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September 2024 fashion news
Haider Ackermann named creative director of Tom Ford
Tom Ford announced he was stepping back from his eponymous brand in April 2023, following a sale to Estée Lauder. While his righthand man Peter Hawkings was named as successor at the time, Hawkings departed the brand as creative director less than a year later. Now, French designer Haider Ackermann has been appointed the top job, taking over the reigns at Tom Ford immediately. Ackermann’s debut show for the brand is set for March 2025.
“It is with tremendous pride that I will seek to honour the legacy of Tom Ford, a man I have long admired and have the utmost respect for,” Ackermann shared in an Instagram post. “I am much looking forward to what lies ahead.”
“I have long been a great fan of Haider’s work. I find both his womenswear and menswear equally compelling,” said Tom Ford of the appointment. “He is an incredible colourist, his tailoring is sharp, and, above all, he is modern. We share many of the same historical references, and I could not be more excited to see what he does with the brand.”
The new role makes Ackermann a busy man, with the French designer also creative director for Canada Goose. He also operated his own eponymous label from 2001 to 2020, with Timothée Chalamet and Tilda Swinton noted fans of the brand.
August 2024 fashion news
Kith and Giorgio Armani set to collaborate
Ronnie Fieg, founder and creative director of Kith, has announced a collaboration with Giorgio Armani, marking the first time the Italian menswear designer will have ever collaborated on a collection with another brand. Titled the ‘Suit Project’, the collection will blend the New York-based lifestyle brand’s retro streetwear aesthetics with the Italian designer’s flair for tailoring.
“To say Mr. Armani is an icon would be an understatement,” Ronnie Fieg shared on Instagram. “His perspective on fashion revolutionised the way the world chose to dress. He founded his own brand and built it into an empire that he still retains 100% control of, 49 years later. He set the impossibly high standard that I push myself to reach every day.”
An exact launch date for the collection is yet to be announced.
Boss and Aston Martin partner on an off-track lifestyle capsule collection
German fashion house Boss has partnered with British marque Aston Martin to create a series of grid-side essentials. Pieces in the collection pull details from the British marque’s interior design across its models, such as the quilted leather on the seats. Meanwhile, zip pullers, cord ends and snap buttons take inspiration from finishes on Aston Martin’s high performance vehicles and high-performance materials like carbon-fibre make their way into the collection. Executed in a palette of white, pale
grey, opal green, and dark mink, highlights in the capsule collection include a leather weekend bag, three layer bonded wing collar jacket, a three-in-one mac coat, and silk-cotton polo shirts. The accompanying campaign stars Spanish Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso.
Explore and shop the collection via the Boss webstore.
Marvel x Kith enlist Haydenshapes to create the ‘Silver Surfer’ board
Marvel and Kith have been celebrating the former’s 85th anniversary by reimagining iconic Marvel villains through the lens of Ronnie Fieg’s New York-based lifestyle brand. As part of the series, Kith tapped Australian surfboard and lifestyle brand Haydenshapes to craft a chromatic surfboard in honour of the Fantastic Four‘s Silver Surfer. Crafted in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, each board is composed of PU foam and polyester laminated fibre glass, with a lightweight chroming technique bringing the limited-edition piece to life. Each board is said to take 50 hours to craft.
Burberry’s outdoorsy winter 2024 campaign stars Lila Moss
Burberry’s 2024 winter collection is characterised by nature-inspired shades and takes an artisanal approach to fabric and construction. Naturally, the British fashion house’s signature check print features throughout, found adorning woollen dresses, rain boots, and scarves, while the classic trench is rendered in corduroy. The campaign is shot in the Lake District and stars Lila Moss alongside a cast of models which includes Maya Wigram (daughter of Phoebe Philo) and Adwoa Aboah.
Ningning stars in Versace’s new Kleio bag campaign
Ningning, member of K-pop group Aespa and Versace global ambassador, stars in a new campaign for the Italian luxury fashion house. The singer models the recently introduced Kleio bag, which sees supple nappa leather rendered in a soft, pillowy shape that is juxtaposed with the Medusa ’95 lock closure.
Celine makes its foray into beauty with French girl staples
Expanding upon the realm of fragrance and artistic beauty tools (first launched last year), Hedi Slimane’s Celine Beauté collection is set to include lipstick (by way of the 15-strong Le Rouge collection), as well as lip balms, mascaras, eyeliners, pencils, loose powders, blush cases, and nail polish. The accompanying campaign features actress Ever Anderson sporting a classic red lip, with the lipstick line set to launch imminently, followed by the rest of the collection in January 2025.
Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty shows off a softer side
Rihanna’s lingerie brand Savage x Fenty has entered a new chapter, with the release of Soft N’ Savage. Inspired by the singer and entrepreneur’s journey into motherhood, the new line drops the bold, brash styles Savage x Fenty is known for in favour of comfortable fits in neutral tones (with a hint of leopard print)… Someone check on Skims.
