The exhibition is a compelling, if slightly jarring, look at how designers use grime, stains, and decay to push boundaries.

: It connects modern "shock" pieces to legends like Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo , who normalized frayed hems and holes decades ago as part of the wabi-sabi philosophy of beauty in imperfection.

: It moves beyond "pretty" clothes to explore "dirty" as a symbol of life lived. Highlights include JordanLuca's viral stained denim and Alice Potts's sweat-crystallized couture, turning bodily waste into art.

: Reviewers from The Guardian and Observer describe the experience as "infectious" and "intentionally messy," forcing you to look at "sludge" and "ooze" as artistic tools rather than just dirt.

If you are referring to the provocative exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery , it is a fascinating dive into the "filthy" side of high fashion. The show famously includes pieces like JordanLuca's urine-stained jeans , which challenge our ideas of luxury and cleanliness. Review: A Masterclass in Subversive Style

: If you're into fashion that challenges the status quo, it’s a must-see. It effectively transforms "filth" into a luxury aesthetic, making you question why we value the "sterilized" look of modern retail so highly. Dirty Is the New Luxury! - i-D