July 18, 2022 |
Ten Craves is our online series that rounds up all the best product launches and must-know fashion happenings week in, week out.
YOUNG LONDON CREATIVES ARE SUMMER STOMPING FOR DR. MARTENS
Dr. Martens is stepping out into the world arm-in-arm with a gaggle of London-based creatives this summer, with a carefree All Access Summer campaign. From the four corners of the city, free-thinking innovators emerge in 1461 canvas, suede, iced sole and Adrian suede models. With rapper Arytn, filmmaker Hass, actor Rio Thake, and creative director TJ Sawyer at the helm of it all, it’s the ultimate footwear edit for livin’ large this summer. Georgina Robertson
FORGET MELTING, LOEWE CANDLES ARE GROWING
There’s growth at Loewe this July. A brand-new scent has just been added to the label’s plant-based candle range. Subtle whiffs of fresh, aquatic cucumber are juxtaposed with underlying minty accents. Creative director Jonathan Anderson created the candle in collaboration with artisan perfumer, Nuria Cruelles, and house brand ambassador, Leo Wu, providing a refreshing scent perfect for these sweltering conditions. Available in selected store and at perfumesloewe.com now. GR
TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION IN LORO PIANA’S AW23 TEXTILE COLLECTION
Just in time for the prestigious Italian textile fair Milano Unica, luxury label Loro Piana presents its autumn/winter 2023 textile edit. With innovation and craftmanship in its DNA, the maison combines its peerless expertise in fine fabrics with the allure of timeless aesthetics and revolutionary technology. The result? A stunning selection of materials that are simultaneously stylish and functional – not to mention hella creative. GR
INDIGO LEWIN TAKES US TO THE DANCEFLOOR
With a voyeuristic approach, London-based photographer Indigo Lewin is set to showcase her uniquely intimate imagery at the Sale d’Armi A in the Arsenale for the 16th International Festival of Contemporary Dance, La Biennale di Venezia. Appointed artist in residence last summer by award-winning British choreographer, creative director and of the Biennale Danza director, Wayne McGregor CBE, the creative offers raw and honest insight into the intimate, backstage moments of McGregor’s eponymous dance company. As part of McGregor’s Boundary-Less festival, the striking 50-piece body of photographic work will be on display from 22 to 31 July, and include images of Oona Doherty, the Biennale College dancers, the avant-garde dance French collective (La)Horde and talent trained at Company Wayne McGregor. GR
CHARLES & KEITH CREATE WEARABLE ART WITH COCO CAPITÁN
You may be familiar with Coco Capitán as the artist behind Gucci’s distinctive mural projects that grace the sides of buildings across Milan and New York with candid slogans like, ‘Common sense is not that common’, and more. Now, the Spanish artist and photographer has partnered with Charles & Keith to bring her intimate scripture into a unique capsule collection of wearable art. The label’s Perline penny loafers and double-handle sculptural tote bag serve as the elegant all-black canvas here, stitched with Capitán’s handwritten prose and flurries of delicate blue daisies. Inspired by the age-old expression ‘He loves me, he loves me not’, the finished product is chock-full of introspective touches. Luckily, we don’t need any fortune-telling flowers to confirm our affection for this collab. Heather Cleal
ONE SCHOOL REIMAGINES THE CLARKS WALLABEE
In partnership with One School – the US-based initiative tackling the absence of Black creatives in advertising – Clarks has taken a New York-inspired twist to its iconic Wallabee kicks. This latest variation comes courtesy of designer and art director Tola Oseni, who pays homage to NYC’s five distinct boroughs through colourful embroidery and unique Clarks Originals fobs. This summer, the Wallabee remains a classic summer staple, elevated through Oseni’s playful update. HC
BALMAIN LAUNCHES ITS DEBUT GENDER-NEUTRAL FINE JEWELLERY LINE
It’s been a busy few weeks for Balmain creative director Oliver Rousteing. Following a stand-out showing as guest designer for Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture, the designer is now launching Balmain’s debut offering of fine jewellery. The 20-piece, gender-neutral collection draws upon classic motifs from Pierre Balmain, together with the modern personality of the Balmain Army. Rousteing cites his decade-old Fabergé collection as his inspiration, originally referencing the embellishments of Carl Fabergé. What remains a constant throughout Balmain Fine Jewellery though, is its commitment to sheer opulence and heritage. Ethical craftsmanship also informs Rousteing’s vision for the house, with pieces made from recycled 18k gold, conflict-free minerals, and traceable gemstones. When it comes to Balmain, all that glitters really is gold. HC
DIOR PRESENTS DIORQUAKE CLOGS
If you haven’t yet heard, it’s officially clog-girl summer – or so says Dior. Part of the Dior autumn/winter 2022 collection, the DiorQuake Clog is carved by machine and then meticulously sanded and coloured by hand at the brand’s atelier. Its wooden sole has been combined with rubber to create a dual material that ensures wearability and comfort. Available in understated hues alongside yellow and fluorescent pink, the clogs are complete with Christian Dior Paris signature motif on the heel. HC
NATASHA ZINKO HOSTS A POP-UP FOR NEW-GEN UKRAINIAN DESIGNERS
Over the weekend, London-based Ukrainian designer Natasha Zinko hosted her first installation in a series of exciting pop-ups created to showcase the talent of young Ukrainian designers. Hosted at her flagship London store, this inaugural pop-up will feature a unique selection of new-generation labels; expect womenswear from Bibliotheque Nationale, upcycled bootleg T-shirt designs courtesy of streetwear label Pieceofshirt, and perfume inspired by Ukrainian nature from Trip:Tych.
Amongst the hustle and bustle of the fashion calendar, it can be easy to distract yourself from the horrific war raging in Eastern Europe. So why not offer support to Ukrainians within the fashion realm, then? 20 per cent of proceeds from Zinko’s efforts will go towards the Kharkiv Regional Perinatal Center, supporting premature children and pregnant women. The remainder of the funds will be split between participating Ukrainian designers in a bid to sustain their brands. HC.
PARTY LIKE YOU’RE AT FIORUCCI 59TH STREET
No one does uninhibited nostalgia quite like Fiorucci. Since its revival in 2017, the cult Italian brand has transported our wardrobes back to the youth-fuelled hedonism of the 1970s and early ’80s, via its neon-lit flagship store in London’s Soho. The brand’s artistic director, Daniel Fletcher, is launching a capsule collection inspired by Fiorucci’s original NYC concept store on 59th Street. Features of the edit include a vibrant array of prints, monogram logos and archive inspired graphics, splashed across Fiorucci’s signature denim, bowling shirts and flared trousers. HC
THOM BROWNE TAKES A TRIP TO SAINT-TROPEZ
Thom Browne is all for challenging our understanding of luxury. His shows take all that is quintessentially preppy and strait-laced, and deconstructs it with a sense of humour and absurdity. Now the designer is infiltrating the plush private members club EPI in Saint Tropez, with the opening of a Thom Browne Tennis Pro Shop. The retail space has been designed in collaboration with architect Flavio Albanese to mimic its flagship Miami store, and will stock the brand’s ready-to-wear, tailoring, and accessories, as well as a selection of limited edition EPI x Thom Browne items. To respect the club’s desire for exclusivity, Thom Browne’s Tennis Pro Shop is available for visits by appointment only. Right, we should brush up on our tennis skills, then. HC
Top image courtesy of Dr. Martens.
