Massimo Bottura Set To Return To Dubai For Two Nights Only
For two nights only, world-renowned celebrity chef Massimo Bottura will return to Dubai to host the latest edition of “Una Sera con Massimo” (An Evening with Massimo) at Torno Subito exclusively on the 10th and 11th of October.
The restaurant is situated in the W Dubai – The Palm Hotel, located on Palm Jumeirah island in Dubai.
From 7 pm to 11 pm, guests will be taken through an authentic Italian feast featuring a six-course set menu starting at AED 895.
The meticulously designed menu will feature Anguilla In Saor, Vitello Alla Pizzaiola, Modena-Dubai Ribs, and more reflecting the authentic flavours of Italian culture.
Chopard Presents Red Carpet Collection At Paris Fashion Week
For Paris Fashion Week Chopard is presenting selected pieces from this new Red Carpet Collection.
Earlier this year, at the Cannes Film Festival, Chopard achieved the peak of jewellery artistry by yearly reinventing the miracle of the Red Carpet Collection.
A feat of imagination and savoir-faire, Caroline Scheufele designed 76 Haute Joaillerie masterpieces for this year’s edition.
After celebrating the Cinema in 2022, the house’s Artistic Director extended the inspiration for the 2023 Red Carpet Collection to The Seven Arts.
The prominent place she occupies in the creative world, her prolific travels and the artists she encounters continually hone her vision and open up vast realms of inspiration that she brilliantly reinterpreted through these treasures.
Now, for Paris Fashion Week, visitors will again get a chance to see the spectacular new collection.
British House Dunhill Launches New Partnership With Frieze Masters 2023
This autumn, Dunhill, the foremost British luxury menswear brand, will partner with Frieze Masters to bring the much-celebrated content programme, Frieze Masters Talks, back to the fair for the first time since 2019.
Internationally acclaimed, Frieze Masters offers a contemporary perspective on thousands of years of art history and features collectable objects across the ages, from masterpieces of the ancient era and Old Masters to icons of the 20th Century.
The Frieze Masters Talks in partnership with Dunhill, will be curated by Dr Nicholas Cullinan, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, and hosted within Dunhill’s design-led auditorium at the fair. The partnership further cements the House’s new vision and direction in terms of supporting cultural legacy and creating intelligent conversations.
To launch the partnership, a kick-off event will take place on Friday 6th October at Bourdon House, Dunhill’s flagship boutique in the heart of Mayfair. Tim Marlow, Director of the Design Museum will chair a panel talk between the National Portrait Gallery’s Dr Nicholas Cullinan, visual artist Shirin Neshat and architect Jamie Fobert, who – alongside Cullinan – led the transformation of the new National Portrait Gallery.
In addition to the talks hosted at Bourdon House and at Frieze Masters, the programme will extend to a special late night hosted by the National Portrait Gallery on Friday 13th October and will see Dr Nicholas Cullinan in conversation with Tim Walker, Tilda Swinton and Jerry Stafford followed by a conversation with Gilbert and George. This late-night programme will be livestreamed by the National Portrait Gallery and contribute to the programme’s commitment to public accessibility.
Rabanne Reveals Gladiators Of The Future To Its Unique SS24 Collection
Rabanne was inspired by a sci-fi warrior imagining of the future for the house’s latest SS24 collection, presented at Paris Fashion Week.
As the show notes which accompanied the capsule explain: “Julien Dossena’s latest collection emerges in the realm of a mirage, where the myths and artefacts that endure collide with the stories dreamt up, where reality blurs with illusory.”
Key looks in the collection included metallic armour-inspired pieces, unique headwear and Romanesque footwear.
According to the house, the concept of fluidity also played big in the capsule’s creation: “Skin isn’t simply exposed, it is engaged in the material experience: the swishing of liquid metal mesh against the leg, the frisson from an assemblage of honed wood discs and peacock feathers. Beyond the black, gold and silver that are emblematically Rabanne, gradient desert tones, luminous copper and cool shades of blue and lilac further highlight the skin.”
