FashionRound-up This new fashion book tells Stone Island’s story from start to finishPlus more news you missed this week, including Acne Studios’ cute new collab and big Bottega Veneta momentShareLink copied ✔️November 8, 2024FashionRound-up TextEmma Elizabeth DavidsonStone Island AW24 campaign4 Imagesview more + Stone Island’s come a long way: from its birth in Italy in the early 80s, to football terraces up and down the UK, to teenage influencers doing their best to ‘get the badge in’ in their get ready with me TikToks. Now, the revered label’s entire history is being told via a new edition of hefty coffee table tome Storia, this time entitled Storia: Updated (see what they did there?) Originally published in 2020, this iteration of the book includes a 56-page chapter documenting new developments since, as well as a chapter exploring how the Stone Island community has grown globally, written by fashion critic and author Charlie Porter. There’s also a bunch more glossy photos of everything from sketches and original prototypes, right through to shots of the people who wear the brand. Launched via a special London signing by Stoney president Carlo Rivetti, it’s now available via Rizzoli – get your copy here. For all the other fashion news you missed this week, click through the gallery below. 1/8 You may like next 1/8 1/8 BALENCIAGA GOES BIGBigger is better, baby, and Demna looked to further that sentiment with his latest Balenciaga drop: the humongous 6XL sneaker. The Georgian designer is no stranger to pumping things up to outlandish proportions, but this one is truly an absolute unit. Get yours here and get your stomp on. view more + 2/8 2/8 MONCLER DROPS A NEW ICONNot long after it invited A$AP Rocky, Nigo, and Willow Smith to Shanghai to take the reins with their own ‘Genius’ collections, Moncler is back with another special drop, this time in the form of its third RE/ICON edition. Dragged out of the archives and given a contemporary update for 2024 comes the Verone jacket, which originally got its debut in the 1980s. The functional, utilitarian style is crafted from premium, techy materials to keep the cold at bay, and gets its own campaign with Alton Mason as the star.view more + 3/8 3/8 Photography Hanna Moon, styling Agata Belcen; Taken from the summer 2018 issue of DazedVIVENNE WESTWOOD IS GIVING BACKVivienne Westwood was a staunch campaigner for social justice and giving back to her community in life, so it makes sense her legacy continues after her passing. Announced this week comes news that the house will be donating a vast number of garments dug up from its archives to the Royal Trinity charity shop in London’s Kensington. Across this weekend only (November 7-10), you’ll be able to score ready-to-wear, accessories, and even bridal gowns for low prices, with all proceeds sent directly to support the UK’s oldest hospice. view more + 4/8 4/8 Courtesy of Acne StudiosACNE STUDIOS GETS CUTESYAcne Studios just dropped a new collaborative collection which plasters Tove Jansson’s Moomins across a bunch of ready-to-wear styles. From leader of the pack Moomintroll stitched onto signature denim, to Snorkmaiden and naughty Little My appearing on hoodies, tees, and cosy knitwear, the offering lands just in time for holiday shopping – whether you’re buying gifts for someone special, or more importantly, yourself.view more + 5/8 5/8 Courtesy of Bottega VenettaBOTTEGA IS FEELING FESTIVEBottega Veneta just dropped what it’s calling its Winter Solstice ‘24 campaign this week, and while there’s no sign of house fave Jacob Elordi, there’s still plenty of Matthieu Blazy’s leather ‘plaid’ shirts, covetable woven and plaited bags, and a splattering of sequins ideal for party dressing.view more + 6/8 6/8 GOLDIE HAS A SPEZIAL MOMENTadidas has linked up with revered Italian label CP Company, dropping a collection of apparel as part of its premium SPZL line, which this year celebrates its 10th birthday. Made up of terrace-ready parkas, logo sweatshirts, windbreakers, and more, the offering gets its debut with a campaign starring DnB legend Goldie, Top Boy’s Ashley Walters, and Snatch and This Is England’s Steven Graham. Watch the film above, and head here to buy. view more + 7/8 7/8 LORO PIANA LANDS IN HARRODSLuxury cashmere purveyor Loropiana became the latest brand to take over Harrods, landing in the landmark London store just in time for holiday shoppers to descend on its halls. On offer among the pop-up space? Chic outerwear and accessories for men, women, and kids – we just hope you’ve been saving hard throughout 2024view more + 8/8 8/8 AKONI HIGHLIGHTS JAPANESE CRAFT Akoni is the eyewear specialist behind some of your biggest fashion faves – from Alessandro Michele in his new position at Valentino, to Olivier Rousteing at Balmain, the brand is a go-to for what it calls “Swiss precision and quality Japanese materials”. This blend of craftsmanship is now the subject of a new short film which hammers home the expertise that goes into every pair of Akoni glasses, whether for its own namesake line of the lenses you see all over the catwalk. Watch it above.view more + 0/8 0/8