Maison Sara Chraibi Presents Tribute To Morocco For Couture Spring 2024
For her third season at Paris Couture Week, Sara Chraibi, the designer behind the eponymous fashion house presented a collection which was inspired by the devastating earthquake which hit her homeland, Morocco, last September.
The emotionally charged collection, featured a colour pattern inspired by Morocco, with colourways of brown, ochre, and russet, as well as gold, bronze and copper.
There were references to the geography of the land, from organic patterns to bursts of greens and blues, as well as traditional detailing.
It was also the first time the designer used print textiles, to depict the Tinmel Mosque which was nestled in the Atlas Mountains, and destroyed in the earthquake.
For the designer, this collection was not just about the seismic change in the landscape of her homeland, but also a tribute to its people too. Before the show, Chraibi said: “I wanted the collection to be strongly rooted in the earth, in tribute to all the people impacted by the earthquake and their resilience.”
Aura and “La Cigale” Inspire Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior Couture Spring 2024 Collection
Classic cuts and a muted palette took centre stage for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Haute Couture SS24 collection for Dior.
The creative director explored the plurality of textures, supported by Isabella Ducrot who created the show’s scenography.
Both the collection and Ducrot’s creations centred upon the bewitching theme of “aura”.
As the show notes explained: “Like a bewitching Ariadne’s thread, the notion of “aura” infuses the entire Dior haute couture spring-summer 2024 collection dreamed up by Maria Grazia Chiuri. Exploring the plural beauty of textiles, the Creative Director has initiated a captivating, inventive dialogue with Isabella Ducrot, who conceived the show’s scenography entitled Big Aura: twenty-three disproportionate silhouettes are arranged on a grid of irregular black lines recalling warp and weft. A symbol of the aura and uniqueness suffusing each haute couture piece.”
Chiuri was also inspired by Dior’s iconic 1952 gown “La Cigale”, a sharply structured piece, which was originally created by the house’s founder, reinterpreting it for the new Spring 2024 season.
Dior’s iconic 1952 gown “La Cigale”
Across the collection, there were also, coats with imposing collars, wide skirts revealing exaggerated cut-outs, layering, pants and jackets. Meanwhile, there were certain garments in velvet and a sumptuous feather cape paired with a dress in embroidered double organza.
Despite moments of theatre, the collection overall was elegant, understated and very Dior.
Maison Georges Hobeika Champions Cultural Arab History For Couture Spring 2024
Maison Georges Hobeika put forward a Couture Spring 2024 collection which celebrates Arab women from across the region.
The house described it as “a special love letter to the women and the culture that shaped them and still inspires them today.”
The collection references “the glamour and beauty of Middle Eastern women, the joyful and creative aspects of the region’s culture, and the sense of compassion and care displayed throughout the Orient.”
The design duo behind the collection – co-creative directors Georges and Jad Hobeika – were inspired in particular by childhood nostalgia and the spirit of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s and the parties from the era.
There were references to the glamour of Beirut in the ‘60s with models taking to the catwalk with coiffed hair, and an air of joie de vivre – as the house describes it “as if stepping out of the salon on their way to a party.”
The show was opened by Tunisian model Myriem Boukadida, who stepped onto the runway in an incredible fuchsia and red printed sequined ensemble.
The collection included playful details and colourful silhouettes throughout, which captured the spirit of the Arab world and presented a much-needed lens into the region’s fashion history and the people it represents.
Schiaparelli Opens Couture Week With An Outstanding Surreal-Inspired Collection
Jennifer Lopez and Zendaya were both in the FROW at the spectacular Schiaparelli show, which opened Fall Winter 24/25 Couture Week this morning, where creative director Daniel Roseberry put forward a smart, Surrealism-filled theatrical collection for the new season.
His latest work confidently showcased the spirit of Schiaparelli which the house’s founder, Elsa, established nearly 100 years ago at the height of the Roaring Twenties.
However, this collection looked to the future of Surrealist design, as much as to its epic history. There were metallic cyber-styled designs, a robot child carried on the catwalk and playful, futuristic shapes.
Schiaparelli is most at home in the theatre of Couture Week, and this collection rooted home that point. Roseberry arguably reached a new creative high with this collection.
Key looks from the collection
Look 9 (above)
A “creature” dress with exaggeratedly rounded shoulders and a slit front, embellished with nude petal embroidery with a “scale” effect, some encrusted with tonal micro-sequins. Matching balaclava with hand-painted black resin false eyelashes and hair. Nude leather signature Toes pumps.
