O happy day! Sacai ushers in the era of post-tiny frames with a sharp collection that also indicates a shift away from oversized puffer jackets. We welcome the return of the regular silhouette.
Images: Paolo Simi.
The Danish designer delivers another intricate collection of absurd pieces, replete with horticulture.
Images: Paolo Simi.
Sean Suen mixes traditional patterns in offbeat formats, with a series of wavily-striped knit sweaters, mixed-plaid jackets, and asymmetrical draping that deconstruct and expand the conventions of menswear.
Images: Paolo Simi.
Alexandre Mattiussi’s latest collection is an elevated compilation of iconic Parisian pieces belonging in the 16eme arrondissement brought forth in a contemporarily chic manner. The collection is full of solid pieces, including well-cut topcoats and suits that evoke an old-school French uniform. However, here Mattiussi plays around with palette cleansing hues of off-white and beige tones — the looks are finished off with sturdy gaucho hats in matching shades. The designer himself call this collection “an homage to the bourgeoisie” and it is not difficult to envision these pieces at teatime at Le Meurice or on a stroll through Parc Monceau. Indeed, French style is back with AMI.
Images: Paolo Simi.
The Belgian designer mixed soft grunge tie-dye with classic menswear and offered a new more delicate approach to the traditional parka.
Images: Paolo Simi.
Watch the Dior Men‘s Winter ’19 show in Paris on January 18 at 12pm EST.
Off the runways, Paris street style continues to deliver. Pops of color energized otherwise outfits, sunglasses returned to a healthy size, and utility vests and lock embellishments made a case for the hardware store as the best place to cop your newest accessory.
Images: Andrew Barber.
Watch the AMI FW ’19 show in Paris live at 10am EST.
Ugg continues to reposition itself as a high-fashion novelty. During Paris Fashion Week Men’s, Heron Preston debuted its latest collaboration with the Australian footwear brand during its Fall/Winter ’19 show. The newest effort — the two previously partnered on a limited line of footwear which launched at Coachella last April — reimagines signature Ugg models with Preston’s street aesthetic. Three key styles (two boots and a slipper) are reimagined with fluorescent color details and utilitarian branding, adding a new level of edge to the beloved artifact of the ’00s.
The Heron Preston x Ugg collection will be released in September. Check out the styles below.
Image: Cyril Masson.
Louise Trotter, British designer who previously worked at JOSEPH, has been named the new creative director for Lacoste. This marks the first time the brand with the crocodile has appointed a woman in the position — progress! And Trotter’s penchant for relaxed, elegant, and sophisticated sophisticated make her an ideal fit for the preppy contemporary label beloved by European tourists. Her first collection for the label will be presented during the next Paris Fashion Week in February.
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?
And then it was October, and with its strong winds of change it blew one last scent. For Byredo it’s Eleventh Hour — “the last perfume on Earth.” However, founder Ben Gorham promises that the intent is hopeful and absolutely not the last, especially for a brand that has produced a candle dubbed Apocalyptic.
The house focused on geography and started off with raw materials. Complementing the same idea, Byredo is hosting a three-month long pop-up camp store in Paris’ Marais neighborhood at 11 rue Debelleyme (yes eleven, again.) “My theory is that historically when people are tired of socio-economic climates and politics nature is that refuge for many,” Gorham says, an outdoors-fan himself. “The last few years, even from a global perspective, there is a lot of division and a lot of questions about direction, and I think a lot of people are disappointed and nature becomes great therapy for that; an escape essentially.”
Photo: Courtesy of Byredo.
Fig and tonka bean scents evoke a human warmth and natural harmony that bring us back to the roots with Eleventh Hour. The theme of the pop-up stems from a Swedish forest camping ground with all the glam accessories. “It’s like a very modern, polished version of a camping store. It’s almost ridiculous in its execution because it’s so pristine, but plays a little bit with creating a backdrop that people living in cities can relate to,” says Gorham. In recent years, a turnaround interest in nature has seen a trend through beauty and fragrance products. Gorham’s pop-up takes it to new level — technical equipment, cutlery sets, survival knives, and muck boots neighbor delicate candles and perfumes on Byredo’s space.
Photo: Courtesy of Byredo
Starting next month, the chef of Paris’ cool-kids’ healthy eats hangout Wild & the Moon will also develop an exclusive selection of infused water, granolas, and freeze-dried products in two special menus. For Gorham this is the first time working with food, though not unfamiliar in his scents as many are quite personal. Also launching in November, the Chai Candle evokes the smell and taste of Gorham’s grandmothers chai tea.
Looking forward, Gorham definitely sees similar pop-ups happening in other locations. “I like this format. It’s not always financially viable, but I like elaborating on an idea in this scale,” he says.
Photo: Courtesy of Byredo
The Eleventh Hour pop-up in Paris is open through December with the scent available at distinct locations and at Byredo.com.
Chai Candle from Byredo will be available in November.
