Style findings: dispatches from the Wallpaper* fashion team 2018

If you’ve left your Christmas shopping, and happen to be London-based, we suggested a trip to the first London outpost of Japanese brand 45R. (opens in new tab) The slow fashion brand, who are masters in denim, bassen dye and unusual prints, create distinct every day garments that will last a lifetime. The store’s design too is all about the details. Inside, the boutiques boasts sleek tile and timber populated surfaces, lined with curving polished rails and simple furniture. We suggest you get your skates on.

Photographer: Anna Stathaki. Writer: Laura Hawkins

Tis’ the season of snuggle-factor coats, and if you’re still in search of an investment piece, we suggest a style from Agnona (opens in new tab). This double faced mohair blend silhouette comes in a sugary shade of pink, and swathes the body with a contemporary cocoon shape. What's more, the coat’s cuff bands are available in soft leather or double faced mohair. Each option is so subtly luxurious, we can barely decide which style to select.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

In our March 2016 Style Special issue, we delved into the design aesthetic of Husbands (opens in new tab) designer Nicolas Gabard (opens in new tab). Gabard is renowned for his tapered take on tailoring, looking to Serge Gainsbourg, Mick Jagger and David Bowie as style heroes. Should you be keen to step into Husbands’ well tailored world, the label has just relaunched its website, which features a colourful tesselation of graphic squares overlaid with pieces, from shirts to scarves, ties to tailored suits. You might just find something for an upcoming festive event.

Photography: Laetitia Hotte Writer: Laura Hawkins

As the holidays are fast approaching and the temperature is getting chillier, it is time to snuggle in some comfortable denim. To do so, Levi’s (opens in new tab) created a collection of winter warmers for its Made & Crafted range, including relaxed fit jeans, soft sweaters and cosy jackets with furry details. From the coasts of Ireland to the snowy mountains of Switzerland, these well-crafted pieces will keep us warm and stylish at home this Christmas.

Writer: Morgane Nyfeler

Earlier this week, Daniel Lee presented his debut men’s and women’s collection for Italian label Bottega Veneta (opens in new tab). It’s been an anticipated inaugural offering. The former ready-to-wear design director at Celine, who worked under Phoebe Philo, was appointed creative director of the house in June 2018. The collection is based on the concept of a ‘true wardrobe for life’ and boasts a host of wearable, luxurious and essential garments, from tuxedo shirts with soft quilted details, sleek leather shorts, technical cagoules and leather shirt dresses. Opulent textures abound in the collection glinting with gold hardware and frothing with fringing. Luxury is at the heart of Bottega Veneta, the brand renowned for its weaved leather Intrecciato technique. This has also been reinterpreted in a series of accessories, including this pair of unusually square toed heels and oversized tote bag. With such a dazzling debut designed for the modern wardrobe, we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for Lee’s first runway show next February.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Earlier this year, we roamed amongst the artworks at the Friche de L’Escalette sculpture park in Marseille. The site was purchased by art collector and dealer Éric Touchaleaume, who transformed it into a sculpture park in 2016, one populated with pieces by Shamai Haber, Parvine Curie and Gérard Lardeur. If you’re lucky enough to be jetting off for some winter sun this year, we recommend slipping yourself into these Álvaro sandals. Here, they are captured next to a twisting sculpture by François Stahly, but would look equally artful on the foot.

Photography: Ilaria Orsini Writer: Laura Hawkins

Stutterheim’s (opens in new tab) raincoats already were a staple in Swedish wardrobes (and the Wallpaper* teams), and now the brand's Arholma coat has been added to the permanent collection of the Nordic Museum. The Arholma was inspired by an old fisherman's coat that was owned by the grandfather of the brand's founder Alexander Stutterheim. After giving the coat a contemporary update, it quickly became a Nordic classic. Stutterheim have also reissued the original handmade Sixties style in a small quantity, so you can not just glimpse the piece in a museum, but marvel at it in your own wardrobe too.

Writer: Lune Kuipers

What better wares for the winter months ahead than French ski label Fusalp’s (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)collaboration with Australian Merino wool experts Woolmark (opens in new tab). We’ll be well ready for our après-ski in Fusalp and Woolmarks’s capsule collection of sweaters, sure to insulate and maintain comfort from Chamonix to Courchevel. We’ll be warming up in this ‘Addict’ jumper, in Fusalp’s signature red, blue and yellow colour tones, sure to demonstrate our dedication to the slopes.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Next Monday 10 December, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Fashion Awards will crown the exceptional talents of the fashion industry. For 2018, Swarovski (opens in new tab) has called upon Ghanaian-British architect Sir David Adjaye to design the trophy rewarding the lucky winners. Using Swarovski’s crystal and wave cut technology, Adjaye has created a sculpture made of six elongated and distorted facets, which mesmerisingly catch the light. With such a trophy, prize winners will find them the gift that keeps on giving.

Writer: Morgane Nyfeler

Margaret Howell (opens in new tab) and Japanese sportswear brand Mizuno (opens in new tab) first teamed up last year to create a pair of trainers. The design was inspired by the performance of professional runners and the result was a very comfortable sneaker. Howell's love for swimming was revelead in a second collaboration, which includes performance swimwear for men and women as well as a lightweight jacket. We’ll be wearing the pieces to our next triathlon.

Writer: Lune Kuipers

Yesterday, Chanel (opens in new tab) held a Métiers d'Art show of epic proportions in New York. Only Karl Lagerfeld would be able to stage a show in the Sackler Wing of the Met Museum, with the ancient sandstone Temple of Dundar as its centre. A mythological setting for a modern moment.

Photography: Courtesy of Chanel. Writer: Laura Hawkins

Marni (opens in new tab) gets in a safari mood for the holidays with a collection of design and lifestyle products dedicated to African wildlife and set to brighten your home. Handcrafted by a community of Colombian artisans, the Marni Wild Market selection is made of colourful miniature chairs and decorative masks, furnishing accessories such as a lion-shaped magazine holder, crochet wool bags and hand-woven baskets. Get your paws on this limited edition of art objects available online before they run off!

Writer: Morgane Nyfeler

There's no blaming The Webster (opens in new tab) for longing for warmer climes in winter. Since opening its New York store almost two years ago, the Miami import has stayed true to its roots by bringing its mix of Art Deco influences, high fashion and colourful flair to Soho, where its New York base is situated. This week, the store has unveiled a whimsical new installation, created exclusively in collaboration with Chanel (opens in new tab). Inspired by the label's Cruise 2018/2019 show, which was set on the fictional La Pausa ship, The Webster's two-floor installation playfully blends Chanel's collection with nautical motifs, the store's signature flamingos and plenty of holiday cheer to boot. The project is a first of its kind for both brands and has been in the making for two years. Special packaging has also been designed to commemorate the occasion.

Writer: Pei-Ru Keh

For his S/S 2019 menswear debut for Dior (opens in new tab), artistic director Kim Jones collaborated with American artist Kaws on a 10 metre floral effigy of M. Dior, towering at the centre of the in-the-round Paris catwalk. For his spectacular Pre-Fall 2019 show on Friday, which illuminated the Instagram feeds of fashion obsessives, Jones had a more futuristic figuration in mind. He collaborated with Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama on a towering metal figure of a woman, part robot part interstellar individual. This Sorayama-designed sculpture was illuminated by a maelstrom of colourful lasers, reflecting the futuristic and animated landscape of Tokyo.

Photography: Alessandro Garofalo. Writer: Laura Hawkins

The anniversary of a fashion brand is a long recognised milestone, but 2018 marks a particularly poignant and pioneering anniversary for The Kering Foundation (opens in new tab). It’s been a decade since Chairman and CEO of the luxury group, François-Henri Pinault, launched the foundation, in a bid to combat violence against women. Now it is looking ahead to the next decade, with particular focus on the participation of Gen Z. This year, The Kering Foundation has incorporated three new partnerships into its programme,  Project Dot, Promundo and Chayn, all focused on educating and alleviating symptoms of gender imbalance and violence. It’s a milestone worth marking on your calendars.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

We hit Manhattan earlier this month, to celebrate the launch of our skiwear collaboration with outerwear experts Rossignol (opens in new tab), and now we’ve made a pit stop in Oslo, to continue the festivities.The collaboration culminates in a series of sleek versatile and protective options in a variety of reds, blues and whites, and incorporates the trademark Wallpaper* asterisk, with Rossignol’s renowned nightingale motif. Whether you’re in Manhattan or Oslo, on the slopes or on the streets, they are essential items for any winter wardrobe.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Fresh from presenting its Pre-Fall '19 collection in Tokyo, with garments inspired by the Japanese wabi sabi style, Valentino (opens in new tab) has now opened a new TKY concept store in the city’s luxurious Ginza Six complex, which also dips into this ancient idea of ‘imperfect beauty’. In a desire to bring the brand’s aesthetic and Japanese craftsmanship together in a single venue, creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli has worked with artists and designers to rethink the country’s heritage the Valentino way – with soothing shapes defining the space, bright colours and manga prints displayed on the walls. Along with the ready-to-wear capsule collection, the store’s offering includes a series of products created in collaboration with Japanese brands Doublet and Undercover exclusively for the store and up for grabs until December 9th.

