May 20, 2024 |
TEN CRAVES IS OUR ONLINE SERIES THAT ROUNDS UP ALL THE BEST PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND MUST-KNOW FASHION HAPPENINGS WEEK IN, WEEK OUT.
Swarovski’s shimmering summer sunnies
Calling all sun seekers and sparkle lovers! Swarovski just dropped its SS24 eyewear collection and it’s a dazzling collection designed in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica. From the mind of the jeweller’s global creative director, Giovanna Engelbert, the shades are inspired by Swarovski’s most iconic jewellery families such as the Constella, Lucent and Imber collections, amongst others. The resulting sunnies feature oversized ombré lenses for a statement look, or sleek cat-eye frames for a touch of timeless elegance. Every pair features Swarovski’s signature crystals, giving you an everyday excuse to accessorise with a touch of luxury this summer. Shop here. Donna Choi
Aries updates Baracuta outerwear
London-based luxury streetwear label Aries and British heritage brand Baracuta are teaming up for an elevated outerwear capsule collection. Within, Aries reworks Baracuta’s iconic G9 Harrington Jacket and G12 classic Mac, applying its signature laser-etched distressing and all-over Aries Greek or Ancient Column graphics to pieces, whilst introducing new layers of depth and definition. Available for purchase both online and at the Aries Soho store, get ready to level-up your outerwear game. Shop here. DC
Dior’s Book Tote Gets A Denim Update
As part of Dior‘s Fall 2024 collection, the iconic Book Tote bag has received a denim update. Reimagined by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the staple bag is now available in a unique Denim Dior Oblique jacquard canvas, an exquisite fabric which features the classic Dior motif woven into a faded blue denim, with shades ranging from deep indigo to crisp white, showcasing Dior’s exceptional craftsmanship. Adorned with the “Christian Dior” signature, this irresistible creation is the perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern flair. Shop here. DC
Tom Hardy Celebrates London With Jo Malone
Jo Malone London has snagged the one and only Tom Hardy as its brand new ambassador for Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense. Bonded by British roots, the partnership celebrates both the cosmetics company’s and Hardy’s hometown, London, with a campaign film entitled The Exceptional and the Contradictory, that serves as a love letter to London after dark, written by Tom’s dad, Chips Hardy.
The fresh and woody notes of the fragrance unites the aromas of cypress trees with the warmth of grapevine and the sensuality of amber. “It’s like a classic vintage scent with a bit of earthiness,” says Hardy. So ditch that old bottle, embrace the captivating world of Jo Malone and fall in love with London all over again with Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense. Shop here. DC
Guess Jeans is revolutionising denim
Guess what? Guess Jeans, a new core off-shoot of the Guess brand, has just kicked off a denim revolution with its new sustainable technology, and It-girl Iris Law is the face of the initiative.
First unveiled at Pitti Uomo in January, Guess Jeans uses the pioneering sustainable Guess AirwashTM technology – powered by Jeanologia – largely replaces the water used in stonewashing with air and bubbles, eliminating the use of pumice stones – significantly decreasing the water and energy consumption of creating the multi-use material.
The resulting collection includes everything you need for that cool California look, with a fresh perspective on classic Guess designs. Shop here. DC
Loro Piana Introduces A Fully-Traceable André shirt
Forget birth certificates, your Loro Piana André shirt in linen now has its own! Like a secret handshake for sustainability enthusiasts, the iconic blend of sophistication and casual charm now comes with a special QR code. Scan that code, and every step of production is fully traceable on an exclusive web app, with a digital certificate registered on the Aura Blockchain Consortium platform – a non-profit association based in Switzerland that promotes social responsible, sustainability and customer-centric business practices throughout the lifecycle of luxury products.
