Industry Update: Dispatches From The Fashion World
What you need to know about fashion, now.
From collaborations to new designers at major brands, here's the fashion industry news you need to know now.
Dior Pop-Up Stores At Harrods
In honour of the friendship forged with Harrods over nearly seventy years, Dior is launching a series of pop-up boutiques in the department store, which will feature Maria Grazia Chiuri’s autumn-winter 2023-2024 Dior ready-to-wear collection.
The first recreates the warm cocoon of a library dressed in the Plan de Paris motif and inspired by a scarf designed by Monsieur Dior in the 1950s. The second, a gift shop, invites visitors to find the perfect present to delight their loved ones. And the final one you'll find a series of irresistible leather goods in a cabinet of curiosities.
From August 4 to 27, 2023.
Leandra Medine X Soeur
Dubbed by French brand Soeur as 'the most french of all American influencers', Leandra Medine (founder of shuttered site ManRepeller and now Cafe Leandra) has worked with the brand on a summer capsule. Made up of buttery yellow shirting and pistachio silks, the eight-piece collection will help you look chic during the hot months all the way from Paris to the streets of Manhattan.
Beyoncé's Renaissance Flagship
For those who missed out on coveted tour tickets, don't worry, Beyoncé is opening up her on-stage Renaissance experience to all with a retail space and exhibition. Unveiled this morning (May 30), FLANNELS X hosts the IRL (on Oxford Street) and online 'Renaissance Flagship'.
For those looking to take home a slice of Renaissance magic, epic tour merchandise is available (our favourite being the 'Cuff It' tee), and for those in a more contemplative mood, head downstairs to see Beyoncé and Olivier Rousteing's co-designed Balmain collection until everything is whisked away come June 5.
Giorgio Amani Mare Capsule
Making sure our wardrobes are complete ahead of the warmer months, Giorgio Armani has unveiled their summer capsule and it's just in time.
Titled Mare, and replete with silk-satin corsage tops, silk palazzo trousers and cotton espadrilles wedges, the capsule will help you personify the carefree and relaxed vibes you need over the next few months.
Chloé X Teva
The luxury fashion house has collaborated with everyone's favourite festival footwear brand Teva for an exclusive capsule collection.
The range of sandals in the capsule will be both lightweight and dynamic, and also, of course, really cute.
It will be available in Chloé boutiques and on Chloe.com from May 16.
Axel Arigato for Mulberry: A New Collaborative Capsule
Oh-so-cool Swedish lifestyle brand has paired with the heritage brilliance of Mulberry to create a show-stopping 35-piece capsule that has us weak at the knees. Featuring timeless handbags (this massive tote has to be a winner for us), trainers, jewellery and epic ready-to-wear pieces, the collection all feel like a winning combination of classic and modern styles. Designed with the Mulberry archive in mind and with sustainability at the forefront, it's safe to say we're hooked.
Moncler Genius + Alicia Keys
What happens when one of the world's best (and most stylish) singer songwriters collaborates with one of the world's most iconic luxury fashion houses? Well, you can see if you hop over to Net-A-Porter to see Moncler Genius' latest collaborator: Alicia Keys.
Inspired by 1990s New York, and full of pieces as impressive at her song catalogue (we're particularly interested in this silver shell suit Keys is rocking), this is a collaboration not to miss.
GANNI x 66°NORTH Capsule collection
Ganni has collaborated, for the third time, with 66°NORTH, creating a capsule collection made entirely from recycled and leftover fabrics.
Featuring biker-inspired outerwear, including a bucket hat, shell jackets and shearling vests, this conscious collection is as practical as it is desirable.
H&M Innovation Re-Enchantment Collection
H&M has launched its latest exciting collection from the Innovation Stories platform – an exciting Sixties-inspired set focussed on sustainable embellishment, featuring 100% recycled sequins, rhinestones and beads. On sale from March 23 online and in selected stores, the collection takes inspiration from naturally occurring crystals and minerals, from the emerald-green and citrine-yellow mini dresses, to a rhinestone-trimmed denim skirt. And yes, we want the entire collection, now.
Mary Katrantzou X Bulgari
Iconic fashion house Bulgari teamed up with Greek designer Mary Katranzou to create a fantastical capsule collection of Serpenti Limited Edition Bejewelled bags during Paris Fashion Week. Available in select boutiques from May, these magical accessories are truly pieces of wearable art.
Giorgio Armani X 10 Corso Como
This second collaboration with 10 Corso Como from Giorgio Armani is made entirely out of an intense and unwashed deep blue denim. Featuring tan-piped boots and jackets, white shirts and leather accessories, denim has never looked more sleek and elevated. You can shop the collection online now.
Skechers X DVF
Ultimate comfortable clothing and footwear brand Skechers has teamed up with fashion icon Diane Von Furstenberg to create a collection called 'Endless Kisses'.
Available to shop now, the kiss-printed collaboration is a true celebration of the DVF ethos of female confidence.
'It’s always to flatter the woman; it’s got to be effortless, it’s got to be sexy and it’s got to be on-the-go. This collection has all of this,' Von Furstenberg explained.
An avid hiker herself, and endlessly stylish, we're taking tips from the Belgian brand founder.