The show notes continued: “Sculptural hardware gives a mystical flourish, whether forehead pendants, belts comprised of gleaming spheres or sandals enhanced with rock crystals. Openwork boots with curving soles boast a pattern of fine straps that climb up the leg as a twist on the gladiator style.”
Balmain SS24 Showcases A Miraculous Return Following Carjacking
Oliver Rousteing’s Balmain SS24 show revealed a magnificent blend of flora-inspired pieces and the iconic tailoring that the house has become known for over the years.
The designer pulled off the seemingly impossible for the 50 looks showcased. The house had to remake 70 per cent of the capsule after the original pieces were stolen in a carjacking from Charles de Gaulle airport less than two weeks before the show.
The collection could not be further from the current Quiet Luxury trend, instead, there were explosions of colour and theatrical tailoring.
The first half of the collection played into the key pillars of the house – shapes focused on the structured blazers which Rousteing has championed during his time with the house.
Meanwhile, the second half of the collection moved into a Surrealist-inspired space, with unique floral arrangements and bouquets built into the framework of several pieces.
Schiaparelli SS24 Is Inspired By The Surrealist World Of Elsa
Schiaparelli’s latest collection, presented at Paris Fashion Week, is inspired by the theatrical world of the house’s founder, Elsa.
As Creative Director Daniel Roseberry explains in the show notes, “From head to golden toes, Schiaparelli ready to wear is an exercise in making the everyday come to more vivid, more surprising life.”
Key pieces in the collection included a black skirt which featured a Surrealist, Dali-inspired graphic of a fish, elsewhere aquatic influences played big with neckwear including a gold lifesized lobster, a similarly proportioned crab and the skeleton of a fish crafted from wood.
There were echos from the Schiaparelli Couture Show in July, in the form of oversized ruffs and sleek headwear.
Kendall Jenner was chosen to wear the final look of the collection, a knee-length scarlet gown paired with 1960s-inspired hair.
Discussing the theatrical elements in the show, Roseberry said “As we have to understand today, two things can be true at once. And so we have Schiaparelli ready to wear. Is it for the everyday and should it be, dare I say, “easy”? Yes. But does it also need to cause a sensation, to inspire someone to walk across a room, to be an extraordinary echo of some of our best work in the couture? Yes. Elsa did it first. We are doing it all over again.”
Montblanc Announces New StarWalker SpaceBlue Writing Instrument
Montblanc StarWalker writing instrument collection is a response to “humankind’s fascination with space exploration and the wonder of walking among the stars”, according to the house.
“Just like those who push the limits of technological advancement and human knowledge on earth and in space, Montblanc explores a variety of different materials and techniques with every edition. Turning from Planet Earth towards the stars and the galaxy, StarWalker SpaceBlue is inspired by materials originating from space, namely the Widmanstätten pattern, considered among nature’s most hypnotic creations.” the house continued.
The central design focus of the new edition is a rendition of this mesmerizing Widmanstätten pattern, named after Viennese scientist Count Alois von Beckh Widmanstätten who was one of the first people to discover and study the phenomenon in 1808.
The Widmanstätten pattern consists of interlocking bands or plates of different minerals or phases within the metal. These bands typically form at the boundary between two different crystallographic phases in the material. The most famous example of the Widmanstätten pattern is in iron meteorites, where it can be seen when the meteorite is etched with acid or exposed to other chemical treatments.
The formation of the Widmanstätten pattern is a result of the slow cooling process that takes place over millions of years in the outer space environment for meteorites or during controlled heat treatments for certain alloys on Earth. This slow cooling allows the different phases within the material to grow and interlock in a unique and visually striking pattern. The pattern is characterized by its geometric, angular shapes and often appears as a series of fine, metallic lines or blades.
The StarWalker SpaceBlue collection includes three different writing instrument editions – a Resin edition made of matte patterned blue precious resin with dark ruthenium-coated fittings, a Doué edition that pairs a patterned precious resin barrel with a metal cap, and a Metal edition entirely in patterned metal. Each edition is available as a Ballpoint, Fineliner and Fountain Pen featuring a ruthenium-coated Au 585 nib and fitted with a piston converter engineered specifically for the StarWalker collection and compatible with previous models.