Writer: Morgane Nyfeler

In 1963, pioneering German industrial designer Dieter Rams – the brain behind a plethora of creations by Braun and Vitsoe (clocks, cameras, shavers, shelving systems et al) – designed a leather handbag for his wife Ingeborg. Rams had become more familiar with the material when working as chief designer of Braun from 1961-1995, working with leather workshops in Offenbach/Main on the brand’s shaving cases. The design was always a one-off, but now craft-focused Frankfurt/Main-based accessories brand Tsatsas (opens in new tab) – founded by Esther and Dimitrios Tsatsas in 2012 – have relaunched this sublime design. The ‘931’ features a sleek, reduced exterior, which widely fans to reveal several functional compartments. The style is available in black or grey calfskin, and with the bag being 55 years in the making, we’ll be taking both. Image copyright: Gerhardt Kellermann, Munich

Writer: Laura Hawkins

We’ve been fans of Salle Privée’s everyday aesthetic for some time. The brand’s founder Patrick Munsters is a master of impeccably versatile, yet luxurious dressing. Now, the brand has also got us in the mood for party season, with an evening wear collaboration with Mr Porte (opens in new tab)r. The capsule offering features tuxedo blazers in dark green velvet, a two-piece cashmere suit, and this velvet bow-tie, which is sure to add razzmatazz to any evening wear option. May the festive season commence!

Writer: Laura Hawkins

It can sometimes be a real struggle to find the perfect stiletto that is empowering and elegant in one fell swoop. British shoe designer Jennifer Chamandi (opens in new tab) creates desirable high heels combining Italian craftsmanship with a modern, yet idiosyncratic design. What makes her footwear particularly unique is her “eye of the needle” signature detail delicately embedded at the top of the heel, which has gained her a patent and a name in the industry. Stilettos come in a variety of colours and prints, just as straps can be threaded through the eye, intertwined around the ankle or laced over the foot for a feminine flair.

Writer: Morgane Nyfeler

We may be in the midst of party-dressing season, but if you’re searching for something a little more pared-back and practical, Salvatore Ferragamo (opens in new tab) has the answer. This sleek black leather backpack and its accompanying pouch is a timeless option for travel over the holiday season. Its hands-free functionality also score top marks for multi tasking over the hectic festive period.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

For autumn, designers are asking us to turn our dressing habits upside down, daring us to pair our delicates, over, instead of under our outfits. Take for example, Off-White's hunting tapestry bustier cinched over a gauzy smock, or Kenzo's corset dress teamed with a bold red bra. It's our personals made public.

Photography: Iringó Demeter. Fashion: Lune Kuipers. Writer: Laura Hawkins

Paco Rabanne's (opens in new tab) creative director Julien Dossena takes us on a trip down memory lane to Brittany, the region in France where the designer grew up. To make sure we are well equipped for the rainy weather in this seaside area, Dossena worked together with heritage outerwear manufacturer Guy Cotten (opens in new tab) on two waterproof coats. We’re about to pack for a long weekend on the coast and this yellow oilskin raincoat is a suitcase essential.

Photographer: Byron Spencer. Writer: Lune Kuipers

Stepping up to the style line this season is the Tod’s (opens in new tab) Shoeker. Launching as part of the brand's continuing No_Code project, the new shoe has been created by Korean designer Yong Bae Seok, who previously worked in the automotive industry. The Shoeker seamlessly fuses a classic shoe last with that of a sports sneaker to create an innovative hybrid style. Its streamlined knitted last offers flexibility, while the moulded runner sole offers the upmost comfort. It's a code-breaking creation for the foot.

Writer: Jason Hughes

We are going wild for Prada's (opens in new tab) new miniature creatures, which were born out of a collaboration with New York based design studio 2x4 (opens in new tab). Half animal and half robot the Pradamalia family includes monkeys Toto and Otto, who were inspired by one of the brand's oldest mascots, a squid with zipper legs named Scuba and the blue-ish green dog Spot. This animal kingdom comes in the form of keychains and small leather goods, so you will be able to bring your new Prada pet with you wherever you go. 

Writer: Lune Kuipers

Italian label Alanui (opens in new tab) is renowned for its oversized and colourful cardigans and hoodies, crafted from luxurious cashmere jacquards. There’s a free spirit behind the snuggly and wonderfully patterned designs, and this liberation has taken on a new level in the brand’s latest collaboration with LA-based designer Greg Lauren. Its eight piece unisex capsule collection features field jackets, tracksuits and hoodies reimagined by Lauren, and constructed using a patchwork of fabrics, from aged canvas to ripped denim. ‘New cuts, innovative combinations of material and fabrics showed us the infinite possibilities that belong to clothes,’ says Alanui’s Carlotta Oddi. ‘The distinctive style of Greg’s collections and his artistic vision are unique, and the exchange of creativity while creating this collection together has been exceptional.’ 

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Known for its myriad collaborations with artists and designers, Loewe (opens in new tab) continues to delve into the work of inspirational cultural figures. For the holidays, the Spanish brand has created a capsule collection honouring the late Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Lattice leather bags mimic the artist’s signature lines, while scarves have been adorned with his graphic rose motif. As part of the Mackintosh-inspired ready-to-wear offering, the knitwear and blankets in earthy tones will satisfy our cravings for cosy cashmeres, soft silks and mohairs during the colder months.

Writer: Morgane Nyfeler

We’ve long aligned with the visual manifesto of Roland Mouret (opens in new tab), the visionary designer who’s flattered the forms of women with his signature Galaxy dress. And it’s a manifesto more than a retrospective which the French fashion designer proposes in his latest Rizzoli-published book ‘Provoke, Attract, Seduce’, which casts an insightful eye over the aesthetic of his eponymous brand with a host of powerful images. The book touches on a host of tropes, from ‘Butcher’s Apron’ which analyses the origins of Mouret’s approach to pattern cutting, inspired by his status as a butcher’s son, to ‘First Looks’, a dive into the debut looks which defined his career. We’re not sure which page to turn to first.

Photography: Tierney Gearon from the Butcher’s Apron. Writer: Laura Hawkins

Joseph Szabo's authentic and raw imagery of American youth and the classic silhouettes of the Sixties and Seventies formed the inspiration for a capsule collection that brings together the denim worlds of Marques'Almeida (opens in new tab) and 7 For All Mankind (opens in new tab). The authentic styles of the latter have been given a Marques'Almeida influence of raw cut hems and frayed details. Dark indigo denim trousers and jackets receive a fresh white painted print and an oversized jacket inspired by vintage flying jackets is finished with a soft shearling lining. 

Writer: Lune Kuipers

Late last year, designer Holly Fulton and illustrator James Lambert initiated a project full of colour, charisma and craft. Bringing together three artists who are part of the inclusive art studio Intoart, the duo oversaw the creation of jumpers, dresses, scarves and shawls for John Smedley. The capsule collection launching this week features hand-drawn designs by Ntiense Eno Amooquaye, Yoshiko Phillips and Andre Williams. This is Intoart’s first foray into fashion. Standouts are Andre Williams’s knits that feature his witty, upbeat typographical observations.

Writer: Dal Chodha

For A/W 2018, we put our design knowledge to good use, and collaborated with French outerwear behemoth Rossignol on an alluring skiwear collection. The offering, imagined in an array of reds and blues, also masterfully combines the Wallpaper* and Rossignol logo into one maximum-making motif. Now, the styles have well and truly skied into New York City, debuting with a launch party at visionary boutique The Webster. Whether you’re in Manhattan or a more off-piste location, it’s a collaboration well worth looking out for.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

2018 is a milestone year for outerwear expert Herno (opens in new tab). It marks not just its 70th anniversary, but also its 50th year selling in Japan. In January, Herno celebrated this with an expansive retrospective exhibition (opens in new tab) as part of Pitti Uomo 2018, but for those not lucky enough to make the show in person, its history has now been captured inside the pages of a new tome. The raincoat specialist is intrinsically associated with water, and ‘In Flumine est Vita’ draws on the analogy of lakes, and the concept of bringing the shores of Herno’s ideology across the globe. Amongst the pages, images of Herno’s factory, specialist designs, and its old advertising campaigns feature, but it’s this visual of Switzerland’s Lake Maggiore that’s really washing over us. Lensed by Japanese artist Asako Narahashi, it’s an exemplary symbol of Herno’s water-inspired world.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Giuseppe Zanotti (opens in new tab) often dives deep into the ocean when searching for the inspirations behind his designs. Take the brand’s signature sandals, which feature glinting crystal sea creature embellishments. Now, the Italian accessories behemoth has submerged once more beneath the waves, for the meaning behind his latest sneaker, which is inspired by the spiny exterior of a sea urchin. The trainer’s state-of-the-art spiky sole looks to the markings of Zanotti’s namesake sea dweller, with its 3D scales designed not just to cut through the air, but through the crowd too. Now that’s a way to make a splash.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Yves Saint Laurent (opens in new tab) and his partner Pierre Bergé were renowned for filling their Paris apartments with rare art objects, and before a Christie’s sale in 2011, amassed a collection spanning pieces by Brancusi, Warhol and Matisse. Now, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello, the Parisian maison has polished its artworld credentials, with the first iteration of ‘SELF’ a new project capturing different aspects of the brand’s personality through a series of collaborations with artists, filmmakers and photographers. SELF_01 took place as part of Paris Photo, and featured a collaboration with renowned Japanese photographer Daido Moriyama. The installation was encapsulated in a series of tessellated black and white images featuring men and women in seductive and glossy Saint Laurent ensembles, presented inside an immersive light installation. We can't wait to see the next installment.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Hérmes (opens in new tab) has long been shrouded in luxury and exclusivity, but its latest showcase, a design-focused experience highlighting the craftsmanship and artistry underpinning its iconic collection of silk scarves, is set to provide inspiration for all. Having popped up in New York City, and now in downtown Los Angeles, the public installation puts a fun spin on the classic carré with multiple environments that speak to Hérmes’ contemporary vision. Ranging from a gentleman’s club, an artist’s workshop, and a private apartment, the space serves as a colourful backdrop for fans of the label to learn more about the scarves. From demonstrations by the artists who’ve created the detailed illustrations for the scarves, including artist Edouard Baribeaud and Virginie Jamin, to a Carré-OK studio where visitors can belt out tunes inspired by silk scores, the club highlights the whimsical creative spirit at the heart of the brand. Hérmes’ Carré Club is on view until 11 November

