The Launch: April’s Hottest Fashion Drops
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We’re finally getting into the swing of spring, and fortunately, the fashion is right there with us, ready to bloom. From Kenzo’s latest and final limited-edition Poppy capsule to celebrating 10 years of Lele Sadoughi, we’ve got the scoop on the best and boldest fashion news, collaborations, openings, and releases this month. Watch this space for more intel as the month continues.
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KENZO’s New Creative Director Nigo Announces His Fourth and Final Capsule for SS22
Who: Nigo, Creative Director of KENZO
What: Limited-edition capsule, Poppy
Where: Available online at kenzo.com and in select stores
Why: KENZO Paris has announced their fourth and final capsule in the SS22 collection under their new artistic director Nigo. Nigo is also known as the creator of iconic streetwear brands A Bathing Ape and Billionaire Boys Club. With the release of Poppy, Nigo is closing the chapter on his introductory collection to the Paris fashion world as KENZO’s incumbent. He began the exclusive series with the Boke, Tiger Tail, and Denim Boke capsules, which were heralded as a reflection of the bold KENZO spirit tinted with Nigo’s own signature graphic designs. A field of poppies spreads across the limited-edition capsule, a gender neutral set of simple silhouettes. With Poppy, Nigo recalls the philosophy of his predecessor Kenzo Takada, who drew most of his inspiration from nature. The final stage in the cycle lapses Takada’s vision into what Nigo plans for the future of KENZO.
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Lele Sadoughi Celebrates 10th Anniversary with a Special Best-Of Jewelry Collection
Who: Lele Sadoughi
What: 10th Anniversary Collection
Where: Available online at lelesadoughi.com
Why: Ten years of innovative jewelry design calls for celebration in the best way Lele Sadouhgi knows how— a best-of jewelry capsule. Before launching her own namesake brand, Sadoughi boasted an impressive CV, including designing J.Crew’s jewelry collections and directing jewelry design for Tory Burch. Fast forward to present day, and her best-selling signature Crystal Lily earrings have been favorited by the likes of several Bravo Housewives, Katy Perry, Cardi B, and even First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Retired versions of some of her most beloved pieces will be available to those who are just getting into the Sadouhgi universe, as well as some new designs like a darling headband and statement necklace, sure to delight her day-one fans. Wherever you are in your cultivation of unique jewelry, Lele Sadoughi’s anniversary collection is a great place to start.
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Future Fortune Debuts Stargaze Collection
Who: Future Fortune Fine Jewelry
What: Stargaze Collection
Where: Available online at futurefortunejewelry.com
Why: Jessica Olds, a well-established figure in the jewelry industry, has just released the new Stargaze collection via her fine jewelry brand, Future Fortune. In store is an homage to the spectrum of life that exists in the galaxies— be it known or unknown, on Earth or among the stars. 18 karat gold and responsibly sourced gemstones are the backdrop for a glittering display of stars and moons, featuring worldly greens and deep blues. The retro-futuristic vibe of the fine jewelry collection gives us a glamorous reason to pause and reflect on the beauty of expert craftsmanship and the mystery of the cosmos.
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Zara and Good American Collaborate on Size-Inclusive Denim Collection
Who: Zara and Good American
What: Collaborative denim collection
Where: Available online at zara.com and in Zara stores nationwide
Why: Zara has teamed up with Good American on a denim collection that’s made for people of all sizes. The B Corp certified company co-founded by Khloé Kardashian and Emma Grede is known for its tech-savvy designs that seamlessly sculpt the body’s natural curves. Thanks to the mega retailer, Good American’s classic silhouettes will be more accessible than ever, along with some new additions like a jean jumpsuit and denim shacket. The collection ranges from sizes 00 to 30 and is crafted using more sustainable and raw materials with increased eco-conscious manufacturing processes. With these new flattering fits, the collab aims to open the retail market to more inclusive sizing. This means less time in the fitting room, and more time enjoying a perfect-fitting pair of jeans.
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Ralph Lauren Celebrates 50 Years of the Polo Shirt
Who: Ralph Lauren Polo
What: Fiftieth anniversary of the Polo
Where: Available online at amazon, the Polo App via iOS and Android, and in select stores
Why: Since its debut in 1972, the Ralph Lauren Polo has remained a staple in wardrobes across the country and beyond. It pops up everywhere from your elementary school picture day photo to Kanye West in his College Dropout era. To celebrate a half century of the classic shirt, Ralph Lauren Polo is releasing commemorative merch for everyone to celebrate the way Polo has likely impacted their own personal style. Catalogued in Ralph Lauren’s Polo Shirt, published by Rizzoli, the iconic piece has garnered approval from star athletes to royals. New vintage and upcycled Polo styles serve as evidence that this timeless shirt is headed towards a sustainable future, too. The Polo has made simple sophistication achievable for 50 years now—here’s to 50 more.