In addition, Montblanc is introducing a blue leather-lined notebook featuring a distinctive pattern on its cover, as well as a matching dark blue ink. A pair of cufflinks in steel and lacquer with the signature StarWalker translucent dome design completes the collection.
Dior’s Saddle Boxy Bag Is Now Available Across The Middle East
Dior has released the much-awaited Saddle Boxy Bag across the region. The piece was first seen in the Dior Men’s FW23 show earlier this year.
Describing the exquisite new piece, the house described the bag as “a tribute to the elegance of the equestrian world.”
“The iconic Saddle Bag is reinterpreted season after season by Kim Jones. For the Dior FW23 collection, the key accessory is reinvented in a version with refined graphic lines, dressed in the new Dior oblique gravity leather sublimated with a delicately embossed cloudy effect. It asserts the ultramodern spirit by balancing style and functionality thanks to its multiple compartments and removable shoulder straps that offer a variety of ways for it to be carried. Presented in several enchanting shades, this essential model completes a sophisticated look with an irresistible touch of audacity,” The house continued.
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Saint Laurent Offers Subtle Luxury For The House’s SS24 Collection
Saint Laurent revealed what could be described as the house’s take on Quiet Luxury for its SS24 womenswear collection at Paris Fashion Week.
It described the capsule as “defined by simplicity and a return to foundations. The stance is pragmatic, with couture-informed daytime looks and a looser silhouette than in past seasons,” naming Amelia Earhart and Adrienne Bolland as two key inspirations for Anthony Vaccarello’s latest collection.
The location for the show added to the subtle luxury vibe, with a modernist set of mineral surfaces. Highlighting the house’s (very) French roots, there were also views of the Eiffel Tower.
For the latest collection, Saint Laurent took traditionally masculine shapes and reimaged them for its womenswear collection which the house describes as “lastingly feminine”.
Variations on the safari jacket and jumpsuits are among the key pieces whose utilitarian ease is contrasted with considered gestures like a belted waist. A prevalence of cotton and linen in earthy colours, from olive and maroon to sand and chalk, evince a natural slant, while sharp accessories included leather gloves and high heels.
Karl Lagerfeld Has “Wearable Art” For The House’s FW23 Collection
The Fall-Winter 2023 collection by Karl Lagerfeld has been released which the house describes as “a vibrant expression of wearable art.” Key pieces in the collection include puffer jackets and down parkas and feminine silhouettes in double-face wool with soft tailoring.
Everyday essentials are complemented by unique pieces such as faux teddy, mohair, luxurious shearling and a faux fur overcoat accentuated by a checkerboard black and white print. The house’s iconic Odina biker jacket is also included in the collection in five striking colours, in both leather and suede and accompanied by matching handbags.
“Pieces found in Karl’s archives reveal a different side to his creative legacy and inspire the use of bold, vivid shades across knits, wovens, outerwear and tailoring. Sophisticated classics are reimagined with geometric shapes, colour block patterns and modern rock-chic details. A highlight of the season is a KL logo seal — inspired by a vintage wax seal that Karl originally created in the ‘80s — that appears as statement hardware on ready-to-wear trims, bags and jewellery. It’s Karl’s point of view reinterpreted for today with functionality, innovation and outspoken confidence,” the house explains in notes which accompany the collection.
The collection was created by the house’s Design Director, Hun Kim. For FW2023 the designer has put together a selection called “Hun’s Picks”, which the house explains are “standout pieces ranging from understated to avant-garde”.
Those included by Kim include a knit bandeau top and matching skirt that feature an engineered colour-blocked motif, while a faux fur plum jacket is the ultimate fashion statement piece. Meanwhile, easy shirt-dresses and a punto blazer make for elegant everyday layering is also included.
Karl Lagerfeld’s hero accessory of the season is its “Ikon K” bag, inspired by the clean, architectural lines of the letter K.
