Fashion Round-Up
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.
Givenchy’s Voyou bag gets a little sister
One of Givenchy’s most iconic creations, the Voyou bag, has been released in a pint-sized edition – the Nano Voyou. Since its launch in 2023, the Voyou mixed the visual language of a traditional handbag with a biker attitude in a slouchy, V-shaped hobo that channels both Left Bank sophistication and cool nonchalance. Now, a Nano version is here as a scaled-down alternative, ideal for versatile lifestyles.
Shop the Nano Voyou bag here.
Lisa is Louis Vuitton’s latest ambassador
Global music superstar Lisa is the latest house ambassador for Louis Vuitton. Best known as a member of K-pop band BLACKPINK, Lisa recently released the single Rockstar which immediately propelled her to the top of the Billboard Global Chart. Outside of music, Lisa is set to star in the upcoming season of the hit HBO series, The White Lotus, which will mark her major on-screen debut and is currently filming in her native Thailand.
“I am very excited to welcome Lisa as a House Ambassador,” Nicolas Ghesquière said in a statement. “She has a daring spirit and charisma that I find incredibly compelling. She is as bold and creative with her music as she is with her fashion, and it is a privilege to accompany her on this journey.”
Omega takes over the Selfridges Corner Shop
Luxury Swiss watchmaker Omega is inviting visitors to Selfridges to dive deep into its timekeeping history. The brand’s new pop-up store will open its doors from the 17th of July to the 8th of August to celebrate Omega’s role as Official Timekeeper at the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Fila dropped their Bellissimo campaign
Fila has announced the beginning of a new era with the debut of their new campaign and FW24 collection. Drawing inspiration from the brand’s Italian heritage, the “Bellissimo” campaign and “CASA FILA Collection” affirm the brand’s unapologetic stance on designing for style and performance.
Pharrell revisits one of his earlier creations for Louis Vuitton
It’s been twenty years since Pharrell Williams designed the Millionaire sunglasses during one of his earliest collaborations at Louis Vuitton, many years before helming the house as its creative director. Now, a new interpretation of the shades has been released to celebrate the anniversary. Designed in two frame shapes, one that closely reinterprets the original (the 1.0), and a carbon fibre model with sleek silver LV-engraved hinges and damier-patterned metal strips across its topside (the 3.0), the new Millionaires will be available in-store and online from August 8th.
Dr Martens x Nine Inch Nails
It’s been 30 years since Nine Inch Nails released The Downward Spiral, and the album still hits hard. Across abrasive soundscapes and stark beats, you can now listen to Closer while wearing a pair of Dr Martens x Nine Inch Nails shoes inspired by the album’s sonics and artwork.
Shop the collection here.
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Axel Arigato opened a second London store
Located in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood, the site marks the brand’s ten-year anniversary. Stocking footwear and ready-to-wear, the location is built as a gallery-like space designed with a speaker system in-built into the walls, creating an ideal space for events and gigs.
Axel Arigato is located at 21-23 Earlham Street.
Kiko Kostadinov’s FW24 campaign
Debuted at the British Bulgarian designer’s FW24 show in Paris, the accompanying campaign for Kiko Kostadinov’s latest collection just dropped. Captured by Chris Lensz, the collection focuses on exploring functionality and craft, toying with the tension of gesture and form as tailoring was cut in asymmetrical figures and workwear silhouettes softened with curved hemlines.
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Kenzo are ready for the Olympics
In case you’ve been living under a rock, the Olympics have just kicked off in Paris and Kenzo is getting in on the action. As a premium partner of this year’s Games, the house has unveiled a new iteration of its classic Kenzo-Pace sneaker designed by Nigo in a red, white and blue colourway paying homage to the French flag.