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Longchamp Collaborates with André Saraiva on Graffitied Le Pliage Bags
Who: Longchamp and André Saraiva
What: New collection of Le Pliage bags
Where: Available online at longchamp.com and at Longchamp boutiques worldwide
Why: Longchamp’s iconic Le Pliage bag has a brand-new, artsy look, thanks in large part to André Saraiva. The leather goods company called on the French artist to reinvent four versions of its signature recycled nylon style, complete with one-of-a-kind graffiti sketches in pink and blue with “Mr. A” scrawled upon them. “Every bag we did with Longchamp has its own attitude, color, and shape—I draw my faces on them to bring them alive,” Saraiva exclusively tells ELLE.com. As it happens, Saraiva and Longchamp go way back: At one of its first showrooms near Place de la Concorde in Paris, there was a “Mr. A” tag on the back of a door. “You can say this collaboration has been years in the making!” adds Longchamp creative director Sophie Delafontaine.
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Catbird Partners With Lifelong New Yorker Vito Giallo
Who: Catbird and Vito Giallo
What: Collaborative jewelry collection
Where: Available online at catbirdnyc.com
Why: Brooklyn-based jewelry store Catbird has teamed up with 91-year-old New York artist, illustrator, antiques dealer, and former Andy Warhol apprentice Vito Giallo on a limited-edition line of rare jewels, culled from his expansive personal collection. Catbird x Vito’s Gems features everything from peridot to aquamarine, all made by hand using 100 percent recycled gold and diamonds. What’s more, Catbird’s charitable arm, the Catbird Giving Fund, has pledged to donate $10,000 to SAGE in support of the partnership and LGBTQ+ elders.
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Gabriela Hearst Makes Handcrafted Crochet Bags to Support Bolivian Artisans
Who: Gabriela Hearst and Madres & Artesanas Tex
What: Collaborative handbag collection
Where: Available online at gabrielahearst.com
Why: Gabriela Hearst has released two new iterations of her signature Nina and Demi bags with the help of expert artisans from Bolivian nonprofit Madres & Artesanas Tex. The organization, owned and operated by women, employs mini businesses that specialize in handmade fabric production, seen in all its glory on these made-with-love cashmere crochet bags.
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Farfetch Offers Wardrobe Spring Clean
Who: Farfetch
What: Donation program
Where: farfetch.com
Why: Are you feeling like your wardrobe isn’t serving you as it should be? Perhaps a few (too many) impulse sale purchases are cluttering up your precious closet? This Earth Day, Farfetch is lending a hand by taking all those unused clothes so you can free up space and also give back, both to the planet and to charity. Powered by thredUP, Farfetch’s just-announced Clean Out Kits will help rid you of your neglected sweaters and skinny jeans (RIP) by either reselling the items or recycling them. At least half the proceeds from sold pieces will go to a charity of your choosing. It’s a win-win-win.
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Tory Burch Names Sydney Sweeney Ambassador for Handbags and Shoes
Who: Tory Burch and Sydney Sweeney
What: New brand ambassadorship
Why: Following on the heels of a head-to-toe Coachella ‘fit, Tory Burch has named Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney ambassador for handbags and shoes. The alliance calls attention to the conversation around women in business, as both the actress and designer behind the eponymous brand have made their opinions clear that there is plenty of work to be done in that area. Burch runs a foundation based around global female empowerment, which parallels the core values of Sweeney’s production company, which provides a platform for women in the performing arts. We can’t wait to see what this girl power duo has in store.
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Gentle Monster and Hood By Air Return With a Biker-Inspired Eyewear Collab
Who: Gentle Monster and Hood By Air
What: Gentle Monster x HBA collection
Where: Available online at gentlemonster.com, hoodbyair.world, and at Gentle Monster flagship stores
Why: Back at it again: Gentle Monster and Hood By Air are reuniting for a second eyewear collaboration of luxury shades. Paying homage to the unique subcultures of New York City, the two brands created styles that reflect modern biker fashion. Sleek, cool styles like the bold “Antagonist 01” frames are inspired by the city’s trademark grit and glamour.
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Chylak Debuts New Handbag Collection for SS22
Who: Chylak
What: New handbag collection for SS22
Where: Available online at chylak.com
Why: Creative director Zofia Chylak has based her new collection of handbags around the concept of contrast. Unsurprisingly, the expertly crafted leather bags, done in a stark palette of black and white, are already in high demand, and have been worn by the likes of models Adwoa Aboah and Edie Campbell. Chylak is also an active participant in Warsaw’s effort to help local programs currently assisting Ukrainian refugees—a way to give back while simultaneously showcasing timeless silhouettes and quality Polish craftsmanship.