Dior Presents A Collection Inspired By Unconventional Women For SS24
Well-known feminist and Creative Director at Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri was inspired by unconventional females from throughout history for her latest SS24 collection for the house.
Unveiled at Paris Fashion Week today, the show took place in the centre of the city with the set largely being dominated by a large-scale art installation.
The digital installation by artist Elena Bellantoni titled “Not Her” which is a response to sexist advertising messages.
Meanwhile, the capsule featured muted neutrals, black and white, along with tailored detailing which had an unusually raw feel for the house.
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Italian Craftmanship And 90s Minimalism Play Big For Tod’s SS24 Womenswear Collection
For SS24 Tod’s Creative Director Walter Chiapponi showcased a collection at Milan Fashion Week which focused on essential design and quality Italian craftsmanship.
Details focus on the cut, volume and quality of the materials.
Meanwhile, the references to masculinity and 1990s minimalism are reinterpreted with a feminine attitude, where each traditionally tailored garment is accentuated by softness and fluidity.
For the reveal of the new collection Tod’s chose the place that to the house best expresses Italian craftsmanship: the Laboratori Scala Ansaldo in Milan where scenographers, sculptors and carpenters create the extraordinary scenography of the Teatro alla Scala, as well as Tod’s artisans create collections of the highest quality.
Immersed in the mise en scène of the production of Don Carlos, scheduled for the premiere of the Teatro alla Scala in December, Tod’s showcased their new womenswear capsule.
The suits, with ample pleated trousers and collarless jackets, are unlined and deconstructed in very light, loose fabrics; the sartorial waistcoat becomes a feminine gesture, sensual on naked skin; the trench coat, an essential element of the Tod’s wardrobe, is presented in sheer fabrics and very light-coloured leather.
The blouson in both light cotton and soft nappa leather is fresh; the poplin T-shirt with kimono sleeves, worn with a large multi-purpose belt that completes many looks, is alluring; the pleated patchwork skirt is seductive; the crochet-effect knitwear in bright contrasting colours is tactile and handcrafted.
The monochrome of natural colours – écru, camel, tobacco and scorched tones – which recall that of the leatherware that makes Tod’s so distinctive, is contrasted against touches of lime green.
The fabrics are always very light and soft: viscose, linen gauze, transparent cool wool and ultrasoft nappa leather.
The bags which complete each look are unadorned, becoming cult objects essential in their shape determined by the structure and leather. The iconic Di Bag is seamless and stretched while the T Timeless bags are in embossed leather. The new geometric, structured Tod’s T-Box bag is in polished leather with a metal T fastening. The new shopping bag is a fabric and leather bag, which is modelled on the body of the wearer.
Armani/Caffè Has Opened At Fashion Avenue in Dubai Mall
King of Italian fashion, Giorgio Armani, has opened a new luxury Italian cafe in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue.
Situated among the most expensive boutiques in Dubai, the new Armani/Caffè embodies the signature style of Giorgio Armani from design aesthetic to the menu choices, reinterpreting Italian pavement café-style social occasions for Dubai.
The space features a palette of softly muted blues and greens accented with classic Armani motifs, creating a sophisticated Italian ambience that is both welcoming and refined.
The menu has been thoughtfully curated by the Italian-led culinary team with diners invited to enjoy an elevated collection of day-to-night dishes that begin with the simple pleasures of a mid-morning coffee and pastry or healthy breakfast option.
From midday onwards, diners can choose from a selection of light lunch classics, featuring a classic vitello tonnato, antipasti selection and fragrant lobster and seafood bisque, among others, while those seeking an early dinner can opt for authentic and indulgent main course dishes including lemon-scented risotto with Sicilian prawns, veal Milanese and wagyu striploin.
The perfect location for a sweet stop-off between shops, signature desserts also make a statement with the must-try white chocolate and gold leaf cheesecake already a bestseller at the nearby Armani Hotel, plus innovative mocktails, and speciality Armani coffees including the famous Armani gold lattè and a new non-alcoholic Armani Spritz, rounding out the menu.
The new cafe can be found on the ground floor of Fashion Avenue, opposite the Giorgio Armani boutique.
