This year, no summer bummers allowed — not with Rimowa’s sun-injected Mint and Papaya capsule, and especially not with the celebrity turn-out at its recent Seoul soiree.  The temperatures are slowly climbing, which can only mean one thing: summer is coming in hot — “hot” being the keyword for Rimowa’s latest launch party in Seoul. With a guestlist that included the likes of storied F1 racer Lewis Hamilton, idol royalty (Rosé of Blackpink joined industry veterans Baekhyun and Xiumin from EXO) and dashing Thai actor Mile Phakphum, Rimowa left little doubt that “hot” would be the correct key ..read more

Loro Piana pursues a new jewellery line as a testament to its continued pursuit of refinement.  Loro Piana’s reputation rests on its unmatched command of fine materials and craftsmanship. This heritage is evident in every fibre they use, from the unparalleled softness of its raw cashmere and the legendary rarity of vicuña wool to the decadent finesse of its merino. The fashion house takes another step forward for Spring Summer ‘24, introducing a collection of exquisite charms and accessories that complement its long portfolio of timeless crafts. This expansion feels like a natural evoluti ..read more

French love a laid-back, indifference when it comes to their preference in style. For a bag that get’s it, look no further than Givenchy’s Voyou. The Givenchy Voyou expresses the Parisian style of complete insouciance, resonating with those who appreciate a bag for what it is — not its label nor status. The Voyou’s exterior itself manifests in a beautiful paradox with a relaxed silhouette — interpreted with a slouchy “V”-shape — yet the luxurious and supple calfskin define the volume. It is a study in contrasts — an air of indifference on the surface, with details upon closer inspection ..read more

Juyeon of The Boyz is not the only seasoned star in Balenciaga’s latest Le City campaign.  It has come the time for things of the recent past to be thrust back into the spotlight. From the whispers on the street that describe the second coming of the notorious wedge boots that haunted the mid-2010s, to the resurgence of G-Eazy’s 2014 hit “Tumblr Girls” as prime audio, it is safe to say that the Y2K revival is slowly paving the way for the last decade’s beloved trends. Balenciaga is leading the resurgence, delving headfirst into its archives to rebirth the famed City bag now — just as it w ..read more

Milly Carnivora — the latest expression of Dior Joaillerie — takes inspiration from Monsieur Dior’s love of gardens, blooms and the vitality of life. Art is a reflection of and fuelled by the abundance of life, and the life that grows in the garden is a source of inspiration that Christian Dior more than just adored. From lily-of-the-valley to the Rose de Granville, nature has always played a pivotal role in invigorating the designer’s approach to colours, textures and silhouettes; he inherited a passion for gardening from his mother, and the maison is the very expression one of the core pill ..read more

Naiomi Glasses marries Navajo culture, a passsion for skate and a love for one’s roots for Polo Ralph Lauren’s Artist in Residence programme. Naiomi Glasses is Polo Ralph Lauren’s artist of choice for their inaugural Artist in Residence programme. For its second iteration, the seventh-generation Navajo weaver opts for a capsule that is deeply personal. A befitting role, given Ralph Lauren’s legacy as an all-American label. Beyond the typical haunts of the East or West Coast, Polo Ralph Lauren’s artist-in-residence now spotlights a community close to her — the Navajo people.  Staple Polo R ..read more

Gucci’s past, present and future have seen a constant in the silhouette of its Horsebit. For the season, the house spotlights the enduring legacy of the iconographic motif. The concept of time travel might baffle the mind. Still, for Gucci, the Horsebit loafer represents a mastery of a different kind of time travel — a decade-long spell of enduring relevance. A truly exceptional fashion piece transcends time, remaining captivatingly relevant long after its debut. To say the Gucci Horsebit is back is a mere understatement; it has never truly left. Crafted from supple black leather and boasting ..read more

Onitsuka Tiger introduces the Duck Tiger, a shoe the elevates the quirk of fashion imagery to dynamic visual and metaphorical proportions. Fashion has always understood the act of imbuing an object, a location, or even a person with a touch of the peculiar as the key to unlocking its true potential. A unique quirk elevates the ordinary, transforming it into something altogether more captivating. For Onitsuka Tiger’s latest footwear line — the Duck Tiger — the reference takes flight right at the very feet. To be precise, it is in the sole. The upper references clean lines of classic canvas sh ..read more

Homme Plissé Issey Miyake’s SS24 collection celebrates the pleat in the wide, accordion take on the Edge Ensemble. What makes a piece of clothing a staple? While the overuse of the word in the fashion-sphere has whittled its general translation down to “basic”, the dictionary defines the word to instead carry the nuance of importance and centrality. Hence, it’s no better fit than to refer to the pleated legacy of Issey Miyake as the staple of contemporary fashion, proving the reverential designer’s singular endeavour to make infinite the design of the pleat an unprecedented feat of creativity ..read more

Celine Summer 2024 is an extension of Hedi Slimane’s timeless methods of tackling masculinity, defined by two unchanging tenets of his ever-evolving career — his love for indie rock and the Hedi way. Celine Summer 2024 was the best of Hedi Slimane and Hedi Slimane at his best. His popularised skinnies joined other Slimane-staples of sequinned suits and studded Moto jackets in the house’s Delusional Daydream show. With the exception of an embellished knit halter neck here or silk tube there, the collection materialised pulls from the creative director’s archive spanning his 30-year career. Thro ..read more