Monica Fuentes 
Luxury brand Balmain has revealed a partnership with Space Runners and American artist Ant Kai consisting of a project that leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) in order to elevate the personalisation of the house’s Unicorn sneakers. Putting to use Generative AI, Balmain and Space Runners aimed to offer “unparalleled freedom” for customisation, and ultimately saw Ant … Read more
Amid the daily chaos, there’s something comforting about having a system of dressing that’s modular, minimalist and sexy. That’s Peter Do’s vision for Helmut Lang, and it’s starting to gel beautifully. For his pre-fall 2024 release, he shot short videos of models in each one of his looks in motion on the streets of different … Read more
Rental marketplace Pickle is preparing to unveil its first physical store, bringing its peer-to-peer concept into an in-person format based in Manhattan’s West Village in New York City. The location, which is set to open its doors December 9, will house a “wider curation” of apparel and accessories available for customers to rent, while owners … Read more
Welcome back to the Summer of Staud. “We always pick a destination or start with something like that and we invented our own imaginary seaside town that merges ’90s East Coast prep with nostalgic romance from the ’60s or ’70s European seaside villages,” Sarah Staudinger said during a preview of her pre-fall lineup. Staudinger said … Read more
Sportswear giant Reebok has announced a new partnership with artificial intelligence (AI) and metaverse tech firm Futureverse that will see the duo work together on a series of AI, Web3, gaming and metaverse experiences for customers. The move comes as Reebok looks to broaden the ways in which customers can interact with its products, bringing … Read more
The Golf le Fleur pop-up is traveling to Culver City, Calif., opening tomorrow for the next 12 days. This time, it’s open to the public. “The 12 days of Christmas,” said Tyler, the Creator when asked about the timing. He plans to reveal the address online tomorrow. “I wanted to do something in the city,” … Read more
Luxury fashion house Chanel chose the unexpected location of gritty Manchester to play host to its latest Métiers d’Art show, where the brand’s staple tweed and vintage-inspired skirt suits made their way down the city’s Thomas Street as night fell. The choice to display the line in the so-called ‘Warehouse City’ followed presentations in Tokyo … Read more
“I’m in a mood that is about being relaxed,” Norma Kamali said during a preview of her pre-fall collection. “There’s too much stress to look beautiful every day. There’s too much dress to be perfect every day. I think the relaxed attitude about fashion feels right to me.” The feeling brought forth a collection rooted … Read more
The European Parliament has reached a preliminary agreement to revise the EU eco-design framework for sustainable products. While rules had already been outlined for this, the parliament has now further shaped the rules as well as added new ones. For instance, MEPs agreed that eco-design requirements should also cover practices related to early obsolescence, Parliament … Read more
WORKING HANDS: The Victoria Baths in Manchester, an architectural gem adorned with colorful Art Nouveau tiles and stained glass, was alive with the spirit of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel on Friday as guests from the Metiers d’Art show immersed themselves in her universe of art and craft. Guests gathered at the Baths for a discussion about … Read more
