March 21, 2023 |
TEN CRAVES IS OUR ONLINE SERIES THAT ROUNDS UP ALL THE BEST PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND MUST-KNOW FASHION HAPPENINGS WEEK IN, WEEK OUT.
HTOWN HEADS TO ONE HUNDRED SHOREDITCH HOTEL
The retail space at One Hundred Shoreditch Hotel just jumped on the train to Htown and it’s hotter, younger and cooler than ever before. From 14 March, Htown Store will transform the space from an emerging designer shopping hub to an inclusive space, bridging the gap between community, fashion and charity by not only championing burgeoning talent on a 360° scale, but also hosting regular workshops and events. With this semi-permanent retail residency, the aim is to provide industry access to youngins, all at the Hotel’s roof top bar and terrace. All aboard!
THE LORO PIANA BALE BAG
Loro Piana’s new smooth-grain or tumbled finish calfskin leather Bale Bag is inspired by the story of the Loro Piana family which begins in the late 1970s. At that time, the menage set off in search of high-quality raw materials, and in the harsh highlands of Mongolia they discovered a fine cashmere which was delivered by nomadic shepherds in bales before being stored in the company’s spinning mill. The luscious bales give the slouchy new double strap shoulder bag its name; its seamless body, hand-stitched handles and relaxed elegance mimics the consistency of cashmere. Shop here.
DIOR’S NEXT DESTINATION: MUMBAI
The fashion pack is flying again and Dior’s next destination will be the marvellous and bumbling Mumbai for its fall 2023 show. A tribute to the visionary spirit of Christian Dior and his successors, Maria Grazia Chiuri will unveil a new, unique celebration of Indian savoir-faire, craftsmanship, ancestral traditions and ground-breaking innovation. See you there?
“THIN AIR” AT BEAMS
Post-industrial nightlife warehouse Beams, London’s new centre for new culture, just pulled back the curtain on its highly anticipated and transformative immersive exhibition, Thin Air. A ground-breaking display of experiments in art and technology traversing the boundaries of light, sound and space, it brings together works by seven global contemporary artists and collectives – *Gasps*. Rife with architectural design and optical effects, it’s a must-see. But don’t hold your breath, Thin Air is only on until June 4. Get your tickets here.
S.S.DALEY’S DEBUT DL EYEWEAR
London menswear maverick S.S.Daley taps DL Eyewear (founded by award-winning writer, actor, director, and producer, Dan Levy) for its first-ever SS23 eyewear capsule. There are three neo-classic styles to choose from: a circular (Cloudsley) one inspired by David Hockney, a square (Charlton) one, and a large shield-like frame (Lonsdale) which refers to Princess Diana in the late-1980’s. Each frame comes in khaki, umber and tortoise tones. Shop now.
COACH’S “WHAT’S IN MY TABBY” CAMPAIGN
What’s in your spring Tabby? Coach wants to know! With its latest handbag campaign “In My Tabby”, the New York label reimagines popular “in my bag” content, inviting the Coach family and its audiences to express and explore all of who they are. Lensed by Charlotte Wales, Lil Nas X, Camila Mendes, Kōki and Wu JinYan each share authentic, personal stories, redefining what we carry not just in terms of physical objects, but emotions and experiences too, all while embracing a modern icon: the Coach Tabby. Shop now.
Photography by Charlotte Wales
JAMES BARNOR’S FEATURE EXHIBITION AT SAINT LAURENT RIVE DROITE
Courtesy of Galerie Clémentine de La Féronnière, James Barnor’s black and white photographs are now on display within Saint Laurent Rive Droite stores in Paris and Los Angeles. Invited to YSL by Anthony Vaccarello, the 93-year-old Ghanaian photographer immortalised a nation at the time of its independence, capturing portraits of both the anonymous and the famous who were, either way, markers of a vibrant and exciting Afro-modernism. Discover James Barnor at Saint Laurent Rive Droite here.
PUMA AND PALOMO SPAIN’S SURF INSPIRED LINK-UP
Puma and Palomo Spain and back in cahoots with their second collaborative collection and it’s a lively, free-spirited exploration of retro surf culture. A mosaic of soft pink lavender, aqua green and blue pastel tones are intermixed with pops of bubble gum, yellow, and coral across the gender-neutral collection. Choose from two new Slipstream sneakers, a backpack, bucket hat or crossbody bag alongside ready-to-wear styles from tees and hoodies to cargo pants and bombers. Surfs up! Shop the collab now.
DEVON AOKI IN ACNE STUDIOS SS23
Against a romantic backdrop of soft pink silk sheets, cult model Devon Aoki becomes the face of Acne Studios’ SS23 campaign. Clutching a metallic rose, Aoki poses for Dutch visual artist and photographer Carlijn Jacobs who offers a warped take on the notion of love. In a transparent tulle gown with a giant deconstructed bow, under layers of red and white gingham, or in a ruched, asymmetric gown, she emits an aura of mystery, becoming at once, a delicate and dangerous muse dressed in hero looks from the collection. Shop the SS23 collection here.
Photography by Carlijn Jacobs
GUESS ORIGINALS’ REALTREE LINK-UP
Paying homage to American heritage workwear, Guess Originals taps Realtree for an all-American capsule collection built from authentic canvas fabrics and Realtree prints. Reworked Guess Originals Carpenter shorts, jeans, trucker jackets and belt skirts are all up for grabs, modelled by Ish Cepeda, Robert Neal, Kevin White and Alex Midler in the Texas-based spring campaign. Shop now.
Photography by Lee Speilman, Video by Davante Jolly
THE ART OF FILA CAMPAIGN
Introducing The Art of Fila, the latest campaign from the sportswear giant. It explores the “day in the life” of three emerging UK artists, revealing what it means to be a creative in this country today. Glaswegian artist, Trackie McLeod recites a self-penned poem while London-based artists Winnie Hall and Daniel David Freeman talk through their day-to-day inspirations and paint using their respective mediums on canvas or glass. Discover the campaign here.
Films by Jasmina Wood, Photography by Lewis Bever
JOHN PAUL GAULTIER’S TWISTED TAPPING OF Y/PROJECT
Get your head in a twist with the new Jean Paul Gaultier and Y/Project team up, an illusory, print-based collection. The second co-developed collection from the high-fashion icons, it features mesh dresses, tank tops, turtle necks, skirts maxi and mini, all elevated by eccentric knit details. The campaign, lensed by Thomas Cristiani, shows Gia Bab dramatically posing on the street like an anthropomorphized monolith. Shop here.
Photography by Thomas Cristiani
JACOB COHËN’S “ENDLESS LUXURY”
Endless Luxury: that’s the name of Jacob Cohën’s new, elegant capsule collection. Born from the need for compostable clothes, stretch denim is 100 percent biodegradable and comes matched with internal labels, linings, biodegradable thread, back label and unscrewable buttons, which allows the wearer to compost each and every component. Endless Luxury is available online now, click here to shop.
Top image: Photography by Thomas Cristiani for John Paul Gautier.
