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. 

Jack and Lazaro’s first Loewe perfume campaign
When entering a house as storied as Loewe, there are going to be a lot of firsts. So far, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez have navigated each one with ease: the debut collection, the first campaign, and so on. The next first is the pair’s inaugural fragrance campaign, captured by photographer Peter Jordanov against the backdrop of the Canary Islands.

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Louis Vuitton’s new London hotel
In celebration of 130 years of monogram, Louis Vuitton is opening a hotel in London’s Mayfair later this month. A townhouse dedicated to honouring the iconic print will feature immersive rooms dedicated to the House’s most recognised styles: Speedy, Keepall, Noé, Alma, and Neverfull. Honouring legacy and savoir-faire, the celebration promises a pop-up experience like no other.

Carhartt WIP x F.C.Real Bristol
Teaming up for the first time, Carhartt WIP has joined forces with Tokyo-based label F.C.Real Bristol to create a football-inspired capsule collection. The pair’s aesthetic bridges the gap between a shared love of “contemporary culture and functional design.” Performance-driven silhouettes meet functional workwear with a collection spanning apparel, accessories and football memorabilia.

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Acne Paper’s new René Bouché exhibition
Acne Paper returns to Paris’ Palais Royal to present a collection of 70 portrait drawings from the René Bouché Studio Archive. A seminal artist and fashion illustrator, best known for his groundbreaking sketches published in Vogue throughout the mid 20th Century, this is the first time Bouché’s work has been displayed since 1957.

Jil Sander’s Reference Library
Jil Sander is turning away from the digital age with a Salone del Mobile ‘Reference Library’. Existing as “an affirmation of the object, of the act, of what it means to give full attention to something that asks for it,” the exhibition brings together sixty books from around the world, chosen by a curated selection of writers, designers, artists, architects, filmmakers and thinkers.

Alaïa Doubles Down on Denim
Supermodel Mona Tougaard fronts Alaïa’s latest denim line. Featuring six essential shapes, the line hopes to answer the lifelong quest for the ‘perfect pair of jeans.’ While this task may seem unreachable, the French Maison is sure to give it their best shot. Made in Japan with a precious approach to fabrication – i.e., hand-washing, laser cutting technology, and over-dyeing treatment – this denim is perfected for durability. 

Camper taps Satoshi Kondo
Camper has teamed up with Satoshi Kondo, head of design at ISSEY MIYAKE, to collaborate on a brand-spanking-new pair of sneakers. Named Karst Finch, after the lightness of the Finch bird and Camper’s already signature Karst shoes, these Mary-Jane inspired styles will come in four different colourways. Each pair arrives with two pairs of socks in matching and contrasting tones, perfect for a playful pop of colour. We can already see hikers everywhere packing these for their next trip, or people of East London on a stroll, whatever floats your boat.

Miista’s LA rave
East London-founded shoe brand Miista headed stateside to host a ‘Raving and Repairing’ event in a Los Angeles warehouse. Guests were invited to repair or alter their beloved Miista pieces while DJs soundtracked the night in the background. Raving aside, it was also the backdrop of the brand’s new SS26 campaign, shot on the night as guests partied into the small hours.

Jil Sander x Puma
Having first collaborated back in the 90s, Jil Sander has reunited with Puma to launch a reedition of the iconic K-Street sneaker. Designed under the creative direction of Simone Bellotti, the silhouette combines Jil Sander’s minimalism with Puma’s sporting aesthetic, resulting in a streamlined style in hues of royal blue, cream and taupe.

Aries x Champions Unite
Aries and Champion are entering the ring together for a fresh capsule collection. By reworking old deadstock jerseys, the two brands are focusing on timeless design with a progressive edge. “I’ve always loved vintage Champion as it carries a real sense of authenticity. Boxing and MMA felt like a natural influence with the energy and the physicality, channelled into the clothes,” says Sofia Prantera, founder and creative director of Aries.

Goldwin’s lifestyle capsule
For SS26, Goldwin have launched a lifestyle capsule rooted in Japanese design principles. Fusing functionality with style, creating a wardrobe of everyday pieces which revisit the brand’s founding principle of ‘essential value’, crafting silhouettes made to be worn in every eventuality.