Pharrell Williams announced as Louis Vuitton's Men's Creative Director
In a surprise announcement Louis Vuitton has named Pharrell Williams as their new Men's Creative Director, following in the late Virgil Abloh's footsteps.
'I am glad to welcome Pharrell back home, after our collaborations in 2004 and 2008 for Louis Vuitton, as our new Men’s Creative Director, ' Louis Vuitton’s Chairman and CEO, Pietro Beccari announces.
'His creative vision beyond fashion will undoubtedly lead Louis Vuitton towards a new and very exciting chapter.'
Williams came to fame as a performance artist and producer in the late 1990s and early 2000s with his band N.E.R.D, but he quickly asserted himself in the fashion world. In 2005 he co-founded streetwear brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream footwear and has since collaborated with Louis Vuitton, Moncler, Uniqlo, Chanel and Adidas. In 2020 he also launched a skincare brand Humanrace.
Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama Descends Upon Harrods
Vuitton's now legendary creative collaboration with artist Yayoi Kusama has reached new, ever more interactive heights this month. From January 6 through to February 13, fans of the collection will be able to immerse themselves in Kusama's mesmerising, multicoloured vision, by way of a festival experience inside of British department store Harrods.
For 2023, Louis Vuitton has integrated Yayoi Kusama's incredible perspective into almost every métier and product category within the brand, weaving her signature dotty and floral motifs throughout everything from handbags and shoes, through to jewellery and hard-sided trunks. And if you want to do more than just own a piece of the collection, you can explore the LV x YK universe by way of the Harrods installation, where Kusama has transformed the Grand Entrance with dots and orbs, as well as placing her mark across a whole walk-through experience.
On from January 6 - February 13.
At London's Harrods department store, 87 Brompton Road.
Celine presents SS23 collection
The SS23 show season might have officially finished some months ago now, but Celine never was one to do things by the book... Which is why we're not completely surprised that the Parisian brand has only just unveiled its SS23 collection, via a gloriously sun-drenched film directed by Hedi Slimane. Shot on location in Saint-Tropez and Ramatuelle last month and unveiled via Instagram on November 17, the aptly entitled 'Collection de Saint-Tropez' acts as a 'renaissance of Hedi Slimane's 2000s era', featuring high-fashion takes on Riviera-style classics, knee-high leather boots, low-cut short-shorts, and cult-worthy accessories aplenty. The vibe? Y2K-era Olsen twins, with an indie rock twist. We're counting down the days until the in-store drop already...
Michaela Coel wears Riccardo Tisci for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' premiere
Former Burberry Chief Creative Officer Riccardo Tisci has hinted at the return of his namesake label by creating a custom look for Michaela Coel to attend the European premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
This marks the first time Tisci has designed under his own name in 17 years. The designer closed his eponymous label in 2005, taking over Givenchy as Creative Director soon afterwards.
The Ghanaian-British screenwriter and actor was styled for the event by ELLE UK Fashion and Accessories Editor Georgia Medley, and wore a bespoke black bodysuit, lace skirt, matching tights and black patent heels, all by Riccardo Tisci.
AlphaTauri opens flagship store in London's Knightsbridge
The Red Bull-founded fashion brand AlphaTauri has opened its first-ever London store on the buzzy Brompton Road in Knightsbridge.
Set over 326 square metres and designed by the renowned Studio Riebenbauer, the brand's flagship store showcases the latest men's and women's collections as well as featuring a cutting-edge 'Experience Area' and an immersive LED wall.
171-175 Brompton Road, London SW3 1NF
FLANNELS launches luxury rental with HURR
The historic retailer FLANNELS has become the latest brand to join the growing rental revolution, partnering with HURR to launch its very own fashion rental platform with a focus on the hottest brands of the moment. Think cult, hard-to-find pieces from the likes of Coperni, Mugler, Dion Lee and 16Arlington, available to rent for 4-20 days at a time – and at a fraction of their retail price.
Fittingly for the upcoming party season, the rental edit will largely consist of bold and fabulous occasionwear pieces while seasonal updates will also be added throughout the year – with luxury skiwear up next.
Browse the rental collection here
Le Monde D'Hermès travelling kiosk comes to London
To celebrate the latest issue of the bi-annual magazine Le Monde D'Hermès, the iconic French brand has opened a pop-up kiosk in London's Soho Square serving coffees, cookies and a rare opportunity to be immersed in the gloriously orange world of Hermès. From October 13-15, visitors can have their portrait drawn by a local artist, enjoy musical performances and even play pétanque, before heading home with a copy of the magazine and a bouquet of fresh flowers in the maison's signature shade.
Entry is free and open to the public from 11am - 5pm daily.
Burberry appoints Daniel Lee as Chief Creative Officer
Just days after Burberry's rescheduled SS23 show, that saw Bella Hadid, Naomi Campbell and Irina Shayk walk the runway and Kanye West on the FROW, the British brand has announced Chief Creative Officer Riccardo Tisci's departure after five years.
His replacement will be none other than Yorkshire-born Daniel Lee, who spent three years as creative director of Bottega Veneta and announced his shock departure in November 2021. Lee will commence his new role at Burberry's London HQ on October 3, with his first collection showing at LFW in February 2023.
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