BOSS has released its second capsule with Porsche since the two German brands announced their partnership last year. Nine-time Formula One Grands Prix legend Mark Webber stars in the campaign once again, highlighting the functional pieces that were inspired by the timeless and sleek design of Porsche cars.
The Spring/Summer 2020 capsule collection keeps practicality at its core, so the clothes are pretty easy to integrate into your wardrobe and easier to wear. Even the standout three-in-one bomber jacket that’s equipped with a padded reversible (and removable) inner vest might seem a little intimidating, but can be easily adapted to fit a bunch of scenarios.
Utility aside, the 12-piece collection is also endowed with plenty of innovative technology and premium materials. The silhouettes of the classic men’s pieces are influenced by the smooth design of a Porsche vehicle but updated to fit the modern man — one lightweight suit is made with a new fabric that regulates temperature and is wrinkle-proof. Elsewhere in the collection, BOSS utilizes a wool/nylon hybrid material for a jacket, nubuck leather for another jacket, and prime Italian cloth to give the pieces that extra flourish. By combining each of their signature design sensibilities, BOSS and Porsche really went the extra mile to deliver a solid collection of men’s staples.
The Porsche x BOSS Spring/Summer ’20 Collection is available now on Hugoboss.com. Check out some of the looks below.
This winter, BOSS found a new muse — five, actually — for its holiday collection. Partnering with landmark German porcelain manufacturer Meissen, the designer is launching a range of pieces that honor African wildlife’s Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. BOSS was inspired by Meissen’s animal figurine series the Big Five by young sculptor Maximillian Hagstotz, the capsule collection features both casual and formal pieces for the holiday season.
The collection of monochrome pieces are super adaptable staples that can be integrated easily into everyday wear. One staple t-shirt has been embellished with a prominent lion graphic and a sweatshirt is embroidered with a buffalo design. Of the more formal pieces, printed button-downs are ornamented with contrasting prints of each animal, and accessories like jacquard ties and pocket squares are also given the wildlife treatment. The label’s range of tailoring remains sharper than ever, and leather bags are adorned with black and white patterns.
Beyond offering a vast range of pieces ahead of holiday party season, the BOSS x Meissen collection is for a cause. Celebrating the inspiration of the line, BOSS will make a donation to Elephants for Africa, an English non-profit that works with local and national stakeholders in Botswana to provide education and community outreach focused on conserving the beloved animals.
The BOSS x Meissen Holiday collection is available in BOSS stores and online now.
The latest in designer and driver collaborations — click here for an interview with Formula One champion Mark Webber about his work and the Porsche x BOSS collaboration — Tommy Hilfiger is releasing a capsule collection with Formula One racer and global brand ambassador Lewis Hamilton. Dubbed TommyXLewis, the new collection is a mix of extreme sport and everyday style. Based around a color palette of rich warm neutrals, the collection infuses some street elements, like sneakers and beanies, with more contemporary preppy-attire, like plaid shorts and rucksacks and plenty of shirts, that the American designer has built an empire on.
The TommyXLewis will be available in stores and online on September 2.
Earlier this year, Hugo Boss announced that Liam Payne would be its new global ambassador for the German designer’s newest division HUGO, which is influenced by popular culture for a younger crowd. In addition to starring in a series of campaigns shot by Mert & Marcus, Payne also designed a limited-edition 10-piece collection inspired to (in his own words) “take you from the plane to the festival in style.”
“I knew if I wanted to do something in fashion it should be with HUGO,” the British artist said in a statement. “They design clothes that guys like me want to wear. Fashion started out as a hobby for me, but I’m loving being part of the creative process.”
From his days in One Direction and as he continues to emerge as a rising solo artist, Payne has always stood out for his sporty street style way ahead of the athleisure megatrend. These elements are incorporated into the HUGO x Liam Payne line — graphic statement pieces and reflective tape detailing give the pieces an unmistakable street edge, while other pieces refer to Payne’s own tattoos — which consists of graphic t-shirts, a sleek bomber jacket, drawstring trousers, and a side pouch. While being developed with Payne’s jet setting lifestyle in mind, the pieces are smart and practical while still containing the sophistication that HUGO is known for.
