January 31, 2025 |
TEN CRAVES IS OUR ONLINE SERIES THAT ROUNDS UP ALL THE BEST PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND MUST-KNOW FASHION HAPPENINGS WEEK IN, WEEK OUT.
Samuel Ross Joins Forces With Zara
This week, Zara reveals SR_A Engineered by Zara, an ultra-cool menswear collection by British designer, Samuel Ross, marking the first chapter in an evolving design dialogue. Rooted in Ross’s multidisciplinary vision, the collection blends art, industrial design and fashion to offer garments that balance structure and movement. Inspired by both timeless and futuristic aesthetics, the pieces are designed for modern life. Expect sculptural outerwear, refined tailoring and functional, transitional accessories. Launching on February 6, the collection will be presented in curated installations in Paris and New York as well as online. SR_A Engineered by Zara effortlessly translates Ross’s distinctive design language for a global audience. Saskia Lewis
Feng Chen Wang’s New Season Collection
Feng Chen Wang’s AW25 collection breathes life into ancient mythology. Drawing from Chinese artistry, Wang channels the fantastical spirit of Shan Hai Jing, transforming mythical creatures into handcrafted Jingdezhen ceramics. Traditional designs are reimagined as prints on raw denim and organic fabrics and bonded neoprene mimics wool, reinforcing structure while preserving fluidity in tailored silhouettes. Hand-painted textiles pay homage to ink wash aesthetics, while her exclusive UGG Tasman Lug shoe is elevated into a wearable sculpture. Like the legends that inspired it, this collection is boundless, both timeless and visionary. SL
FKA Haeckels’ V-Day Celebrations
Searching for the perfectly sustainable V-day gift? Look no further than FKA Haeckels‘ latest eco-conscious, candle set. The set features three deluxe, soy-wax candles, housed in bespoke pots crafted by ceramicist, Helena Coan (Fallow Clay, London), making this the ultimate, reusable homeware accessory. The trio also comes packaged in 100 per cent compostable Vivomer, a true love-letter to the environment. Its scents include Botany, a musky floral, Pluviophile, a citrussy cedarwood and the divinely smoky, St John. SL
Swarovski Taps Ariana Granda For Dazzling Collab
This Thursday marked the unveiling of Swarovski’s dazzling new collaboration with global brand ambassador, Ariana Grande. The collection is a celebration of self-expression with the release of 16 fabulous, crystal-encrusted pieces, inspired by musical notes and love hearts. Think shimmering bracelets, pendant earrings, a whimsical tiara and a statement heart necklace – each design captures the magic of music in Swarovski’s signature bling. The Ariana x Swarovski collection launches in style at Harrods this week, at a perfectly pink, Old Hollywood-inspired pop-up. SL
Boux Avenue Collaborates with Dilara Findikoglu
If you’re looking to turn heads this Valentine’s Day, Boux Avenue is here to answer your prayers via an exclusive lingerie collaboration with visionary, London-based designer Dilara Findikoglu. Known for her rebellious, boundary-pushing style, Findikoglu has dressed icons like Charli XCX and Doja Cat. Now, she brings her signature gothic aesthetic to Boux Avenue in a lacy collection that exudes empowered femininity. Out now, the Dilara x Boux Avenue line features divine corsetry, dramatic silhouettes and intricate details in sultry shades of red, powder blue and black. It’s accessible luxury at its finest. SL
Body Movements Festival Is Back
London’s favourite queer festival, Body Movements, is back this summer, bringing a powerhouse lineup of crews and collectives to Southwark Park. Returning favourites include rave icons Adonis, Latinx pleasure temple 2CPERREA and Flinta+ party Fèmmme Fraîche, while fresh faces like Berlin’s Power Dance Club, NYC’s Function and experimental audiovisual party, It Girl are set to make their debut. Attendees can look also forward to Howl, who will lead a groundbreaking Pleasure Revolution event, fusing queer raving with sexual wellness. Tickets go on sale February 6, with pre-sale available February 5 at 10am. SL
