Purple Love

i met matthew williams some time around 2010 on new york’s wild nightlife scene. since then, he’s had a thriving career as an art director, designer, and dj, creating his own brand, 1017 alyx 9sm, before being appointed creative director of givenchythis summer. to mark his new position at a major paris house, he agreed to be shot naked for our love issue, wearing just a few pieces of his new jewelry. welcome to paris.