Swedish photographer Mikael Jansson shot the latest MICHAEL Michael Kors and the designer’s men’s campaign with supermodel Bella Hadid, Hiandra Martinez and BMX rider Austin Augie. The new video series for Spring 2020 finds each star walking through an airport (coronavirus-related travel fears be damned!) donning the American label’s latest travel-friendly apparel.
“The airport is where all adventures begin,” Kors said in a statement. “We wanted to take an experience that can feel mundane and infuse it with style and energy and the excitement that comes with traveling somewhere new.”
Augie sports a lightweight blue jacket adorned with an all-over print of the brand’s logo, as well as touting a two-toned backpack and oversized pair of athletic-inspired sunglasses. The upscale yet understated take on travel/leisurewear is a clear strength of the brand and can be seen in full force in the designer’s most recent collection.
Watch the Michael Kors Men’s campaign starring Austin Augie above and the MICHAEL Michael Kors video with Bella Hadid below.
Before all eyes shift to London as fashion month continues in Europe, we look back at some of the best parts of New York Fashion Week Fall 2020. Oversized fits seemed to be on the wane as brands like N. Hoolywood and Coach opted for more fitted silhouettes, Helmut Lang abandoned the runway entirely and revealed its collection on Christopher Street, and Nike introduced us to sportswear for the future. Here’s what you missed at #NYFW2020.
The Japanese designer returned with a more formal and structured collection of looks, a smooth departure from the oversized silhouettes that were presented during Spring 2020. The predominantly monochromatic collection elevated traditional tailoring with a mix of alternative fabrics like velvet and neoprene, resulting in a collection that sits comfortably between post-punk and Reservoir Dogs.
Tom Ford didn’t show in the city this season — he moved his show to Los Angeles — but for technicality’s sake, he’s still included. He showcased his penchant for creating clothes oozing with star quality, with gleaming fabrics and rich textures adding a contemporary spin on classic looks.
Coach continues its love affair with the ’80s with another New Wave inspired collection of colorful looks. This time around, dangly earrings were out in full force and accessories and a few select garments were adorned with Jean-Michel Basquiat illustrations. To really drive the theme home, Queen of New Wave herself Debbie Harry of Blondie closed the show.
An equestrian theme punctuated the collection, with plenty of riding capes and leather saddlebags to keep you covered on your next upstate rodeo. Additionally, matching his-and-hers ensembles touched upon gender-neutral styling.
With its collection of bright and practical sportswear pieces, made with premium performance fabrics, Nike looks ready to take us to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and beyond.
The French brand delivered strict tailoring that added a rough edge to both menswear and womenswear with a touch of rock n’ roll. Beyond the runway, it was Parisian cool brought stateside.
Images by: Sunil Gupta.
Helmut Lang opted out of runway show this season and instead unveiled its Fall 2020 collection with a West Village editorial shot by Sunil Gupta that was inspired by the rich and subversive history of Christopher Street.
The Japanese designer entered the void with its abstract collection of well-crafted tailored looks that were mitigated with tie-dye motifs and premium denim fits.
Eckhaus Latta designs clothes for dystopia, playfully challenging convention and delivering an uncategorizable collection of festive looks for the end of the world.
Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim’s newest collection is a turn back to the roots of grunge playing on the “rebellious child” theme that the label is renowned for. The tailoring was expectedly perfect and this time around the duo updated their sharp fits with plaids, tweeds, and wools.
The brand continues its sustainable and simultaneously psychedelic message for Fall 2020 on a grass runway and a tree of vegetables. The pieces themselves take inspiration from utilitarian-wear re-done in Collina Strada patterns and colors for a light and vibrant take on a uniformity.
Veteran photographers Inez and Vinoodh lent their talents to Michael Kors for the American designer’s newest campaign. Shot in Beverly Hills, the Spring/Summer 2020 campaign perfectly encapsulates the opulence of the famed neighborhood with models Ugbad Abdi and Rianne Van Rompaey posed poolside at a seemingly lush secluded estate. The collection itself — which features well-crafted tailored looks in a neutral yet resonant color palette — echoes this sentiment.
“My spring collection is a celebration of the best of American style,” Michael Kors said in a statement. “The Collection campaign focuses on a mix of ease and glamour that is inherently American, and the layers of sophistication, irreverence, and romance found in the images complement that juxtaposition.”
Brace yourself: the holidays are right around the corner. For Michael Kors‘ newest campaign, Bella Hadid is joined by Salomon Diaz, Austin Augie, Adesuwa Aighewi, Abby Champion, and Heejung Park, in a festive visual for the designer’s Fall/Winter 2019 collection. Photographed by Cass Bird, the image series follows a snow globe theme that sees the models sporting the brand’s #MKGO Sea & Ski capsule collection in a winter wonderland. The new campaign captures the flurried and frantically joyous energy of the season, showcasing the line’s expansive range of travel accessories and practical winter outerwear. Check out more images from the winter campaign below.
