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Louis W. for A.P.C.’s Fashion Film for Autumn/Winter 2015

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Louis W. for A.P.C. presents “Comfort,” a new short accompanying its Autumn/Winter 2015 collection. The collection—inspired by traditional British menswear—offers a classy selection of parkas, bombers, and cashmere and wool knit sweaters. Written and directed by Grant Curatola and Louis Levy, and shot on Kodak film, the film portrays the romance between two girls – Coco (Zaga Skerletovic) and ­Syd (Sasha Frolova). The movie starts with Coco lying in bed and having a casual conversation with her boyfriend Bruno (Bruno Di Corcia), telling him that she has met a new friend. Unsuspecting of where this would go Bruno asks, “Is she pretty?” As the two girls start spending more time together—jogging in the park, hanging out in Coco’s apartment, and dancing at night—the film becomes erotically charged, showing them whispering in each other’s ear and finally kissing. With “Comfort”—reflecting the narrative of Autumn/Winter 2015—A.P.C. and Louis W. continue to make not only fashion, but also captivating entertainment.

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Fondazione Prada Milano Hosts Gianni Piacentino Exhibition

Image: Delfino Sisto Legnani, courtesy of Fondazione Prada.

Eternally dedicated to contemporary art and culture, Milan’s Fondazione Prada presents an anthological exhibition devoted to Gianni Piacentino—an artist who emerged in Italy after World War II—from now until January 10th, 2016.

Image: Delfino Sisto Legnani, courtesy of Fondazione Prada.

Curated by Germano Celant, the solo show comprises more than 90 works, and is hosted on the two levels of the Podium, the building at the center of the Fondazione’s architectural compound. Combining two of the dominant tendencies of his early career, Pop art and Minimal art, the artist turned to the world of velocity and transportation, including cars, motorcycles, and planes, all products of pop culture. The ground floor of the Podium has a selection of works realized from 2015 back to the early 1970s, and the upper floor, divided into two separate longitudinal spaces, focuses on the dawn of Piacentino’s career, from 1968 to 1965.

Image: Delfino Sisto Legnani, courtesy of Fondazione Prada.

The exhibition is completed by a publication edited by Celant and published by the art institution.

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Greats x Orley Launch Second Collaboration

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Brooklyn-born footwear brand Greats teams up with Orley for the second time to produce a collection that incorporates key fabrics from the latter’s Autumn/Winter 2015 collection and Greats’ classic fall silhouette, the Royale Chukka. The two brands first worked together in Spring 2015, when Orley created its version of Greats’ Royal sneaker with lush suede, twill, and canvas detailed with hidden grommets and white calf lining. The new lineup now consists of three styles in a variety of patterns and fabrics: Harris tweed, a smooth techno black cotton, and floral brocade. Made in Italy of 100 percent cotton, the techno textile is woven in a way that gives it the feel of a performance fabric, providing durability and a classy touch. The brocade—also made in Italy—mirrors the reverse of the fabric on the Royale Chukka, which is lined in Vachetta calfskin with black waxed cotton laces. Each sit upon a matte black Margom sole. The three new additions to the Greats lineup are ready to take you into the colder months ahead.

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Tom Ford Goes Under Cover for James Bond Yet Again

FIRST-LOOKImage: TOM FORD, courtesy of “Spectre.”

TOM FORD suits Agent 007—played by Daniel Craig—in the brand new installment of the James Bond film series “Spectre.” This is the third time the NYC-based fashion brand dresses the fictional British secret service agent, providing made-to-measure tailored clothing as well as casual wear including eveningwear, suits, shirts, knitwear, ties, and accessories, alongside exclusive eyewear for the Bond character. “I could not be happier to be dressing Craig as James Bond again in ‘SPECTRE,'” says the designer himself. “James Bond epitomizes the TOM FORD man in his elegance, style, and love of luxury. It is an honor to move forward with this iconic character.” Ford came on board for “Quantum of Solace,” replacing Italian brand Brioni, which had designed all of the suits worn by Craig’s predecessor, Pierce Brosnan.

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Louis Vuitton Announces First-Ever City Guide Mobile App

Image: Louis Vuitton.

Fashion brand turned global powerhouse Louis Vuitton continues to innovate by announcing a mobile app to complement its diverse collection of city guides.

Image: Louis Vuitton.

Since 1998, the company has been sharing its distinctive take on the world through carefully compiled city guides, offering tasteful selection of addresses, city walks, and various cultural events, produced by a team of 50 editors, translators, copy editors, production experts, as well as noted photographers. Now, each guide will be available from Apple’s App Store—listing almost 500 updated addresses—which allows you to personalize your traveling experience by searching all nearby businesses by location or topic, create and view favorites, and even send a postcard from the guide’s gallery of pictures. Joining the new app, Louis Vuitton has produced a small leather case with the monogram pattern, designed to protect iPads and smart phones.

The app will be downloadable for free on the App Store starting tomorrow, November 5, 2015.