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Melissa and Larroudé Bring Back the Jelly Shoe
Who: Melissa and Larroudé
What: Collaborative shoe collection
Where: Available online at shopmelissa.com
Why: In fashion, what’s old is almost always new again. Brazilian shoe brand Melissa and New York label Larroudé are doubling down on our cultural obsession with ‘90s and early aughts fashion with a collection of—wait for it—jelly shoes fit for 2022. The new 10-piece range was created from the nostalgia-rich translucent material that’s synonymous with childhood for many of us. But this time around, the vibrant slides and Cinderella slingbacks are modernized with recyclable plastic and a cushiony insole. Your retro ‘fit now has the perfect finishing touch.
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Ganni Collaborates with Ahluwalia on Second Reworked Denim Collection
Who: Ganni and Ahluwalia
What: Reworked denim collection
Where: Available online at ganni.com and at select Ganni stores worldwide, with six pieces exclusively on matchesfashion.com
Why: Cult-favorite Copenhagen brand Ganni is once again teaming up with London-based designer Priya Ahluwalia on a collection of reworked denim—this time, with 16 exclusive styles made entirely from deadstock denim, and fit for the club. The idea was dreamed up during lockdown (when else?), as Ahluwalia states: “it was a unique experience to explore the power of using one material, especially as the collection was designed during the pandemic when we were all being reflective about scaling things back, and thinking about what takes us to a higher frequency.” It was heavily inspired by wanderlust for traveling and dancing to DJs, according to Ganni creative director Ditte Reffstrup, who cites denim as her favorite fabric. “The collection is all about feeling new energy and getting euphoric about life again,” she exclusively tells ELLE.com. With trench coats, denim suits, cut-out dresses, and berets, the pieces in the Ganni x Ahluwalia collab will definitely have you feeling excited to get dressed, at long last.
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The RealReal Taps Gypsy Sport For Reworked Denim Collection
Who: Gypsy Sport and The RealReal
What: Upcycled denim collection
Where: Available exclusively online at therealreal.com and in-store at The RealReal’s Brooklyn location
Why: Designer Rio Uribe of Gypsy Sport walks the walk and talks the sartorial talk with his audacious, playful designs that speak to youth culture, genuine body diversity, and utilize sustainable and alternative techniques. The RealReal, fashion’s go-to destination for online luxury resale, has taken note of his endeavors and partnered with the brand on a nine-piece genderless collection using the truest American textile: blue denim. Jeans are timeless, and the collab delivers on this indisputable fact by using all repurposed jeans to ensure discarded pairs are getting their full use. In true Gypsy Sport fashion, Uribe brings these retired duds to life in the form of rehashed mini skirts, baggy patchwork jeans, and distressed bucket hats, making sure everyone will be a blue jean baby this summer.
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Neous Releases Summer Nights Anniversary Collection
Who: Neous
What: Summer Nights five-year anniversary collection
Where: Available exclusively online at neous.co.uk
Why: In honor of its fifth anniversary, Neous, the leather goods brand known for minimalist accessories and valuing craftsmanship and clean lines over all else, is unveiling a new collection, because what better way is there to celebrate? With Summer Nights, the brand reimagines classic shapes such as the Neptune Mini bag and the square-toe Tulip Heel in luxe satins and velvety finishes. Crystal embellishments provide the perfect amount of shimmer to catch that glimmer of moonlight.
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Grover Rad Joins the Abortion Conversation
Who: Grover Rad
What: Collection 001
Where: Available online at groverrad.com
Why: L.A.-based interior designer and art collector Lizzie Grover Rad is introducing her new fashion brand with a clear message: reproductive rights are human rights. Collection 001 conveys Grover Rad’s staunch position in the abortion debate with the artistic input of mother-daughter duo Aline Kominsky-Crumb and Sophie Crumb. Sixteen pieces, made with luxury fabrics produced in L.A., feature imagery from their exhibition about the history of fertility and its relationship to government. Grover Rad’s personal relationship with fine art throughout her career led her to conclude that fashion can be an alternative canvas for political campaigning. Grover Rad gives a new platform to the reproductive rights movement, a natural progression in the protest for the right to choose.
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PatBo Partners with Alessandra Ambrosio on Exclusive Capsule Collection
Who: PatBo and Alessandra Ambrosio
What: Collaborative capsule collection
Where: Available for pre-order online at patbo.com, in-store at PatBo’s flagship location, and at select retailers
Why: The friendship between Patricia Bonaldi and Alessandra Ambrosio started after the supermodel opened and closed PatBo’s very first NYFW show. As the face of one of the most memorable occasions in the designer’s career so far, Ambrosio was a natural fit for a collaboration. Together, the two have co-designed an exclusive 16-piece collection of elevated summer looks that reflect their shared style. To appropriately show off the collab, Ambrosio recently debuted her new PatBo wares at Coachella—the perfect setting for a boho-chic outfit.
