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.
Christmas with Burberry
Burberry’s campaign stars keep getting better and better, and the brand’s Christmas offering is no exception. Titled, Twas the Knight Before… the British house’s Christmas campaign features Jennifer Saunders, Naomi Campbell, Ncuti Gatwa, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Son Heung-min and of course, the infamous Burberry Knight. With portraits photographed by Angelo Pennetta and an accompanying film directed by John Madden, whose previous credits include the likes of Shakespeare in Love and Captain Corelli’s
Mandolin, the film is set against the backdrop of a London townhouse as Daniel Lee’s stars prep for a Christmas shindig.
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Louis Vuittion: Paris to England
Pharrell Williams’ SS26 Men’s Pre-Collection takes us to the English countryside. Inspired by Britain’s rich sartorial heritage and the birth of dandyism, reimagines traditional dress codes through the lens of a 21st-century dandy. Built from a colour palette of neutral hues inspired by Britain’s landscape, expert tailoring stands at the centre of the collection with collarless jackets, waistcoats and denim suits.
Carhartt WIP celebrates 50 years of the Active Jacket
First launched in 1975, Carhartt WIP is celebrating five decades of its iconic outerwear silhouette, the Active Jacket. First introduced in the US to appease the brand’s more casual consumers, the jacket soon went on to become one of Carhartt WIP’s most instantly recognisable pieces. To commemorate its 50th anniversary, the Active Jacket is reimaged in four colourways of block red, camouflage, denim and leather.
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Jung Kook for CK
Calvin Klein continues its global superstar roster, this time placing brand ambassador and BTS star Jung Kook front and centre of the brand’s new denim campaign. Shot by Mert Alas in New York, the images celebrate Kook’s stage presence and energy. “The energy on Calvin Klein sets is always incredible, and this shoot was no exception,” said Kook. “I am excited to see the campaign out in the world.”
Going Downtown
For FW25, Guess USA are leaning further into their Americana roots. Inspired by LA’s bygone rock ‘n’ roll scene – from Motorhead to The Doors – the campaign takes us into a dimly-lit dive bar. Here, the brand’s collection builds a wardrobe of velour tracksuits, oversized faux fur jackets, distressed denim, tye-die, shredded knits and studded embellishments. It’s the kind of bar you could spend all night – night after night.
Hunter Schafer is Gentle Monster’s new star
For Fall 2025, Gentle Monster enlisted Hunter Schafer as its campaign star. Taking centre stage in a one-minute-long film directed by Nadia Lee Cohen titled The Hunt, this season’s minimalist offering of streamlined silhouettes and elevated frames is brought to life on Schafer’s character.
75 years of John Lobb’s Lopez loafer
First launched in the 1950s and taking initial inspiration from the Penny Loafer, John Lobb’s Lopez loafer has gone on to become one of the British brand’s best-selling silhouettes. Sketched by Arturo López Willshaw over seven decades ago, the Lopez has stood the test of time, now with each pair being handcrafted in the brand’s Northampton workshop by expert shoemakers.
Paul Smith’s Royal Opera House takeover
The dust may have only just settled on firework night, but preparation for the festive period is already in full swing. This week, Paul Smith unveils its festive takeover of the Royal Opera House with an 18-foot Christmas tree situated in the Paul Hamlyn Hall. In true Paul Smith fashion, the tree is adorned with an eclectic mix of decorations, including fans, flutes, candelabras and Signature Stripe baubles.
Comme Des Garçons team up with Goldwin
In a meeting of expert Japanese craftsmanship, Comme Des Garçons has joined forces with iconic outerwear brand Goldwin. Fusing Comme’s distinct approach to design with Goldwin’s 75 years of technical expertise, the collection sits at the intersection where the “innovation of sports meets the intellect of fashion.”
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Duke + Dexter’s Peso collaboration
Duke + Dexter have teamed up with German label Peso for a collection steeped in a shared love of Americana. Brought to life in a 14-piece capsule collection of footwear, apparel, and accessories, accompanied by a Mad Men-inspired campaign shoot captured inside an old-school office block.
Thom Browne’s winter campaign
Shot against the backdrop of an autumnal morning in the Hudson Valley, Thom Browne’s high-winter campaign takes the likes of Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denee Benton and Sean Kaufman on an Upstate adventure. Decked out in corduroy and wool pinstripe suits, knee-high socks, cashmere cardigans and tromp l’œil dresses, Browne’s campaign stars bring to life his latest collection of winter staples.
Erdem opened a second London store
Erdem continues to go from strength to strength with the opening of its second London boutique. Located on Sloane Street, the new store comes a decade after the brand’s first flagship on South Audley Street. Designed by P. Joseph Architecture & Design, the space spans two floors of a 1920s Art Deco building and features hand-painted canvas wall panels and reclaimed encaustic floor tiles. You can also admire artworks by Tracey Emin, Nan Goldin, and Kaye Donachie as you browse the latest pieces.
Glenn Martens celebrates 75 years of the Tabi
Following the success of Glenn Martens’ debut Maison Margiela show, the creative director is celebrating one of the house’s most iconic designs, the Tabi. Launching a Tabi Collector’s Series to celebrate 75 years of the silhouette, kicking things off with the launch of a limited-edition Tabi Broken Mirror boot.