Look 6
Off-white tank top in ribbed jersey worn over a matching corset. “Inside-out” pants embellished with tonal horsehair appliqué stripes, extra-large pockets and flipped epaulettes in tonal white silk faille. Resin and rhinestone choker necklace inspired by an electronic circuit and matching earring. Crocodile-effect embossed patent white leather cowboy boots with inlay of a moulded signature Ear covered with rhinestone piercings.
Look 14
Bi-material jacket in denim and white leather with exaggeratedly rounded shoulders featuring a hand-painted corset motif on the front and embroidered with tonal synthetic thread faux horse braids arranged in a geometric pattern. Matching white denim pants entirely embroidered with faux horse braids in tonal synthetic threads. Retro-inspired Swarovski crystal and baguette earrings. Cowboy-inspired mules in black leather, embellished with a metal toe cap and signature “S”-shaped heels.
Look 18
Extreme plastron with vertiginous neckline in butter satin, embellished with embroidery featuring the Maison’s codes in rhinestones, gold lurex thread and tonal sequins, and contrasting black lining. “Strawberry” volume skirt twisted in matching butter duchesse silk satin. Swarovski crystal choker necklace and earrings featuring the Maison’s signature keyhole. Black leather cowboy-inspired mules embellished with a metal toe cap and signature “S”-shaped heels.
Look 7
Robot dress enhanced with exaggeratedly rounded shoulders entirely embroidered with Swarovski crystal jewels and electronic chips in silver and green. Vintage-inspired curved bracelet in acrylic and Swarovski crystals and matching minaudière with signature Keyhole detail at the ends. Black leather cowboy-inspired mules embellished with a metal toe cap and signature “S”-shaped heels.
Look 1
Elsa Schiaparelli-inspired dress in shiny black vinyl enhanced with a white crochet collar in contrasting silk thread, decorated with a Swarovski crystal brooch and tonal topstitching. Black leather cowboy-inspired mules embellished with a metal toe cap and signature “S”-shaped heels.
Look 13
An ensemble consisting of a top mounted on a metal structure entirely covered with threads and hand-embroidered in guipure style, and a matching, entirely embroidered pencil skirt. The guipure takes up the Maison’s signature codes such as the Padlock, Mouth, Keyhole etc… Swarovski crystal wire earrings topped with pearls. Matching spiral bracelet and sphere ring with retro-inspired rhinestone pavé. Black leather cowboy-inspired mules with metal toe cap and signature S-shaped heels.
Look 24
Column dress in black stretch velvet with an openwork bow-shaped bra at the top. Alien spiral earrings in silver-plated metal topped with pearls.
Look 22
Dress with exaggeratedly rounded shoulders inspired by the iconic skeleton dress imagined by Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dali in 1936, entirely embroidered in blush chenille velvet bangs and embellished with trompe l’œil tonal padded bones. Hybrid geometric earrings with turtle motif enhanced with Swarovski crystals.
Look 32
Asymmetrical dress with unstructured collar and vertiginous neckline, slit at the back entirely embroidered with silver sequins, crystals, rhinestones and tassels for a “vibrating” effect. Matching sphere ring with retro-inspired Swarovski crystal pavé. Black leather cowboy-inspired mules embellished with a metal toe cap and signature “S”-shaped heels.
Valentino Explores A New Image Of Masculinity For FW24
The creative director of Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli, decided to reimagine the traditional menswear suit for the house’s latest collection.
The designer said that the new collection in part was a reflection on toxic masculinity, and the need to address and dismantle it within society.
As such, his latest contribution to the house was a way of rethinking masculinity – through blending ideas and deconstructing traditional shapes.
He mixed ready-to-wear production with haute couture practices and materials (think chiffon linings and rounded shapes).
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Balmain Returns To Men’s Fashion Week After A Four-Year Hiatus
Olivier Rousteing presented a collection that was a riotous, rebellious, antithesis of Quiet Luxury for his Balmain men’s FW24 collection.
His runway showcased an explosion of prints, colour and couture-inspired embellishments.
It was his first menswear show in four years, following a hiatus since the 2020 Pandemic, and his return to men’s fashion week was nothing short of a celebration.
There were nods to the personal – lip embellishments appeared throughout the collection (the design has said that people have “laughed” at his own lips).
However, there were also macro influences too, the designer took influence from Congo’s fashion set, known as “The Sapeurs”, which could be seen through bold colours and sharp patterns weaved through his runway show.
