Safety first
28 February
The angular frames, named Lunette 01 and 02, come in faint shades of yellow and green with the Arme’s ’AAA’ logo covering the bridge of the nose. The visors can only be described as a reimagination of the protective plastic-goggles worn during chemistry classes of our youth – In a more fashionable re-interpretation, of course.
The new Viu x Armes frames are the perfect fit for S/S 2020, as workwear is currently having a moment. During the summer shows, Emporio Armani revealed utility vests, Craig Green sent patched leather dungarees down the runway, and Off-White presented a white plastic jumpsuit reminiscent of protective coveralls. Described by Viu as reworked safety specs, the limited edition eyewear pieces are constructed from one solid piece of material and handcrafted in Italy. With only 400 frames manufactured globally, we suggest that you hurry to get your hands on a pair or risk missing out.
Writer: Josefin Forsberg
Natural wonders
26 February
‘The Wonder Garden of Nature’, Connolly’s latest exhibition at its Mayfair boutique, displays a fascination for early 20th-century craftsmanship and photographic innovation. The British heritage brand has collaborated with international gallerist Michael Hoppen on the new installation, showcasing 31 striking photogravures from the last century. The sepia-toned images were all produced by the botanically beguiled photographer Karl Blossfeldt – who dedicated 35 years of his life to capturing close-ups of the horticultural world. Developing his own camera equipment, the 1920s photographer produced detailed prints of magnified plant surfaces resulting in hyper-realistic works of art. Whether you are interested in the beauty of natural structures or revel in the marvel of early photography, these astoundingly modern images has served as inspiration for artists, designers, and architects alike over the last 100 years – And we think they’re still as fresh as a daisy. ‘The Wonder Garden of Nature’ is on view until 14 April 2020 at Connolly, 4 Clifford Street London W1S 2LG.
Writer: Josefin Forsberg
Snatch point
25 February
John Galliano wants to see the Maison Margiela tribe impeccably dressed – or snatched if you’re fluent in millennial. For spring, the creative director conceived an angular, asymmetric bag meant for any and all genders. Doubling as a clutch and shoulder style – or if you’re inclined to go mini; a clutch, shoulder and belt bag – the Snatched embodies an accessories for a new generation of street-styled Bright Young Things with a carefree attitude. Imbued with the codes of its homonym name, the bag takes the shape of a pochette, mixing the classic with the futuristic in its folds and hole-punched handle, and is sure to be sported by many attending the label’s A/W 2020 show in Paris tomorrow.
As well as the house’s signature four stitches in white enamelled metal, the bag carries the Maison Margiela numeral logo engraved on the button mechanism. Both sizes feature a small pocket and with the larger version sporting a zipped compartment, perfect to hold any and all daily essentials. The chain-link shoulder strap transforms the bag from hand-held sophistication to casual everyday use, resulting in a pouch more prone to metamorphosis than Kafka.
Writer: Josefin Forsberg
Good jeans
24 February
At the turn of the millennia, 7 For All Mankind delivered double denim California cool. Elevating the cowboy classics, the famously dubbed denim (Who can forget the 7’s of the early noughties?) turned workwear into a sophisticated sartorial choice. Today the brand is still focusing on its signature style, and for S/S 2020 the label wants to remind the world of why we first fell in love with its jeans. And they aren’t the only ones making us fall head over heels for the trend. Looking to the runway, this season it was draped in denim with everyone from Balenciaga to Celine to Givenchy wholeheartedly embracing the fabric.
As for the original American premium denim brand, they’re expanding to make the most of the jean that started it all. ‘My vision for 7 For All Mankind is to create a collection-driven denim brand,’ says new creative director Simon Spurr, whose latest work consists of impeccably cut shirts combined with slim suiting – creating the perfect backdrop for the brand’s hero-pieces. ‘Celebrating the brand’s 20-year long history, I remember when it first launched in 2000; the customer wore their 7s with an evening blouse, tailored jacket and designer accessories. 20 years on, I’d like to own the entire look’.
Writer: Josefin Forsberg
Hole in one
21 February
Adidas and Palace manage a hole-in-one with its latest collaboration of perfectly preppy streetwear. Drawing inspiration from one of the world’s oldest sporting traditions, the London skate brand has teamed up with the iconic three-stripe label to create a street-ready collection that can still be on par with volleying out of a bunker. Particularly hitting our sweet spot is the grass-court version of the classic Adidas golf shoe – perfect for moving from the green to the clubhouse – in black and white with yellow detailing. With removable cleats, they are made for more than a Sunday on the fairway. To pair with the footwear the collaboration also offers accessories like golf gloves, faithful reworkings of traditional tonal polo shirts, and hard-wearing outerwear for the year-round golfer – The flawless love child of Palace’s aesthetics and Adida’s performance wear heritage.
Writer: Josefin Forsberg
Stripe tease
19 February
Since 1984, Pink Shirtmaker has been a staple in British suiting, creating colourful shirts with bold stripes to lead us in the right dressing direction. With the sartorial mission to make the shirt something more than a basic, Pink offers everything from Wall Street-worthy dress shirts to casual stone washed check shirts, more wedded to the weekend. Its latest addition uses fabric scraps from the core collection to create a patchwork capsule, nailing the sustainable zeitgeist while still staying on trend for S/S 2020. Made in the brand’s Bespoke Workshop in South London, the shirts are like a sartorial kaleidoscope we can’t take our eyes off. Featuring twice the pocket power — the patchwork capsule is adorned with the new ‘Painter’s Pocket’ — and a relaxed silhouette, the capsule creates a fresh take on shirting. The saying goes, ’a tiger doesn’t change its stripes’ – but these are stripes we won’t want to change.
Writer: Josefin Forsberg