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Fossil Reveals the Kier Cactus Collection
Who: Fossil
What: The Kier Cactus collection
Where: Available online at fossil.com
Why: Along with Everlane, Fossil is expanding its vegan cactus offering with the Kier Crossbody bag in five new colors, plus pouches and interchangeable straps for its best-selling Kier Tote, so you can mix and match to your heart’s content. Sourced from organically grown cactus leaves using energy-efficient production methods, these accessories, also made in partnership with sustainable brand Desserto, are just as supple as the real thing—not to mention chic. An added bonus? The packaging is eco-friendly, too.
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Ileana Makri Debuts Globetrotter Collection
Who: Ileana Makri
What: Globetrotter collection
Where: Available online at ileanamakri.com
Why: Like many of us, Greek jewelry designer Ileana Makri felt a sense of wanderlust during lockdown. So decided to live vicariously through her collection of beads, plucked from past travels to Marrakesh, Mexico, and everywhere in between. “Today I realize that my beads were the way I traveled the world during the long months of the quarantine,” Makri exclusively tells ELLE.com. She began stringing together stories from her extensive assortment, dating from the ‘80s to present day. The result: a totally unique assortment of bracelets and necklaces that form the new Globetrotter collection. Makri’s rare gems and stones invite us to look back fondly on past journeys and celebrate the ones that lie ahead.
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SCAD Lacoste Honors Isabel Toledo With New Exhibition
Who: SCAD Lacoste and Isabel Toledo
What: New exhibition, Isabel Toledo: A Love Letter
Where: SCAD FASH Lacoste Museum of Fashion + Film in Lacoste, France
Why: Studying abroad in France would be a dream for any fashion enthusiast or Francophile. Now, visitors can get a taste of that same joie de vivre by paying a visit to SCAD Lacoste’s new exhibition honoring Cuban-American designer Isabel Toledo at its picturesque satellite campus, located in a medieval village in Lacoste. Curated in collaboration with her artist husband Ruben Toledo, Isabel Toledo: A Love Letter is a retrospective of Isabel’s work, featuring archival pieces, large-scale illustrations, and family heirlooms. “Isabel designed—and dressed—with emotion,” Ruben exclusively tells ELLE.com. “I always worked to extrapolate that feeling onto canvas or paper, and, in this exhibition, murals, so that the viewer enters her emotional landscape. Art always has the power to explain complex ideas with joy and humor—the perfect blend of Ruben and Isabel.” The exhibition, which offers “a glimpse into the designer’s mind and the Toledo universe of design,” adds Ruben, marks the first of many activations at SCAD Lacoste in celebration of the university’s 20th anniversary.
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Dolce & Gabbana Drops Cartoony T-Shirt Collaboration
Who: Dolce & Gabbana and Gianpiero D’Alessandro
What: Collaborative T-shirt collection
Where: Available exclusively online at dolcegabbana.com
Why: Dolce and Gabbana has teamed up with renowned cartoon designer Gianpiero D’Alessandro on a series of limited-edition T-shirts inspired by the nostalgic childhood pastime of binge-watching Saturday morning cartoons (ah, memories). D’Alessandro, who first started drawing in the bedroom of his home near Naples, Italy, features the characters of Sweet Bunny and Baby Carrot as mascots of the collaboration, which debut ahead of Easter. D&G’s dedication to quality craftsmanship coupled with the D’Alessandro’s creative mind allows us to confidently dress for the child at heart.
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Saint Laurent Launches New Icare Bag
Who: Saint Laurent
What: New Icare Maxi Shopping bag
Where: Available online at ysl.com
Why: Saint Laurent’s got a brand-new It bag—and some famous friends like Zoë Kravitz have already been seen toting it around town. Made of supple lambskin leather, the Icare Maxi Shopping bag features quilting and a perfectly oversized silhouette that’s roomy enough to hold all your essentials, and then some. With the iconic YSL signature, no one will mistake it for a regular tote.
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Loewe Releases New Paula’s Ibiza Collection
Who: Loewe
What: Paula’s Ibiza collection for SS22
Where: Available online at loewe.com and at Loewe boutiques
Why: When we’re talking party destinations, Ibiza is always at the top of the list. The island of uninhibited fun has served as the inspiration behind the Loewe Paula’s Ibiza collection, one of our favorites for a fun night out in a tropical locale. For SS22, the collection features sexy summer staples (sequins, lace, cutouts, and prints) inspired by mod-era surf photographer LeRoy Grannis. Playful straw and raffia accessories accompany fine leather goods, dyed ombrè to recreate the colors of an island skyline at sunset. All that’s left to do is book your ticket.
