Including the launch of Balenciaga’s new Object line, GucciFest’s big premiere, and more
Courtesy of BalenciagaBalenciaga debuted a new objet d’art
What do you get the Balenciaga fan who has everything? An exact replica of the label’s Track.2 sneaker rendered in metal, obvs – that is, if you really like them, given the just-landed objet-d’art clocks in at a little under 5,000 Euros. Cast from bronze and sitting somewhere between ‘bronzed baby shoe keepsake and Dadaist readymade’ the sculpture marks the first release from a new line named Objects – with further releases set to land throughout 2021. Check it out here.
Photography Harley WeirGrace Wales Bonner’s adidas collection landed
...with a new campaign by Harley Weir alongside. Drawing inspo from 70s dancehall scene, Bob Marley, and the sportswear giant’s massive archives, the collection features classic track tops and cult sneakers reimagined for 2020. Check it out here.
Courtesy of Pyer MossPyer Moss launches tees for The Marsha P. Johnson Institute
Made in collaboration with The Marsha P. Johnson Institute, Pyer Moss has released a limited edition t-shirt in honour of Transgender Day of Remembrance (Friday 20 November). With images of Johnson alongside the words ‘alive’ and ‘legendary’, the t-shirt is made part of the label’s ongoing platform, Exist to Resist, which aims to shed light on the crucial work being done by social justice organisations. Head here to get yours.
Courtesy of WoolmarkThebe Magugu and Matty Bovan are up for a Woolmark Award
With previous recipients including Yves Saint Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld, and more recently Richard Malone, the International Woolmark Prize has a longstanding history of honouring the industry’s most sought-after, up-and-coming designers. Now, Woolmark has announced the six designers up for this year’s gong: Bethany Williams, Kenneth Ize, Matty Bovan, Thebe Magugu, Lecavalier, and Casablanca. Judged by a council including Naomi Campbell, the theme for 2020 is ‘Less Is More’ – focusing on designers with a sustainable business model.
Courtesy of BeatsAmbush launched a ghostly Beats collab
Having previously collaborated with Nike, Converse, and Rimowa, Yoon Ahn’s latest Ambush project sees the designer join forces with Beats by Dre. With her glow-in-the-dark headphones inspired by the streets of the Japanese city Shibuya, the campaign features Burna Boy discussing the importance of using music to unify people worldwide. Get them here.
Photography Umber GhauriChoreographer Malik Nashad Sharpe dropped a line of merch
With the arts and culture industry shut down due to COVID-19, the choreographer and Charles Jeffrey collaborator has put together a collection of clothing made up of ‘Death Valley’ printed tees and tanks, and apocalyptic vinyl trenches. Calling it MISS ME ERODE, the creative enlisted their diverse community to model the offering in an accompanying campaign that serves as a poignant reminder of just how much we stand to lose if the government doesn’t get its act together and start dishing out some funding. Check the whole line out here.
Bianca Saunders BTS, Courtesy of GucciFestThe first ever GucciFest got underway
Taking place across the week, Gucci’s very own film festival saw seven-part mini-film series Overture of Something That Never Ended make its debut. Alongside each episode, which dropped daily, Gucci also spotlighted 15 independent designers including: Mowalola, Collina Strada, Ahluwalia, Bianca Saunders, Gui Rosa, and more. Each was invited to create a short film for the label. Head here to watch.
@jw_andersonHarry Styles’ patchwork cardigan headed for the V&A
Earlier this year Harry Styles’ appearance in a JW Anderson patchwork cardigan prompted a TikTok trend named the #HarryStylesCardigan challenge. After it went viral, Anderson himself released a tutorial on how to make your own version and now the iconic Victoria & Albert Museum has requested the now-famous cardigan to be placed in the permanent collection – to commemorate creativity and skills sparked by the worldwide coronavirus lockdown.
Courtesy of Etnia BarcelonaArtist Ignasi Monreal teamed up with Etnia Barcelona
Known as the enfant-terrible of 21st century art, Ignasi Monreal has quickly positioned himself as one of Spain’s greatest contemporary young designers – collaborating with the likes of Gucci, Bulgari, FKA twigs, Dua Lipa, and Rosalía. Now, his latest project has been revealed, as he joins forces with independent Spanish eyewear brand Etnia Barcelona. Made up of a capsule collection featuring three pairs of sunglasses, the line is inspired by John Berger’s Ways of Seeing and the city of Rome. More here.
Courtesy of OAMCOAMC paid homage to singer Daniel Johnston
A year on from the passing of cult musician Daniel Johnston, streetwear label OAMC has created a new capsule collection in his honour. Featuring a series of garments bearing Johnston’s artwork, the collection includes t-shirts, hoodies, jackets (and yes, his ‘Hi, How Are You?’ alien doodle features throughout). A portion of the proceeds from all sales will go to The Hi, How Are You Project – an organisation inspired by Johnston, which aims to push conversations surrounding mental illness.
@dualipaDua Lipa scored a job as the new face of Puma
On Tuesday, it was announced that for 2021, London-born singer Dua Lipa will become the face of sportswear label Puma’s latest campaign. Named ‘She Moves Us’, the project was created with the intention to inspire women across the world to take part in sport.
Courtesy of Tom FordTom Ford dropped a chic new sustainable watch
Pushing all the ways fashion can incorporate sustainability into its practices, Tom Ford’s latest venture is proof there is no limit when it comes to repurposing materials. Entitled the ‘Tom Ford Ocean Plastic Timepiece’ (like, what else were you expecting?), the luxury label has created a watch made from 100 per cent ocean plastic waste. Each watch equates to what would be 35 plastic bottles taken from the ocean.