Catwalk royalty Naomi Campbell was chosen to close the show, wearing perhaps the most subdued of all the pieces presented – a beige cashmere jacket.
However – it still had a nod to the excess, trimmed with a Surrealist belt which featured a fastening designed as two hands clasped to hold a golden bouquet of golden flowers.
Hermès Brings Prince Of Wales Check And British Classics To Men’s Fashion Week
Hermès was the second house this season to be influenced by British culture for its menswear offering (the first being Fendi’s regal collection put forward in Milan earlier this month).
According to Hermès menswear artistic director Véronique Nichanian, for her FW24 collection she was inspired by “English fantasy” and “dandy chic”.
In practice, this meant sleek silhouettes and tailoring put forward in a muted palette.
Several of the pieces also included Prince of Wales check, in another nod to the culture of the British Isles.
Particular attention was paid (perhaps again in hommage to the famous British weather) to overcoats in thick wool and waterproof materials.
Elsewhere, cardigans, bucket hats and boots also played big.
Although this collection was made for Fall Winter 2024, the classic nature, and finely chosen materials in this well-thought-out collection by Nichanian make it arguably a selection of wardrobe essentials for many years to come.
Loewe Presents A Kaleidoscope Of Colour And Influence For Menswear FW24
Jonathan Anderson, the creative director of Spanish luxury house Loewe, presented a unique vision today for his menswear FW24 collection.
There was a nod to different fashion influences from the 20th century, along with a kaleidoscope of colour.
It was a playful, youthful collection that mixed influences such as 90s grunge with classic Loewe materials – think masterful Loewe leather, suede and shearling.
During the show, there was an equally eclectic mix, including Western movie music, and soundbites from interviews about celebrities as far ranging as Justin Bieber and Sean Penn.
According to Anderson, his latest collection is “about heroes and bad boys. And a lot about America. How The American Dream kind of became a global dream somehow.”
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Kim Jones’ Latest Dior Homme Collection Is A Family Affair
Dior Homme’s Creative Director Kim Jones dedicated his Dior Winter 2024-2025 show to the memory of his late uncle, Colin Jones, a dancer in the British Royal Ballet turned photographer who he describes in the show notes as “ both rebellious and highly creative.”
The result is a boundary-pushing collection – the first men’s collection produced by the house of Dior to seriously reckon with the idea of haute couture – which fluidly moves between the world of dance and inspiration from the social history which the photographer chronicled in the second half of the 20th century.
A key influence for Jones’ was his uncle’s work covering the career of the prolific ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, who Colin covered for “Time Life” in 1966. It was the peak of Nureyev’s career, and the previous year had performed the lead male role in the British Royal Ballet’s 1965 “Romeo and Juliet”, which was choreographed by Sir Kenneth MacMillan and produced by Serge Prokofiev.
Emphasizing these points in the show, Jones gifted those attending a copy of a book, featuring his uncle’s photographs of Nureyev, while the models walking in the show emerged to music from the 1965 “Romeo and Juliet” production.
Influences from this particular time could be seen throughout the show, with Jones focusing on both the offstage and onstage presence of the rockstar of ballet. Indeed, the success of Jones’ first couture collection lies in reminding us that theatre is born from the everyday.
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Kirsten Stewart Steps Out In Fabulous Two-Piece Chanel Outfit For The Sundance Film Festival
Award-winning actress and Chanel ambassador, Kristen Stewart, stepped out in an incredible out for created by the house recently.
She wore the monochrome two-piece ensemble for the Opening Gala of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
Stewart has been an ambassador for the house for 11 years, following her appointment by Karl Lagerfeld in 2013.
Following Lagerfeld’s passing in 2019, Stewart said at the time ““It’s funny how he presents – so austere and so scary. He wasn’t though… “He was incredibly inviting – insanely, shockingly unpretentious.”
New Emirati Read-To-Wear Label ONORI Launches In The Middle East
There’s a new ready-to-wear label that has arrived in the region.
Founded by Emirati designer Sharifa AlSharif, the new maison ONORI is inspired by silhouettes from different eras through the 20th and 21st centuries.
In the debut collection, there are nods to the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s which run throughout and are key in encapsulating the essence of the house. Swipe through to see more.
The first collection is infused with a sense of joyfulness and mood-elevation through fashion. The feel-good pieces have a transformative effect on the wearer, channelling all the power, influence and poise of the iconic women who inspired it.
