Including a major new Chanel exhibition, GmbH’s new podcast, and Virgil’s new Off-White sneaker
Courtesy of GmbHGmbH is launching a podcast
Tackling conversations far deeper than just the surface of fashion, GmbH’s new podcast sees founders Serhat Isik and Benjamin Alexander Huseby discuss everything from the deep connection between politics and fashion to how the collective’s DNA was formed. The multilayered conversation also taps into sustainability and the designers’ perspectives around people of colour within the world of fashion. Created in partnership with Electronic Beats, you can listen here.
Courtesy of Ellery Duran Lantink collaborated with Ellery at PFW
Known for his unique and rebellious mission to tackle fashion’s overconsumption, former Dazed 100 designer Duran Lantink brought his sustainable approach to a new collaboration with Australian designer Kym Ellery. Presented as part of Paris Fashion Week, the collection saw Lantink repurpose 250 destock pieces from past Ellery collections into a series of gown, coats and two pieces suits.
Courtesy of MonclerJW Anderson’s Moncler collab dropped
In the year of virtual fashion weeks and pretty much Zoom everything, it’s no surprise designers are tapping into new and innovative ways of presenting new projects. Enter: JW Anderson and Moncler’s ‘Exhibition in a Box’. Presented as part of the Moncler Genius Project, the collab comes alive in 500 limited edition cases full of images, shot by Tyler Mitchell, as well as instructions regarding how to curate the perfect exhibition in the comfort of your home.
Courtesy of Chanel A major new Chanel exhibition opened
Remaining closed for two years due to renovations, the Paris Galliera – known as the City of Paris Fashion Museum – has finally reopened. And what better to inaugurate the new space than an exhibition on a woman who can be considered the most quintessentially Parisian designer, Gabrielle Chanel. Opening this week, in accordance to the French government’s guidelines the exhibition named ‘Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto’ is a celebration of Chanel’s style and will remain open until 14 March 2021.
Courtesy of 69LA denim label 69 wants you to vote (duh!)
Turning the frustration regarding the state of the world into action, the anonymous designer behind LA-based denim brand 69 is using their voice to urge people to vote in the upcoming US elections. A PSA campaign video, with people explaining their individual reasons for voting, featured a t-shirt with the word ‘Vote’ printed in bold – which was made to fundraise for Spread the Vote.
Courtesy of GivenchyMatthew Williams teased his first Givenchy campaign
Ahead of presenting his first collection at the helm of Givenchy this Sunday, 1017 Alyx 9SM founder Matthew Williams has given us all a taste of what to expect. Images of Givenchy logo-embossed, gold chains and padlocks, shot by Nick Knight, appeared all over the luxury brand’s freshly emptied social media platforms. What’s more, a short video with rapper Playboi Carti’s vocals in the background and an image of a unidentified woman sitting on a desk in a deconstructed leather look was also teased.
@bratlanice, Courtesy of DepopDepop launch ‘Black on Depop’ initiative
Launching last week, the initiative was co-created with members of the Black community on Depop to spotlight talent that often feels underrepresented on the app. The campaign showcases three creatives: Feya (@bratlanice), Jordan (@joinjordswardrobe) and Rumbi (@pattonstudio), as they talk through their experiences and express what it is like to be Black on Depop.
Queer Britain’s LGBTQ+ community told their stories
Created in partnership with cult denim brand Levi’s, charity Queer Britain has launched a brand new campaign filled with open letters from members of the British queer community. Filled with heartfelt and honest stories, the ongoing campaign is a step towards opening the first national LGBTQ+ museum in the UK and preserving the British LGBTQ+ experience. Among those launching the campaign were iconic drag artist and Dazed contributor Tom Rasmussen and writer Raven Smith.
Courtesy of NikeNike revealed a new sustainability effort ‘Move to Zero’
Doing its part to combat climate change and the fashion industry’s problem with waste, Nike’s new campaign outlines a clear agenda in working towards a more sustainable future. Upping the ante from just trainers created from recycled plastics, the new effort aims to see the sportswear brand reduce their carbon emissions and waste to zero and use completely renewable energy by 2025. It also aims to erase the use of single-use plastic bags by the end of next year.
Courtesy of Off-WhiteOff-White debuts the new ‘Out of Office’ sneaker
Playing on one of 2020’s biggest buzzwords, Virgil Abloh has released this season’s latest it trainer. With a contemporary spin on the classic early 90’s tennis shoe, the trainer is available in 3 colourways for women’s sizing: red, green and tan, and five for men’s: purple, red, green, tan, purple, and pale blue.
Courtesy of SupremeSupreme joined forces with The Smurfs
Another month, another Supreme collab, but this time around it features the small little blue creatures you either adored or were terrified of as a child. First teased in August, the streetwear brand’s latest collaboration with The Smurfs is finally here. Images of the characters appear throughout on leather jackets, brightly coloured sweatshirts, jeans and all your usual streetwear essential garments. The collection is available for global release with, as expected, many pieces already sold out.
Courtesy of PucciTomo Koizumi and Pucci joined forces
Combining his signature ruffles with Pucci’s use of bright colours and prints, Tomo Koizumi’s debut collaboration with Pucci was presented in Milan this past Saturday. The capsule collection includes 11 vibrant pieces, centred around a white, yellow and coral colour palette. Alongside the presentation, a short film featuring the collection was also shown.
Photography Kadar R. SmallSoundCloud rapper Jah X dropped an iconic music video
TB to 2019, and you might remember we brought you news that NY-based rapper Jah X had immortalised the iconic Telfar tote in a track so good we included it in our round-up of the best songs the year had to offer. Cut to 2020, and "Telfar Bag" finally has a music video, which sees Jah himself dripping in the label, more than a few bags in hand (and elsewhere). Watch it here immediately.