Gigi Hadid for Miu Miu
Italian fashion brand Miu Miu has had many iconic faces over the past few years like internet personality Emma Chamberlin and model Zaya Wade. Supermodel Gigi Hadid is among those on this list, and back with another campaign for the brand for their Wander Bag directed by Edward Quarmby and recorded by Marks Rosie
Cindy Crawford Returns to MCM
MCM is simultaneously throwing it back and looking to the future with its most recent campaign. On August 20th, the German fashion brand dropped two new exciting surprises: a revamped version of their iconic monogram seen on hundreds of their products, as well as the return of an iconic face for the brand, global supermodel Cindy Crawford.
Naomi Osaka's Maternity shoot with Nike
Naomi Osaka wants the world to know that she can do it all in her latest photoshoot with Nike. The 4 time Grand Slam singles champion posed atop a white umpire chair in Nike Tech for an ad campaign shot by photographer Harley Weir, “Ruler of All Courts”.
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Kendall Miles’ Nordstrom Takeover
Chicago was in for a treat last week, with a popup with Kendall Miles as part of the department stores’ Black Business Month. The Chicago-based shoe brand, which produces its gorgeous luxury heels in Italy, sold its most iconic styles and had a popup at the Michigan Avenue location from August 11th through the 13th. Shoppers got an opportunity to try these iconic styles like the Posh Mule in person and meet the brand's owner, founder, and namesake, Kendall Milles.
The OG Supermodels Return to Vogue
In terms of supermodels, the 90s was an era with the most iconic catwalk models. All with their signature walk and style, featured on magazine covers, tv commercials, and billboards, these faces are unmistakable, and even today, they set the standard of what it means to be an iconic model.
Kim Kardashian for Marc Jacobs Fall 2023
The Kardashian family's influence seems to touch everything, especially fashion. On August 7th Marc Jacobs removed all of their Instagram and posted a single video with clips of a woman, dressed in Marc Jacobs ensembles, but not showing her face. The first is their iconic Lili Strappy Platform Pumps in white with a metallic skirt, and in the second clip, black and white polka dot tights with the same shoes, a fitted ribbed black skirt, black blazer, and their iconic small leather tote in one of their newest colors, the third clip pans to silver balloons spelling out Marc Jacobs.
A new Vivienne Westwood Bag for Fall
On August 11th, Vivienne Westwood released a new handbag to their site, a stunning foldover handbag, right in time for fall. The Sibyl joins Vivienne’s lineup of beautiful and quality handbags.
Ganni Spring Summer 2024
Ganni debuted their Spring/Summer 2024 collection by Creative Director Ditte Reffstrup on August 10th during Copenhagen Fashion Week. The Danish fashion brand, known for its affordable luxury style and playful style, had a runway show that was one with nature, with trees indoors, bringing a pop of nature's green to the otherwise neutral white and gray interior.
Brandon Blackwood Zodiac Collection
Ever wondered where astrology and fashion meet? Brandon Blackwood is serving 90s throwback with their newest handbag collection and adding in star signs too. The Black-owned brand, founded by its namesake introduced a new collection of shoulderbags that announce to the world, just who you are. On July 28th, New York Fashion brand Brandon Blackwood debuted their zodiac collection, to be released on August 4th.
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.