TikTok micro trends tend to come and go at the speed of lightning. Somewhat surprisingly however is the fact that in late 2023, #balletcore is finding a second life on the social media platform, with the designated hashtag boasting over 142.1 million views. #balletcore first started trending on TikTok in 2022. The style is based … Read more
MONSTER STYLE: Dior designer Kim Jones has teamed with rising Japanese artist Otani on a capsule menswear collection, marking his first new collaboration with a contemporary artist since 2021. Represented by the Perrotin gallery, Otani specializes in ceramic sculptures, with recurring themes including bulging heads, anthropomorphic vases, children and animals. The 24-piece Dior & Otani … Read more
Rains is a lifestyle brand specializing in outerwear, known for its unique approach to design and functionality. The brand, which started by reinterpreting the classic rubber raincoat, has grown into a significant player in the outerwear market. Rains is characterized by its use of coated waterproof fabric, a signature element that defines its collections. The … Read more
Chanel put the “C” in Manchester this week, taking over some of the northern city’s landmarks for a three-day luxury and pop culture experience that culminated with the annual Métiers d’Art runway show. Manchester, England’s third largest city, was an unlikely choice for the French house, which only has one stockist here, Selfridges. It’s not … Read more
US clothing and lifestyle retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has confirmed it’s opening a new store on London’s Carnaby Street before Christmas. Located at 39 Carnaby Street, the store formerly housed Abercrombie & Fitch group-owned intimates and activewear retailer Gilly Hicks and will open to the public on December 15. The store will offer the brand’s … Read more
Balmain’s Unicorn sneaker may be at the heart of its latest collaboration, but make no mistake: It’s no garden-variety sneaker drop. On Thursday, the French fashion house unveiled a multipart digital-physical offering, thanks to the work of American artist Ant Kai and generative artificial intelligence from tech partner Space Runner. Fundamentally, the effort yields a … Read more
Accessories giant Claire’s has announced its entry into Mexico with the opening of its first premier flagship store in the region, initiated in partnership with Exalta. Located in Mexico City, the new space builds on the retailer’s ongoing international expansion and continues on the premise of integrating personalised experiences into its stores, as first introduced … Read more
TWEED FEED: Manchester’s wet winter weather didn’t stop Chanel ambassadors, friends and guests from around the world from attending the 2024 Métiers d’Art show, which unfurled on a cobbled street in the center of town. Chanel pitched a glass tent over the street, set up café tables, and served cocktails to VIP customers, celebrities and … Read more
Cole Haan, the esteemed American brand with a rich 90-year history, has successfully established its first UK presence through a strategic partnership with SOLE|TRADER, located on London’s iconic Oxford Street. This shop-in-shop, which has been warmly received since its opening in Spetember, will continue to offer its unique shopping experience until the end of 2023. … Read more
Silvia Tcherassi’s pre-fall 2024 collection was an exploration of the Colombian designer’s archives that span three decades of her elegant design codes. The collection focused on an inspiration of the “flow and freedom of water,” which was interpreted both directly with design motifs like coral and shells, as well as more loosely with styles like … Read more