Explore the Soft N’ Savage collection via the Savage x Fenty webstore.
Marimekko delves into denim
Coinciding with the Finnish design brand’s 60th anniversary, Marimekko has made its foray into the denim space, with the aptly named Maridenim collection. Infusing classic staples with the brand’s signature flair for patterns, there are three styles of jeans available as well as a Unikko set. Each piece is crafted from mono-material cotton (80% organic and 20% recycled) and features removable buttons, in line with the Jeans Redesign guidelines from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation which promote circularity in fashion.
Explore the Maridenim collection via the Marimekko webstore.
Camilla & Marc explores the art of dressing in ‘The Space Within’
Australian label Camilla & Marc has released its SS24 collection. Exploring the intricate psychology behind the art of dressing and the innate link between our sartorial choices and sense of self, the new collection features lingerie-style details (think visible hooks and eyes, lace details, and intricate beading), symbolising the act of undressing. This is juxtaposed with a contemporary take on power dressing courtesy of deconstructed braces that mimic blazer labels appearing on trousers and belt loops on dresses, creating a dialogue between masculine and feminine.
Explore The Space Within via the Camilla & Marc webstore.
Golden Goose’s new Marathon sneaker draws inspiration from the Olympics
Golden Goose has released a limited-edition gold colourway of its Marathon sneaker. Imbuing a classic track style with a 1970s-infused flair, the Marathon sneaker marries oldschool charm with contemporary running technology. Crafted from leather, the new golden hue nods to the winning spirit of the Olympic Games.
Explore the Marathon sneaker line via the Golden Goose webstore.
Saint Laurent opens new boutique in Westfield Sydney
Saint Laurent has opened a new outpost in Sydney’s Westfield. Conceived by the French luxury fashion house’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello, the store prioritises raw yet refined materials, cultivating laidback elegance through luxurious materials such as amber terrazzo floors, golden spider and giallo sienna marble niches, a grey-blue marble table, and a striking black wood staircase, all ensconced within back-lit cosmic black marble walls.
July 2024 fashion news
Burberry Classics puts the British fashion house’s signature spin on the staples
After a lackluster few seasons, Burberry has decided to revisit the essentials with Burberry Classics. Initially launched in March, the line is “a curation of wardrobe foundations reimagined with a unique Burberry slant.” Basically, this means outerwear like trench coats, car coats, and Harrington jackets as well as parkas and capes all swathed in the British fashion house’s signature checks. Shot by Davit Giorgadze, the campaign features Giselle Norman, Kai-Isaiah Jamal, and Lennon Gallagher.
Louis Vuitton announces Blackpink’s Lisa as its newest ambassador
Lalisa Manobal, better known as ‘Lisa from Blackpink’ has been appointed brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton. The announcement follows Manobal’s appearance at the Louis Vuitton F/W 2024 show, which sent the rumour mill into overdrive, as the Thai singer and rapper was then a brand ambassador for fellow LVMH-owned luxury fashion house Celine, a role she’s held since 2020. With Blackpink currently on a hiatus—with a return allegedly imminent—Manobal’s solo ventures have been taking priority, with her single Rockstar dominating charts and a forthcoming acting debut in the upcoming season of The White Lotus.
Daniel Craig goes back to his theatre kid roots with funky Loewe campaign
Well and truly free from the shackles of Bond, British actor Daniel Craig has made a welcome return to his theatre kid days in a campaign for Loewe. Debuting a new hairstyle, Craig models pieces from the Loewe FW24 collection, with the actor donning a Fair Isle knit sweater and a patterned half-zip in the images shot by David Sims. The campaign comes ahead of the release of the Luca Guadagnino film Queer, which stars Craig alongside Outer Banks’ Drew Starkey and features costumes designed by Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson.
Daniel Arsham creates a unique piece for Moët & Chandon
In honour of its 280th anniversary, champagne house Moët & Chandon has released Collection Impériale Création No. 1, a unique cuvée release utilising seven peerless vintages and three ageing methods. To commemorate the launch, Moët & Chandon has collaborated with Daniel Arsham, with the artist creating a sculptural piece crated from white resin, designed to recall the chalky soils of the Champagne region. With just 85 pieces made, the artist-designed object is intended to serve as a collectable for years to come.
Nike and Jacquemus launch a summer-ready collection
The mercury might be continuing to drop down under, but in the northern hemisphere things are heating up. Case in point: the new Nike x Jacquemus collection. Marking the third time the sportswear giant and the French luxury brand have teamed up, the new collection pays homage to Nike’s global athletes ahead of the Olympics. In addition to reworking the Nike Air Max 1 with Jacquemus’ unique design codes, the collection also features the Le Swoosh bag, a chic style with space for little more than a banana.
Louis Vuitton creates Timberlands for the thinking worker
Louis Vuitton and Timberland have dropped a capsule collection of remixed workwear pieces. The signature Louis Vuitton Keepall is reimagined as the Keepall 50 Toolbox, an essential for haute couture plumbers. Meanwhile, Timberland’s iconic lug sole boots receive the Louis Vuitton treatment courtesy of monogram details and a branded leather tag.