Balancing a feminine, whimsical palette of pastel pink, blue and fuschia, the collection also includes sharp black and white tones in bold shapes including statement bralettes, exaggerated flared trousers and sleek, body-hugging maxi skirts. The collection packs a punch with high-impact pieces, placing any wearer in the party-dressing mood, with feather, crystal and pearl detailing taking centre stage.
ONORI focuses on unique and sophisticated designs with rich detailing. These decorative techniques reign supreme in this debut collection, with standout features including an exaggerated vintage style collar, trimmed with oversized rhinestones, seen in baby-doll style dresses and light-as-air organza oversized shirts. Additionally, pearl detailing also acts as a key element in the collection, integrated in delicate buttons, and in eye-catching placements on beaded collars and gloves.
ONORI’s collection not only includes Ready-To-Wear, but also vital accessories that pull all the looks together. AlHashemi has designed ruffled and intricately beaded tulle gloves, crystallised chokers and more, adding the ability to elevate a look from the every day to the absolute spectacular.
Givenchy Unveils Its FW24 Menswear Collection Inspired By The House’s Founder
Givenchy has revealed its FW24 menswear collection at Paris Fashion Week.
The latest release is inspired by the character of the house’s founder, Hubert de Givenchy. In the show notes which accompanied the collection, the house said that the new collection “explores the duality of his public and personal wardrobes: a sartorial formality energised by an inimitable off-duty sense for nonchalance, flamboyance and seduction. Conveyed through a present-day lens, it reflects a wardrobe rooted in the virtues of dressing yet irresistibly invigorated by the shock of the new.”
The latest collection was presented in the salons of 3, Avenue George V – where the founder created his collections.
The collection also explored a tension between the masculine and feminine found in the founder’s wardrobe and the décors of his homes unfolds. An opulent chandelier motif from the archives – interpreted in metallic embroidery with crystal and pearls, in jacquards and prints – is contrasted in the collection by teddy coats as well as bombers and coats constructed in upholstery chenille, a resilient cloth that likewise appears in combinations and long-johns.
It sets the mood for an exploration of military staples materialised in flight and jump jackets in wools, leather and ponyskin.
The eccentric gestures with which Hubert de Givenchy imbued his personal wardrobe come to life in the collection’s graphics and surface decorations too.
For example, there is unshorn shearling is employed in outerwear and as adornment on trousers, while a twirled synthetic hair embellishment appears all over a jump jacket.
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Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah Wears Zuhair Murad To Marry Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei
Brunei’s Royal couple, Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah and Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei tied the knot this week.
The bride stepped out in an incredible gown by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad for her wedding to the Prince for the main ceremony during a 10-day gathering.
The custom-designed ivory dress included exquisite crystal detailing, with a floor-length translucent veil and tiara.
Dolce&Gabbana Launch New Hub In Mall of the Emirates
Dolce&Gabbana collaborated with award-winning French architect Gwenael Nicolas and his Tokyo-based design studio called Curiosity for the Italian house’s fabulous new boutique in the Mall of the Emirates.
The bold, theatrical new design features several shades of black – the unmistakable pillar of Dolce&Gabbana style – across various materials.
Discussing the new boutique, in the notes which announced the opening said: “The identity of the brand and avant-garde design meet in this space: when crossing the threshold, dominated by four large curved windows that lead the eye towards the entrance, visitors are greeted by a scenic corridor that works as a visual introduction to the world of Dolce&Gabbana.”
“The versatility of the design of the new boutique makes it the ideal forum: not only a store, but a cultural hub, a space where fashion lovers, art enthusiasts and curious minds can converge.
The store carries the Dolce&Gabbana Women’s and Men’s Ready-To-Wear Collections, the brand’s Watches and Jewelry, and offers the Made-To-Measure service alongside a selection of pieces from the Dolce&Gabbana Casa Collection,” the house continued.
Berluti Reveals Two Distinct Proposals For Its FW24 Collection
For FW24 Berluti has turned its focus to the changing of seasons.
The house has two distinct sections, which will be showcased over four releases, which it describes as its “Fall Proposal” and its “Winter Wardrobe”.
In the notes which accompany the announcement, the house said: “A fall-to-winter transition is illustrated in intriguing shake-ups of traditional wardrobe components: leathers as light fabric, formal shoes morphed with the functionality of hiking boots, bags woven in cashmere, and stripe and check motifs composed from the signature patterns of Berluti.
Throughout, the iconography of the Maison – the Venezia leather, the Patina, the Scritto – redefines the familiar through an individualist approach.”