Lora Piana ensures everything is transparent, from where the flax was grown to how the shirt was stitched. So next time you slip on your André shirt, you can feel good knowing it arrived in style and with a conscience! Shop here. DC
C.P. Company gets a new look with Junya Watanabe collaboration
If you’re unprepared for the ever-changing weather of British summertime, C.P. Company has the perfect remedy. Collaborating with Junya Watanabe MAN, its newest collection features two fishtail parkas with sleek accents and concealed zips, drawstring waists and adjustable cuffs. Prioritising both style and function with three-layer laminated cotton denim and three-layer nylon canvas for those rainy days, as well as C.P. Company’s staple Explorer Hoods, the link-up is a meeting point between Japanese modernity and technical innovation. The crossover is now available to snatch up exclusively at C.P. Company’s flagship stores in Milan, Tokyo and Seoul. Discover the collection here. Hamza Khan
Max Blagg’s collaborative new tome
A collection of 21 poems and 21 artworks by 21 artists, British-born poet, writer, and performer Max Blagg is preparing unleash a meticulously curated project to the world with his new tome, Late Start for Mardi Gras, out May 29. Arriving as seven volumes, each featuring three of the participating artists and a series of hand assembled, red thread stitch bound and boxed sets of booklets which were completed in 2024 in NYC, a limited-edition offering of just 50 booklets is up for grabs, while 250 copies compiling the entire 192-page project are available.
The book began with a 200-page printout of one of Blagg’s 2011 manuscripts, randomly stitched onto raw canvas by J. Huminska, and tacked to his studio walls for further editing. Calling these ‘text-canvases’, Blagg began to invite a cohort of artists to interpret them in their own way, with the project taking its name from the first piece that was completed by Walter Robinson, which was entitled, like the book, Late Start for Mardi Gras.
Published by Shallow Books (Blagg’s own publishing company), it’s the culmination of Blagg’s five-year-long journey collaborating with the likes of Golnar Adili, Ellen Berkenblit, Ernesto Caivano, Michael Combs, Peter Dayton, Sally Egbert, Eric Fischl, James Gilroy, Nan Goldin, Michael Halsband, Curtis Kulig, Justen Ladda, Ruth Marten, Jamie Nares, Walter Robinson, Nick Rule, Will Ryman, Ken Tisa, Walter Schrank, Ryan Wallace and Lucy Winton.
To get in on the action, visit 48 Walker Street in New York this Saturday May 29 from 6-8pm where Blagg will be reading a selection of inserts from the series and presenting a number of the collaborative artworks to the public. Purchase your copy of Late Start for Mardi Gras here. HK
Plaster Magazine’s perverse 10th Issue
Ever been on a journey from a cradle, to the grave, to the strip club? Doubt it. But inside Plaster Magazine’s 10th issue, you’ll be taken on a trip that does just that.
Titled Taburet/Navy, the issue is dedicated to French artist Pol Taburet and British filmmaker and photographer Dexter Navy, becoming Plaster’s first to feature two artists in collaboration. Also it’s largest publication to-date, the 100-page open bound and slip cased publication is covered by a perverse, horned, masked protagonist (Taburet’s alter ego “PYT”), lensed by Navy, that’ll grab you by the neck – metaphorically of course. From page to page follow PYT as it ventures, you guessed it, from cradle, to grave, to strip club.
Also including a collectable A1 poster featuring Navy’s photograph of PYT, and an essay by the writer Matthew Holman on the “dark-romantic carnival” of Taburet’s horned mask, its a hedonistic assemblage of photos you won’t want to miss. Purchase your copy here. HK
No Bounds Festival is Returning to Sheffield
No Bounds Festival is back at it again, this year inviting you to share in the untold stories and ‘hidden spaces’ that are interwoven into Sheffield and its surrounding boroughs, even expanding into Rotherham this October 11 to 13, 2024. The seventh edition and its most adventurous yet, the theme for 2024 is ‘Agency & Revelation’, which explores those transitional and hidden spaces, places, connections and stories, inviting audiences to engage with the region’s architecture, culture, and communities in new ways.
With Sheffield being a city whose history is based around musical discoveries, as always, the focus is supporting Northerners, both established and up-and-coming, across music, art and technology. This year, No Bounds has invited some of its most crowd-drawing talents yet, including Flowdan off the back of his Grammy win, Sheffield Bassline icon Big Ang, Metalheadz legend DJ Storm, acclaimed Tara Clerkin Trio, Iceboy Violet & Nueen (live), Manuka Honey, and many more.
Other guests include Sinai Sound System which will be powering up the Hope Works main room, 96 Back who is returning to the festival to premiere a new project called Microplastics, in collaboration with aya and Jennifer Walton.
There will also be a Saturday afternoon session for the very first time on the Sinai Sound System travelling through sounds from dub and dancehall to techno in the Hope Works main room.