Zoë Kravitz is the ultimate Saint Laurent muse in ZOË
Under the direction of Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent continues to delve further into the art and lifestyle realms. Taking its partnership with longtime brand ambassador Zoë Kravitz to new levels, the maison has released ZOË, a 100-page book featuring the actress and Saint Laurent muse photographed by South African photographer and director Henrik Purienne. Alongside sensual photographs of the actress, the likes of Jeremy Allen White also appear in supporting roles.
The book is priced at $135USD and available via the Saint Laurent webstore.
Lewis Hamilton is Dior’s newest brand ambassador (and guest designer)
Lewis Hamilton is equally well known for his on-track prowess as his off-track fits. Now, the 2024 British Grand Prix winner has been appointed an ambassador for Dior. To commemorate the partnership, Hamilton has designed a new capsule collection alongside Dior creative director Kim Jones. Centred around skiing and snowboarding—which reflect Hamilton’s personal interests—the collection blends traditional savoir-faire with technical sporting details. The vibrant collection spans ready-to-wear laden with skiing and aprés-ski essentials, as well as sneakers, accessories, and snowboards.
The Lewis Hamilton x Dior collection will be available in physical boutiques and via the maison’s webstore from the 17th October onwards.
Collina Strada makes a Bag(gu) for the horse girls
Is that—The Collina Strada x Baggu Horse Bag? Yeah, it is. New York City-based designer Collina Strada has teamed up with cult-favourite Californian bag brand Baggu for a limited-edition capsule collection. The 18-piece collection sees archival Collina Strada prints remixed with AI to create trippy plaids and florals, which adorn nylon shoulder bags, Baggu’s signature crescent bag, a viralish horse bag, and even a pop-up tent.
Explore and shop the Collina Strada x Baggu collection here.
June 2024 fashion news
Lanvin names Peter Copping as new creative director
Heritage French couture house Lanvin has found its new creative director in Peter Copping. Copping succeeds Loewe alumni Bruno Sialelli, who departed the role in April 2023. While the British designer isn’t (currently) a household name, he had a heady resume working with some of the biggest names in the business. An alumnus of Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art in London, Copping began his career at Sonia Rykiel before a decade-long tenure at Louis Vuitton, working under then-creative director Marc Jacobs. He later took on the role of creative director at Nina Ricci before stints at Oscar de la Renta and Balenciaga, as creative director and head of couture, respectively.
“Jeanne Lanvin was a visionary of her time whose interests and passions extended far beyond fashion, as do my own,” Copping shared on Instagram. “I am extremely honoured to have been chosen as Artistic Director of Lanvin and to be able, along with the atelier and teams, to write the next chapter for this iconic house.”
Dries Van Noten bids a triumphant farewell to the runway with 150th (and final) show
Dries Van Noten presented his debut runway collection in Paris in 1991. 33 years later, the Belgian fashion designer took his final bow in the same city. Held in a former factory, the Dries Van Noten SS25 show was an emotional affair; with models who had walked in the designer’s earliest shows (including Alain Gossuin, who walked in the aforementioned 1991 show) taking to the runway alongside new faces and among the 1000 guests, the likes of Thom Browne, Glenn Martens, and Ann Demeulemeester. With the runway covered in silver foil flakes, looks begin demurely and conservatively, with Gossuin opening the show in a long double-breasted coat and beige trousers. Neutral tones and impressive tailoring that contrasts light with heavy and stiff with flowy form the first handful of looks, before colour is introduced with funky metallics and prints in shades of baby blue, pale pink, deep purple, and mint greens.
As Dries Van Noten takes his final bow and tears are shed, a six-meter-wide drops from the ceiling, with the designer inviting guests to party on into the night. As Van Noten puts it: “It’s all one big happy world, and everybody can wear whatever they want.”
Dior elevates jersey to couture status in Haute Couture FW24/5
For Dior Haute Couture FW24/5, creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri draws inspiration from the impending Olympic Games in Paris. Exploring the inextricable connection between sport and women’s bodies, Chiuri blends athleticism with elegance, elevating jersey to the status of a precious material. Pleats and draping are used to showcase movement and accentuate the curvature of the female form, with metal mesh jersey in gold, silver, and white forming the basis for the majority of looks.
The combination of classical draping techniques and contemporary materials creates a dialogue between tradition and innovation, prompting a consideration of what denotes a ‘luxury’ fabric today.
Ksubi launces capsule collection with NBA champion Patty Mills
Australian streetwear and denim label Ksubi has teamed up with NBA champion and Olympic medalist Patty Mills, with the duo launching a limited-edition capsule collection. Spanning menswear and womenswear, the 16-piece collection explores the intersection between classic workwear and contemporary street style, while paying homage to Mills’ indigenous heritage. Clad in earthy tones that nod to the hues of the Australian landscape, standout pieces include the Battler Vest and All Hands Cargo Pants.