Writer: Pei Ru-Keh

After making sure we are protected from a torrential downpour, Danish outerwear brand Rains (opens in new tab)has now also got us covered for the wet and cold of winter. Its new breathable Thermal range includes puffer jackets and a padded parka, which are designed to resist the cold temperatures of Scandinavia or any other winter destination. Bring on those colder climes. 

We’re always in the mood for a celebration, and today we’re toasting the tenth anniversary of London-based accessories label Sophie Hulme (opens in new tab). From Hulme’s idiosyncratic gold hardware Albion tote bag to its cocktail stirrer-inspired shoulder style, the past ten years has had us coveting a range of the brand's pieces. In celebration of its ten-year milestone, Hulme has created a series of playful images which show off both its Resort 2019 bag styles and its capsule coat collection. These have been shot by London-based photographer Luke Stephenson, and feature a host of ten year olds, from aspiring teachers to Liverpool FC football players, sporting Hulme’s wares. Cheers to that!

Photography: Luke Stephenson. Writer: Laura Hawkins

With those winter nights well and drawing in, we’re in good need of a warming blanket or two. Lucky for us, that APC (opens in new tab) Quilts has launched the 15th iteration of its quilts series, designed by Jessica Ogden. There’s an oceanic air behind this panelled ‘Hegemony’ quilt which would look equally alluring in a countryside home or wood beamed beach hut. We’ll be warm as toast all winter.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

This season, we’re getting acquainted with Tiger of Sweden’s (opens in new tab) Branilde tote bag, the latest addition to the label's line-up of accessories. Inspired by the Eva chair designed by renowned Swedish furniture designer and architect Bruno Mathsson in 1935, the tote honours the chair’s jute webbed seat construction, whilst its tan leather handles emulate its bent birch frame. Now that's an edge of your seat accessory.

Writer: Jason Hughes

For those who weren’t able to see Balenciaga (opens in new tab)’s A/W 2018 graffiti-tagged mountain show set in real life, you’re in luck. For the French maison – in collaboration with Rizzoli – has released a sumptuous hardback book bulging with backstage catwalk images from its unisex autumn runway show, from accessory close-ups to candid shots of the brand’s renowned 3D moulded velvet blazers and multi-layered outerwear. The colourful snapshots are encased within a hardback spray-painted cover, and like the line-ups of models captured, ready to take to the catwalk, we suggest you form an orderly queue to pre-order now.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Being the new kid on the block is never easy, but the fledgling shoe label Labucq (opens in new tab) has already gotten off on the right foot. Founded by designer Lauren Bucquet, previously the director of footwear and accessories at Rag & Bone, where she worked for 10 years, Labucq is focused on creating subversive yet well-made boots, pumps and flats for the modern woman. Supported by Bucquet’s longstanding relationships with family-run factories and tanneries in Italy, the label’s wares are beautifully crafted, distinctive and smart, while eschewing traditional mark-ups, thanks to its direct to consumer business model. Each style brims over with clever details, from the type of leather used and the incorporation of hardware details, to its memorable silhouettes and architecturally sculpted heels. Its name may be new, but the label’s sense of style and proportion are the mark of a true veteran.

Performance wear experts C.P. Company (opens in new tab) are masters in colour theory. Just look to the fact the brand was the first pioneer of garment dyeing in the early 1970s – a technique now integral to bold, and highly functionable outerwear. Excelling in its innovative prowess, the Italian brand has now become the first label to offer a custom-made dyeing service, where customers can choose to select C.P. Company’s renowned ‘Goggle Hoody’ in whatever hue they are lusting after. A dedicated colour tailor will assist customers with every step of the shade-focused process, and they will receive a selection of dip samples before deciding on their final tone. Colour charts at the ready!

Writer: Laura Hawkins

For its S/S 2019 men’s and women’s shows, Prada (opens in new tab) created a blow-out show space lined with transparent inflatable stools. The furniture design of this seating was originally conceived by Danish designer Verner Panton in the early 1960s, and it was one of the very first pieces of furniture made from inflatable material. At the show, guests appeared as if they were floating on air, and this is a sensation that eager interior design shoppers can now experience, as the stool has been produced by the brand, and is available for pre-order on Prada’s website. Talk about fantastic plastic – it is also crafted from 100 per cent welded recyclable film.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Skaters and shoppers of London, unite! For Selfridges’ (opens in new tab) new Designer Street Room on its menswear floor, offers not only the latest progressive fashion labels, but a sleek skatepark too. The new space features a whopping 80 new brands, and presents labels like A-COLD-WALL*, Gucci, Versace and Stone Island with unexpected adjacency. The 18000 sq ft space - designed by Jamie Fobert Architects - has drawn from cultures that inform Selfridges’ buy, and the skating community has been symbolised by a fully enclosed wooden skate bowl. So why not hit the shops and the half pipe in one stylish swoop, for some forward thinking kickflip flair.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

The clog – also known as a Dutch cliché – was once designed to protect the feet from the wet and harsh elements of the low lands, and quickly spread throughout Europe as a practical shoe. The team at FEIT (opens in new tab) have given the wooden design a modern update. Just like the Dutch original, each pair is built by hand, with a solid sole and adjustable back strap. The comfortable shearling foot bed gives extra warmth and allows you to wear them no matter what the temperature is.

Writer: Lune Kuipers

Jason Wu (opens in new tab) is encouraging a touch of LA-based leaning, and is collaborating with the Otis College of Art and Design – the city’s first independent school of art, and Mary and David Martin’s MADWORKSHOP Foundation to mentor 15 students this autumn. Wu is a stalwart of the New York Fashion Week calendar – having established his eponymous label in 2007 – and his collaboration will examine the symbolism of uniforms in the Forties and Fifties, and translate these tropes into a contemporary ready-to-wear collection. This offering will also benefit from access to the Costume and Textiles Department at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It also celebrates the centenary of Otis College. The result of the work will culminate in a runway show in May 2019. Stay tuned!

Browns (opens in new tab) brings the iconic cartoon Peanuts to life in a collection of ready-to-wear and lifestyle products ranging from humorous tote bags to artsy sweaters, and cute water bottles to colourful skateboards. By teaming up with the Peanuts Global Artist Collective and four brands – Corkcicle, Denik, Champion and Pintrill – Browns has turned Snoopy and Charlie Brown-inspired works from three artists into affordable items paying homage to cartoonist Charles M Chulz’s signature style. We’re looking forward to jotting down our lists in this Denik-designed notepad. The collection, available from tomorrow also coincides with the Good Grief, Charlie Brown! exhibition on show at Somerset House, and two installations by LA-based artist FriendsWithYou that can be spotted outside of the art gallery and Browns East.

Writer: Morgane Nyfeler

Italian elegance meets Japanese innovation in a new capsule collection from Venetian menswear brand Slowear (opens in new tab)and Tokyo-based performance pioneers nanamica (opens in new tab). Form and function seamlessly meet in a collection of city separates. Highlights include an update of nanamica’s signature raincoat made from a uniquely developed weather resistant material that protects its wearer from wind, rain and cold. Elsewhere a slimly tailored jacket in a breathable technical fabric with thermoregulating  properties gives it all-year-round wearability. A water-resistant nylon backpack with laptop compartment completes the collection.