Kors x Tech, the latest travel-oriented technical wear by Michael Kors, has launched today. Included in the capsule is a range of menswear, including jackets, blazers, printed sweaters, sweatpants, and trousers all tech-enhanced for maximum mobility. True to form, the collection is equipped with plenty of handy functions, including charging pockets, UV protection, and full wrinkle resistance.
To celebrate the new launch, the designer pulled video maker Matt Komo and BMX pro Austin Augie to create a compelling visual to echo the jet-set nature of the collection. Check out the video below and learn more about Augie in an exclusive Q + A.
HOMETOWN: Indiana, a small town outside of Indianapolis.
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Brooklyn, New York.
WHAT I WANTED TO BE WHEN I WAS 10 YEARS OLD: Either an astronomer or a marine biologist.
MY FIRST BMX BIKE: I bought it after selling my Xbox at a garage sale. My mom was pissed.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD BMX RIDER: Not caring about what people think.
TRICK I’M STILL TRYING TO MASTER: A tail-whip. It’s where your bike spins around and you catch it with your feet.
SCARIEST MOMENT: Snapping my leg while trying a wallride in Arizona. I was out for seven months. I didn’t have health insurance, so I signed up for a test trial to get some really crazy surgery.
WHEN I’M RIDING, I LISTEN TO: Jazz—either Chet Baker, Oscar Peterson or a Spotify playlist.
GO-TO JAZZ CLUB: Smalls in the West Village.
DRINK ORDER: Either a nice glass of Chardonnay or blonde ale.
FIRST MODELING GIG: My agent sent me to a casting for Timberland, and they booked me right away. I didn’t have a passport at the time, so the next day I had to go to the passport office and stand in line for eight hours in order to catch my flight out at 11pm that night. I met a stylist there who told me I should move to New York and make a go of it, so I did.
MODELING TIP: Just try to have fun.
FUNNIEST MODEL MOMENT: Doing the Zoolander face at my first model casting to try and get a laugh.
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: I don’t embarrass easily!
SOMETHING I DISLIKE: The term “YouTuber.” I first got into YouTube organically. After getting the paycheck from my first modeling gig, I bought a camera because I wanted to learn how to use one. Then it turned into a thing.
TYPICAL DAY: There isn’t one. I don’t want to live a typical life. If my days were typical, then what am I doing?
BIGGEST FEAR: Working in an office again.
MORNING RITUAL: Coffee. When I wake up, all I want to do is sit at a coffee shop and read the newspaper or a book while sipping a nice pour-over. It starts my day off right.
SOMETHING I LEARNED THE HARD WAY: Not to play with fire. When I was young, I used to go back behind my family’s barn and light wood on fire. My dad found my matches one night, and the next day he made me sit on the dock outside our house from six in the morning until six at night lighting matches and throwing them out in a bucket of water. I never did it again.
IF THERE WAS A FIRE, THESE ARE THE THREE THINGS I’D GRAB: My guitar, my camera, and one of my favorite jackets.
HIDDEN TALENT: I can yo-yo!
THE THING I SPLURGE ON: Food.
LAST MEAL: 24 Kumamoto oysters, a lobster roll, and chipotle chips from Maison Premiere in Brooklyn. You have to get the chips, or else you’re not doing it right.
MOST OVERUSED EMOJI: The raising hands emoji. I just feel like it can fit into any situation.
PET PEEVE: When people talk and talk about things they want to do, but don’t do them—they just talk about it.
CURRENTLY COVETING: A golden retriever.
LAST SHOW I BINGE-WATCHED: The Handmaid’s Tale and Game of Thrones. I also couldn’t stop watching Chernobyl.
I GET EMOTIONAL WHEN: I watch movies on airplanes. There’s just something about being 30,000 feet in the air and drunk on wine.
SOURCE OF INSPIRATION: Instagram. People are constantly doing good things.
BEST VACATION I EVER TOOK: Thailand. I went to Phuket, Koh Lanta, Krabi and Bangkok. I visited a Buddhist temple and got a Sak Yant tattoo by monks!
NEXT PLACE I WANT TO GO: Dominica. There’s a National Geographic photographer there who takes incredible photos of humpback whales. Before I die, I want to either swim with whales or travel to space.
PERSONAL MANTRA: Stop caring about things that don’t matter. Just do you, full time.
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 new father that’s figuring it all out.
Whether you’re constantly jet-setting for work, or maxing out your vacation time to avoid work, the traveling experience is, at best, stressful. We’ve rounded up a selection of items guaranteed to make the traveling experience a little easier (and dare we say, enjoyable?) for every voyager.
Balenciaga Everyday Passport Holder
The traveler is definitely proud of their worn, over-stamped and stickered passport. A Balenciaga passport holder is an easy way to protect the document with a calfskin leather shell. They’ll appreciate this one. Everyday passport holder, $395, BALENCIAGA. Available online on Balenciaga.com.
