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Take a Look at BOSS’ Wild Ones Collaboration

Five animals, two seminal German brands, one limited-edition collaboration—these are the stats behind BOSS and Meissen’s latest collection. Porcelain sculptor Maximilian Hagstotz created figurines based on the Big Five safari animals: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Each piece is inspired by traditional African sculptures but imbued with a modern monochrome motif that emphasizes each animal’s signature traits. BOSS translated the figurines into wearable art, such as a lion-emblazoned leather carryall bag and printed cashmere essentials. The label also designed sleek, evening-ready pieces: silk jacquard ties, pocket squares, and tailored jackets all get the royal animal treatment. In a move that transcends borders of the German collab, Hugo Boss is making a donation to the conservation charity Elephants For Africa, which helps provide education and outreach in Botswana to promote human-wildlife coexistence.

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BOSS x Meissen Look to the Big Five for Holiday Collection

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.

 

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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.

 

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Supreme’s Porcelain Cupid Figurine Will Steal Hearts

One of the buzziest pieces from the upcoming Supreme S/S 19 collection (dropping tomorrow) is a ceramic figurine. Designed in collaboration with European porcelain manufacturer Meissen, the fragile piece seems to be the latest novelty collector’s item from the legacy skate brand. To further fuel the hype around the latest drop, the brand shared a video that showed exactly how the statue is made, from preparing the material itself to hand-painting the ornament. The new decorative statue in correction depicts Cupid wearing a Supreme t-shirt (!!!) and piercing an arrow through a heart, possibly a metaphor for how the New York-brand continues to woo a generation of skaters, streetwear enthusiasts, fashion insiders, and all those in between. It’s rumored to cost over $3000.

Find out more in the video below.

 


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