Trend Alert! Ballet Flats are Back.
Turns out shoe trends can get lower than the kitten heel. In terms of comfort, it’s worth celebrating that ballerina flats are making a return to the fashion scene, with brands bringing their take to the look in a variety of price points.
GAP x Love Shack Fancy
What do you get when a casual “everyone's store” partners up with an ultra-feminine luxury lifestyle brand? Gap and Loveshack Fancy have shown us exactly that in a stunning collaboration that dropped on August 4th, featuring looks for women, men, and children that seamlessly align with the visions of both brands.
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Dolce & Gabbana for Chinese Valentines Day
Don’t you just love love? Dolce and Gabbana surely does with their exclusive special collection for Chinese Valentine's Day that launched on July 20th. In collaboration with the Chinese artist Santu Song, this eccentric collection features lovely prints and elegant silhouettes.
Telly Goes Jelly
In collaboration with Melissa International, Telfar has launched its signature shopping bag in an all-new material, Jelly! On July 14th, the brands came together to launch the Telly Jelly transparent bags and slides, and a little over a week later they surprised fans again, announcing the Telly Jelly and matching slides would also be coming in a translucent pink on July 28th.
Alexander Wang meets bodywear
In the last week of July, Alexander Wang dropped a new collection of bodywear on their site. In truth, Alexander Wang's fashion ads for the new collection on Instagram included a humongous version of the collection's bralette hanging over a bridge flowing in the wind. Beyond that, the campaign features models doing pretty much whatever. Cutting a watermelon with a chainsaw, squishing a basketball, you name it in set designs by Tom Schneider.
Trend Alert! Oversized Monograms are here to stay
Monograms are iconic, from Louis Vuitton to Micheal Kors, leathers to canvas, they're a not-so-subtle way to announce to the world which brand you favor. More than before, we’re seeing brands blow up their monogram jumbo, presenting their brand in an even more outstanding fashion. Fendi, Louis Vuitton, and 3 are hopping on to this statement trend.
Christian Louboutin Galeries Lafayette Takeover
What’s a trip to Paris without a stop at the Galeries Lafayette, France’s leading department stores carrying brands like Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and of course, France’s own, Christian Louboutin? The shoe with the signature red sole was created by the brand's namesake, Christian Louboutin is a native of Paris. The brand’s influence throughout the years is undeniable, making their collaboration with Galeries Lafayette Haussmann store a perfect match.
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A Tabby Bag Tour
Who would've thought that of all brands, Coach, would have the revival that it had? The Tabby bag is all the craze for 2023, coming in a variety of different styles, sizes, and colorways for Coach’s adoring die-hard fans, as well as newcomers introduced to the brand in their new era.
Stella Takes Sustainability to the Next Level
When it comes to sustainable luxury fashion, Stella McCartney is paving the way. Known for their eco-friendly clothes, composed of innovative materials, with fair labor practices and limited greenhouse emissions, no one is doing it like them. The brand Fall 23 collection “TreeHugger” is in stores now. They call it their most natural positive collection yet, using 94% responsible materials.
The Legacy of Jane Birkin
One of the most iconic handbags in history all started with a mishap on a flight. British actress and fashion icon Jane Birkin passed away on July 16th at the age of 76 in Paris, France. The icon is famously known for being the inspiration behind the Birkin bag, thus why Jean-Louise Dumas, Chief executive of Hermes at the time chose to name their new iconic bag after her, which is now one of the most valuable handbags in the world. So valuable, that it’s Sac Bijou Birkin, a bag constructed out of gray and white dyed Niloticus crocodile skin, that it is valued at 2 million dollars.
Looks from Oppenheimer’s UK Premier
Two of the summer’s biggest movies hit theaters this Friday. Oppenheimer and Barbie. It’s to no surprise, with the nature of the movie, Barbie has had an astonishing amount of fashion looks, featured interviews, cover shoots, and premieres leading up to the 21st. But don't be fooled, Oppenheimer’s UK premier red carpet, brought about many show-stopping press tour looks as well as feature documentary preparations to hit the silver screen.
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Giambattista Valli Couture Show
Giambattista Valli debuted their Fall Winter 23/24 Haute Couture collection on June 3rd in Paris at the brand’s new headquarters. Entitled N25, the collection was about celebrating the Moerninity of the Classics. Giambattista stated that “the idea of Haute Couture floats over the times, it doesn’t really belong to a specific era”. This idea is captured in the brand's newest collection.
Marc Jacobs x Blumarine
What do you get when American streetwear meets Italian? Blumarine can show you just that in their collaboration with Heavn x Marc Jacobs, creating an every y2k fan's dream come true in the ultimate girly girl collection featuring mini skirts, baby tees, and obviously low-rise everything.
Valentino Fall Winter 23/24
Valentino made a trip from Rome to the outskirts of Paris to debut their Fall Winter 2023 / 2024 collection in a couture runway show on July 5th. Entitled “Un Château” by Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli, the show was full of nods to the elements and statement accessories.
Olivia Rodrigo Returns
Driver’s License by Olivia Rodrigo was the only song that seemed to play in early 2021, the actress and singer’s hit song, set the stage for a ridiculously successful first album and breakaway from her Disney Channel days. Two years later, Oliva is back and better than ever, with her Sophomore album, GUTS, scheduled to debut on September 8th.
Margot in the Spotlight
This summer has been a nostalgic dream for all the Barbie lovers of the world, Margot Robbie, playing Barbie in the Barbie Movie, out July 21st has channeled her inner doll through Barbie looks on the movie press tour. With the help of her stylist, Andrew Mukamal, she has replicated many of Barbie’s most iconic classic looks.
Nike goes Couture
Who comes to mind when you think of Paris Haute Couture? Schiaparelli and Thom Browne for sure, but Nike? The athletic brand, founded in Oregon, US could not be any more different than these prestigious fashion houses, but low and behold, they held their debut show at Paris Couture Week on July 5th, off the calendar, during Valentino’s time slot.