In addition to his first collection, later this year Payne will also star as the face of HUGO Bodywear to really flex those sportswear muscles as part of the ongoing collaboration.
“Liam is not only a very talented musician he’s also got great style,” says Peter Deirowski, brand and creative director for HUGO. “This type of creative partnership is something we’ve never done before and we can’t wait to show everyone what we’ve been working on behind the scenes.”
The HUGO x Liam Payne collection officially launched on July 3 on Instagram and will be available online and in select Bloomingdale’s and HUGO stores from July 5th. Check out more pictures of the collection in the gallery above.
It’s that time of year again — the beginning of summer and the annual opportunity to show Dad some love. Whether it’s a shoutout on social media (parents love that) or an exotic luxury cruise, now is the time to thank him for all he’s done for you. We’ve rounded up some key items for the father who cares about fitness.
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Joining the ranks of Jamie Dornan and Chris Hemsworth (to name a few), former One Directioner Liam Payne has been announced as the latest ambassador for HUGO, a new sublabel within Hugo Boss that focuses on edgier urban-influenced tailoring. While the German label has frequently worked with many it-men in the past, the partnership with Payne is the first time the designer is working with a celebrity on an exclusive capsule collection.
“Liam is not only a very talented musician, he’s also got great style,” Peter Deirowski, Brand and Creative Director for HUGO, said in a statement. “This type of creative partnership is something we’ve never done before and we can’t wait to show everyone what we’ve been working on behind the scenes.”
Payne will star in a series of campaigns shot by Mert & Marcus later this year ahead of the launch of the capsule which is scheduled to launch in July during Berlin Fashion Week. Check out the first campaign shot below.
Spring rain is a downer made only worse by drab and frumpy outerwear — we’ve rounded up some of the best performancewear to keep you fresh and dry ahead of summer.
Hunter remains a quintessential presence at music festivals — this light rain jacket is the perfect option for sudden storms during peak festival hours.
The annual conundrum of not knowing how to dress in the early spring — you know, when it’s cold in the morning but hot in the afternoon, what gives! — stresses millions out every year. Luckily, Boss has you covered with its range of lightweight jackets. Practical and utterly timeless, the light outerwear is the perfect piece for the transitional days between the tail end of winter and the welcoming embrace of spring. Some highlights include a blue suede jacket that combines the softness of premium suede with the structure of a denim jacket, while a classic water-repellent trench coat provides protection against unexpected wind chill and showers.
Check out more options online and in select stores, so come April 25th, you’re all set.
The buoyancy of Jeremyville’s work is absolutely contagious. The Australian artist has already made a mark around the world with his lighthearted pieces— including murals that dominate entire building facades and dynamic sculptures that became instant social media attractions—effortlessly capturing the mundane of the every day with a universal optimism.
“Nothing of truly great importance comes easily,” he says over e-mail. “I love the struggle.”
His penchant for embracing a challenge has led to several high-profile collaborations. In 2016, he crafted an installation in the historic and endlessly influential Colette boutique in Paris, before it shuttered its doors last December. The exhibition featured new screenprints, inflatable sculptures, a mural, and temporary redesign of the store’s Water Bar. Later that year, he presented another installation at the Standard Hotel in Miami Beach as part of Art Basel: a bright yellow character named Raymundo Diaz who would become the unofficial mascot of the festival, appearing across the hotel and on merchandise.
Most recently, he released a holiday collection with BOSS. The range, which features accessories, homewares, and other knick-knacks, includes a new generation of characters ripe for the season.
“The project centers around deconstructed characters in a series of sculptural totems, and various geometric patterns that form a landscape for the characters to populate,” he explains. “We don’t see them as characters as such, more like the spirit of a season, or a moment in time. Totems to the holidays. That is more of a feeling than anything else.”
Jeremyville’s pieces are meant to be interactive rather than simply observed—something that seems appropriate given his architectural background. He received no formal art training. “While studying architecture, I edited the student newspaper at Sydney University, and began drawing there to fill in gaps in the articles I wrote. After I graduated, I already had a lot of work as an artist, so I decided to continue on that road, rather than practice as an architect.”