Explore and shop the Ksubi x Patty Mills capsule collection here.
Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid ride across the Place Vendôme in Hermès
Clad in Hermès’ finest equestrian wear, horse girls Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid rode through Paris’s Place Vendôme on horseback. Part of Vogue World, their appearance was one of several equestrian-inspired looks, with other (on-foot) looks by the likes of Balmain, Thom Browne, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Maison Margiela.
Mads Mikkelsen closes Zegna Summer 2025
Mads Mikkelsen. Need we say more? Yes? Fine. Linen takes centre stage at Zegna Summer 2025, with models weaving through what appears at first glance to be crops of flax plants used to make linen. In fact, they are actually metal blades, with the show taking place within an industrial warehouse. “No two individual things are perfectly alike: the specific location and confluence of conditions makes each and every one a singular being, an individual entity,” read the show notes. “The making of nature and the making of man meet, shift, and overlap in a fantasy of industrial nature and natural industrialism made real. No matter how precise the execution, however, no two things are perfectly alike: not the metal blades of the linen nor the humans walking the catwalk.”
For Zegna Summer 2025, linen forms the language with which creative director Alessandro Sartori expresses his singular take on fluid tailoring and leisurewear. Showcasing the versatility of linen, the textile takes on several incarnations; from soft, breezy silhouettes that allow the body to be at ease, to insouciant and quintessentially Italian getups such as knitted shirts paired with roomy trousers.
Oh, and did we mention Mads Mikkelsen closed the show?
Pharrell William celebrates humanity itself for Louis Vuitton SS24/5
Set on the rooftop of the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, overlooking the city of light, models walked down a mown grass runway styled to resemble Louis Vuitton’s iconic damier print. The show’s location—atop an organisation that seeks to unite humanity through education, arts, science, and culture—proved an apt one, with the Louis Vuitton SS24/5 the result of creative director Pharrell William’s desire to celebrate “humans that co-inhabit the Earth.”
With all humans “each illuminated by the same sun,” the collection features tonal hues inspired by the varied skin tones of people across the globe, while nodding to the maison’s travel heritage, with apparel and leather goods imbued with a globetrotting spirit. Think briefcases styled like trunks, aviation-inspired bomber jackets, and corporate travellers in double-breasted suiting and slim-cut trousers.
Tod’s reconciles artificial intelligence with artisanal intelligence in SS25
Incumbent creative director Matteo Tamburini has released his debut collection for luxury fashion and leather goods house Tod’s. Viewing artificial intelligence not as a threat, but as a means of betterment, Tod’s SS25 combines AI with another AI: artisinal intelligence. The former is fundamentally rooted in satisfying the needs of the individual, while the latter is driven by skill and craftsmanship. Together, they form a formidable force.
Working within the confines of Tod’s signature design codes, Tamburini finds elegance and refinement in restraint. Materials, quality, and minute details take centre stage Tod’s SS25, with garments notable for their distinctly Italian style. The collection makes use of fine leathers, selected for their softness and lightness, courtesy of the Pashmy project, unveiled earlier this year to champion high-end exclusive Italian materials.
Outerwear additions include a field jacket and a formal blazer crafted from linen, while the aforementioned leather is transformed into a casual bomber jacket. Naturally, the Gommino driving shoe—a Tod’s signature—gets a look in look in with a backless sabot version in neutral hues while the Bubble Gommino is presented in boat shoe style and adorned with a T-bar accessory. Meanwhile, a sack version and several canvas and leather variants of the Di Bag are introduced.
Alessandro Michele’s debut Valentino collection nods to the archives
Former Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele has made his debut in his new role at Valentino. The Valentino Resort 2025 collection quietly dropped online overnight. Among the 171-look collection are bouclé princess coats, twee dresses with oversized Peter Pan collars, velvet twin-sets, and an abundance of bows (in hair, on shoes, and around necks). While some are quick to point out the similarities between Michele’s Gucci and Michele’s Valentino, the collection nods to designer Valentino Garavani’s somewhat maximalist ’60s designs. Although we’re not quite sure which resort frills, velvet, tweed, and a surplus of outerwear is best suited to, we’re intrigued to—perhaps a Wes Anderson-designed sky resort?—we’re intrigued to see where Michele takes Valentino.
Kaia Gerber stars in Celine campaign shot by Hedi Slimane
Model Kaia Gerber stars in a new campaign for Celine, shot by the luxury French fashion house’s creative director Hedi Slimane. Shot in Malibu, the images see Gerber sport pared-back pieces from the brand’s ready-to-wear collection, styled with Triomphe handbags.