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Gucci Reveals A Collection Inspired By Joie De Vivre For Menswear FW24
Gucci’s Creative Director Sabato De Sarno described his latest collection for the house as a story of his “beloved Italy, of intellectuals and travels around the world but still feeling at home wherever you are.”
He wrote in the notes which accompanied the show: “It’s a story of joy of life, of passion, of humanity, of people, of real life, of irreverent glamour, of provocation, of confidence, of simplicity, of immediate feelings and emotions.”
The expression of this for the Fall-Winter season was a collection of striking block colours, fabulous form-fitting designs and muted patterns.
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Pharrell Williams Explores The American Western Wardrobe For Louis Vuitton FW 24
For Pharrell Williams’ latest menswear collection for Louis Vuitton, the musician-turned-designer took inspiration from the American Western wardrobe.
There was a mix of influences from the Dakota and Lakota Native American communities, to the cowboy culture that was intrinsic to the early epoch of the United States.
Discussing the collection in the show notes, the house described the latest release as “illuminating the roots of the American Western wardrobe.”
“In an exploration of the origins of workwear through the savoir-faire of Louis Vuitton. Employing the finest craftsmanship – from precious gems to hand-painting and expert embroidery techniques – the collection shines a light on the iconography of American Western dress,” the notes continued.
The native people of the land were represented through crafting through traditional methods several accessory pieces in the collection. These included hand-paintings and exquisite desert flower embroideries on several versions of the Speedy bag.
Meanwhile, Native American musician Gunner Jules walked in the show and the music which opened and closed the collection was performed by Native Voices of Resistance and co-written by Native American creative “Hokie” Claremont and Pharrell Williams.
Elsewhere, classic American bootmaker Timberland also joined together with the house for a unique collaboration for the collection, with a nod to the workwear exploration of the house for this show.
At Men’s Fashion Week Zegna Commits To 100 Per Cent Traceable Cashmere
Alessandro Sartori, the artistic director of Zegna revealed the house’s latest menswear collection as part of Milan Men’s Fashion Week.
Central to the new collection is Oasi Cashmere, which the house has said will be 100 per cent traceable from 2024.
Emphasising the importance of the new development at the house, the show took place in the shadow of a mountain of sunburnt-coloured Oasi Cashmere.
Discussing the new launch, Sartori said: “Oasi Zegna is the centre of our world and is a veritable lab. It’s a place in which we can tirelessly explore new fabrications, develop new forms and devise forward-thinking solutions for the now. Here we experiment with the most exquisite natural fibres and dyes while decoding functions and recoding lines to create a system that frees personal interpretation. We do so in a constant lookout for beauty and responsible commitment to the environment. We follow a wholesome idea of fashion as a transformation of fabrics, colours and silhouettes.”
Brunello Cucinelli Revisits 1980s Tailoring For Menswear FW24
Brunello Cucinelli explores the sartorial world of 1980s style with its latest collection.
As the house said, in the notes which accompany the collection’s release: “The Fall Winter Collection seeks to capture the allure of a masculine style in its purest and most definite form. The elements that have made the history of men’s elegance are reborn with a new and contemporary identity: structured, precise and powerful shapes belonging to the 1980s sartorial world inspire an accurate and generous, clean yet fluid, always effortless and particularly comfortable style, in true Brunello Cucinelli spirit.”
Colourways include beige and grey tones, with touches of black and lead blue. Elsewhere there are shades of lobster orange, coral red, sky blue, khaki green and iris purple, which always reveal a slightly greyish appearance. The result is a palette which feels harmonious with the cooler season.
Silhouettes are designed to enhance the male physique, while built in the highest quality of fabrics for which the Italian house has become famous.
As the house explains of the materials which were chosen for the latest pieces: “The season’s structured and sartorial feel brings fabrics that support the shapes, but are nonetheless soft, lightweight and cosy. New blends offer a versatile functionality, combining the technical features of synthetic fibres with the natural feel of cotton or virgin wool fibres, to give even the most casual garments a unique and luxurious appeal. [Meanwhile] the leathers focus on rich, three-dimensional textures, enhanced by special mélange effects for wool shearlings and innovative laser-applied paisley patterns for soft suede.”
Other key details from the recent designs by the house include the Evening Selection, which includes velvets, enriched by Prince of Wales or Paisley patterns, and the Mountain Capsule which brings the distinctive Brunello Cucinelli style to the slopes.
Dolce&Gabbana Goes Back To Black For FW24 Menswear
Dolce&Gabbana revealed a collection of true masculine elegance, for its FW24 menswear collection this week.
