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Versace to Debut Pre-Fall in New York

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Shot by Cyrill Matter and styled by Philipp Junker for our Summer 2018 issue.

On December 2nd, Versace will be host its first Pre-Fall show as part of New York’s inaugural December fashion week. This is a first-of-its-kind for the label (which was recently bought by Michael Kors), but the show also holds special significance because it will fall on what would have been the 71st birthday of the late Gianni Versace. Further details of the collection and show have yet to be disclosed but we can expect to hear and see more coming soon.

The roster for the December event is stacking up quite well so far, with powerhouses like Chanel reportedly scheduled to show on Decembert 4th at Métiers d’Art collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Other designers traveling to show include Valentino  and Dior, which is also debuting its first pre-fall show, who will stage shows in Tokyo in November.

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Luka Sabbat Stars in Pars Unum’s FW18 Lookbook

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PARS UNUM debuted its FW18 lookbook with New York style icon Luka Sabbat. The accessory collection features five minimal genderless bags in white and black. Handcrafted in Italy, each bag is made with premium grade lambskin.The co-founders, Jimmy Rau and Fabiola Pedrazzini, come from extensive backgrounds in graphic and experiential design as well as accessories design and production for Chanel and Louis Vuitton, respectively.

This collection uses inspiration from retro Prada sportswear and Helmut Lang‘s original collections to reference that unavoidably on-trend 90’s minimalism. For PARS UNUM, they strive to pay homage to the foundation that came before them while still pushing the classic forward.

The bags range from $650-850 and are avaliable online.

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Public School Opens Ralph Lauren-Inspired Exhibit in SoHo

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Earlier this week LO & BEHOLD; A Case Study in Cultural Re-Appropriation, an exhibition curated by Ezra Wine and Public School, opened up in SoHo. The exhibit looks at Polo Ralph Lauren‘s influence on urban culture, which has clear ties to to today’s sneaker and streetwear obsession, and the subculture of collecting pieces from the brand.

The display is an explanation of the groundbreaking presence the Lo-Lifes (two Brooklyn crews, Ralphie’s Kids and Polo U.S.A) had for collecting pieces from Polo. They took clothing made for preppy people and reclaimed them for urban audiences. They seized patronage of the brand, reversed traditional power balances, and used individuals and communities to influence a major brand.

Ralph Lauren celebrated its 50th Anniversary last year, and with a nod to the importance of NYC subculture, collections from the early 90’s have been re-released for the first time. The exhibit is set in 3 different 90’s teenage bedrooms and features over 100 original pieces from Polo Ralph Lauren (circa 1988-1994).

LO & BEHOLD is on display now until November 1st at 3 Howard Street, New York, NY 10013.

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A First Look at Virgil Abloh’s Ikea Collection

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Virgil Abloh, the accomplished designer, founder of Off-White, and current artistic director for Louis Vuitton‘s menswear teased his collaboration with Ikea, “MARKREAD,” this weekend in Paris via Instagram. Displayed in a pop-up shop at Nuits Fauves, a club located on the ground level of the Cité de la Mode, the collection featured rugs with signature “Virgil-isms.” Other items from the collection were revealed, including a “Temporary” clock, a glass cabinet, and two brown paper “Sculpture” shopping bags. There’s still no word on when the full range of Virgil homewares will drop, so we’re just gonna have to be keep waiting. However, some controversy has already begun over the design and inspiration of the door-stop-chair, called out by Diet Prada. What do you think?

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Palace’s Winter ’18 Lookbook is All Smiles

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It’s all smiles as Palace released their new lookbook for winter. The latest collection continues the brand’s knacks for cheeky 90’s inspired motifs, which is featured on knitwear, tracksuits and heavy-duty outerwear. Distinguished pieces feature camouflage, flashy colors, and smiley-face printed denim — all the essentials for a good ol’s fashion warehouse rave. The lookbook (shot in Japan by Juergen Teller) stars Palace skaters Blondey McCoy, Lucien Clarke and Rory Milanes. Check out some of the shots that reflect the adventurous and playful idea behind the new collection below.

The first pieces of the collection drop on October 5, at Palace’s physical shops online.

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Supreme x Nike Release a 14K Gold Earring for Fall

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Another Supreme x Nike Capsule collab is about to hit stores worldwide. The latest fall collection from the two labels features a long list of workwear-inspired pieces including reversible vests, a quilted work jacket, cotton twill overalls, flannel hoodie sets, crewnecks, and sweatpants (get cozy for fall). But by far the show stopper of the collection are the 14k gold Nike logo stud earrings. Although the capsule doesn’t feature footwear, we can definitely expect this release to have people lined out the door just in time for cuffing season.

The Supreme x Nike capsule collection drops this Thursday, 9/27, at select Supreme stores and online.

 

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Lewis Hamilton x Tommy Collection Debuts in Shanghai

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As part of the ongoing ‘Tommy Now’ traveling showcase, Tommy Hilfiger debuted a new collaborative collection with British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton during Shanghai’s fall fashion week. The line is a sequel to the designer’s last successful collaboration, Tommy X Gigi (of Hadid fame) which launched back in February. Hamilton grew up seeing Hilfiger worn by music icons like Snoop Dogg and Aaliyah, so the new line features a balance between the classic Hilfiger pieces and the sporty style of Hamilton, resulting in an on-trend mix of athleisure. Check out some of the collection below.

The Lewis X Tommy collection is available online now.

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