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Foundrae Celebrates New Reverie Collection
Who: Foundrae
What: Reverie launch event
Where: The Foundrae store in NYC
Why: It was a night of music, dancing, and jewelry. Celebs and fashion enthusiasts like Jemima Kirke (pictured here) surrounded a beaming Beth Bugdaycay for the launch of Foundrae’s newest collection, Reverie, The Path to Joy, this week. Foundrae hosted the event to celebrate the new jewelry designs, inspired by the state of emergence, like a butterfly coming out of its cocoon. The butterfly motif created by Bugdaycay signifies the freedoms we’ve learned not to take for granted over the past two years. A spade and Roman numeral “X” appear alongside the butterfly in the Reverie series, marking the tenth tenet in the history of Foundrae. Reverie inspires the joy of coming together again, just as the party intended.
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Everlane Debuts the Cactus Leather Collection
Who: Everlane
What: New bag collection
Where: Available online at everlane.com and at select Everlane stores
Why: Everlane’s classic Oversized Hobo Bag, Triangle Tote, and Sling Bag have gotten a fresh (and sustainable) makeover with leather from prickly pear cactus. The organically sourced textile made in cooperation with Desserto is Everlane’s first foray into using plant-based leather alternatives. Turns out, cactus is a super-soft, cruelty-free option that negates the need for toxic chemicals used in making leather. And of course, being a desert plant, there’s no need for excessive watering. Heads up, the Cactus Leather bags are selling fast, so it’s best to get a move on these eco-chic accessories while you can.
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Guizio Teams Up with Toral on Exclusive Footwear Capsule
Who: Guizio and Toral
What: Exclusive footwear capsule collection
Where: Available exclusively at guizio.com, toral-shoes.com, and at Toral’s store in Amsterdam
Why: It-Girl brand Guizio has joined forces with Spanish brand Toral on an exclusive capsule collection of boots made for walking…and dancing, and strutting, whatever spring may bring. The limited-edition four-piece collab combines bohemian-esque heritage styles with founder Danielle Guizio’s inimitable sense of cool. Each boot is handcrafted from Italian leather and made in Spain, so the quality isn’t lacking either.
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Etro Releases Liquid Paisley Capsule Collection
Who: Etro
What: Liquid Paisley for SS22
Where: Available online at etro.com and at select Etro boutiques
Why: The classic boho-chic print at the center of Etro’s new collection suggests that spring is definitely in the air. And so is the Liquid Paisley capsule collection, a genderless series dreamed up by creative director Veronica Etro. With the new wares, she celebrates the brand’s movement towards youthful and vibrant designs and inclusive fashion. Whimsical swirls and ornate details in pink, green, and yellow bloom across a wide variety of apparel and accessories. Liquid Paisley demonstrates Etro’s love of this centuries-old pattern, building a bridge for its next generation to enjoy.
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FKA Twigs Directs New Film for Woolmark Prize Designers
Who: FKA twigs and Woolmark in partnership with The Isamu Noguchi Foundation
What: Honorary art film
Where: Now streaming via YouTube
Why: Competing for the prestigious Woolmark Prize is the ultimate test for any designer to create wearable art out of Australian Merina wool. In honor of this year’s nominees, singer-songwriter FKA twigs directs and stars in PLAYSCAPE, a film inspired by the legendary sculptor Isamu Noguchi and his creative process. Woolmark finalists Ahluwalia, EGONLAB, Jordan Dalah, MMUSOMAXWELL, Peter Do, RUI, and Saul Nash are all celebrated in twigs’s artistic tribute to the variety of self-expressions that derive from the concept of play.
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Veja Joins Forces With Mansur Gavriel
Who: Veja and Mansur Gavriel
What: New sneaker collaboration
Where: Available online at veja-store.com and mansurgavriel.com
Why: For what’s destined to be the shoe collab of the summer, footwear brand Veja, beloved by Meghan Markle, has partnered with cult-favorite NYC label Mansur Gavriel on a collection of sustainably made luxury sneakers. As a nod to Mansur Gavriel’s eye for minimalism and use of color, the monochromatic Campo style (pictured here) comes in a rainbow of hues. Made in Brazil, the shoe comes equipped with a vulcanized sole that’s bio-sourced and made of up to 65 percent recycled materials, with an upper made of ChromeFree leather (translation: no chrome, heavy metals, or acids were used in the making of this chic sneaker).
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Marshall Columbia Introduces the Moonflower Bag
Who: Marshall Columbia
What: Third collection and debut of the Moonflower shoulder bag
Where: Available online at marshallcolumbia.com
Why: For the inner child in all of us, Brooklyn-based designer Marshall Columbia delivers Collection 3, inspired by his earliest memories. The release includes a menswear capsule and, notably, the Moonflower shoulder bag (pictured here), with a cushy, quilted exterior and paracord detailing. The accessory draws inspiration from Columbia’s technical experience as a costume designer while remaining true to his youthful spirit. Made in New York, the unconventional design harkens back to the shapes and colors of the arts and crafts table at school. Time to play dress-up!
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Belgian Shoes and Boyarde Partner on Artsy Loafers
Who: Belgian Shoes and Boyarde
What: Partnership with Boyarde
Where: Shoes are available online at belgianshoes.com or by calling 212-755-7372. Contact [email protected] or +44 745-344-0032 regarding the artwork.