Zendaya signs multi-year partnership with On sportswear
The tenniscore-laden Challengers press tour might be over, but Zendaya has signalled that her sporty era isn’t a short lived one. The actress has signed a multi-year contract with On, as the Swiss sportswear label’s newest brand partner. The collaboration goes beyond an ambassadorial level, instead aiming to “drive meaningful conversations around movement and well-being, reimagine select product collections, and produce future creative campaigns” — which means a Zendaya x On capsule collection isn’t an unlikely possibility.
“It’s no secret that I’ve been a big fan of On for a long time,” said Zendaya in a press release. “I’m always wearing them on set, or when I’m travelling, rehearsing or running around with my dog. So it’s a full-circle moment to make this partnership official.”
To mark the commencement of the collaboration, Zendaya and On have released a creative campaign called ‘Dream Together’. Directed by C Prinz, the campaign sees the actress star alongside a diverse cast of individuals and explores how movement can bring people together.
Watch the Dream Together campaign video here.
Kith gives the people what they didn’t ask for with Jimmy Fallon campaign
Did you want to see American television host—and notorious interrupter—styled as a hypebeast? No? Ah, well not to worry, Kith has gone and done it anyway. The New York City-based lifestyle brand is known for its atypical choices when it comes to celebrity models, with Jerry Seinfeld, Bryan Cranston, and Brian Cox starring in previous campaigns. However, the choice of Fallon is an… interesting one. Does Jimmy Fallon even hold cultural capital in today’s society? Dubious, but anyway, the campaign showcases the latest Kith x TaylorMade collaboration, with the former putting its signature streetwear spin on the latter’s technical golf gear, with the collaboration spanning apparel, sneakers, equipment, and accessories.
View the Kith x TaylorMade collection here.
Dior and Stone Island showcase contemporary craftsmanship prowess
Although they’ve never met, the late Christian Dior and contemporary designer Massimo Osti, founder of Stone Island, are united in their pursuit of peerless craftsmanship and savoir-faire. Using Dior creative director Kim Jones as a convoy for the spirit of the late Monsieur Dior, the Dior x Stone Island collection seeks to imagine what a collaboration between the two brands might have looked like several decades ago.
“There is a meeting of Monsieur Dior and Massimo Osti’s work for Stone Island in this collection,” said Kim Jones, creative director of Dior. “It Is the coming together of ‘obsessives’. They might have people from opposite ends of the fashion spectrum, from a haute couture vision to that of military functionality, yet I think they’d recognised something in each other and in what they achieved through clothing. Here, in the coming together of contrasting traditions, there’s a new kind of clothing alchemy.”
The collection almost exclusively uses what Dior dubs ‘noble materials’, with silk a common thread for both the Parisian fashion house and the Northern Italian label. While the former has previously used the material in the context of couture, the collaborative collection leans into the technical functionality of silk; a material regularly used in military clothing production.
Stone Island’s signature garment dyeing process is applied to archival silhouettes from the brand, with pieces formerly realised in cotton and rubber now executed in cotton silk and embossed leather. Dior’s cannage motif also makes an appearance atop the Stone Island rose, as does a ‘double pleat’ tailoring motif first seen in the maison’s 1952 summer haute couture collection. The collaborative collection also comprises footwear. Hybridised boots and derby shoes are influenced by the construction of climbing shoes, while a sneaker is rendered in cotton sateen Stone Island fabrication and stitched with the Dior Oblique motif.
Explore the collection via Dior.
Hailey Bieber (& foetus) star in Saint Laurent SS24 campaign
After an array of body conscious collections followed by a dramatic (and welcome) return to elegance, Saint Laurent has taken a more relaxed, utilitarian approach to its SS24 collection. Inspired by pioneering women such as Amelia Earhart and Adrienne Bolland who infiltrated “domains once considered exclusively male,” the collection takes design cues from the realms of aviation, motorsports, and outdoor exploration. Modelled by a pregnant Hailey Bieber in a campaign shot by Gray Sorrenti, the pragmatic safari jacket has been adapted into an equally pragmatic jumpsuit, while practical staples are executed with the louche tailoring that Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent has become known for.
Serving as an atypical maternity photoshoot for Bieber, the model and Rhode Beauty founder revealed that the images were captured four months into her pregnancy. “Shot this 4 months preggy with little bean in my belly,” she shared on Instagram.
The Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée collection sees borders become central
Golden beads have long been part of the Van Cleef & Arpels artistic universe, whether gracing the perimeter of the maison’s iconic Alhambra four-leaf clovers or illustrating the finer details of the animals in its fauna collection. However, the Perlée collection sees the delicate beads take centre stage in pieces crafted from yellow, white, or rose gold and embellished with diamonds.
The miniscule golden beads find strength in numbers, with rings, bracelets, and necklaces positioning arranging them in rows which work to create a visual interplay in the light and accent the diamonds that sit alongside them. A favourite is the Perlée diamonds duo ring, which takes shape in an overlapping silhouette with diamonds on the upper ring.
Shop the Perlée collection via the Van Cleef & Arpels webstore.
