TEN CRAVES IS OUR ONLINE SERIES THAT ROUNDS UP ALL THE BEST PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND MUST-KNOW FASHION HAPPENINGS WEEK IN, WEEK OUT.
Vivienne Westwood’s Ssense-exclusive capsule collection
Ooh la la, Vivienne! In a campaign for a capsule available on luxury e-commerce site Ssense, photographer Daniel Roché takes to the streets of Montmartre for a series of shots that nod to Vivienne Westwood’s whimsical, punk-infused take on fashion. On display beside selfie sticks and souvenir stores in the iconic Parisian district are fourteen pieces crafted in archival fabrics like a Hemp Tartan, a Coffee Stain print and a printed jersey leftover from Andreas Kronthaler’s autumn/winter 2021 collection. Tres chic! Shop the Ssense capsule here. Joshua Beutum
Photography by Daniel Roché
Dior’s Kaws collab
Following their collaboration for Kim Jones’s debut show for Dior in 2019, the luxury fashion house is once again partnering with New York-based contemporary artist Kaws; this time for a capsule collection that fuses long-standing Dior codes with a kaleidoscopic, pop-art infused vision of menswear. Having reinterpreted Dior’s bee motif in the original, 2019 capsule, Kaws has us hissing with a new series of snake illustrations that take staple pieces in a whimsical new direction – think an updated logo on cotton faille Bermudas, quilted shirts with cannage graphics and a series of bright leather goods. The capsule slithers into stores on January 2. JB
Photography by Brett Lloyd
Issey Miyake’s twisted chiffon world
Issey Miyake is primed to give your Christmas wardrobe a colourful twist this festive season, with the launch of its new Chiffon Twist series just in time for the holidays. In iterations of earthy greens and beiges, with pops of fuchsia and orange, Miyake’s signature pleated tops have been twisted and folded to echo the organic qualities of the natural world. Designed with an aim to create totally unique silhouettes, the Japanese brand’s tops adapt and mould to the wearers body – welcoming the individual into an open dialogue between themselves and the twisted tops.
Launching November 15, the collection will land alongside a new installation at the Issey Miyake Brook Street store. On view until November 30, the store display allows viewers to experience the spontaneity of the natural world through the lens of its Chiffon Twist range. Freya Goodchild-Bridge
Photography by Guglielmo G C Profit
Zenith and Porter’s timely team-up
Luxury watchmaker Zenith and Japanese accessories brand Porter are joining forces, combining their disparate expertise to serve up a limited-edition capsule including two of Zenith’s Pilot watches and an adjoining messenger bag designed specially to fit the timepieces.
Drawing inspiration from themes of travel and aviation, Porter’s trademark green nylon permeates the offering, paying homage to the bomber jackets worn by actual pilots. It paints the Pilot Automatic and the Big Date Flyback Porter watches, both of which have customisable bands, come in a matte finish and boast with a signed dial by both Zenith and Porter. The bag on the other hand, dons the brand’s military hue on its outside, while a blue interior becomes a space in which the watch can be fitted. Limited to 500 pieces each, the partnership is available to shop in both Zenith’s physical and online boutiques. FGB
Tiffany Ties the Knot with Jean Schlumberger Collaboration
When we think of Tiffany & Co., we think of ribbons – the iconic satin bow on a box of earrings, the Ribbon Rosette necklace, the gold makeup box with interweaving ribbons. Ever since Jean Schlumberger introduced the motif in the 1956, ribbons have been nothing short of a bonafide house code. Now, a new collection celebrates their long, winding legacy with an assortment of leather handbags, complete with closures that reimagine Jean Schlumberger’s ribbons for a contemporary audience. Alongside a variety of other finishes, the 18-karat gold and diamond closure can even be worn as a broach! Tie the knot and take home a piece of the new collection, in stores and online in November. JB
Fendi goes co-ed
Fendi is going co-ed! The luxury house has announced it will mark its 100th anniversary with a special co-ed fashion show during Milan Fashion Week in February. The event will kick off a series of events that will take place throughout the year, celebrating the house’s storied history. Artistic director of menswear and accessories Silvia Venturini Fendi will lead the creative direction for this event following the announcement that Kim Jones has exited the house. Bella Koopman
Loverboy Kicks off Selfridges’ Christmas festivities
It’s starting to smell like Christmas and Charles Jeffrey Loverboy is spritzing Selfridges with a big ol’ spray. Partnering with the luxury department store to create a festive window – alongside ones designed by sculptors Andrew Logan and Flaminia Veronesi – the designer has brought his beloved brand of playful creativity to the streets of Soho. Less is never more and this festive season, it’s the more the merrier! BK
948 Collective Launches Windrush Legacies Grant
Since migrating from the Caribbean to Britain in the 1940s, the Windrush Generation has been at the forefront of defining contemporary London and what it means to be a Brit. Now, 948 – a subversive collective tackling social, political and cultural issues through creative projects and global networks – is celebrating this impact with a new initiative. Their new (1)948 Windrush Legacies Grant is open to all decedents of the Generation who are paying tribute to their history through creative projects themed around legacy. An independent panel will select two winners, who will each receive £2,500. Apply here. But hurry, applications close December 1. JB.
Luke and Nik’s ‘Reconstructed Nature: The Book’
Hear that? There’s a whisper in the woods, a crunch of autumn leaves beneath heavy Chelsea boots, birds chirping in the distance. In a world where we so often forget to stop and smell the flowers, multidisciplinary artists Luke and Nik have set out to remind us that nature is, indeed, everywhere. In a companion with their highly successful shows in London and Copenhagen, Reconstructed Nature: The Book promises to reconnect us to our surroundings: expect new landscape photography, exercises from guerilla gardener Ellen Miles and tear-away pages that let you burrow even deeper into the work. Packaged in pages designed by Tom Booth Woodger, Reconstructed Nature: The Book is a must-read for eco-warriors and city-dwellers alike and will be available for purchase from December 5 at The Photographer’s Gallery, London. Secure your copy here. JB
Top Image: photography by Daniel Roché.