Why: Belgian Shoes has served as a New York institution for luxury footwear since 1955. Not to mention, its loafers have been worn by the likes of pop culture icons throughout the decades, from Laurence Harvey to Kate Moss, rendering the brand the perfect canvas for London-based artist Boyarde. In a new collection, two of Belgian Shoes’ staple silhouettes are adorned with Boyarde’s surrealist, hand-painted designs. Your afternoon stroll just became a lot less casual.
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Shinola Debuts New Timepiece Collection
Who: Shinola
What: New timepiece collection
Where: Available online at shinola.com
Why: Shinola is ready to travel again—and it wants you to do so with a chic timepiece, naturally. Case in point: the lifestyle brand’s new Traveler Watch, available in four vintage-inspired colorways with classic paper vellum textured dials, is the perfect road trip (or plane ride) companion. Choose between a woven canvas strap or leather strap that will fade until it’s time for your next getaway.
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Joshua James Small Drops Third Collection
Who: Joshua James Small
What: The “You Are Human, Therefore You Are” collection
Where: Available online at joshuajamessmall.com
Why: The latest drop from independent London-based designer Joshua James Small delivers what he does best: sustainable high fashion that’s made to be worn. Inspired by art ranging from late Victorian era paintings to contemporary conceptual pieces, “You Are Human, Therefore You Are” is a feat of creativity. Eye-catching silhouettes made from materials like upcycled curtains and deadstock Swarovski crystals demonstrate Small’s unwavering commitment to reframing the way we think about luxury. The takeaway here: regardless of origin, there is something special about taking what’s been neglected and reshaping it into something new.
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Alina Abegg Releases Stuck On You Collection
Who: Alina Abegg
What: Stuck On You jewelry collection
Where: Available online at alinaabegg.com
Why: Nineties nostalgia is permeating the fashion world, with nouveau-grunge, minimalism, and shiny, Britney-inspired separates popping up left and right. And one quintessential accessory from the decade is back with it: the stick-on earring, especially pairs made to look like glam little gemstones. Berlin-based fine jeweler Alina Abegg drew inspiration from these stickers for her latest offering, Stuck on You, a playful array of rings, necklaces, and earrings that emulate the colorful stick-ons you probably grew up wearing. The only difference? You’ll need your ears pierced this go-around.
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Superga Partners with Emily Ratajkowski
Who: Superga and Emily Ratajkowski
What: New ambassadorship and collaborative collection
Where: Available online at superga-usa.com
Why: Italian footwear brand Superga is stepping into spring—on vulcanized rubber soles—with an announcement of its new global ambassador: model, actress, and author Emily Ratajkowski. Along with the news comes a collaborative capsule collection, which softens the old-world heritage of Torino, Italy with relaxed, cool-girl designs inspired by Ratajkowski’s personal style. For SS22, you’ll see her creative take on the brand’s 100-plus-year-old tennis shoe design, as well as a spin on the Alpina, a retro-era trekking sneaker. Summer adventures require the right pair of shoes, and Superga and Emily Ratajkowski have you covered.
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Adidas and Pharrell Williams Release Genderless Collection
Who: Adidas and Pharrell Williams
What: Genderless collection of premium basics
Where: Available online at adidas.com/pharrell, in-store, and via select retailers
Why: After a popular first-run, the fan-favorite unisex apparel line from Adidas and Pharrell Williams has returned. The latest iteration of the collaborative series, called Humanrace, is a colorful array of premium basics made for everyday wear. The collection is sized per Adidas’s Unite Fit system, which doesn’t take traditional gendered measures into account, making the process of fitting more about the human than the standard. The minimalist designs (think: crewneck sweatshirts, sweatpants, hoodies, tees, and shorts) are all constructed from quality organic French terry cotton, making it easy to create a laid-back, yet impossibly cool look.
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Zara Origins Returns With New Edition
Who: Zara
What: New edition launch
Where: Available online at zara.com/zaraorigins and at Zara locations in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Houston
Why: Zara Origins is moving further with its goal to create the building blocks of your wardrobe with its latest release, introducing bolder tones and more modern silhouettes. The second edition of Zara Origins features staples for all occasions: breathable linens, technically crafted outerwear, a retro worker jacket, even a twill wool suit. To top off the looks, the retailer has also expanded its first accessories collection to include natural pearl necklaces, sunglasses, bandanas, slippers, and visors. Functional and stylish options at an outstanding value? Sign us up.
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New Balance and Ganni Team Up for Sneaker Collab
Who: New Balance and Ganni
What: New sneaker collab
Where: Available online at ganni.com, newbalance.com, and at select Ganni and New Balance stores worldwide
Why: For the first time ever, Copenhagen label Ganni is teaming up with New Balance to hone in on a remake of the iconic 2002R silhouette. The construction remains true to the athletic wear brand’s model of using recycled materials, while the Ganni influence permeates the style component with a high-spirited, youthful energy and two distinct colorways. The partnership sets a new standard in functional, fashionable, and sustainable footwear.