Real Madrid celebrates its roots with 2024/25 home kit
Following their Champions League win last week, Real Madrid has returned home to unveil its official home kits for the 2024/25 season. Created in partnership with sponsor adidas, the home kits celebrate the club’s heritage with a slick white colourway. The hue has been a trademark of the club throughout its storied history, with the new kits acting as an ode to Los Blancos’ enduring legacy.
Cut from moisture-wicking jersey, the design features a subtle bespoke all-over houndstooth pattern that incorporates the initials ‘RM’, with the adidas logo and the club’s crest on upper right and left chest, respectively. The adidas three stripes symbol appears in black on the shoulders, complemented by black detailing on the V-neck collar.
Shop the jerseys via the Real Madrid webstore.
Virginie Viard exits Chanel
After well over thirty years at the maison—with five of those spent as creative director—Virginie Viard is exiting Chanel. While the reason for Viard’s departure has not been confirmed, the luxury French fashion house released its official statement on the matter: “Chanel confirms the departure of Virginie Viard after a rich collaboration of five years as Artistic Director of Fashion collections, during which she was able to renew the codes of the House while respecting the creative heritage of Chanel, and almost thirty years within the House.”
“A new creative organisation will be announced in due course,” the statement continued. “Chanel would like to thank Virginie Viard for her remarkable contribution to Chanel’s fashion, creativity and vitality.”
Viard was the third creative director at Chanel, after Karl Lagerfeld and Gabrielle Chanel herself. Compared to the long tenures her predecessors held, her stint as creative director is rather short lived. With the reception for Viard’s ready-to-wear and haute couture collections being lukewarm at best, it seems the maison may be ready for a creative refresh. Only time will tell who Viard’s successor will be, however we know ex-Valentino creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli likely has a little time on his hands…
The Matilda sport Beare Park before prep match win in Sydney
While the Matildas are known for their on-pitch prowess, their off-pitch style is just as clean, thanks to a partnership with Beare Park. The Australian luxury label was announced as the official formalwear partner for the Matildas last year, creating a dedicated ‘Matildas Suit’ for the players, including the likes of Mary Fowler, Courtnee Vine, Lydia Williams, and Charlotte Grant. Yesterday, the Tillies donned their namesake pinstripe suits (consisting of a double-breasted blazer and relaxed tailored trousers) for the first time to enter the Accor Stadium in Sydney prior to a match against the People’s Republic of China. Marking the Matildas’ final preparatory match before the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, the team emerged victorious, securing a 2-0 win.
Shop the Matildas Suit via Beare Park.
Scotland’s Drummond Castle serves as the backdrop for tartan-laden Dior Cruise 2025
In 1955, Monsieur Christian Dior presented his Spring Summer collection at the Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Scotland, setting the tone for an ongoing dialogue between the luxury French fashion house and the famous textiles of the Celtic country. In a welcome return to Scotland almost seventy years later, the stately Drummond Castle served as an impressive backdrop for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Cruise collection. Regal silhouettes were imbued with a slightly gothic, punk sensibility—think Poor Things-style puff sleeves and lace gowns cinched with hardware-laden belts and anchored by buckled motorcycle boots—while tartan reigned supreme, with a lightweight version of the material interpreted as long kilts as well as off-the-shoulder dresses and suits. For the collection, Grazia Chiuri was also inspired by Mary Queen of Scots’ love for embroidery, which shines through in delicate appliqués on dresses and full skirt and tops, juxtaposed by structured chainmail tops and tailored skirts that felt at home among the grey stone of the castle.
Jacquemus designs red hot Nike Air Max 1s
Nike and Jacquemus are linking up for their third sneaker collaboration. A follow up to the debut Nike x Jacquemus Humara in June 2022 and the J Force 1 collab the following year, the latest team up sees the duo look to the Air Max silhouette. Led by founder Simon Porte Jacquemus, the French fashion label has updated the classic Air Max silhouette by adding a quilted sock liner, removing the overlay panel at the midfoot, and employing a squared-off toebox. The Nike x Jacquemus Air Max sneakers will be available in three colourways—white, silver, and red—and launch on the 13th of June, 2024.
Price: €180
Explore the Nike x Jacquemus Air Max via the Jacquemus webstore.
Harry Styles’ Pleasing brand launches debut clothing collection
Just over two-and-a-half years since its launch in November 2021, Harry Styles’ beauty brand Pleasing has made its foray into apparel. While the brand has previously sold casual merch like hoodies, sweatshirts, and t-shirts alongside its core collection of nail polish, fragrance, and skincare-makeup hybrids, this marks the first official dedicated ready-to-wear collection. In the signature tone we’ve come to expect from Pleasing, the debut resort collection is dubbed ‘Wet, Hot, Pleasing Summer’ and features a lineup of tote bags, shirt and short co-ord sets, tracksuit sets, ribbed tanks and briefs, and a sweater vest.