Levi’s and Undercover Reunite
Levi’s and Undercover are reuniting to celebrate 35 years of Jun Takahashi’s trailblazing brand. Known for uniting streetwear with high fashion, Undercover’s signature aesthetic blends seamlessly with Levi’s timeless craftsmanship in this nine-piece collection. Highlights include customisable Type II Trucker Jackets with detachable zips, denim featuring bold embroidery and graphics, and T-shirts with striking archival references. Rock legend, Flea, stars in the campaign, emblematic of the collection’s raw energy. Launching globally on January 18, the collaboration will be available at Levi’s, Undercover stores and online. SL
The ‘That’s So Armani’ Campaign
Giorgio Armani’s That’s So Armani campaign feels more like a sartorial movement in monochrome than a traditional fashion ad. Captured by visionary photographer Luis Alberto Rodriguez, it reinterprets classic menswear with a modern, fluid perspective. Featuring an immensely talented trio – producer Kaytranada, model and actor Archie Renaux, and model-musician Soo Joo, each brings their own distinct creative energy to the brand. The collection itself is a masterclass in Armani’s signature soft tailoring, crafted from luxurious vicuña, cashmere and wool in deep navy and black. Launching during Paris Fashion Week, the campaign’s debut includes an exclusive cocktail event at the Giorgio Armani boutique on Rue Saint-Honoré, followed by a secret after-party. From Milan to Tokyo, Armani boutiques and pop-ups will showcase the collection in sleek, mirrored spaces, reinforcing the house’s timeless yet progressive aesthetic. SL
Dsquared2 Pre-Spring 2025
Dsquared2 has reunited with heritage backpack brand Invicta for its pre-spring 2025 capsule collection, blending Canadian outdoor aesthetics with Italian adventure culture. Plaid, distressed denim and logomania with a distinct True North Canadian spirit define the collection, featuring stonewashed hooded jackets, vintage-style sweatshirts and bold-hued caps. Reimagined Invicta backpacks, including the Monviso and Jollino crossbody, add functionality to the lineup. Fusing ruggedness with urban appeal, the collection embodies a well-traveled spirit – ready for the next journey. Emily Phillips
Ulysse Nardin & Amoureuxpeintre
Seamlessly fusing Ulysse Nardin’s horological expertise with the distinct aesthetic of Kyrgyz designer Vsevolod Sever Cherepanov, known as Amoureuxpeintre, Blast [Amoureuxpeintre] is a sleek timepiece that shatters conventions. This exclusive, 29-piece limited edition embraces minimalism, sharp geometry and hidden meaning. Inspired by frosted glass panes, the watch subtly distorts perception, encouraging deeper reflection. Its mechanism is revealed only through a translucent caseback, reinforcing the idea that meaning lies beneath the surface. “Hidden meanings are all around us – you just need to look closer to engage and understand how things truly work,” says Amoureuxpeintre. Rooted in disruption, Blast [Amoureuxpeintre] follows Ulysse Nardin’s tradition of breaking watchmaking norms – where simplicity unveils complexity, and design challenges the way we perceive time itself. EP
Alexander James’ New Short Film, ‘Smile’
London-based painter Alexander James presents Smile, a poignant short film capturing a real-time phone call with his grandfather, Gerry Kaye. “Most of his tales were about family, people I never met but somehow felt I knew,” says James. “He’d speak of his father, a stern man with hands hardened by work, who built a life out of sheer willpower. Or his mother, gentle but strong, who’d offer quiet wisdom with every action, showing more than telling. Through these stories, they were lessons in disguise, wrapped in humour and nostalgia, but they shaped me.” Set in James’s studio, the film explores family bonds and shared history, with Kaye’s vivid post-WWII tales inspiring James’s artistic practice. Collaborating with photographers Robin Hunter Blake and Laurence Hills, Smile weaves memory, art, and storytelling into a deeply personal reflection. EP
Top image: photography courtesy of Swarovski.