Writer: Jason Hughes

There’s been a strong dose of anticipation surrounding the debut designs of Celine’s (opens in new tab) artistic, creative and image director Hedi Slimane, and now his first accessory designs – from chic shoulder bags to voluminous doctor’s bags – are available to pre-order. Not just that, these bags – which include this ‘Triomphe’ style, boasting luxurious turquoise calfskin, and alluring ‘C’ logo hardware – are presented against the sleek backdrop of Celine’s revamped website. So whether you’re pre-ordering your most coveted bag or simply browsing the website's new categories, which cover its artistic collaborations and newly installed couture maison, we suggest you logon immediately.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

There’s only three days left to make the most of the magic abounding in Mayfair, in the form of Louis Vuitton’s (opens in new tab) S/S 2019 menswear pop-up shop. The space is a celebration of creative director Virgil Abloh’s anticipated debut collection for the house, which draws on the iconography of renowned musical The Wizard of Oz. For his inaugural offering Abloh created knitwear pieces featuring images of the yellow brick road, one reimagined as you climb the staircase of the temporary townhouse space. So why not book an appointment to enter, and immerse yourself in the magic of Louis Vuitton’s menswear universe, before the space closes on 25 October.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

The American artist and trailblazer Simone Leigh (opens in new tab) has won the 2018 Hugo Boss Prize. Leigh, who was born in Chicago to Jamaican parents and is now based in New York, is best known for her use of African ceramics and pottery to investigate black female subjectivity and ethnography. With a practice that includes sculpture, video and installation, Leigh’s works often employs materials and forms typically seen in African art. As the 12th winner of the Hugo Boss Prize, Leigh now joins the ranks of former recipients of the $100,000 prize, administered by the Guggenheim Foundation, which have included Matthew Barney (1996), Tacita Dean (2006) and Danh V (2012), in recognition of her outstanding contribution to contemporary art.

Writer: Pei-Ru Keh

Recent Edinburgh College of Art graduate Aurélie Fontan is the first designer to create a collection entirely with a smartphone. By partnering with Samsung (opens in new tab), the sustainable designer used the Galaxy Note9 to design and produce her ‘Mobile Couture’ outfits, employing new technologies such as 3D printing, digital sketching and design robots. The futuristic dresses were then crafted at a very high speed with strips of recyclable leather fixed together with biodegradable plastic clips. When such a small tool can now be used to direct the creation of a whole garment, who knows what else the future holds.

Writer: Morgane Nyfeler

Earlier this month, we were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the 17 exhibition rooms showcasing Gucci (opens in new tab) and Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘The Artist is Present (opens in new tab)’ show at the Yuz Museum in Shanghai. The exhibition explores the power of copy culture and appropriation within the art world today, and performing a particular brick trick is this Lego version of Gucci’s signature Sylvie bag, created by Chinese artist Andy Hung. The chic style is created from over 1,000 pieces of both standard and custom-shaped Lego bricks, and took three weeks to create. There’s a more military endeavour behind Hung’s next Lego project - a real size recreation of the soldiers in the Terracotta army, chariots cavalry horses and all. Andy Hung Chi-Kin (LEGO Certified Professional) Gucci Sylvie bag made with LEGO bricks. Image courtesy of Gucci

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Should you be lucky enough to stroll through London’s Chiltern Street tomorrow, you’ll be seduced by the teal-fronted facade of Casely-Hayford (opens in new tab)’s first apartment-inspired brick-and-mortar outpost. The two floor space – which houses both the subtly subversive tailoring brand’s men’s and women’s ready-to-wear collections and bespoke wardrobe service – is festooned with mementos, design objects and custom installations idiosyncratic of the father-and-son label. Devised by Studio Ashby (opens in new tab), the infinitely inviting space is swathed in warm colour, and features a host of interiors delights including ceramics from Positano, rugs from Essaouira, artworks by Tomo Campbell and even a hand-woven fabric installation which flanks the space’s staircase. What’s more, the store is entirely shoppable, providing both exquisite furnishing possibilities and the chance to get suited and booted before Friday night’s festivities.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

According to Woolrich, fashion and music share a common history. 20 years after her iconic solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, the renowned musician makes her first step in fashion with a capsule collection highlighting the brand’s American heritage and continuing its ‘American Soul’ series. As part of the three outerwear pieces on offer, the neo-soul artist has reworked the red buffalo check Silverton coat with an original, black and white screen print showing a picture of herself on a spiral background, and a bold typeface on the side. With all benefits going to the MLH Foundation, it’s a fashion purchase good for the soul.

Writer: Morgane Nyfeler

Fendi’s (opens in new tab) famed double ‘F’ logo was designed by Karl Lagerfeld in 1965, and its tessellating letter print has become synonymous with the Roman label. But for its A/W 2018 women’s show, Fendi tipped its logo heritage on its head, debuting a collection featuring a reappropriated version of the ‘Fendi/Fila’ logo created by Instagram artist @hey_reilly. Now, the label has taken this logo fascination on step further with the launch of ‘Fendi Mania’, a collection of eye-catching ready-to-wear and accessories emblazoned with the mashed up type face. We’ll be holding onto this clutch bag all season. It's a sublime blend of sportswear-meets-luxury and a practical hands-free piece too.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Last autumn, we celebrated the launch of art-led Cologne-based label Speaking Garments (opens in new tab), which debuted with a range of sweatshirts and tees in collaboration with the German sculptor Michail Pirgelis. Now, the brand has collaborated with the Cologne-located painter Jan-Ole Schiemann, whose work is currently on view at of Frieze 2018, as part of the Almine Rech Gallery’s Early 21st Century Art exhibition. The collaboration has culminated in a limited 100-edition run of sweatshirts, mesh jackets, hoodies and t-shirts, emblazoned with an abstract figurative print. We think it's time you invest in a piece of wearable art.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Jetting off on a long haul getaway? Burgeoning travel accessory label Ven (opens in new tab)offers a luxurious hand luggage essential. This 100% cashmere travel set – including blanket, socks, eye mask and even a pillow case to fit around a standard airline pillow – makes for a sophisticated snuggle option at high altitude. The sets are made and hand finished in Nepal, but are sure to keep you warm and relaxed whichever part of the world you are roaming to.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

For autumn, Roberto Cavalli (opens in new tab) creative director Paul Surridge has got the Midas touch. His latest accessory designs for the famed Florentine house come adorned with jangling golden coins carved with lucky symbols. This shoulder bag style has us feeling particularly fortunate. Its surface is entirely covered with gold medallions, and gives great style currency come rain or shine.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

For Namacheko’s (opens in new tab) latest installation at LNCC (opens in new tab) in London, the Sweden-based brand delved into its Kurdish heritage for inspiration. For S/S 2019, brother and sister Dilan and Lezan Lurr looked to classic Kurdish clothing, and this influence is also evoked in mohair panels which line the space, nodding to traditional blankets. Amongst gold plinths which showcase pieces from the brand’s A/W 2018 offering, a video installation projects films onto plexiglass structures, one a video of skateboarders shot in Sweden, and another of young people in Kurdistan. It’s an installation well worth hopping on your board for.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Earlier this week, Dolce & Gabbana (opens in new tab)hosted a glittering fashion show, bulging with opulent fabrics, regal crown prints and lavish embellishments, in celebration of its new boutique in the Dubai Mall. And it’s not just the show’s ostentatious pieces that are drawing us into the store. The three floor space – designed by Marco Costanzi of MCA Studio – boasts gilded and eye-catching interior elements, from surfaces lined with Sahara Noir, Sequoia Red and Breche de Vendome yellow marble, to fixtures in Angico Preto wood, Baroque chairs to lush velvet drapery. We think it's an essential destination on for any Dubai to do list.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

It’s been a busy year for Belgian accessories label Delvaux (opens in new tab). The brand has opened a host of new boutiques, from Brussels to London, revealed an upcoming collaboration with French designer Jean Colonna, and 2018 also marks the 60th anniversary of its signature ‘Brilliant’ bag. The style, which was created for the 1958 World’s Fair, has been reimagined for 2018 in the form of the ‘Diva’. The most ostentatious machination of the style comes in black alligator skin, with the the inside of the bagembossed with the mark 'Brillant 60th anniversary'. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

With Frieze kicking off in London’s Regent's Park this week, Dover Street Market (opens in new tab) has engaged in a wonderfully sartorial celebration of this year’s prestigious art fair. There are a host of intriguing setups and launches positioned over the different floors of the store’s Haymarket location, from an installation of Dan McCarthy’s ceramics, to a series of CDG Shirt Basquiat print pieces featured alongside a host of literature about the artist. Paul Smith’s space within the store also passes with flying colours. It has been framed by a rainbow-stripe sculpture by artist Sam Shendi, one which wonderfully reflects both Shendi and Smith’s fascination with bold tones. Us? We're mostly green with envy.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

