All The Vibes: #6
Pride Month capsule collections and RIP to the iconic skinny jean
Whether it's runway shows, magazine editorials, social media posts, street style, nostalgic trends, fashion news, brand collaborations, new collection drops or cool ad campaigns; ‘All The Vibes’ will be a place where I let you know all of the fashionable things that should be on your radar.
So sit back, relax and enjoy! Let's get into round #6.
Anthony Hopkins for Loewe? Say less. This unexpected mash-up is a whole mood, and for a heavyweight actor whose career spans seven decades, who'd have thought he'd add this string to his bow? Photographed by Juergen Teller and styled by Benjamin Bruno, this proves that silver foxes remain king.
I haven't made it to Aime Leon Dores new London boutique yet, but rest assured I'll be hopping, skipping and running there as soon as I get a chance. Building on the success of their New York flagship outpost, the London store includes a cafe and a lounge space in addition to being a retail outlet.
Nike’s Re-Creation Program transforms locally sourced vintage garments into unique sportswear pieces. Building on DIY culture and thrifting attitudes, each garment is uniquely restored through cleaning, dyeing, stitching and patching.
Jet Rag in LA is a vintage lovers paradise. Everything costs $1, and with inflation and the rising cost of living impacting people's spending, searching through piles of clothes at a weekly sale allows vintage enthusiasts to get their fashion fixes affordably.
Cher and Versace collaborating on a capsule collection to celebrate Pride Month? Didn't see that one coming. All proceeds will benefit Gender Spectrum, a charity that works with LGBTQ+ children and youth.
Dazed’s Chop Life issue is dope. So so dope. This issue is even more special as it celebrates the life and legacy of Virgil Abloh, and pays tribute to his unique take on luxury fashion and streetwear.
Jacquemus and Nike? Yes please. This collaboration looks like a match made in heaven, think Jacquemus’s minimalist luxury vibes coupled with a slight sporty edge and streetwear influence.Â
Are you for or against the fashionable comeback of Crocs? I'm still sitting on the fence, but I can't deny they are currently reigning supreme. Salehe Bembury is a designer that constantly reinvents classic styles, and his take on Crocs are sure to make a few heads turn.
I love Marvel movies, and I'm down to watch anything even remotely superhero or action-packed related. Lanvin's new Batman inspired DC Comics collaboration wants people to embrace the night, and I'm here for it.Â
Would you be able to turn a shoebox into a handbag that looks as if it can retail for hundreds of dollars? I know I wouldn't, but upcycle artist Leila manages to do just that.
Burberry debuted a floating meadow in London on the River Thames to showcase their commitment to sustainability, building on their pledge to become climate positive by 2040. The zero-waste installation was made from recycled materials found in rivers in the UK.
I don't know if there's an ‘All The Vibes’ post that will go by where I don't mention Balenciaga, but here we are. They seem to be everywhere all at once, so kudos to their whole team for fuelling their creative strategy. Their armoured boots are limited to only 9 pairs worldwide, and are only available to VIP shoppers via request. I'm getting very modern-day The Sword In The Stone vibes.
I don't know about you, but I sure am glad to say good riddance to skinny jeans. The compressing silhouette is thankfully on its way out - though not entirely - but it's creating space for many new styles and trends to take over the denim sector.
I won't pretend to be sad about a fast fashion giant going under, because I'm not. There's a lot about the fast fashion industry I don't agree with - ripping off independent designers, not paying their workers fairly, promoting toxic body standards and beauty ideals (essay coming soon on this) - but I think the collapse of ultra-fast fashion brand Missguided signals an interesting industry shift which makes me wonder, what do people even want from fashion these days?
Naomi Campbell starring in Self-Portrait's latest campaign, ‘The Bow Is Mine’, is fueled with 90s nostalgia and is accompanied by Brandy and Monicas 1998 hit R&B track The Boy Is Mine.
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