January 11, 2024 |
TEN CRAVES IS OUR ONLINE SERIES THAT ROUNDS UP ALL THE BEST PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND MUST-KNOW FASHION HAPPENINGS WEEK IN, WEEK OUT.
GUCCI GIVES BACK WITH UNICEF
Gucci’s new creative director Sabato de Sarno is proving himself to be quite the good samaritan – as well as a designer to be reckoned with. Continuing Gucci’s enduring support of UNICEF – the branch of the United Nations committed to providing aid to children worldwide – the luxury Italian house has donated €300,000 to the organisation’s Education Thematic Fund. By contributing, the brand is aiding the continuation of significant programmes which allow vulnerable communities to access the fundamental right of education.
JOHN ALEXANDER SKELTON TAKES US TO CHURCH
On Tuesday evening, 10 Team had the pleasure of attending John Alexander Skelton‘s CXVI showcase, held in the eerily stunning church of St Bartholomew The Great. Inspired by the mystical and ethereal music collective This Mortal Coil, models of all ages walked to their resonant sonics, candles in hand. Specifically focused on the group’s first album It’ll End In Tears, an eclectic assortment of loosely fitting suits, button-up jackets with pops of red and mustard were on offer. Nodding to Skelton’s signature, history-influenced aesthetic with a distinct air of religiosity and Shakespearean aesthetics, the collection was another strong addition to the London-based designer’s refined creative language.
FENG CHEN WANG REIMAGINES CONVERSE CLASSICS
Converse and Feng Chen Wang are a natural partnership. With the London-based designer showcasing a reassembled Chuck 70 concept shoe as part of her SS19 collection, the duo have cemented their collaboration with a 2-in-1 Ox cut, low-rise version of the iconic shoe. Spliced, diced and reformed, the distressed sneaker emphasises the theme of duality, featuring a paired canvas overlay, double-layered foxing tape and modified outsole. The shoe will make its runway debut at Paris Fashion Week later this month and will be available in two muted colourways from Converse’s website from February 6.
DIOR COLLABS WITH JAPANESE SCULPTOR ON MONSTROUS CAPSULE
Dior’s Kim Jones and leading Japanese sculptor Otani Workshop have joined forces to create a unique capsule collection featuring a small, green monster designed by the artist. Featuring a range of sweaters, T-shirts and bombers, the offering echoes the casual yet elevated spirit of the French house’s SS24 collection. The signature Dior Oblique pops up throughout with each piece drawing on a warm palette of burgundy, pink, red and orange. Accessories are not an oversight with new B33 High Top shoes and distressed baseball caps with spell-out Dior lettering also on offer. The exclusive offering will be on display in Dior boutiques.
TAKE A CHANCE ON CHANEL
Chanel have just given their Chance Eau Fraîche Eau de Toilette a fresh coat of paint, combining the fresh air of the original version with the depth of an Eau de Parfum. With Olivier Poldge, Chanel’s go-to perfumer, ensuring the fragrance doesn’t lose its saccharine charm, the new offering showcases a complex and elegant scent layered with teak wood and amber. The release is joined by a limited-edition set of perfumed hand creams entitled Chance, Chance Eau Tendre and Chance Eau Fraîche – each of which reflects the flowery accents of their namesake fragrances. Discover more here.
COURREGES TAKES OVER DIZONORD RECORDS
Girl, put your records on! French luxury brand Courrèges is taking to independent record store Dizonord in Paris’ Le Marais neighbourhood until February 25. Curated in a joint effort from the music maestros and Nicolas Di Felice – the luxury label’s creative director – the space will feature an array of records and related objects inspired by rave culture, fashion and the LGBTQIA+ community. Punters can peruse a delectable display of vintage party flyers, rare books and photographic prints as well have the chance to bring their copy of Spyros Rennt’s erotic photobook, Corporeal, to a special book signing on January 18 between 7pm and 10pm. The pop-up is open Monday to Sunday from 11am-1pm and 2pm-7pm and can be found at 119 rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Paris.
GET YOUR BODY MOVING WITH BODY MOVEMENTS FESTIVAL
Body Movements festival is back and better than ever! The queer-led event returns for its second winter iteration, with stages hosting over 100 artists ranging from Joshua James, Hannah Holland and Reece Spooner. To keep punters on their toes, the festival is also throwing in seven top secret special guests, sure to get hips swirling and feet stepping. Taking place in Hackney Wick’s Queens Yard on February 3, it’s not one to miss. Tickets available for purchase here.