Saint Laurent Partners With Maison Gainsbourg For New Paris Launch
Maison Gainsbourg, in partnership with Saint Laurent, is opening its doors in Paris.
The new cultural hub is divided in two distinct sites: the first emblematic site is the historic house where Serge Gainsbourg lived for 22 years, at 5 bis rue de Verneuil. Across the street, at number 14, is the museum retracing the artist’s life and career, including a bookshop-boutique and a café-piano-bar, Le Gainsbarre.
Maison Gainsbourg’s museum is exhibiting some 450 original objects, including Serge Gainsbourg’s one-button women’s jacket with tennis stripes.
For the occasion, the iconic jacket was redesigned by Saint Laurent under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello. The new piece is available in Saint Laurent Rive Driote stores and in the Maison Gainsbourg boutique.
In 1981, Serge Gainsbourg discovered Stefan de Jaeger’s work and asked him to make a portrait of himself. The portrait is on display in Serge Gainsbourg’s historic house, while Saint Laurent Rive Driote Paris and Los Angeles will exhibit two of the artist’s original artworks named ‘Portraits of men’. Stefan de Jaeger was one of the first visual artists to use instant photography with Polaroid cameras to create large, painterly compositions. He took part in the Gainsbourg exhibition at the Cité de la Musique in 2008, which featured a portrait of Serge Gainsbourg, the visual for the exhibition’s official poster.
As a nod to this partnership, the windows of the Saint Laurent Rive Driote boutiques will feature the same facade as the one on Serge Gainsbourg’s house.
An exclusive selection of vintage Serge Gainsbourg vinyls and books will be available for sale in stores and on ysl.com.
Giorgio Armani’s SS24 Collection Is The Vibe Of The Season
Over the past few years, the word “vibe” has started to appear everywhere.
From US political campaigns (Congressional candidate Suraj Patel recently included the phrase “Change the vibes” in his New York campaign poster.) to Gen Z TikTok vernacular.
This week the 89-year-old king of Italian style, Giorgio Armani chose to use the term – “Vibes” – as the title for his SS24 womenswear show at Milan Fashion Week.
Discussing the choice, the show notes which accompanied the collection explained: “Everything vibrates: colours, sensations and feelings. This season, vibrations become visible. They run across entire surfaces in undulating movements and rippling weaves, they expand the chromatic scale to touch notes of bronze and silver and light up in precious greens and purples, only to arrive at a white that permeates the evenings.”
The result was an eclectic mix of metallics, and bursts of colour, with many of the looks in the show revealing clear references to the Roaring Twenties.
Models had their hair styled from the era, and many of the pieces in the collection reflected the shapes from the decade.
All things considered, Mr. Armani certainly brought the vibes to SS24.
Boss Reimagines The Future Of The Workplace With Its “CorpCore” FW23 Collection
BOSS’s FW23 fashion show was presented in Milan’s Allianz MiCo conference center on 22 September as part of Milan Fashion Week.
There were over 1,000 guests, including Naomi Campbell, Suki Waterhouse, Demi Lovato, Sonam Kapoor, and Lee Minho seated on the FROW.
For the collection, BOSS revisited its heritage through a thoroughly modern lens. The theme, “CorpCore,” saw the show venue transformed into the BOSS Techtopia: an ephemeral workplace and oasis of tranquillity and ergonomic design, where the needs of body and mind are seamlessly integrated.
Brand ambassador Lee Minho surprised guests by kicking off the show as the first to enter BOSS Techtopia.
Meanwhile the runway was led by Gigi Hadid, and also included Jay Alvarrez, Ezra Frech, Ashley Graham, and Yusra Mardini amongst others. They were also joined by BOSS brand ambassadors Anthony Joshua, Alica Schmidt, and Khaby Lame.
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La DoubleJ Reveals A Collection Inspired By The Andalusian City Of Seville
Last April, LaDoubleJ founder took a sojourn through the southern Spanish city of Seville, inspiring her latest SS24 collection for the house at Milan Fashion Week.