His Community Service Announcements series sums up his whole goal as an artist. Launched in 2010 as one of his first artistic ventures, the daily series remains one of his most popular outlets—with new pieces released every day via his Facebook page. “My Community Service Announcements project, in particular, offers a quiet moment of reflection during our busy day,” he says. And although the simplicity of his work has earned him legions of fans, his work is far from effortless.
“The rigorous discipline of architecture still applies to my work practise, and I approach each project with the same precision, hard work, and discipline as would as an architect. The end medium is of course different, but a lot of similarities exist within both disciplines, such as the way an idea is finessed from inception to built form.”
While he cites the complexities of architecture as quintessential to his designs, when it comes down to it, his approach is pretty straightforward. “Every project starts with a drawing in my sketchbook at a cafe, and it grows from there,” he says. “The challenge, and our studio’s aim, is to always try and hold on to the spirit of that initial idea.”
His style is wholesome without veering into saccharine or cheesy. There’s a lucid sincerity that prevents it from coming across as phony. His polished cartoon characters can easily be distinguished by the combination of literal and metaphorical meanings. The effect is simple, with an overall tone that seems to say “Things will be alright,” which seems to be his ultimate goal.
“A genuine, meaningful and lasting connection with every person on earth,” he says. “That’s my life’s mission.”
BOSS tapped New York-based artist Jeremyville for an animated holiday collection. The artist, who has also worked with The Standard Hotels and the late and seminal Colette boutique in Paris, injected his vibrant animations into BOSS’ sleek formalwear for a collection that celebrates the holiday spirit.
Inspired by the Manhattan cityscape, the assortment features leather accessories invigorated with the artist’s signature cartoon characters — each is available in its own figurine, which can be stacked in a Christmas tree-like formation for some extra festivity. Jeremyville’s graphic prints are the perfect contrast against the sophisticated collection of menswear, which is anchored by a monochromatic (mostly black) color palette. This dichotomy of formal and fun is time, ensuring that the pieces will carry through way beyond the holiday season.
Actors Ethan Hawke and Joe Alwyn star in a special four cover issue for Winter 2018.
MOST WANTED: The most desired items you must have this season. Photographed by Yuki Saito.
MISBEHAVIOR: Strike the chord between order and chaos. Photographed by Jack Grayson and styled by Lisa Jarvis.
NEW ARRIVALS: The latest style collaborations and product launches.
TEXTURE FUSION: Develop a second skin this winter by combining disparate textures for protection against the elements. Photographed by A.P. Kim and styled by Terry Lu.
DON’T LOOK BACK: Chase the new by daring to veer off-course. Photographed by Christopher Ferguson and styled by Marc Anthony George.
ON A CLOUD: Tumid outerwear provides protection against the frigid. Photographed by Alex John Beck and styled by Paul Frederick.
TEAM PLAYER: Out professional soccer player Collin Martin checks into the Baccarat Hotel to find solace off the field. Photographed by David Urbanke and styled by Terry Lu.
SWEET DISPOSITION: Raúl Castillo reflects on his trailblazing career and reinterpreting masculinity. Photographed by Ryan Duffin and styled by Robert Quick.
GO YOUR OWN WAY: Photographed by Nicolas Valois and styled by Darryl Rodrigues.
WORLD ALONE: A tour through life’s intricate complexities. Photographed by Kapturing and styled by Juan Camilo Rodriguez.
IN SERVICE OF THE ART: Ethan Hawke pieces together the mechanisms of the universe. Photographed by Thomas Goldblum and styled by Darryl Rodrigues.
IN THE HEIGHTS: Uptown style cues for when the temperature drops. Photographed by Danilo Hess and styled by Seppe Tirabassi.
RIGHT ON TIME: Joe Alwyn is set to take the global stage. Photographed by Kevin Sinclair and styled by Terry Lu.
SHARP SPACES: Shanghai’s perpetual transformation inspires the latest EDITION Hotel.