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ECCO Launches New Intrinsic Sneaker Collection with Video

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Today, Danish shoemaker ECCO introduces the new Intrinsic sneaker collection, a stylish Scandinavian line designed for athletic living. The new release features three district high-end designs with a modern appeal available in knitted textile, yak leather, and chukka styles. Campaigned by a video featuring the head of ECCO Concept Lab, Niki Tæstensen, sketching a sneaker while speaking of its inception (above), the short is dynamic, energetic, and bounces with an upbeat tune. Delivering a straightforward message, Intrinsic takes the best of the past and remixes it with the future’s brightest.

Intrinsic is available online now.

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COS Opens Fifth Ave NYC Shop

Image: COS.

Swedish ready-to-wear brand COS opens a new store in New York City on the coveted Fifth Avenue, a perfect addition to the brand’s 133 stores in 27 countries in Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East.

Image: COS.

Image: COS.

This is COS’ second NYC location; its SoHo flagship store opened doors less than a year ago in December 2014. Dedicated to creating a relaxing and enjoyable shopping environment, the new 3,982-square-foot store features natural materials such as glass, concrete, and wood, and will offer complete assortment of the brand’s collection. The white walls and light wood floors are styled with minimal finishes, creating a gallery like backdrop complementing impeccably the clean-lines of the COS Scandinavian esthetics.

COS is now open at 505 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY.

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ISAORA Teams Up with Equinox for Winter 2015

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Online sportswear brand ISAORA joins sports club Equinox to exclusively carry its Winter 2015 collection, cementing the luxury fitness group as its first brick and mortar retailer. Made of carefully selected performance shirts, tanks, shorts, windbreakers, sweats, and training pants in a sleek, dark, and neutral palate, the collection is cleverly designed for the active urban lifestyle.

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Equinox will feature the collection in 17 EquinoxShop locations within the U.S., including spaces in Manhattan, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, and San Francisco. “We’ve been looking for a retail partner that marries an active lifestyle with a progressive customer relationship and Equinox is truly a best in class establishment,” says ISAORA Co-Founder Marc Daniels. The partnership is only the first step to a much larger affiliation that will include pop-up shops at specific sites.

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COS Collaborates with Lernert & Sander for AW15 Film

Video: COS.

Swedish fashion brand COS introduces its Autumn/Winter 2015 collection with a short film shot by artistic Dutch duo Lernert Engelberts and Sander Plug. Famous for their high-conceptual art films and eye-catching installations, the artists began working together in 2007, and have collaborated with COS once previously. The new short, “Around COS,” shows men and women hula hooping with GoPro cameras fitted inside of each hoop, letting the viewer experience the youthful energy and joy of hula hooping while experiencing the collection from a variety of angles. Lighthearted and cheerful, the video is a perfect representation of the filmmakers’ cheeky sense of humor and the collection’s dynamic selection of reinvented classics.

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Montblanc Reveals Newest Timepiece Collection

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Famous German manufacturer of writing instruments, watches, jewelry, and leather goods Montblanc celebrates 157 years of Minerva’s heritage by launching the 1858 collection. Acquired by Montblanc in 2006, Minerva Manufacture is known for producing precise chronographs once used in the battlefields of World War I and II, and was founded in 1858. Inspired by the limited 1930s Minerva design of 100 pieces, the new Montblanc 1858 collection features four handcrafted new watches: a single-button chronograph in pink gold and three versions of a stainless-steel watch with subsidiary seconds. While the manually-wound, vintage-inspired timepieces bring the nostalgic feeling of a forgotten era, they manage to remain perfectly contemporary.

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Solé Bicycles Introduces New Three-Speed City Cruiser Bike

Image: Solé Bicycles.

Since 2009, Solé Bicycles has been creating affordable, high-performance, and stylish bicycles combining design, simplicity, and craftsmanship. Featuring the superior Solé signature geometry and weighting only 26 lbs., the new three-speed model is a must-have for anyone who enjoys biking in style and doesn’t want to break the bank. Inspired by Venice Beach, the brand new bike is available in light blue with a brown leather seat, or black with a brown leather seat and features the Solé Ride’em Cowboy springer saddle. Simplicity is essential here; easily switch between three gears thanks to its no-maintenance Shimano Nexus Internal Three Speed Hub or stop using the coaster brake. Hassle-free setting up is assured by the fact that the bicycle arrives 90 percent assembled.

The new Solé Bicycles Three-Speed City Cruiser is available online.

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Vilebrequin Launches First Ever Winter Capsule Collection

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Celebrated French swimwear brand Vilebrequin—known for luxurious yet relaxed Saint-Tropez style—introduces its very first winter resort collection. Switching up men’s beachwear over 40 years ago by pioneering a longer boxer-short style swimming trunk, the brand continues to offer new and exciting additions to its rich, ready-to-rock gear. The brand new Aspen Collection features an assortment of winter essentials and swimwear adorned with a vibrant print image of ascending skiers. Distinctive highlights of the collection include a water-resistant, down-filled parka, a reversible and packable vest, and a 100% wool cable knit sweater. Expectedly, a number of swimwear styles are also available ranging from Vilebrequin’s Mahina to the flat wasted Merise to the exclusively embroidered Mistral, all perfect for soaking in the hot tub after a day on the slopes. The capsule also offers men’s shirts, as well as tees made of the finest cotton.

With the Aspen Collection, Vilebrequin makes the transition from beach to mountain virtually effortless.