The result is a capsule full of joyful, eclectic colour and Andalusian Feria spirit.
The show in Milan itself brought the Spanish festival experience to fashion week. La DoubleJ took over Milan’s historic Porta Nuova with a full carousel and custom gigantic curtains.
As the show notes that accompanied the capsule explain: “This collection sees best-selling styles arrive in intricate macrame fabrications and elaborate embellishments, joined by a flurry of new celebratory spring sets, and ruched, regal, and ready-to-rumba dress designs for a maximalist ode to Italy’s sun-worshipping style.”
“This is a celebration of print, empowerment, play, and the exceptional craft of Italy’s extraordinary artisans. Put on your dancing shoes, darling (we have those too). Spring ‘24 was made to move.”
Dolce&Gabbana Go Back To Black With A Sensual SS24 Collection
The latest show for D&G was called “Women,” through which the duo wanted to offer a homage to all women and what sensuality looks like in real life.
In reality, though, the start of the show became about one woman – Kylie Jenner – who caused the event to be delayed for nearly 1 hour due to her late arrival.
Once underway, Dolce & Gabbana presented a sensual collection for SS24, featuring lingerie as outwear, sheer fabrics and shades of black and white.
As a mark of inclusivity, there were models of different generations – including runway veterans Naomi Campbell and Irina Shayk – and plus-size model Ashley Graham. “We want to celebrate more mature women. Everybody talks about the new generations, but it’s important to look to women of all ages and shapes,” Domenico Dolce said.
Italian women and the house’s own archives also played big in terms of inspiration for the show. Along with looking further back in 20th-century fashion.
Discussing the new capsule, the house explained that 1960s-era textures and the “timeless elegance” of the decade, as well as “grace, allure and the house’s signature codes” inspired the duo for SS24.
The eyewear featured in the collection had clear 60s inspiration, meanwhile, there was an interplay with classic D&G elements, such as different iterations of leopard print at several points in the collection.
Bottega Veneta Offers A Brave New World For SS24 At Milan Fashion Week
Matthieu Blazy was inspired by cultures from around the world, for his SS24 collection for Bottega Veneta.
Moving away from the strict Italian codes for his recent collections, he was instead inspired by wide-ranging influences.
Cultural influences from far-flung destinations, such as South America and Southeast Asia, as well as Russia and some closer to home – such as Brittany and Sicily.
The result was a mens and womenswear capsule with an eclectic mix of fabrics, and structures ranging from the sleek and fitted to oversized.
There were tongue-in-cheek Surrealist juxtapositions too. A striped shirt and wide tie, that would not look out of place in a traditional 90s office, paired with a men’s leather trouser-sarong complete with tassels.
At a time when many of the big fashion houses are looking back into their archives, Blazy’s Bold New World offered a refreshing burst of new creativity at this year’s Milan Fashion Week.
Versace Is Inspired By 90s Gianni Era For Its SS24 Collection
Versace returned home to Milan for its SS24 show this week.
Building on the capsule presented this summer in Cannes, the new collection was inspired by the 90s archives from the house, with pieces inspired by the feminine glamour of the Gianni Versace era.
The runway competed with the FROW for celebrity faces too, with Kendall Jenner opening the show, and Gigi Hadid along with supermodel icon Claudia Schiffer closing the collection.
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Gucci Commences A New Era For SS24 With Sabato De Sarno At The Helm
The house of Gucci has been reimagined again, with the first collection by its new creative director, Sabato De Sarno, for SS24 at Milan Fashion Week.
Gone were the theatrical, flamboyant designs of Alessandro Michele’s seven-year stint with the label instead replaced by chic, subtle glamour.
The house emblem made an appearance too – but on just two of the pieces in the collection, a playsuit and a pair of micro shorts.
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Loro Piana Unveils An Ode To Japan For The House’s SS24 Capsule
Loro Piana was inspired by Japanese culture for the house’s latest SS24 collection.
The capsule was announced through a unique activation today as part of Milan Fashion Week.
For Friday and Saturday, a kiosk in Via dei Giardini has been transformed into a small Japanese bakery, decorated with traditional Japanese architectural elements.
