March 1, 2023 |
TEN CRAVES IS OUR ONLINE SERIES THAT ROUNDS UP ALL THE BEST PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND MUST-KNOW FASHION HAPPENINGS WEEK IN, WEEK OUT.
BLUMARINE’S UNDERWATER COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
Aquatic and ethereal: this is the essence of Blumarine‘s new spring/summer 2023 campaign. Swimming through an underwater world, photographer Petra Collins beautifully captures silky sirens in a realm that’s “evocative, alluring, both real and dreamlike”. The idea behind the liquid masterpiece, is a gothic love fairy tale, with the lead characters acting as modern dark mermaids. Dive in and submerge yourself in the incredible Y2K pieces on display. Pre-order here. Caitlin Davidson
MAYA FUHR’S IMMERSIVE “COMPERSION” EXHIBITION
Erotically wrapped in aluminium, handmade latex and served with a dash of lube, Canadian artist Maya Fuhr presents her first solo US exhibition entitled “Compersion”, which fittingly, first opened on Valentine’s Day. Within the explicit show, viewers are able to touch many of the pieces using a pair of pink surgical gloves and lubricating latex oil for a fully immersive experience. Being a bit touchy-feely is encouraged, so let your little fingers lead the way through corridors of Sade Gallery, Los Angeles until March 14, 2023. CD
ZARA’S LATEST (RHU)IGI VILLASÑOR LINK-UP
Serving colourful graphic button up t-shirts, functional tech jackets and colour-block faux shearling jackets, Rhuigi Villasñor, the Los Angeles-based founder of the clothing brand Rhude, presents his next collaboration with Zara. The menswear line perfectly blends together sportswear, luxury and streetwear to create a wonderful concoction of high quality clothing, “I’ve always felt a strong affinity for well-made products that are not defined by price” Villaseñor says. Available from May 16, the collection provides a span of 57 different styles, which include Rhu emblazoned varsity jackets, denim, tech cargos, bucket hats and more. Shop here. CD
FRED PERRY AND RAF SIMONS’ CLOSING COLLABORATION
Returning for the last leg of a 15-year partnership, Fred Perry and Raf Simons‘ 2023 collection sees the duo celebrate youth culture in a capsule of co-designed classics. Each ensemble follows military-oriented prompts with sturdy structures complemented by knitwear, workwear and heavy-duty jackets. The campaign, shot by British photographer Ewen Spencer, delves into a “work hard play hard” mindset, immortalising cool-kid clothes that speak to the hedonism of British underground culture. Shop now. Felicity Mansell
VALENTINO VINTAGE: THE SECOND EDITION
Valentino Vintage entered into the luxury fashion ether for the first time last year alongside a series of sleek second-hand garms up for grabs online and at four physical boutiques across Milan, Tokyo, New York and Los Angeles. Now, the sustainability-driven initiative returns with its second edition, stretching into three new locations: London, Paris and Seoul. The circular system allows customers to exchange their garments, give them a new lease of life and celebrate authentic individuality. Coming alongside a creative partnership with London-based platform 1 Granary – in a bid to support students in exploring Valentino’s expansive archives – it’s a democratic apparatus for fashion’s future tastemakers. Explore the second edition here. FM
MARK LECKEY ON THE COVER OF PLASTER MAGAZINE’S EIGHTH ISSUE
For its eighth issue, Plaster Magazine has tapped into Turner-prize winner Mark Leckey who is defined by his sometimes “shamanic practice” bringing together explorations of youth, rave, pop and technology. The eight-page issue includes and interview by Joe Bobowicz, but what’s really special is that is folds out into a unique A1-size poster featuring an original artwork by Leckey. With a bespoke, embossed cover, you can nab a copy here. FM
LOUIS VUITTON’S “WHITE CANVAS: LV TRAINER IN RESIDENCE” EXHIBITION
Until May 16, Louis Vuitton is hosting an exhibition at its Garage Traversi store in Milan thats dedicated to new iterations of its classic LV white canvas trainer, reinterpreted by a trio of artists exploring how they see the universe with their own, unique eyes. Set to be a reoccurring creative exchange, this initial segment features three limited-edition versions of the classic silhouette all shaped by the 1980s underground scene in New York, designed by Lady Pink, Lee Quinones and the late Rammellzee. FM
“24/7 VALEXTRA”, AN URBAN CRAFT HANDBAG COLLECTION
Valextra has just unveiled its latest handbag collection, 24/7, which celebrates seven iconic ‘urban craft’ silhouettes whilst delving into a modern Milanese attitude. From an array of iconic and timeless bags, existing pieces are reworked in new, pastel palette with advanced construction techniques – think 3D-effect printed ink on multidimensional Millepunte calf skin, golden mesh materialisms and semi-precious hardware – to perfectly suit booked and busy nine to fives. There has never been a better time to revamp your handbag game! To shop the new collection click here. CD
NENSI DOJAKA’S MYTHERESA WEDDING WEAR
Albanian-born cult designer Nensi Dojaka just unveiled her 24-piece collaborative wedding collection with e-commerce platform Mytheresa and it’s not to be missed! The LVMH Prize winner noted that inspiration for the collection “came spontaneously” while she worked on a custom wedding dress for a friend last year. “I wanted to give her a light and elegant dress that complemented her figure yet resembled the essence of our designs”. So, intricate seams and mesh contrasts are outlined on the body by fine straps, drawing on lines of femininity and sensuality beautifully threaded together for a range of slinky coquette dresses. FM
Top Image: Photography by Petra Collins for Blumarine.