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Jacquemus Unveils New Collection Exclusively at Net-a-Porter
Who: Net-a-Porter and Jacquemus
What: New collection via exclusive retail partnership
Where: Available online at net-a-porter.com
Why: One of the most exciting brands in French fashion is teaming up with luxury online retailer Net-a-Porter for summer—a welcome reminder that everyone’s favorite season is quickly approaching. The Jacquemus for Net-A-Porter collaboration gives off Palm Springs vibes in a color story involving mint green and coral pink. The collection, comprised of 23 pieces, includes beach-ready swimwear, unique ready-to-wear silhouettes, sweetly nostalgic accessories, and, of course, the unmistakable, highly Instagrammable Jacquemus bags. Net-a-Porter has chosen wisely in professing its love for Simon Porte Jacquemus’s outstanding designs by showcasing them front and center. Now customers can find their ultimate vacation wardrobe all in one place. All that’s left to do is book a flight.
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Dior Introduces Or Capsule Collection
Who: Dior
What: Dior Or capsule collection
Where: Available online at dior.com
Why: All that glitters is gold—or silver, or rose gold, or rainbow. Dior’s new Or collection brings the house’s striking metallics to signature house pieces, from handbags like the Lady Dior to its classic J’Adior slingback heels. Knit polos and full skirts are rendered in sweeping gunmetal lamé, and body-hugging knit polos take on an extra sheen. Complete the look with a mini Lady D-Lite adorned with multicolor beads, perfect for catching that early morning spring light.
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Fendi Releases Petite and Micro Peekaboos
Who: Fendi
What: Micro and Petite PeekabooISeeU bags
Where: Available online at fendi.com
Why: Great things come in small packages, and Fendi proves this is definitely the case with its new Micro and Petite PeekabooISeeU bags. Not lacking in style or craftsmanship, the new line of accessories provides the appropriate pop of color and shine to any look. The Petite comes in a dozen bright tones that translate impeccably onto Fendi’s signature nappa leather. To honor the mini bag’s release, Fendi enlisted Italian director Luca Guadagnino to film icon Adwoa Aboah floating high above Rome—with her Micro Peekaboo in tow, naturally.
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Celine Debuts Haute Maroquinerie Collection
Who: Celine
What: New accessory collection
Where: Available online at celine.com
Why: As is his wont, French photographer and fashion designer Hedi Slimane is the driving creative force behind Celine’s new Haute Maroquinerie (French for “fine leather goods”) collection. Each piece is truly one-of-a-kind, assembled to order by an expert artisan in a range of 14 colorways. Specifically, the attention to detail in the crocodile bag, accented with gold hardware, is testament to the high standard of craftsmanship held by Celine. With this range, Slimane chose to focus on two signature bag designs: the contemporary 16 and the classic Triomphe. Both creations pay tribute to the French masters of art and architecture that Celine aligns with.
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Dolce & Gabbana Casa Opens Two New Milan Boutiques
Who: Dolce & Gabbana Casa
What: New retail spaces dedicated to D&G’s home collections
Where: Milan, Italy
Why: The first boutiques dedicated to the world of Dolce & Gabbana Casa have just opened in Milan—and the label’s vibrant themes of Blu Mediterraneo, Leopardo, Carreto Siciliano, and Zebra are brought to life via furniture, table accessories, fabrics, and decorative items that demonstrate the ideal D&G lifestyle. Both boutiques are divided between home accessories and large furnishings, yet remain cohesive in their aesthetic. The Via Dorini location houses the elegant fabric sofas, majestic oak tables, and sophisticated bar cabinets, while the Corso Venezia space is an artful display of decadent cushions, mouth-blown glassware, and Sicilian ceramic dinnerware, all of which showcase the skilled craftsmanship that Italy is known for. For the Italian brand, home is indeed where the art is.
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Calvin Klein Teams Up with Palace on CK1 Palace
Who: Calvin Klein and Palace Skateboards
What: New collaborative collection
Where: Available online at palaceskateboards.com and calvinklein.com and at Palace stores in London, New York, Los Angeles, and Tokyo
Why: Few places represent the bustling energy of metropolitan life better than New York and London. It makes sense, then, that the two skylines set the scene for the latest collaboration between Calvin Klein and Palace Skateboards, two brands that call the cities home, respectively. CK1 Palace is a combination of the cool minimalism of Calvin Klein and Palace’s devilish streetwear attitude. The collection takes its inspiration from the ‘90s, when skate culture was a dominant force in fashion and Calvin Klein’s iconic campaigns were omnipresent. For CK1 Palace, the tri-Ferg logo is imprinted on CK’s signature underwear, denim, tees, fleeces, basketball jerseys, baggy shorts, and, to top it all off, a unisex fragrance. The look, feel, and scent of the collab brings us back to Calvin Klein’s glory days—with Palace’s modern take, of course.
