production and distribution.

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Why It Matters

The brand's rapid transition from a niche online seller to a Paris Fashion Week staple highlights a shift in high-fashion toward experimental, identity-focused design that challenges traditional industry aesthetics.

Key Facts

  • Matières Fécales was founded over a decade ago by Steven Raj Bhaskaran and Hannah Rose Dalton.
  • The brand originated as a student project at Collège LaSalle Montréal and began by selling designs on Depop.
  • The name 'Matières Fécales' (Fecal Matter) was chosen to reflect the designers' critical view of the fashion industry's wastefulness.
  • Dover Street Market began providing development, production, and distribution support to the brand in 2024.
  • The brand debuted its 'The Other' collection at Paris Fashion Week last year.
  • The brand collaborated with Christian Louboutin on a curved-heel shoe design.
  • The 'The One Percent' collection, unveiled in March, featured accessories made from dollar bills.
  • Celebrities including Sarah Paulson, Demi Moore, Lady Gaga, and Madonna have worn custom pieces from the brand.
  • The brand designed a dress for Gabbriette Bechtel's wedding to Matty Healy.
  • The next Paris Fashion Week show for the brand is scheduled for September.

Who's Mentioned

personKylie Jenner“Celebrity who wore a Matières Fécales blazer in a Dunkin' advertisement.”personAdrian Joffe“President of Dover Street Market.”personSteven Raj Bhaskaran“Co-founder of the fashion brand Matières Fécales.”personZendaya“Celebrity who wore a Matières Fécales gown to the 'Odyssey' premiere.”organizationDover Street Market“Retail and concept store group providing development support to the brand.”otherParis Fashion Week“Industry event where the brand showcases collections.”organizationCollège LaSalle Montréal“Educational institution where the founders met.”personHannah Rose Dalton“Co-founder of the fashion brand Matières Fécales.”