The collection included 62 unique looks, which the house said told “ a story of elegance and handmade.” Describing it as a “sartorial essay, predominantly in black which is part, together with the attention to detail, of the all-Italian DNA of Dolce&Gabbana.”
Indeed, this season’s collection was a celebration of sophisticated Italian tailoring showcased through crisp geometric lines, in the classic noir palette, with some colder season smatterings of grey and and mute toned animal print.
In the notes which accompanied the release of the question, the house said that the focus of the latest was “to raise the power of tailoring, highlighting a quality capable of distinguishing itself from the rest. [With] authentic garments, characterized by perfect cuts and delicate proportions which are found above all in jackets and coats… [and] a clean and elegant look that even the youngest are approaching.”
Emporio Armani Sets Sail With Its Nautical FW 24/25 Menswear Show
Emporio Armani was inspired by all things nautical for its FW 24/25 menswear show.
Called the “Atlantic” the collection was inspired by “the cold and impetuous winter sea, an ocean that connects continents, the ships cutting through it from ports and shipyards and the characters that populate them.”
Headwear played big in the collection, taking inspiration from the sailors, cabin boys, engineers and officers who work in the seafaring industry.
The collection as a whole was defined by clear silhouettes with broad, well-designed shoulders, anchored to the ground by lace-up high-sole boots.
Elsewhere in the collection, there were elegant long coats, abbreviated jackets, trousers with generous volumes and greatcoats for sea crossings.
There were sailor jackets in leather too, while a new uniform of dungarees and oversized rubbered shirts gave a nod to deckwork.
The palette of the collection is an ode to the sea too – featuring a mix of navy blue, steel grey, ice white and midnight black.
Prada Explores The Relationship Between Man And Nature For FW24/25
For its menswear FW24 show Prada played with the paradoxical dichotomy between the natural world and the manmade, with the show taking place atop a glass stage with the impression of a running stream and meadows below it.
The show took place in the in the spectacular Fondazione Prada, the house’s art gallery in the city which first opened in 1993.
According to the maison, the inspiration behind this collection was to explore the fundamental truths of humanity, our natural instincts, and our emotional needs.
“There is a simple assertion, of a deep and essential human need to connect with the world around us. The seasonal rhythms of nature, the natural order, determine gestures within garments. These clothes in turn reflect and react to their surroundings, to these disparate and distinct environments, interior and exterior,” the house explained in the notes which accompanied the collection.
Tod’s Champions Italian Cratfmanship With Its New Pashmy Project
Tod’s has unveiled its latest collection as part of men’s fashion week.
Called the Pashmy project the new release is a collection which champions high-end exclusive Italian materials. In the notes which accompanied the collection, the house described the collection as symbolic of Tod’s craftsmanship tradition.
Key pieces in the new collection include the Pashmy bomber, with its linear lines, which features a water-repellent and stain-resistant treatment, making it an iconic staple of the male wardrobe. The colour palette consists of warm tones of chestnut and écru and cool tones of ice and teal.
Elsewhere in the collection, the iconic Tod’s W.G. boot is inspired by the “aviator” world, in suede and with sheepskin lining. It is also available in a new version too, influenced by the world of après ski, in leather-trimmed sheepskin.
Meanwhile, the Bubble Gommino is presented in long fur, precious crocodile and new cashmere-soft leather, echoing the texture of the clothing. A wide range of brushed versions is also available in natural tones.
Rounding off the collection, the house’s new urban sneakers take inspiration from saddle stitching, craftsmanship and precious materials codes, giving this style a precise urban message, which combines sporty design with excellent materials.
The bag collection also showcases the iconic Di Bag, in multiple versions: sheepskin or textured leather. For a more formal look, it also is presented in tan or in black.
Fendi Revists The Great Classics For Men’s FW 24/25 Collection
Celebrating 100 years of Fendi history, Silvia Venturini Fendi chose to revisit the “great classics” for the house’s FW 24 menswear collection.
The regal collection took inspiration from British classics for the new season. Particularly, Balmoral and Scotland.
The spirit of the Scottish kilt is imbued across the collection in long pleated shorts worn with leather Wellingtons and hiking socks, flat-front checked skorts or classic trousers tweaked with controlled pleats down each leg.
Generous outerwear shapes with raglan shoulders and flat leather tab buttons are adorned with Selleria leather collars and contrast accents in suede ‘corduroy’, with fisherman’s coats and waterproof wax jackets in FF canvas side-by-side with opulent bombers and peacoat shapes engineered with shaved trompe l’oeil shearling piping and seams.