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Still Here Launches New Denim Collection and Café Concept
Who: Still Here
What: New bone wash denim collection and café
Where: Available exclusively online at stillhere.nyc and at Still Here Café later this month
Why: Denim and coffee are pretty much a match made in heaven—ask any fashion person ever. This Earth Month, denim brand Still Here is bringing everyone’s favorite pairing under one roof at the soon-to-be-open Still Here Café in New York’s Nolita neighborhood. In addition to serving coffee made from actual cotton waste (yes, you read that correctly), the store will house the label’s new (and sustainable) bone wash jeans, made from fabric comprised of 80 percent upcycled cotton and 20 percent organic cotton. Just make sure not to spill.
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Louis Vuitton Releases Charitable Bracelets Made by Virgil Abloh
Who: Louis Vuitton and UNICEF
What: Charity bracelet collection
Where: Available online at louisvuitton.com and at select Louis Vuitton stores
Why: From the mind of the late, great Virgil Abloh comes the latest creative riff on Louis Vuitton’s Silver Lockit bracelets benefitting the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The first LV Lockit collection created for the worldwide humanitarian aid organization debuted in 2016; since then, a new iteration is released each year to raise money for relief in areas like India during the COVID-19 outbreak, Lebanon after the Beirut explosion, and, most recently, the crisis in Ukraine. The colors and materials of the bracelets hark back to Abloh’s runway presentations, with black titanium details contrasting against neon cords. For each purchase of the new Silver Lockit bracelet, $100 is donated to UNICEF to help children in urgent need—a steady continuation of LV’s commitment to aiding UNICEF in its efforts to protect children around the world.
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Lafayette 148 Presents the L148 Outdoor Collection
Who: Lafayette 148
What: New outerwear collection
Where: Available online at lafayette148.com
Why: Lafayette 148 is bringing its luxury POV (literally) into the wild with the launch of its new outerwear collection, appropriately called L148 Outdoor. Comprised of a waterproof elongated anorak, trench, and car coat, each piece is constructed to brave the elements—in the most stylish way possible. Special design techniques such as thermo-sealed taped seams that form masculine silhouettes are softened by feminine details. April showers have truly met their match.
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Wandler Launches Artist in Residence Series With Germans Ermičs
Who: Wandler
What: First Artist in Residence collaboration with Germans Ermičs
Where: Available exclusively online at wandler.com
Why: Elza Wandler, the creative director behind cult accessories brand Wandler, is a passionate art and design enthusiast—a trait that’s exhibited in her sculptural handbags and footwear. So it’s no surprise that Wandler is launching its very own Artists in Residence program for artists to inject their unique POV into Wandler’s beloved accessories. For the very first collab in the series, Wandler has tapped Lavtian-born, Amsterdam-based artist German Ermičs, known for his innovative takes on color play and space, and using striking color permutations on glass objects. Ermičs’s signature Blue Collection was the jumping off point for the series of handbags, spray-painted by hand in an elegant blue gradient. The result? Wearable art that blends utility and style.
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Etam Debuts in the U.S.
Who: Etam
What: Etam’s U.S. debut
Where: Available for purchase at 10 Nordstrom locations in the U.S. (NYC, Seattle, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Washington D.C., and Phoenix) and online at nordstrom.com and us.etam.com
Why: A new brand is touching down in the States, offering the French tradition of savoir-faire corsetry for all fashion-loving Francophiles to enjoy. For background, Etam, founded in Paris in 1916, is the only lingerie label to participate in Paris Fashion Week, and its most recent collection includes a very covetable genderless capsule. The company prides itself on being a sustainable option for delicate, low-profile lingerie. In fact, half of Etam’s styles are made using recycled or organic fiber, and it uses technical methods such as vegetable dyeing and making linen lace from flax to reduce harm to the environment. Suffice to say, Etam’s lingerie gives your everyday undergarments what it’s been missing—that certain je ne sais quoi.
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Goldie Introduces Goldie Organic
Who: Goldie
What: New sustainably sourced T-shirt line
Where: Available online at goldietees.com and amazon.com
Why: Goldie, purveyor of high-quality, sustainable basics, single-handedly changed the T-shirt game back in 2016 when it quietly launched with a curated collection of its perfect take on the staple. To further improve on its first (very successful) design attempt, it’s now rolling out Goldie Organic, a new collection featuring six new styles certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard, meaning both the materials and supply chain are environmentally conscious. Additionally, the manufacturing process prioritizes fair pay and working conditions in the northern Amazon and mountains of Lima, Peru. These lightweight, super-soft tees complete any casual look, and reflect Goldie’s mission of protecting both each other and the planet.
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