...plus all the other news you missed this week, including the V&A’s new African fashion exhibition, and a sneak-peek at Kim Jones’ first-ever Fendi show
via Instagram (@telfarglobal)A Converse x Telfar collab is coming
This week Converse teased its list of collaboration partners for 2021 and tbh, we’re already prepping our bank accounts. The legendary line-up features Kim Jones, Tyler, the Creator, Commes des Garçons, and, yes, Telfar Clemens. Otherwise, the year of collabs kicks off with a basketball-inspired drop with sportswear brand Concepts, in preparation for partnerships with athletes Alexis Sablone, Natasha Cloud, and Draymond Green.
via Instagram (@edward_enninful)Edward Enninful talks fashion’s future on Chanel’s podcast
This week Chanel officially dropped its seven-episode podcast series, Chanel Connects, featuring conversations between actors, musicians, creative directors, and more. With Edward Enninful, Tilda Swinton, and National Portrait Gallery director Nicholas Cullinan unpacking the impact of the past year on culture in the first episode, Enninful explained revealed his thoughts on the changing nature of celebrity culture. “I think celebrities (and) celebrity culture will always be around, but I think it will be (focused on) celebrities who stand for something, not just for themselves.” Catch up on the episodes here.
via Instagram (@jacksonwang852g7)K-pop’s Jackson Wang releases an all-velvet collection
K-pop fans, rejoice! South Korean-based rapper and singer Jackson Wang has released his latest collection from his label, Team Wang. The all-velvet drop, named COOKIES, features 11 items – including puffer jackets, vests, jumpers, t-shirts, bucket and baseball hats, and other accessories – all emblazoned with the Team Wang logo. Alongside the collection, Wang dropped a photo and video campaign featuring an ‘invisible man’ wearing the offering, set to represent the process of self-understanding. COOKIES is available now here.
via Instagram (@stellamccartney)Activists star in a new Stella McCartney x adidas campaign
This week Stella McCartney and adidas released their FUTUREPLAYGROUND collection, which features activists from across the world. With feminist and environmentalist Lourdes Leon, mental health advocate Georgia Moot, and artists Calm and Violet on the line-up, each showcased the line's sustainable sportswear in a different landscape setting. “I love seeing how each individual is working to protect the planet or their community in their own way, and how they’ve each captured the collection in settings that celebrate their environment – serving as another reminder as to why it’s so important we strive to protect it,” said McCartney. FUTUREPLAYGROUND is available online here.
via Instagram (@brownsfashion)Browns’ VR lets you try on luxury watches at home
Lucky for those of us who have picked up online shopping as our latest lockdown coping mechanism – Browns has launched new virtual-reality technology, allowing customers to try on luxury watches via the Browns Fashion app. The feature, aimed to improve the home shopping experience (thanks COVID), follows a virtual sneakers try-on feature released by the brand in August. Try it out via the app here.
via Instagram (@vamuseum)The V&A is celebrating African fashion in its new exhibition
The V&A has officially revealed its next major fashion exhibition, which centres on African style and lands in the summer of 2022. The show is set to showcase African fashion from the 20th century through to today, especially celebrating the ‘creativity, ingenuity and unstoppable global impact’ of designers – including Kofi Ansah, Chris Seydou, Shade Thomas-Fahm, and Alphadi. “We hope this exhibition will spark a renegotiation of the geography of fashion and become a game-changer for the field,” said a statement released by the museum. In preparation for the exhibition, the V&A is issuing an open callout for specific pieces and personal testimonies to allow African creatives to tell the story themselves. Find out more and get in touch here.
via Instagram (@rafsimons)A new Raf Simons archive redux is coming
Following his debut menswear show at Prada, Raf Simons has dropped yet more archive pieces under his Raf Simons Redux line (Raf stans assemble!). The previous release featured pieces from the mid-90s and early 00s – including pieces from his first collection for AW 1995. Another drop we can’t wait to get our hands on. The Raf Simons Redux is set to release on Friday (Jan 22) in select stores.
via Instagram (@lilamoss)Lila Moss is set to walk in Kim Jones’ first Fendi show
Having made her runway debut at Miu Miu’s playful SS21 show last year, Lila Moss has now announced she will be taking part in Kim Jones’ upcoming Fendi show, set to take place on January 27 in Paris. Taking to Instagram to reveal her involvement, the post shows Moss with her hair pinned back in a 1920s style, wearing decorative earrings, and a pearl-embellished high neck top. With models Adwoa Aboah and Thatcher Thornton also set to walk in the show, the presentation will mark Jones’ first collection for the esteemed Italian house.