Here, classic Japanese treats will be offered to passers-by wrapped artfully in surplus Loro Piana fabrics – to be reused as scarves.
Meanwhile, The Loro Piana shop window space at Via Borgonuovo 1 and the flower kiosk between Via Manzoni and Via Mon Tenapoleone host coordinated installations that recall Loro Piana and Japan’s love of nature
In the notes accompanying the new collection the house said: “For Spring Summer 2024, Loro Piana explores its affinities with Japan – a country with which it shares a deep bond of craftsmanship, understated taste and timeless style.”
“The new collection presents the typical silhouettes of the avant-garde fashion of the Rising Sun in a modern key of posture and volume, as well as soft, unstructured kimonos made from the highest quality fabrics, the result of recovering ancient manufacturing methods and innovative techniques,” the house continued.
Max Mara Joins The War Effort With SS24
Power dressing and block colours were at the core of the SS24 collection for Max Mara.
Max Mara was inspired by English women and the Second World War years when women took to the land to support the war effort.
Describing the new capsule, the house said “In the 1940s, English women, from the country and the city, from all social classes, joined up to work the land shoulder to shoulder and nourish the nation.”
They continued: “The Land Army believed in cultivating its troops. Many got their first taste of learning in its ranks. And their education was not simply to train them for work. The land girls were encouraged to engage in creative pursuits. “The Land Girl” magazine published their literary offerings and in 1944 no less than Vita Sackville-West was commissioned to write a book telling the Land Army story with a whole section dedicated to its poetry. Sackville-West brings a touch of dark-edged sardonic eccentricity to the Max Mara moodboard. Images of her garden at Sissinghurst inspire chintzy prints with full-blown blooms realised in sophisticated black on beige.”
Fendi Is Inspired By Rome For Its Latest Womenswear Collection
In the latest collection, Kim Jones explores an ease of dressing which he has observed from women in Rome, the capital of Italy.
Where imperfection becomes a more human perfection and where luxury is found in the comfort and quiet confidence clothing and accessories give the wearer to be themselves.
There is a sense of duality – a very Fendi quality – permeates the collection.
“When I am in Rome, every day I walk from the hotel to the Colosseum wearing my ear pods. It’s like listening to a soundtrack to an imaginary film with Fendi characters I see along the way,” says Kim Jones, FENDI Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear.
Etro Unveils A Collection Inspired By “Nowhere” For SS24
The new Etro SS24 collection by Marco De Vincenzo was revealed last night at Milan Fashion Week.
The capsule, called “Etro Nowhere” was inspired by the designer’s many far-flung travels from the African continent to Cambodia, as well as Etro’s very own archives.
Discussing the collection, a spokesperson said through ‘ETRO Nowhere’ the boundaries of fashion are redefined, and guests embark on an adventure to explore a world where anything is possible and rules are made to be broken.”
“This concept is showcased in the collection through an eclectic blend of brocades and Western-inspired jackets, tie motifs, stripes, denim, and terry cloth, all converging in a stylistic non-place that is both syncretic and vibrant. Texan boot toes meet fabric braids, while wide shirting takes on the enigmatic illustrations of a mysterious island adorned with voluptuous swirls of striping. Throughout, there is an ethereal quality and a sense of uninhibited free spirit that elevates the collection”, the spokesperson continued.
Brunello Cucinelli’s SS24 Womenswear Holds Equilibrium At Its Core
For Brunello Cucinelli, “Equilibrium” is the keyword of the season, a value that permeates the house’s entire Women’s Spring Summer 2024 Collection, like a refined balance of opposing forces: minimal and ornate, addition and subtraction, aesthetics and functionality.
In tune with the growing desire for order and cleanliness, sartorial quality offers a fundamental reference point for contemporary balance, expressing an apparent simplicity, a refined effortlessness. Through well-made constructions, each look and each garment expresses quality, authenticity and a renewed desire to dress with personality and without excess.
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ROKSANDA’s SS24 Collection Explores An Interplay Of Fluid Silhouettes And Brutalist Architecture.
