Time flies, so to keep you in the loop, we’ve rounded up all the important snippets of fashion news from the past seven days into one neat feature. This week includes an Acne Studios pop-up, 30 years of Maharishi and an exhibition curated by Giorgio Armani. 

Pharrell took Louis Vuitton to Hong Kong
The designer’s second show for the Parisian Maison embraced the same ethos as his debut: blockbuster. Taking over Hong Kong, the collection drew inspiration from Hawaiian holidays, nautical adventures and global travel. It was also soundtracked by an original Pharrell song.

Read the full report here. 

This Year’s BFC Fashion Awards happened
Winners included Chova Lowena, Martine Rose, Conner Ives and Bianca Saunders, while Joe Casely-Hayford was celebrated with a posthumous Special Recognition Award and Skepta ripped up the stage.

Read more here. 

Maharishi celebrates 30 years
Coinciding with the Year of The Wood Dragon, Maharishi’s pre-SS24 collection draws on the Chinese astrological zodiac sign, embracing artworks of Tibetan dragons, clouds and calligraphy by guest artist Tashi Mannox. Here, hand-drawn artworks inspired by the Karma Gadri school of Tibetan art are embroidered across signature Maharishi silhouettes while technical, sustainable fabrics speak to nature’s touch. The season also presents an exclusive capsule with Jean-Michel Basquiat, and graphic prints from longstanding Maharishi collaborators Kay One and Allister Lee.

Find more here.

Meltdown by Seletti and Jordanluca
Smash up all your kitchenware, it’s obsolete now that this new homeware collection by Seletti and Jordanluca has been released. Inspired by two quintessentially British traditions on opposite ends of the spectrum – raves and tea – it’s a beautifully abstract range of porcelain mugs, cups, trays and teapots crafted in unruly forms, embellished with a classy touch of gold. So whether you’re dining with DJ royalty or royalty royalty, this is what you serve in.

Explore the collection here.

A.P.C. quilts are back for round 24
Jessica Ogden’s quilt designs for A.P.C. have become a staple of the brand since the first collection in 2010. Growing from a desire to revive the stocks of A.P.C. fabrics that had accumulated over the seasons, the quilt line has gained a cult following due to its clean patterns and unique designs.

The latest collection, Round 24, was inspired by the paintings of artist Sean Scully. “After the complex concept of Series 23,” Ogden says, “Scully’s minimalist works spoke to me, with their sort of subtle, rhythmic breathing and unexpected colour choices.”

A.P.C. Quilts Round 24 are available in-store and online now.

Giorgio Armani curates an exhibition dedicated to Aldo Fallai
Just opened at Armani/Silos in Milan this week, Aldo Fallai per Giorgio Armani, 1977-2021 is a new exhibition dedicated to the work of photographer Aldo Fallai and explores almost thirty years of uninterrupted artistic dialogue between Giorgio Armani and Fallai. As the lens through which Giorgio Armani’s most iconic images have been shot, the exhibition is a tribute by Armani to his closest collaborator.

Aldo Fallai per Giorgio Armani, 1977-2021, curated by Giorgio Armani, Rosanna Armani and Leo Dell’Orco is open at Armani/Silos in Milan until 11th August 2024.

Louis Vuitton x Frank Gehry
At this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach, the Parisian Maison will explore the incredible legacy of Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry during his long-standing collaboration with LV. Organised into four themes – Architecture and Form, Material Exploration, Animals, and his Twisted Box creation for “Celebrating Monogram”– the objects on display include handbags, trunks, perfume bottles, original artworks, preparatory sketches, and architectural models.

Louis Vuitton will be present at Art Basel Miami Beach in the West Lobby of the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA. Public opening from 8th – 10th December 2023.

Acne Studios wraps Harrods in denim
Decorated in Acne Studios’ AS denim monogram, the brand’s new Harrods pop-up is an ode to the heritage material. Open for four weeks, inside you’ll find a range of scarves, bags, accessories and, of course, an early release of the new SS24 denim monogram styles. A selection of new season scarves will also be available alongside a personalisation service so you can truly make them your own.

C.P. Company and Palace rejoin forces
Following the success of their first collaboration, C.P. Company and Palace have teamed up for another collection that fuses the Italian brand’s innovative sportswear with Palace’s eclectic aesthetic. The Goggle Jacket, with its removable fleece lining, is made from Kan – D, a monofilament nylon, so named for its resemblance to the cellophane candy wrappers of the 1950s and 1960s. Further pieces in the collection include a range of everyday garments such as cargo pants in Flatt Nylon, a hooded sweatshirt in cotton fleece, a short-sleeved t-shirt with the distinctive graphics of both brands and a lambswool funnel neck sweater.

The collaboration is available now at Palace stores and online at palaceskateboards.com and exclusively at the C.P. Company flagship store in Milan and online at cpcompany.com.

Andrew x Harmony Korine
As the cult director behind such family favourites as Gummo and Julien Donkey-Boy, Haromy Korine has been a figure at the forefront of underground culture for almost 30 years. Now, he’s teamed up with the iconic Miami-based skate shop Andrew for a capsule collection of clothing and accessories that include t-shirts, key chains and, naturally, skate decks.

Shop the collection here.

Furry, vibrant Birkenstocks
Concepts and Birkenstock are celebrating ten years of collaboration with a funky and furry creation. Drawing inspiration from Miami and the Art Deco movement, the new two-strap, limited-edition style features eye-catching, long-haired cowhide in four vibrant colours: pink, mauve, lime green, and faded orange. Not only does this collab mark ten years of Concepts and Birkenstock, but also the 50th anniversary of Birkenstock’s iconic two-strap sandal.

The collaboration will be exclusively available at Birkenstock Miami, 1774.com, both EU and US stores, as well as Cncpts.com.

Carhartt WIP’s SS24 Pre-Collection
Built on archetypal silhouettes and distinctive Carhartt WIP trademarks, SS24’s pre-collection is full to the brim with wardrobe staples. Classic hickory stripe denim is fashioned into structured button-up shirts and trucker jackets while polycotton car coats and golf jackets translate classic silhouettes through a contemporary sensibility.

Shop the collection here.