Chanel proves tweed can be edgy in Métiers d’art 2023/24 collection
Ah, it wouldn’t be a Chanel collection without tweed now, would it? The maison’s latest Métiers d’art collection campaign, captured by photographer Mikael Jansson, evokes the punk-rock spirit of the show presented in Manchester last December. A series of black-and-white and colour diptychs depict models Lulu Tenney, Loli-Bahia, and Alaato Jazyper sporting the collection, which sees clean lines and structured forms rendered in bold hues of Kelly green, fuchsia, lilac, and orange. The collection is accented with tweed caps by hatter and milliner Maison Michel and camellias by Lemarié, with the collection designed to showcase the enduring allure of a classic tweed suit.
Explore the Chanel 2023/24 Métiers d’art collection here.
May 2024 fashion news
Loewe plays with proportions in campaign starring Sophie Wilde and Kit Connor
Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson has been considering proportions of late. Lensed by renowned German photographer Juergen Teller, the Loewe FW24 campaign takes place in the miniaturised world of Bekonscot Model Village and features the likes of Sophie Wilde, Kit Connor, Leslie Mann, and Dan Levy. Shot in Teller’s singular style, the resultant campaign images are raw and exude a sense of wry humour, with the photographer capturing his subjects in his typically humbling form; Kit Conner stands knee deep in a miniature lake while 070 Shake poses with a miniature deer atop her head and Sophie Wilde leans against the walls of a castle clutching a denim Squeeze bag.
Hedi Slimane conducts an evocative symphony for Celine
Hedi Slimane, creative director at Celine, has swapped the runway for the desert for the French maison’s latest menswear show. Set to French composer Hector Berlioz’s masterpiece Symphonie Fantastique—lauded by renowned American composer Leonard Bernstein as the “first psychedelic symphony in history—Celine Homme heralds the return of classic tailoring. Inspired by the Anglomania of the 19th century, the collection features vertical ‘I’ line silhouettes, frock coats, three button suits, and hand-embroidered waistcoats, cut from elevated fabrics such as cashmere, silk, and vicuna. The sleek matte, satin, and lacquered finishes are captured in the stylised film, with black Cadillacs, craggy mountains, and the Mojave Desert providing the ideal complements to the collection.
Loewe and On continue to get active
Loewe and On have been collaborating for a couple of years now, with their debut collection seeing them focus on the rugged side of running with a trail-oriented capsule comprising the Cloudventure and Cloudrock performance silhouettes as well as hiking ready-to-wear staples. Now, the duo are venturing into activewear, with On’s Cloudtilt 2.0 silhouette buoyed technical styles such as active tights, shorts, t-shirts, and crop tops in performance jersey; and puffer jackets, vests, and parkas in technical shell. Activewear is executed in vibrant shades of orange and pink, as well as tie-dye blue, grey, and white.
The aforementioned Cloudtilt 2.0 improves on its predecessor through the addition of multi-layer mesh and textile uppers, rubber toe guards, and extra cushioning.
Shop the Loewe x On collection via the Loewe webstore.
Haydenshapes and Kith catch waves
Making it easier to flex while you’re in the foam, Australian surfboard designer Hayden Cox of Haydenshapes has collaborated with American lifestyle brand Kith on a trio of surfboards. The collaboration melds Haydenshapes’ performance-oriented approach with Kith’s prowess for creating cult-favourite lifestyle objects, with the boards featuring exclusive prints that draw from Italian and Turkish fabrics and lace motifs and are rendered in black and pastel shades. The boards are available in mid-lenth, summer twin fish, and performance setup shapes.
Shop the Haydenshapes x Kith collaboration via the Kith webstore.
Mads Mikkelsen is eternally attractive in Zegna
Since the announcement of his appointment as a global ambassador for Zegna just over a year ago, we’ve been waiting with bated breath to see a campaign starring Mads Mikkelsen. Thankfully, the Italian luxury fashion house has delivered, with its summer campaign seeing the Danish actor clad in a series of neutral styles from the new Oasi Lino collection which debuted during the L’Oasi di Lino Summer 2024 fashion show in Milan. Wearing a series of soft linen silhouettes rendered in a colour palate inspired by the natural world, Mikkelsen embodies Zegna creative director Alessandro Sartori’s vision of lightness for the warmer months. Indeed, the actor looks positively serene—not to mention enviably glowy—throughout the campaign imagery.
All eyes on Uniqlo x Anya Hindmarch
The Uniqlo x Anya Hindmarch collaboration has landed in Australia. The collaborative capsule collection sees the British accessories designer’s signature googly eyes motif adorn the Japanese apparel retailer’s core silhouettes, including knitwear and heattech accessories, across womenswear and childrenswear.
Read more here and shop the collection via the Uniqlo webstore.