ROKSANDA showcased its Spring Summer 2024 Collection at London’s Barbican this week, with the collection exploring the interplay between fluid silhouettes and brutalist architecture.
The capsule takes cues from Roksanda’s personal heritage, drawing inspiration from the monasteries of Gračanica, Studenica, and Žiča, and their exquisite fresco paintings.
These historical elements find their way into the delicate and intricate pieces on display, with traditional robes reimagined using modern techniques like fill coupe and printed lamina, all of which evoke a sense of tactility and fragility.
Encapsulating the depth of femininity versus masculinity, the brand’s powerful tailoring is showcased through structured jackets and pencil skirts crafted in Argenta wool-silk melange, featuring artisanal screen printing with bold colour palettes.
The latest capsule from the house experiments with textures, combining glossy panelling with technical nylon and melange wools, providing a subtle reveal of the female anatomy.
The transformative and intimate movements of the collection are further emphasized by circular metal sculptures and delicate silk twill marbling, showcasing ultra-feminine formations.
Abu Dhabi Announces The Dolce&Gabbana x ADMAF Design Award 2023
The Dolce&Gabbana x Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) Design Award 2023 is now open for competition entries.
According to the programme organisers, the award has been set up to “empower UAE’s emerging talents, including current and recent university graduates, to unleash their creative potential and showcase their exceptional skills in the fields of couture, jewellery, and fragrance design on a global stage”.
All aspiring Emirati designers with a passion for creativity and innovation are encouraged to apply.
There are three categories for applicants:
Fashion
Entries for this should combine traditional Emirati culture with avant-garde designs, drawing inspiration from Abu Dhabi’s rich history and vibrant arts scene.
Jewellery
This category celebrates the fusion of Emirati influences with Dolce & Gabbana’s innovative designs, using techniques and semi-precious stones.
FragranceR
For this category, entries should be Craft scents inspired by Abu Dhabi’s cultural heritage and Dolce&Gabbana’s iconic themes.
The finalists in each category will have the chance to collaborate with Dolce & Gabbana to bring their designs to life.
Their work will also be showcased at the prestigious Abu Dhabi Festival, gaining global recognition and there will be an internship opportunity at Dolce&Gabbana’s Italian headquarters, guided by industry experts.
“ADMAF and Dolce&Gabbana aim to create a lasting impact on the fashion industry in the region by bridging the gap between tradition and innovation. This competition is a platform for celebrating Abu Dhabi’s cultural diversity and contributing to the global conversation on fashion, music, and arts,” a spokesperson for the competition said.
Dior Celebrates Parisian Culture With A New Photography Series
Dreamed up by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the Plan de Paris print collection celebrates the streets of the capital from Faubourg-Saint-Honoré where Monsieur Dior launched the flagship iconic Dior address 30, Avenue Montaigne.
The photos taken by Elaine Constantine showcase new pieces from Dior sublimated by the Plan de Paris print thought up by Maria Grazia Chiuri, revealing the city’s streets and buildings.
This dreamy cartography is featured on a selection of ultra-desirable pieces, from knits and coats to wide-sweeping dresses and trench coats; a joyful boldness that translates Parisian effervescence and lightness through the prism of Dior elegance.
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Female Empowerment And Fitzgerald’s French Riviera Play Big For Emilia Wickstead SS24
Emilia Wickstead was inspired by the sun-drenched summers of the French Riviera – specifically during the heady artistic days of the 1920s and 1930s in the region.
Discussing the women who started to explore and create on the Côte d’Azur during those early 20th century decades, Wickstead said: “It felt like the first generation of women who were in charge of their own destiny, I wanted to capture the energy of those artists and channel it into something that felt fresh and exciting.”
Colourways in the collection were clearly influenced by the art produced in the South of France during the epoch, with rich Mediterranean tones appearing in various iterations throughout the capsule.
Meanwhile, there were hints of the flapper era too, through the collection’s eveningwear pieces. The pieces felt straight out of “The Great Gatsby”, which F. Scott Fitzgerald finished while residing on France’s south coast.
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