It’s no surprise that we’ve got our eye on Cubitts’ (opens in new tab)latest London store. The eyewear brand’s sixth boutique – located in Fitzrovia – features a curving Georgian facade, and inside, a pastel colour palette nodding to early Art Deco, plus a Thirties parquet flooring reclaimed from a school in Leicester. To mark the opening of its 44 Charlotte Street location, Cubitts have also launched an exclusive collection of four made-to-measure frames. On our next foray into Fitzrovia, we’ll be flaunting this ‘Charlotte’ style, characterised by their unusual round frames and flat lug.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Clarks (opens in new tab) is reaching new heights with its latest collaboration with Land Rover (opens in new tab). Its ‘Life. Limitless’ collection has been conceived by Clarks’ and Land Rovers’ innovative laboratories and is encompassed in three outdoors-ready shoe styles. We’ll be striding forth in the ‘CLR52.N’ style, a terrain responsive walking boot designed to withstand surfaces from the sidewalk to slippy mud ruts. ‘Much like the Land Rover vehicles, the shoes are terrain appropriate, providing practicality and comfort in equal measure to the wearer, elements that are core to our DNA,’ says Clarks’ chief brand officer Jason Beckley of the endurance-ready collaboration.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Fotis Evans (opens in new tab) is the creative mind behind some of Hermès (opens in new tab)most imaginative window installations, from New York to London. For Evans’ latest project for the French luxury house – a series of six kinetic windows displays in its new Hong Kong flagship store – the designer has looked to the concept of play. Inspired by the concept of Freudian daydreaming, the setups nod to the naive childhood concept of play, from a window evoking the sea monster in Sinbad the Sailor to one swirling with Chinese yo-yos, a set up of a futuristic spaceship, to a kaleidoscopic Cinderella carriage. Fantastical childhood scenes we only wish were recurring dreams.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

After undergoing a makeover, AMI (opens in new tab)’s left bank Parisian boutique has reopened to welcome its ‘menswear for women’ collection. Founded by Alexandre Mattiussi, the casual chic label has launched its first collection of men’s looks for women, made of oversized sweaters and pants as well as tailored coats, that can be found in its intimate new boutique designed by Studio KO (opens in new tab). Mirrored details, bronze racks and marble surfaces punctuate the space, while the dusty rose and green palette brings a feminine touch. A classical bust bearing a moustache similar to the facial hair of the brand’s founder brings a light hearted humour to the space.

Photography: Yann Deret. Writer: Morgane Nyfeler

Max Mara (opens in new tab) may always be best known for its iconic 101801 camel-hued coat, yet since 2008, its array of padded down coats and matching accessories, collectively known as The Cube, has served as a worthy competitor. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of these innovative and functional pieces, along with their recognizable box bag packaging, Max Mara (opens in new tab) has commissioned three photographers: Hellen van Meene, Max Farago and Rinko Kawauchi, to interpret The Cube’s spirit of combining creativity, experimentation and industrialisation. The images not only highlight the sartorial beauty and adaptability of the pieces, but also its value as a true design object – a sentiment shared by the Staatliche Museum in Berlin and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, who both count The Cube’s original design in its collections.

Writer: Pei-Ru Keh

This season sees Amsterdam based skate brand Pop Trading Company (opens in new tab) join forces with cult Japanese label Minotaur (opens in new tab) on a capsule collection of forward thinking menswear separates. Minotaur (opens in new tab)’s signature use of high-tech fabrics and innovative garment construction is fused with Pop Trading Company (opens in new tab)’s skate inspired aesthetic on six pieces with durability, comfort and functionality at their core. Highlights include a reworking of Minotaur (opens in new tab)’s classic hunting jacket updated in waterproof Kevlar fabric, featuring durable patches on its sleeves to prevent scuffs and tears from slamming whilst skating, and a showerproof reversible gilet in super stretch fabric with breathable membrane.

Writer: Jason Hughes

Danish designer Mark Kenly Domino Tan (opens in new tab) has opened his first boutique in the centre of Copenhagen. David Thulstrup (opens in new tab), the architect behind the new interiors of Noma (opens in new tab), was invited to transform the early 20th century space into a store that would allow Tan to share more of his universe. ‘As it’s Mark’s first store I wanted to create the perfect framework to highlight the minimalist, classic and feminine silhouettes he is known for,’ says Thulstrup. The boutique will not just feature Tan’s designs, but also that of collaborations with other designers and art that inspires him. And for those in need a quiet moment during a busy day in Copenhagen, in the back of the store you will find a soft daybed designed by Thulstrup, where you're more than welcome to get comfortable.

Photography: Irina Boersma. Writer: Lune Kuipers

Cult culinary lifestyle brand Hedley & Bennett (opens in new tab) – who outfit the top chefs in cool aprons with colorful accents – has flipped the switch with renowned sports footwear brand Vans (opens in new tab) to collaborate on a limited-edition capsule collection. ‘Made for the Makers' includes classic Slip-On and Sk8-Hi trainers in durable navy canvas with traction heavy rainbow lugged outsoles that were inspired by the painted wall outside the Hedley & Bennett (opens in new tab) factory in downtown Los Angeles. The apron features Vans (opens in new tab)' renowned checkerboard pattern along with Hedley & Bennett (opens in new tab)’s best-selling Pho stretch denim fabric with double pen and lap pockets plus blue details to tie back to the shoes.  As a design ‘first’ for both brands, the inspiration was to celebrate the creative spirit of the community and pros who do what they love. The contoured drop-in UltraCush and sock liners of the shoes let you bounce around on your feet all day in comfort and pops of orange, along with the signature ampersand, add flair and style, while the fabric is also great for hiding spills stains during the daily kitchen and life hustle. 

Photography: Courtesy of Hedley & Bennett. Writer: Carole Dixon

Italian apparel brand Stone Island (opens in new tab) has been at the forefront of technological innovation in fabric development and garment construction since the early 1980s. This season is no exception, with the brand replicating the fur of white tigers in a camouflage-like pattern. Achieved through a series of different print techniques, the pattern covers outerwear, trousers and accessories in lightweight cotton nylon canvas, alongside sweatshirts and t-shirts. Animal magnetism meets material innovation, menswear with a meow!

Writer: Jason Hughes

It’s been a busy week for Italian label Etro (opens in new tab). First the label went wet-and-wild at Milan Fashion Week, with a surfs-up inspired S/S2 2019 collection, and now, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, it has opened ‘Generation Paisley’ an exhibition at Milan’s MUDEC, (opens in new tab) celebrating its patterned and vivid history. The tactile exhibition – all walls covered in eye-catching fabrics and digital projections – spans five rooms, and just like the growing nature of the family-owned business, has a huge patchwork tree at its epicentre. True to the paisley print Etro is renowned for, the exhibition presents a swirling and colourful presentation of its history, one on view until 14th October.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Jil Sander’s S/S 2019 collection was rich in Japanese references, from wooden stacked flip flops, to clean shapes and kimono silhouettes. It’s a sublime fit then, that the brand’s creative directors Luke and Lucie Meier have today opened a store in Tokyo’s Omotesando, designed by Wallpaper* collaborator John Pawson. The space is a synergy of Sander (opens in new tab) and Pawson’s simple and pure perspectives, featuring a facade with a long window at street level, and interior accents of white Lasa marble and limestone with glass vitrines framed with cherry wood. Sophisticated yet simplistic, refined yet warm, the space is a sleek setting for displaying those Japan-focused silhouettes come spring.

Photography: Nacasa & Partners. Writer: Laura Hawkins

As part of London Design Biennale (opens in new tab) cashmere brand Oyuna (opens in new tab) has created an installation in partnership with the Sustainable Fibre Alliance at Somerset House. Responding to this year's theme Emotional State, the installation shares the story of the cashmere production and crafts people working in Mongolia. Visitors are invited to come and touch the cashmere clouds, which were created from 40 kilograms of raw cashmere, and for a moment connect with life in Mongolia. The London Design Biennale (opens in new tab) runs until 23 September.

Photography: Dmitry Tolmachev. Writer: Lune Kuipers

We’re so dedicated to Dimore Studio (opens in new tab)’s aesthetic that we awarded its design of Fendi (opens in new tab)’s VIP room in its refurbished Sloane Street store (opens in new tab) ‘Best Personal Space’ in our 2018 Design Awards. Imagine our delight then, to learn that the Milan-based interiors studio has designed Excelsior Milano (opens in new tab)’s temporary store at Galleria del Corso. Under the artistic direction of Sugar’s Beppe Angiolini, Dimore Studio have conceived a space with silver walls, floors boasting custom-made carpets and fixtures crafted from Innocenti tubing. On the fourth floor accessories hall, a comfy ottoman comes upholstered with fake fur and silk cushions; we think it’s a sumptuous place to recline and take a stylish shopping break.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Lucky enough to be jetting off for some September sun? Our packing pre requisite comes courtesy of swimwear label Ava Verdu (opens in new tab). This contouring swimsuit, comes with a stingray-inspired sculptural clasp, and is an eye-catching motif that will keep you afloat all holiday.

Photography: Aylin Bayhan. Writer: Laura Hawkins

Fashion month means a plethora of show invites and schedules to file and store on-the-go. When we make our way to Milan later this week, this oversized multi-pocket DeMellier (opens in new tab) clutch is top of our packing list. Each eye-catching colourful compartment will stow away all your essentials, and is a distinct take on a hands-free holdall too.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Fresh off the back of the Robert Storey-designed Prada installation which opened Matchesfashion (opens in new tab)’s experiential and immersive 5 Carlos Place townhouse earlier this month, the innovative retailer has launched a new installation with French fashion extraordinaire Marine Serre (opens in new tab). The piece also marks Serre (opens in new tab)’s new capsule collection for Matchesfashion (opens in new tab), which encompasses double layer scuba suit ruffled dresses and moon-motif Swarovski crystal boots, designed in collaboration with Nicholas Kirkwood. Created in collaboration with Tanguy Poujol for Kristin Lambert Studio – who has worked on Serre (opens in new tab)’s advertising campaigns – the installation evokes a muscle-building gym setup, but instead of body builders hanging from its bars, foulard scarves and crystal embellished leggings hang suspended within the space. The installation is on view from 14 – 19 September.