Jacob Elordi is now an ambassador for Bottega Veneta
Australian actor and tall king Jacob Elordi has long been one to watch in the style stakes, whether he’s teaching us how to nail cocktail attire or single-handedly pioneering the Country Road duffel bag resurgence. Now, Elordi has pledged his allegiance to Bottega Veneta, with news of his appointment as ambassador dropping overnight. The news shouldn’t be too surprising; when he’s not sporting the iconic aforementioned Country Road bag, Elordi has often been seen carrying the brand’s intreccio leather styles, including the Andiamo (meaning ‘let’s go’ in Italian) and Padded Cassette styles.
Regardless of brand choice, we’re all for seeing more boys with bags, making Elordi’s new role an exciting one.
Dior ambassador Rosalía stars in a campaign Lady Dior
French luxury fashion house Dior has appointed Rosalía as its newest ambassador. The news follows Rosalía’s appearance at the Met Gala wearing an elegant black Dior ensemble, with the Spanish singer-songwriter inaugurating her role with a campaign for the maison’s iconic Lady Dior bag. First released in 1994, the Lady Dior turns 30 this year, with the campaign celebrating its latest incarnation as conceived by creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri. Known for its juxtaposition of architectural lines with playful charms and use of cannage leather, the Lady Dior is seen here in both matte and patent leather.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal take a journey for Louis Vuitton
Former competitors and forever friends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal unite off-court for Louis Vuitton’s Core Values series. A campaign captured by Annie Leibovitz sees the tennis stars traverse Italy’s Dolomites mountain range, reflecting on their relationship with one another and their respective lives and careers as they make their ascent to the peak.
“It’s a unique opportunity to be working on this campaign with Rafa,” said Roger Federer. “How we could be such great rivals and at the end of our careers be beside each other doing this campaign is very cool.”
The Louis Vuitton Core Values series was launched 17 years ago by Antoine Arnault and Pietro Beccari and spotlights the values the maison works to embody. Over almost two decades, the campaigns have featured celebrities and notable figures known for excellence in their fields, including Sean Connery, Steffi Graf and André Agassi, and Angelina Jolie.
Read more and watch the campaign here.
New Balance’s ‘Grey Day’ goes all month
Whether it’s ‘Valentino Pink’, ‘Bottega Green’, ‘Hermès Orange’, or ‘Tiffany Blue’, some brands are inextricably associated with certain colours. As sneakerheads and street style mavens will know, New Balance is the undisputed proprietor of grey, with the hue first seen in the Boston-based athletic brand’s sneaker designs in the early 1980s. Making ‘feeling grey’ a good thing, the shade was initially seen as a solution to all-white sneakers being ruined due to dirty streets or inclement weather. Now, it’s a stylish statement in its own right, with New Balance commemorating the hue with Grey Day, an annual celebration that debuted in 2018.
This year the Grey Day celebration carries on all month, taking place over May 2024. The brand has released a short film written by creative directors Thom Glover and Daniel Wolfe and has dropped exclusive Grey Day releases including the Fresh Foam X 1080 Utility, WRPD Runner Grey Days, and 1906R Grey Days, and a selection of apparel.
Shop the Grey Day releases via New Balance’s The Grey Shop.
Jo Malone London bags Tom Hardy as an ambassador
Jo Malone London has entered its rugged heartthrob era, securing British actor and producer Tom Hardy as an ambassador. Known for his intense, rugged charm, Hardy is an apt fit for the brand’s equally intense Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense. Alongside acclaimed director Edward Berger and his father Chips Hardy, Hardy brings the vibrant idiosyncrasies of London to life in a campaign film, The Exceptional And The Contradictory.
Going beyond simply promoting the fresh woody cologne, the linkup between Jo Malone London and Tom Hardy is underscored by a shared commitment to social impact and mental health, making the partnership at apt one.
Watch the campaign video here.
Haider Ackermann is the new creative director at Canada Goose
Luxury performance outerwear Canada Goose has appointed its first creative director, Haider Ackermann. The Colombian-born, Paris-based designer is known for his layered, geometric approach to tailoring, with his eponymous label beloved by the likes of Timothée Chalamet and Tilda Swinton. Ackermann’s new post will see him work alongside Canada Goose CEO and chairman Dani Reiss to usher the company into its next era.
“When it comes to the marriage of craftsmanship and beauty, there’s no one more fitting than Haider Ackermann,” said Dani Reiss. “With his distinct ability to harness the energy and potential of our authentic heritage, I look forward to seeing his impact across our designs.”
Accompanying news of the appointment is the launch of a capsule collection of hoodies in support of Polar Bears International (PBI), an organisation dedicated to studying, understanding, and protecting polar bears and their habitat. Dubbed the ‘PBI Hoodie’, the style is available in white and jewel tones and cut from organic cotton. All proceeds from the sale of the limited-edition PBI Hoodie will go towards PBI.
The launch campaign for the sweatshirts stars actress, activist, and living legend Jane Fonda, who notes that “collective action is the only way we can go further, faster. I have put my full force into inspiring planet-friendly choices to address the climate crisis, and partnering with Haider and Canada Goose to bring attention to what’s happening in the Arctic is powerful, important, and essential.”
Words by Theo Rosen