Those who’ve upgraded from their standard iPhone headphones will never go back. With this posh leather update, the jet-setter will be able to tune out the hysteria of holiday travel and treat themselves to a premium audio experience.
MW50 leather on-ear wireless headphones, $537, MASTER & DYNAMIC. Available online on MatchesFashion.com.
Bruno Magli Radford Ankle-Strap Boot
Instead of a chunky sneaker, opt for a quality leather boot to get from the terminal to any festivities in true style and comfort.
Black Leather Radford Ankle-Strap Boot, $330, BRUNO MAGLI. Available online on BrunoMagli.com.
Le Labo Hinoki Body & Hair Travel Set
If en route to a remote location, don’t forget to pack Le Labo’s simple yet powerful travel kit just to make sure you’ve got all your essentials to battle travel skin anxiety.
Hinoki Body & Hair Travel Set, $55, LE LABO. Available online on MrPorter.com.
Michael Kors Kent Small Printed Nylon Travel Pouch
A travel pouch is essential to the organization of one’s grooming goods while on the move. Compact and durable, this bag will carry you through any trip.
Kent Small Printed Nylon Travel Pouch, $35.70, MICHAEL KORS. Available online on MichaelKors.com.
Off-White x Rimowa “See Through” Luggage
Let those who are always catching flights breeze through security with these industrial-inspired transparent suitcases.
“See Through” suitcase, $1700, OFF-WHITE x RIMOWA. Available online on Rimowa.com.
Z Zegna TECHMERINO Wash & Go Flannel Suit
The Italian designer accomplishes the impossible with its TECHMERINO wrinkle-free suit, ensuring that even the busiest flier looks sharp when on the move.
Wrinkle-free TECHMERINO suit, $1,495, Z ZEGNA. Available at select Ermenegildo Zegna boutiques and Zegna.com.
Saturdays NYC Timothy Flapper Swim Short
One should always carry a swimsuit while traveling, so go for one that’s sure to be a showstopper and steal the focus in every beach pic.
Timothy Flapper Swim Short Flapper Print, $115, SATURDAYS NYC. Available online on SaturdaysNYC.com.
Malin+Goetz Revitalizing Eye Gel
A game changer in the beauty industry, this eye gel can hide the effects of any flights or hangover. The soothing cold gel is a miracle worker and absolutely everyone needs one should they decide to take a last minute trip.
Revitalizing eye gel, $42, MALIN + GOETZ. Available online on MalinandGoetz.com.
Cold Picnic Shipwrecked Blanket
If you’re one of those fortunate souls that can sleep on an airplane, take your in-flight snooze to the next level by bundling yourself up in a lush blanket.
Shipwrecked Knit Blanket, $200,COLD PICNIC. Available online on ColdPicnic.com.
After being acquired by Michael Kors earlier this year, Versace made a stunning New York debut for the inaugural December fashion week. To commemorate the landmark show, a large replica of the Statue of Liberty’s torch anchored the venue, surely indicating the label’s presence in the city.
“I am very excited to present Versace for the very first time in New York. I wanted to pay homage to this incredible city, bringing the sartorial heritage of Milan and fusing it with the energy of New York and its eclectic nature. This collection is the result of this,” chief designer for the label Donatella Versace said in a statement.
The Pre-Fall 2019 collection was a decadent affair that balanced Versace’s signature opulence with an urban edge. The label brought back some of its biggest hits, including the Medusa pin and safety pin dress made famous by Elizabeth Hurley in 1995, while an updated version of the green chiffon gownJennifer Lopez wore to the Grammy Awards in 2000 served as the show’s closer, modeled by Amber Valetta. Additionally, power couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West made their first public appearance in months sitting in the front row, surely establishing the historic Italian designer as a welcome new addition to the NYFW schedule.
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.
Orlebar Brown, British swimwear label known for its sophisticated thematic collections, has been acquired by Chanel. It’s another somewhat unexpected move (see also Michael Kors buying Versace earlier this week) since Brown is an e-commerce heavy brand while Chanel remains committed to retail offline, but one that will likely benefit both parties. Orlebar Brown launched in 2007 and quickly expanded into a full ready-to-wear line by 2010 — while popular in the UK, this new partnership will aid the label’s plan to expand internationally. Let’s see how it goes.
Michael Kors, the American fashion giant responsible for those women’s handbags you see in fancy suburbs, has bought Versace, the opulent Italian label loved by rappers (see above). What this means is that while both brands will create their own lines, Kors has said that he wants to get more Versace products in stores while also expanding on their footwear and accessories. Fans of the brands have commented on the brazen and random nature of the deal, but the acquisition is likely more of a savvy business deal for Kors to expand its audience rather than a creative overhaul. Don’t forget, Kors also purchased Jimmy Choo last year for $1 billion.