Photography: Amelia Allen. Writer: Laura Hawkins

British designer JW Anderson (opens in new tab) is a renowned art and furniture collector – a penchant noted in the lookbook for his latest capsule collection for Net-a-Porter (opens in new tab). The offering is made up of a selection of pieces from Anderson’s upcoming S/S 2019 collection, which will be available to purchase after his LFW show on Saturday. For spring, Anderson has looked to the British Aesthetic Movement and the concept of ‘Art for Art's sake'. The collection features whimsical ruffled dresses, twisted shirts and checked tailoring, and prints courtesty of designer and theorist, Christopher Dresser and architect EW Godwin. In the Wallpaper* hot seat is this bold bird print shoulder bag, hanging from a graphic Voysey Oak Armchair. We’ll be snapping it up straight after the show.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

With S/S 2019’s fashion week in full swing, we’ve been in search of a sublime bag for transporting our runaround essentials from show to show. Enter Loewe’s (opens in new tab) Gate bag, a sleek saddle-inspired design with a crafty knotted strap fastening and enclosure-inspired metal side hinge-pin, which has now been updated in a series of sizes. We’ve settled on this eye-catching mini style in bold red leather. Its autumnal colouring will take us from show season into the cooling months beyond.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Swedish label Eytys has well and truly hopped skipped and jumped into London, with the opening of its first store on Soho’s Brewer Street. The slick and minimalist 1000 sq ft space – which houses both its signature trainers and soon to launch ready-to-wear collection – looks to images of renowned furniture designer Shiro Kuramata’s store's for Issey Miyake in Japan in the early ’80s. Constructed using concrete, aluminium and Italian burl veneer, the store, which riffs on both Sixties brutalism and postmodernism of the Seventies and Eighties, also features artworks from founders Max Schiller and Jonathan Hirschfeld personal collections. So put your best foot forward and take a step inside.

Photography: Nicholas Worley. 
Writer: Laura Hawkins

With New York Fashion Week in full swing, our team on the ground are always on the lookout for a little sustenance between shows. Making for a mouthwatering morsel is this Thom Browne (opens in new tab) burger, which is part of the designer’s partnership with Barneys (opens in new tab) New York. The retail behemoth and Browne have teamed up for NYFW S/S 2019, and their collaboration includes an exclusive capsule collection, a series of immersive installations and a short film titled Anatomy of a Suit. The final flavoursome element is Freds at Barneys Downtown exclusive Thom Browne beef and cheese burger, served with fries and house-made ketchup, mayonnaise, and a savoury blueberry dipping sauce in the three colours that represent Browne’s brand. Tuck in!

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Stella McCartney (opens in new tab) – who opened her sustainable Old Bond Street flagship in London earlier this summer – has taken another environmentally-inclined step forward with the launch of the first vegetarian Adidas (opens in new tab) Stan Smith sneaker. McCartney began collaborating with the German sportswear behemoth in 2005, and this sole-ful partnership is encompassed in a leather-free shoe, with the style’s signature three stripes replaced with a series of Stella McCartney stars. What a way to get on the right foot.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

LA denim label 69 (opens in new tab) – founded by its anonymous founder in 2011 – uses a globally omnipresent material to convey and question political and sociological conventions. Take its penchant for oversized silhouettes, which subvert the idealised human form, or its face covering ‘Fringe Masks’ which cover the face with fronds of denim, and place focus on the fashion industry’s obsession with the perfect physiognomy. Now 30 pieces from the brand’s history are available to view in ‘Déjà Vu’, 69 (opens in new tab)’s first solo museum exhibition at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) (opens in new tab). Spanning the brand’s first garments to pieces from its latest S/S 2019 collection, the exhibition brings new meaning to the concept of good jeans. Installation view of 69: Déjà Vu, August 4–October 28, 2018 at MOCA Pacific Design Center, courtesy of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, photo by Brian Forrest

Writer: Laura Hawkins

To coincide with the launch of its latest Mr P. collection, men’s online style destination Mr Porter (opens in new tab) will debut its first foray into footwear this month. Taking classic shoe staples from the archetypal man’s wardrobe, the Mr P. collection includes eight enduring styles updated for today. The timeless loafer, Derby shoe and tennis sneaker appear fuss free and form a refined range of essentials available year-round. Stepping up alongside these will be a seasonal selection of styles – winter highlights include suede desert boots with a heavy duty sole and shearing-lined walking boots perfect for the upcoming season shift.

Writer: Jason Hughes

We’ve found a sublime suitcase essential for those lucky enough to be jetting off for some September sun. This Comme des Garçons Comme des Garçons x Heimat Atlantica tote bag, available at Dover Street Market (opens in new tab) in London, has been handwoven by Portuguese craftsman, using the ancient art of weaving reed. The style reflects an avant-garde approach typical of the subversive retailer, with its colourings evoking an optical illusory pattern. An accessory which will bring unusual shape to your ensembles for those last days of summer.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

What’s your usual pairing with a kebab, or, ‘Kebap’ as they say on the streets of Kreuzberg in Berlin? How about a graphic sweatshirt instead of a side of chips? For Italian label Diesel (opens in new tab) is collaborating with a true stalwart of Berlin’s street culture: Mustafa’s Gemüse Kebap, the famous cult kebab kiosk. The capsule collection features a range of t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats emblazoned with each brand’s signature logo. Set with it’s own ironic look book, or cookbook, it’s the ultimate in flavoursome fashion. Get it while it’s hot!

Writer: Katie Meston

Stroll through the streets of London's Soho any day of the week and you’ll find hoards of skate and streetwear enthusiasts queuing to shop the delights of Supreme and Palace’s stores. Now, expect even longer lines, as Stüssy (opens in new tab) — the Southern Californian label, renowned for its sought-after surfer aesthetic — has opened its doors to a new space on Wardour Street. The store has been conceptualised by W&PA, the architects behind Stüssy's Amsterdam, Los Angeles and Toronto outposts. The slick California-inspired space features concrete, wood and green metal fixtures and large scale snaps of the brand's A/W 2018 campaign. It also boasts limited edition clothing collaborations with Gimme 5 and Aries. We suggest you form an orderly queue.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

The logo of outdoors label Fjällräven (opens in new tab), one complete with an abstract arctic fox motif, is synonymous with sleek Swedish design. It’s a symbol too which fellow Swede Jonny Johansson – the creative director of Acne Studio (opens in new tab)s  (opens in new tab)– holds dear. ‘I grew up with Fjällräven. If you are Swedish, you have a very specific relationship with the brand,’ he says. Cementing this relationship one step further, the brand have collaborated with Fjällräven on a range of its most classic pieces, including its Expedition Down Jacket and Kånken backpack. The shape of this classic outdoors accessory has been reimagined as a messenger bag. Sling it over your shoulder and you’ll fill that Swedish pride too.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Two Italian houses come together in harmony for autumn, with an outerwear collaboration between Valentino (opens in new tab) and Moncler (opens in new tab). Two down jackets have been developed for Valentino’s Pre-Fall 2018 collection: the first features the recently introduced VLTN logo, and the second an archive embroidered tiger pattern, from the brand’s A/W 1967 Haute Couture collection. Animal print and an audacious logo — we might just have to invest in both.

Writer: Lune Kuipers

Back in June, the National Portrait Gallery showcased ‘Michael Jackson on the Wall’, an exhibition dedicated the renowned King of Pop’s style and music legacy. The show, which runs until mid-October features a Graham Dolphin artwork created from vinyl covers from Jackson’s 1982 ‘Thriller’. On the cover of the album, Jackson is seen clad in a white BOSS suit, so it was the perfect fit that the German tailoring label sponsored the exhibition. In celebration of Jackson’s 60th birthday tomorrow, the label have launched a new edition of the brand’s renowned white suit, and a series of limited edition t-shirts (opens in new tab), one of which features Dolphin’s artwork. Purchase one and you’ll be moonwalking in no time.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Today marks the ten-year anniversary of British accessory house Sophie Hulme (opens in new tab). To celebrate the occasion, the label opens the doors to it’s first permanent boutique space, housing the full collection on the red-brick stretch of London’s Chiltern Street. In celebration of the milestone, the boutique has launched an exclusive range of leather goods with London design and concept store, Darkroom (opens in new tab). Known for their restrained collection of contrasting accessories and hard-edge aesthetic, Darkroom worked on a series of four simple geometric motifs, designed to be applied to the surface of four original Hulme bag styles. The collection sees satisfying collection of repeat pattern designs printed on intarsia leather bags and zip pouches, a perfect match to the store’s Bauhaus-inspired floor.