Colour-blocked knitwear underpins tailoring with playful accents, from the luster of heat-pressed cable knits to ribbed wrap cardigans and triple-layered hems or cuffs on polo sweaters and tanks. Expanding the season’s dense material vocabulary, washed denim and mohair textures are looped, shredded and knit to look like fringed ‘furs’, plissé polished leather is crafted into an exceptional trench coat and bomber jacket, whilst glossy satin and lurex shimmers across evening ensembles caught by flourished crystal FF evening brooches by Artistic Director of Jewellery, Delfina Delettrez Fendi.
Discussing the collection in the notes which accompanied the collection, the house said “the Fendi Men’s Fall/Winter 2024-25 collection muses on the noble pursuits of the great outdoors, streamlined by the swagger of the city. With tradition and technology in constant dialogue, a masculine wardrobe born from necessity is nuanced with Roman decadence: from the Fendi ateliers, to the world.
LV Announces Les Gastons Vuitton Fine Jewellery Collection
Louis Vuitton has announced a new fine jewellery collection, named after a key member of the historic family – Gaston-Louis Vuitton.
A unique and modern character with a verve for life and learning, Gaston-Louis Vuitton steps into the spotlight to inspire the new Louis Vuitton fine jewellery collection: Les Gastons Vuitton.
According to the notes which accompanied the announcement, the house described Gaston as “A creator, a collector, [with] a curious mind. His wit, charm and eye for invention brought to life playful designs and original ideas: typography, monograms, books, art, travel, trunks, as well as games and toys, were just a few of his passions – there were many more. The erudite thinker has paved the way for a collection that explores his multi-faceted personality and celebrates the individual. Innovation in techniques, materials and moving mechanisms represents his modernity and freedom. Gaston was born at a time of great change and invention, something he understood – and certainly embraced.”
City Walk Announces A Fabulous New Dining District Called “C2”
City Walk has announced the latest addition to the C2 – a new licensed dining district. Encompassing 25,000 square feet, C2 seamlessly combines diverse cuisines with a touch of casual elegance.
Nestled in the heart of City Walk, C2 is a charming haven for culinary enthusiasts, hosting 11 unique restaurants. Each establishment blends a warm indoor atmosphere with alfresco dining, housed within three beautifully landscaped courtyards. Positioned to be Dubai’s preferred destination for exceptional casual dining, C2 is destined to be a must-visit location in the heart of the city.
Highlights at C2 include:
L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele
Iconic pizza from Napoli, showcasing a 150-year-old tradition of Italian culinary excellence.
Nola Bijou Bistro & Bar
A must-visit homegrown concept that combines 19th-century New Orleans charm with French, Caribbean, and Southern influences.
Nox (opening soon)
Inspired by an inventive dining concept, Nox will debut in the city offering delectable dishes and drinks for a distinctive culinary encounter.
Myata (opening soon) Featuring a diverse international menu, Myata invites visitors on a gastronomic expedition through rich and flavourful options.
Rare (opening soon) A fusion of New York bar and Parisian brasserie in Dubai, Rare is a vibrant steakhouse where people gather, enjoy delicious meals, and savor moments of joy with a creative and spirited approach.
Daikan Izakaya (opening soon) Dubbed by ramen-lovers as “The best ramen in Dubai”, Daikan Izakaya’s in-house noodle production and locally sourced ingredients ensure the highest quality and freshness in every bowl.
La Serre (opening soon) A beloved and quaint Parisian-style boulangerie, café and bistro offering hearty dishes crafted from fresh, organic ingredients sourced from farmers and artisans across Europe.
The Line Up Announced For The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2024
Four of the world’s top eight tennis players have been confirmed for this year’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Ons Jabeur, and Maria Sakkari have all been confirmed, along with reigning champion for the competition Daniil Medvedev, last year’s runner-up Andrey Rublev, as well as Hubert Hurkacz and Karen Kachanov.
This year’s tournament is set to take place in the city from the 18th of February to the second of March.
The WTA and ATP tournaments will run back-to-back from February 18 to March 2 and have consistently attracted an elite group of participants since their inception in 1993 and 2001 respectively. For now, Medvedev and Rublev, currently ranked No3 and No5 in the world, will be joined in Dubai by 2021 Wimbledon semi-finalist and World No9 Hubert Hurkacz, as well as Karen Kachanov, last year’s Australian Open semi-finalist and current World No15. Other names will be added to the lineup for the 32nd edition of the ATP Tour event in the coming days.
Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina will feature at the Championship
Meanwhile, the 24th edition of the WTA Tour tournament – which has been appointed permanent WTA 1000 status after rotating with Doha in recent years – is expected to feature almost all of the world’s top 20, with Elena Rybakina (No3), Jessica Pegula (No5), Ons Jabeur (No6), and Maria Sakkari (No8) the first to be confirmed.
Discussing this year’s event, Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free, said “For many years, Dubai has featured the world’s best male and female tennis players, so we are pleased to announce our first batch of elite male and female stars for this year’s tournament. Having the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships as a permanent fixture on the WTA 1000 ranking serves as a true testament to the tournament’s progress over the past two decades.”
Tickets for both the women’s WTA tournament and the men’s ATP event are available for purchase online on Monday 15th January from 12pm.
The New LOEWE Campaign Captures Off-Guard Moments For Men’s SS24
Golden Globe-nominated actor Jamie Dornan and singer-songwriter Omar Apollo both star in the new campaign for LOEWE SS24.
The exquisite photoshoot, captured by David Sims, focuses on off-guard moments within a performance or key moment in their work.
Pensive and intense, Jamie is pictured as though he’s at an audition or screen test, leaning on a beaten leather chair in a non-descript environment, resting on a wall, sitting on a ladder in what looks like an atelier.
Omar, in turn, is pictured performing on a circular stage lit by bulbs, a chrome microphone in his hand, or entering a glittery room.
Expressions are intense, time seems to have been frozen. The intimacy of conversational emotion and the raw energy of performing come forward. The leathers, the knits, and the glittery surfaces of the clothes Jamie and Omar wear are depicted in their eerie normality, their textures becoming evident, while accessories create further nuance to the characters, suggesting other gestures: the Screen sunglasses shielding the gaze, the Puzzle Fold tote and the Puzzle bag held in the hands as the bodies lean. The still-life pictures are just as performative, depicting bags and shoes as caught in action too: collapsing, folding, standing on a podium.
Fabulous New Soeul-Inspired Hotspot Opens On Palm Jumeirah
High-end Korean steakhouse, Smoki Moto is set to launch on Palm Jumeirah later this month.
The Seoul-inspired licensed property will open its doors to the public on the 25th of January. The restaurant will have several different unique spaces, including the Butcher Shop on arrival, the lounge, a mixology bar, a Korean pancake bar and the main table grill area, collectively creating a dynamic and multi-experiential environment.
The new restaurant also comes with gorgeous West Beach views from the terrace, creating a perfect setting for an unforgettable dining experience, especially during sunset.
Adding a layer of multifaceted entertainment, Smoki Moto offers a unique music direction featuring Nu-Disco, Groove, and Soulful House with Vinyl elements.
The outdoor bar vibe, complemented by the eclectic music, becomes a key pillar of the Smoki Moto experience. Open till 2 am on weekends, the venue transforms into The Palms’s go-to spot for late-night funk enthusiasts.
Tod’s And Automobili Lamborghini Unveil Their First Footwear Collection
Tod’s and Automobili Lamborghini have revealed their first-ever footwear collaboration together.
The new partnership between the two Italian houses is a celebration of craftsmanship and innovation.
In the notes which accompanied the announcement, the two houses said: “Vision and passion, coupled with a persistent commitment to research and quality are key characteristics that unite Tod’s and Automobili Lamborghini and, in this collaboration, draw new boundaries in Italian style.”
The pieces in the collection include two models – the iconic Tod’s Gommino and the sneaker, available in yellow, green, and blue.
The reimagined Gommino is inspired by the livery of Lamborghini’s super sports cars, and the tubular bandwork enhances the aerodynamic appeal, creating movement and elegance.
On the soles, there is a distinctive rubber pebbles are larger, matching the colour of the heel or the upper part.
The leathers are sourced from the finest tanneries and the production process requires a high level of craftsmanship, where leather cutting and visible stitching are done by hand.
The historic Stazione Leopolda in Florence – the first train station in the city, which was completed in 1848 – was chosen for the launch event.
The launch took place during Pitti Uomo, a key men’s fashion event in the city which is held twice a year, and is seen as one of the world’s most important platforms for launching new projects in men’s fashion.
According to the two houses, the project is the project is the first of many between the Italian maisons which will include leather goods and ready-to-wear collections.