Not to mention, No Bounds has additionally collaborated with BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ collective The Beatriarchy inviting Pxssy Palace, Gracie T, Colecta, Shannon From Admin, and Myna for a talk and workshop. Algorave x Pattern Club is putting on a live coding workshop/rave, and Amy Carter Gordon of Hallam University has prepared a sprawling art exhibition across No Bounds’ venues. Secure your tickets here. Luca Parkes
Tribology returns to The Cause
Iconic London club The Cause has announced the return of Tribology, a night helmed by Ben Sims b2b with The Cause’s resident Jerome Hill, unfolding Saturday May 25 from 10:30 to 5am. Expect a deep dive into unexpected records and genres all night long while you explore the venue’s new multi-room labyrinth warehouse at 60 Dock Road. And with the dog day of summer impending, it’ll be hard to resist a dance in the courtyard at one the club’s infamous raves, especially if it’s Tribology. Secure your tickets here. LP
The LOEWE Foundation’s 2024 Craft Prize Winner
Awarded for his work I only know what I have seen (2023), Mexican ceramicist Andrés Anza is the recipient of the 2024 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, conceived by creative director Jonathan Anderson. Selected by a distinguished jury composed of leading figures across design, architecture, journalism, criticism and museum curatorship, Anza’s arresting, life-sized abstract sculpture gives off an almost human-like presence while drawing upon ancient, archaeological forms and simultaneously tracing a post-digital aesthetic. Pieced together by five puzzle pieces and constructed using thousands of individual ceramic protrusions, any viewer can easily see the precision and time the artist put into the piece.
Launched in 2016, this year’s edition of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize called upon artist’s to create works that feature “organic and biomorphic forms that push materials to their physical limits”, many of which repurposed found or recycled materials. Aside from the winner, the jury also agreed upon three special mentions from its cohort of 30 finalists (chosen from more than 3,900 submissions): Japanese artist Miki Asai for her work, Still life (2023), French artist Emmanuel Boos for his work, ‘Coffee Table ‘Comme un lego’ (2023) and South Korean artist Heechan Kim for his work, #16 (2023).
All 30 of the shortlisted works will be exhibited at the Palais de Tokyo, Paris from now until Jun 9. The exhibition will also be available to view online and documented through an exhibition catalogue. Discover the prize here. LP
Miu Miu gets sustainable
Sustainability meets style with Miu Miu’s new upcycled collection, which adopts an updated take on modernity by using denim as a material to tell a narrative of durability and re-use. Encouraging “circular design practice” in the industry, this collection is a testament to the brand’s environmental awareness with every garment in the offering being carefully sourced. Throughout, jeans are loose-fitting and worn low on the hips, while scarf tops and micro-shorts are cropped to resemble the iconic Miu Miu ready-to-wear silhouette. Shop here. LP
Jenny Brough’s ‘Unseen Faces’ Exhibition
Transport yourself into multimedia artist and 10 Magazine contributor Jenny Brough’s ostentatious and immensely colourful world, with her latest exhibition Unseen Faces. On view at Soho House Paris from today until May 22, the showcase, curated by Julia Daka, is a visually enticing project led with the French Senegalese musician Anaiis and a multifaceted cultural event celebrating the rich heritage, creativity, and connections between Senegal and Paris.
Tonight, to celebrate the exhibition’s opening, Soho House Paris has planned a screening of Openhearted, a film created collectively by Anaiis and Brough that’s produced by creative studio Purple Martin and visually directed by Peter Bishop which showcases Senegalese landscapes and communities rich in colour and culture. In addition to this, there will be a Q&A panel talk about the project, which should provide attendees with an in-depth look into her process and what inspired Unseen Faces, as well as an acoustic show by Anaiis and a DJ set by Rice and Stew. Discover the exhibition here. LP
Malone Souliers Taps Tabitha Simmons
Renowned stylist and designer Tabitha Simmons has dipped her toes into the enticing universe of footwear with contemporary shoemakers Malone Souliers. A collection of party-perfect shoes celebrating the synergy between the two female-founded companies, Simmons has lent her opulent imagination to staple Malone Souliers styles including the Liberty 90, Cassie 90, Cameron 70 and Kate Flat. Embellished by tear-shaped and circular crystals in floral formations, the selection of mules, slingbacks, sandals and flats are great for night on the town. Shop the collaboration here. Emily Phillips
Top image: photography courtesy of Guess Jeans.