Writer: Katie Meston

What accessory is more fitting for lounging on the beach than shell-shaped sunnies? Introducing Chloé (opens in new tab)’s Tally frames — playfully inspired by the waved outline of a seashell — which feature gold temples, engraved with the Maison's filigree pattern. The tips also boast a drop-shaped aperture for pairing with eyewear jewellery. Touching on a retro attitude, Tally’s contrasting double lenses are available in three colour ways, all fitted with azure and gradient brown lenses for a fresh Mediterranean hue. We’ll be shore to fit these in our beach bag.

Writer: Katie Meston

Lanvin (opens in new tab) push the boundaries of footwear design for A/W 2018, with the launch of the ‘Diving’ sneaker. Made up of several heat moulded components in contrasting materials layered over a neoprene sock, the sneakers construction eliminates all seams and comes with a custom-designed rubber sole for added flexibility.

Writer: Jason Hughes

Since Esther Schulze-Tsatsas and Dimitrios Tsatsas founded accessories label Tsatsas (opens in new tab) in 2012, we’ve delighted in the brand’s expertly crafted designs. This summer, we’ll be carrying the Frankfurt-based label’s soft Sacar bag on our shoulder, an unusual gathered design, crafted from two symmetrical pieces of leather. The name of the bag reflects the bag’s pulled-together construction. In Brazilian Portuguese the word ‘scar’ means to gather textiles together.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

For Clare Waight Keller’s second ready-to-wear collection (opens in new tab) for Givenchy (opens in new tab), the designer was inspired by the sense of brash, outré glamour in West Berlin in the Eighties, looking to films including 2015’s ‘B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-1989’. The stand out pieces of which, included a host of sculptural faux fur coats. Camel, black, blue and ice white layers were spliced together to create elegant and pizzazz-fuelled outerwear for autumn. Evoking the cuddly yet coquettish coats in the collection, the Parisian maison have also created a range of limited-edition reversible faux fur tote bags. With two different faux furs on each side, the bag turns inside-out to reveal a more stripped back quilted leather tote, punctuated with tufts of fur peeking from within. Why have one, when you can have two?

Writer: Katie Meston

In May, we delighted in Hungarian label Nanushka (opens in new tab)’s new flagship store in Budapest, a treasure trove of easy separates, alluring homeware objects and furniture including retro wicker chairs and slouchy tangerine leather sofas. Now the brand has bolstered a wonderfully versatile option for the rest of our summer; this wrap around vegan leather shirt dress is a delectable update on a classic silhouette, and sustainable too.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

With S/S 2019 women’s fashion week on the horizon, we’ve been searching for a versatile accessory that caters to our handbag essentials, yet will also allow us to jot down a note or two on the go. Enter The Clutchfolio (opens in new tab) a new hands-free hybrid accessory which boasts an in-built notepad and documents section, alongside a compartment for your phone, keys and lipstick. Practical and pared-back, minimalist yet multifaceted.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

There’s a plethora of plus points in Chloe Gosselin (opens in new tab)’s latest mules; take the comfortable and sculptural heel, or the shape’s hybrid slip on and T-bar design. The Parisian footwear designer concepts her silhouettes – which range from tiger print ankle boots to striped sliders – in her New York studio, before her shoes are crafted by artisans in Italy. We can’t wait to put our best foot forward.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

We’re hard pushed to find a favourite style in Sian Swimwear (opens in new tab)’s Resort 2019 collection. The made-in-Italy offering features an eclectic range of silhouettes, from bold cut-out swimsuits to nautical striped bikinis. We plan to make waves in this high waisted number, a bikini silhouette which exudes Hollywood glamour, whether your sipping cocktails at the Chateau Marmont or making sandcastles on the beach.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

New York-based accessories label IMAGO-A (opens in new tab) specialises in sleek and timeless shoulder bags, from miniature shapes with futuristic lucite buckles to styles crafted from geometric panels of textured leather. Founder Yegang Yoo is fascinated by interior design, and the brand’s Carré bag, complete with a screw or fitting-like hardware detail, demonstrates this flair. We’ll be flaunting ours when we’re next shopping for furniture.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

In our Style Special September issue (W*234), which launched on newsstands today, we delved into fashion’s penchant for high performance wear. It’s perfect timing, then, that London-based designer Kiko Kostadinov has launched his second collaboration with ASICS, embodied in the outdoor pursuit-worthy Gel-Burz 2 trainer. The new style is imagined in seafoam, forest and terracotta (the tones in Kostadinov’s A/W 2018 collection), and the translucent rubber layers in the original release are replaced with a pottery-inspired leather panel. We’ll be sporting them on our next summer run. 

Writer: Laura Hawkins 

Illustrator and textile designer John Booth is a fashion brand favourite — the British artist has collaborated with both Fendi and menswear designer Lou Dalton. Now, Booth has teamed up with Scottish scarf and blanket label Begg & Co (opens in new tab) for the third instalment of its Artist Editions, which has already seen collaborations with Michael Wall and Sophie Smallhorn. The latest offering features Booth's colourful and graphic creations printed on the brand’s ultralight Wispy scarf. What better way to wrap up?

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Until the end of the summer, visitors at New York’s Soho-based boutique Hesperios (opens in new tab) will be greeted by an exhibition of floral works by the artist Christina Zimpel (opens in new tab). The fellow New Yorker's ink drawings, entitled Botanic Paintings, were inspired by the poppies, hollyhocks and vegetables of her own garden. The homemade sodas and Scandinavian bakes available in Hesperios’ in-store café make the garden party complete.

Writer: Lune Kuipers

When it comes to evening dressing, Emilia Wickstead (opens in new tab) has your wardrobe covered. The New Zealand-born London-based designer is renowned for her elegant and feminine approach to party dressing, and now Wickstead has scored even more dinner party points with the launch of her debut homeware collection. Stocked exclusively at Moda Operandi (opens in new tab), the range features floral-print table cloths and pretty coloured glassware. We think it makes for garden-party perfection.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

With the summer heatwave in full swing, we’re looking for a cool option for our downtime. Rossell (opens in new tab)’s Irish linen bathrobe is an excellent option: its airy shape takes inspiration from traditional Japanese silk kimonos, which the brand’s founder Jo Rossell has amassed over years of visiting the country. The robe is woven in an artisan mill in Ireland, and we’ll be wrapping up in it envisioning oriental adventures.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Heritage outerwear brand Barbour (opens in new tab) has collaborated for the first time with British designer Margaret Howell (opens in new tab) on a women’s capsule collection. Launching for A/W 2018 the collection features three different wax jacket styles inspired by the Barbour (opens in new tab) archive. The Spey takes its lead from a classic fishing style and is reimagined in a cropped and oversized cut. Then there’s the Poncho, inspired by a late 1950s smock style, and finally the Ursula, based on a standard issue submarines longer length jacket. We'll be waxing lyrical about them all the winter through.

Writer: Jason Hughes

Adieu (opens in new tab) co-founder Benjamin Caron first discovered the work of Undercover (opens in new tab) designer Jun Takahashi a decade ago, after he released a collection dedicated to John Lydon's band PiL (Public Image Limited). Like Takahashi, Caron had spent his teenage years devoted to the post-Pistols group: ‘It was a real religious exercise,’ he says. For A/W 2018 the duo collaborates on a special shoe; Adieu’s classic 54c derby has been re-proportioned with an extravagant, ornately chiselled welt. ‘It is a hybrid model between the 70’s English policeman and the French thick-soled Zazou from the 40s!’ Caron says. Smooth leathers are used for the upper and a glossy black coating added to the sole. ‘In practice it means that you’ll catch someone’s eye with your shoes…’ he smiles. 

Writer: Dal Chodha

We’re always on the look out for an impeccably cut white shirt to add to our collection. Imagine our delight, then, at discovering Absence of Paper (opens in new tab), a label entirely dedicated to perfecting the wardrobe staple. The brainchild of Roy Luwolt, the founder and artistic director of British footwear brand Malone Souliers, Absence of Paper (opens in new tab) introduces two new styles to its roster monthly. We’ll be taking stock with this ruffled shirt, a silhouette which demonstrates real flamenco flair for summer.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

English bag and jewellery label Ferian (opens in new tab) takes its name from the Old English ‘to carry’. It’s fitting then, that we’re completely carried away with the brand's ‘Selsey’ bag, a chic buckle-detail shoulder style, suitable for summer sojourns. Ferian’s founder Leonie Branston – who has worked for Hussein Chalayan, Alexander McQueen and Calvin Klein - pays close attention to craftsmanship. The bag’s leather skins are vegetal dyed in Worcestershire, before being worked into shapes using a hand-worked saddlery technique by a factory in the West Midlands.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Victoria Beckham (opens in new tab) has scored a jump shot with the release of her eponymous brand's anticipated Reebok collaboration. The designer’s merch line of t-shirts and hoodies looks to basketball for inspiration, and features the silhouette of a 2.16 m Shaquille O'Neal slam-dunking a basketball through a hoop. The reverse of the silhouettes also features a list of O'Neal’s achievements; a roster of accolades that are sure to inspire high performance whether you’re on the court or simply counting your steps.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

What is more disappointing than finally unpacking an online clothing order, to have expectations shattered by an item that looks nothing like it promised? Meet Dappad (opens in new tab), the new London bespoke service removing the frustration of online ordering. Inspired by London’s Savile Row, members fill out a questionnaire, highlighting preferences in fit, colour, pattern and neckline, then sit-back and let Dappad's personal stylist create their ideal attire. A selection of brands ranging from Orlebar Brown, AG, and Eton are shipped directly to your wardrobe door, boxed in recycled packaging stamped with a cheeky Dappad caricature. For every box made, Dappad will diligently plant a tree – it’s a service that's definitely growing on us.

Writer: Katie Meston

Last summer, we ventured to the coastal town of Porto Cervo, to sunbathe and shop to our heart’s content at Promenade du Port, the elegant holiday destination spearheaded by Andrea Brugnoni. Imagine our delight, then, at learning that this year, No One, one of our most celebrated LA-based trainer brands had set up shop at the Sardinian spot. The artisanal brand is renowned for luxurious handmade trainers, which it creates in a laboratory style workshop in Venice. These feature as part of Promenade du Port’s LA pop-up shop, which also houses designs by cashmere specialist The Elder Statesman and hat maker Nick Fouquet. We think these trainers will be standout not only this summer, but for the rest of the year too.

Photography: Scott Schuman. Writer: Laura Hawkins

New York-based eyewear label Moscot (opens in new tab) and Brooklyn cycling brand Ascari Bicycles (opens in new tab) have got in the saddle for an exciting summer collaboration — a limited edition range of eyewear which sees Moscot’s signature Lemtosh styles updated with the signature of Ascari’s spokes. Sunglasses and optical frames have been wrapped at the temples with strands of leather, and with only fifty styles available, you’ll have to paddle fast to pick up a pair.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

‘The V&A Museum holds particular resonance for me from my days at the RCA, when I spent a lot of time relishing the visual stimulation it afforded me,’ says designer Holly Fulton (opens in new tab) on being featured as part of the London museum’s Fashion in Motion series today. Visual stimulation for the audience came in a celebration of Fulton’s decade-old print and colour-focused brand. It encapsulates says Fulton ‘a remix of our signature pieces, restyled ready for today's Holly Fulton party girl’, like yellow laser cut mini dresses, underwater print foulard blouses and graphic print denim. For her Fashion in Motion series, Fulton also devised a show set resembling a black and white check interior, the perfect party-inspired backdrop for ‘girls basking in the afterglow of a night of disco.’

Writer: Laura Hawkins

For the debut set of images shot to accompany creative director at large Maurizio Donadi’s first designs for AG (opens in new tab), the renowned luxury denim label looked to a fire-damaged farm, in Lancaster, California to set the scene. The A/W 2018 images — shot by David Lim and Brandon Harman — feature models stood against fire-torched scrubland or swathed in the folds of parachutes, and act as a symbol of rebirth for the luxury brand. Come autumn, we too will be wrapped up in those dark denim jackets, shearling-lined coats and sweaters, presented as part of Donadi's debut.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

For his debut collaboration with Converse (opens in new tab), Jonathan Anderson (opens in new tab) launched a collection of Chuck Taylor All Star 70 and Thunderbolt trainers, constructed from glittering, colourful panels of fabric. Now, in his eponymous brand's second collection for the basketball shoe stalwart, Anderson has imagined a plastic toy-inspired series of Chuck 70 trainers in bold dégradé patent leather. The sculptural styles feature extra wide textured laces and a revamped upper sole, so toy-like and glossy you won’t know whether to play with them or to pop them onto your feet. In line with the launch, Anderson and Converse have also opened a pop-up shop in London’s Soho, complete with four days of events and talks. Game on!

Writer: Laura Hawkins

The renowned Dior (opens in new tab) Saddle bag first caught our eye back in the year 2000, when then creative director John Galliano debuted the equestrian-inspired style as part of the French maison’s Spring/Summer show. Riding high is Dior’s current creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, who has reissued the idiosyncratic style in monochrome leather, or multicoloured patchwork embroidered with fine beads. Male fans need not fear, as last month newly appointed men’s artistic director Kim Jones also showcased the style on the S/S 2019 catwalks. We think this deep red style is one to hold your horses for. 

Writer: Lune Kuipers

Two years ago, friends Lily Atherton Hanbury and Katya Shyfrin launched Le Monde Beryl (opens in new tab) – a footwear line inspired by the classic Venetian gondolier’s slipper. The styles, also seen as a slip on mule, are available in a range of sumptuous textures and shades, from gold velvet to fuschia satin, and we’ll be slipping on a pair for sauntering across St Mark’s Square or simply running our weekend errands.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Salvatore Ferragamo (opens in new tab) is demonstrating Florentine flair with the launch of its men's optical and sunglasses capsule collection. Amongst the aviator shapes and vintage-inspired styles, its hard to pick our most desired frame for an Italian adventure, but we’ve got eyes for these classic ovular frames, which we'll be sporting on our summer holidays and beyond.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

One of the most anticipated events on luxury retail’s calendar, is the seasonal changeover at Dover Street Market’s (opens in new tab) global outposts, from London to Singapore. A host of installations, artworks and pop-ups mark the arrival of a brand’s new season pieces, from Stephen Jones’ latest millinery creations stacked on chairs at Dover Street Market Ginza, to the rocky optical illusion-like walls which set the scene for Rick Owens’ new collection over in London. We’ve found the retail behemoth’s event space at Dover Street New York particularly theatrical. Spiralling curtains are printed with images from Comme des Garçons’ glittering and wig heavy A/W 2018 show. Roll up, roll up!

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Last November, acclaimed German film director Wim Wenders presented a series of five films to accompany the S/S 2018 collection of Jil Sander (opens in new tab), under the creative direction of Luke and Lucie Meier. Now, in celebration of the label’s latest A/W 2018 collection, the design duo have reprised their collaboration with Wenders in a short film titled ‘Time Passing.’ The piece, which resembles a three-minute time loop, features a cast shifting in outfits and emotions, like a women cooking in a sleek kitchen in red knitwear, or a man in beige shirting reading from a book, all set against the backdrop of a stark, lilac curtain-lined modernist house on a lake. The film is also accompanied by a series of images taken by Donata Wenders. We can’t wait for the next installment.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

Famed couturier Jeanne Lanvin’s (opens in new tab) personal writing desk was recently acquired by 18 Davies Street Gallery, and is currently on show in their Mayfair showroom. The desk is the brainchild of Armand-Albert Rateau, whose storied collaborations with Lanvin span from the historic Lanvin-Sport division, as well as the bottle for her Arpège perfume, infused with art deco elements. The influence of antiquity and the classical style is clear in Rateau’s design – the key to the desk is even carved as the Egyptian lion goddess, Sekhmet.

Writer: Michael Yeung

British clothing label Orlebar Brown (opens in new tab) have collaborated with EON productions on a limited-edition run of four James Bond-inspired shorts. Archival poster art from the classic titles of Dr No, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and Live And Let Die feature on the signature bulldog swim shorts, which were once used at the time of release in cinema lobbies, illustrations and posters. The artwork still instigates the thrill of the Bond series; not only would the shorts be a perfect fit for escaping a pursuer on a speedboat, they’re an eye-catching fit for the beach too. 007, and James Bond materials © 1962-2018 Danjaq and MGM. 007 and related James Bond Trademarks, TM Danjaq. All rights reserved. www.007Store.com

Writer: Katie Meston

Today marks the release of Kenzo’s Folio 2 (opens in new tab), a multidisciplinary celebration of cultural and global identities, incorporating dance, video, and ready-to-wear pieces from the house’s La Collection Memento N°2 and Spring-Summer 2018 (opens in new tab) collections. The brand’s first Folio instalment was released last April, and saw photographer Ruth Ossai and director Akinola Davies Jr explore concepts within Nigerian youth culture. The second iteration ‘Le Renard Bleu’ explores the fabled myth of the Blue Fox, a mischievous shape shifter in East Asian folklore, with a film written and directed by Partel Oliva, documenting the spirit animal’s adventures in Tokyo. The film features an instrumental composition devised by renowned Japanese composer Midori Takada, with lyrical input provided by rising Egyptian-Iranian singer Lafawndah. Truly something to go wild over.

Writer: Laura Hawkins

A heady remix of past experiences, modern attitudes and classic styles is shaping our times. We are all cultural DJs. In fashion, sportswear is cut in fine suiting fabrics; the formality of tailoring has eased. The distinction between night and day has gone. Life is full throttle. Just last night, HUGO (opens in new tab) hosted its co-ed S/S 2019 show at Motorwerk – the original home of Berlin techno. The mood was fast. Entitled ‘Mixmasters’, the season focused on a DIY approach to dressing. Elastic drawstrings ruched elegant fabrics around the body with athletic dynamism; techno played to a house beat. Archetypal HUGO styles were reimagined with a 1990s posture. Fluoro mesh linings peeped out from beneath the hem of perforated wool suits. T-shirts carried typographic prints based on club posters plastered over the walls of Berlin. It was eclectic and energetic.

Writer: Dal Chodha