RIMOWA Design Prize III

The Future in Form
*RIMOWA and the Rise of a New Creative Vanguard

written SARAH ARENDTS

At the historic Gropius Bau in Berlin, the third edition of the RIMOWA Design Prize brought together emerging talents, mentors, and established voices in a shared moment of creativity and clarity.

The event honored human-centered design and celebrated the many ways design shapes experience, care, and connection. Presented by Valerie Präkelt, the event underscored RIMOWA’s ongoing commitment to nurturing the next generation of designers. Since its inception, the prize has championed students from leading German design schools, connecting them with established creatives and honoring work that seeks to improve lives in tangible ways.

This year’s first prize went to Elisabeth Lorenz and Marc Hackländer of the Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd. Mentored by Nic Galway, their project, hottie, reimagines how we care for the body, specifically, those who experience menstrual pain. A discreet wearable device that combines TENS technology (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) with adjustable heat therapy, hottie empowers its users with relief and autonomy. The project also confronts societal stigmas, creating space for empathy and visibility.

RIMOWA Design Prize III Ceremony
seen by Marc Krause

Karen Boros + Christian Boros

Herbert Hoffmann

“Each project presented a perspective rooted in care and function. These are works shaped by awareness and a deep sense of purpose.”

Alban E. Smajli, Editor-in-Chief LE MILE

A special mention was awarded to Tom Kemter and Niels Cremer from the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar for their project Standalone. Mentored by Pierre Jorge Gonzalez and Judith Haase, the design transforms the classic forearm crutch into a sleek, ergonomic tool that stands on its own, literally and metaphorically. With its fold-out legs and elegant finish, Standalone promotes functionality and dignity, rethinking assistive design as something aspirational. The remaining five finalists—all of whom received monetary awards—brought forward bold, human-centric ideas grounded in sustainability and accessibility.

Each of the finalists received financial support for their work: €20,000 for the winner, €10,000 for the special mention, and €5,000 each for the other participants. Beside funding, the RIMOWA Design Prize offers visibility, mentorship, and a platform from which these ideas can grow into real-world solutions.

And while the projects themselves were impressive, what truly stood out at the event was the energy in the room, a sense of shared purpose, of mutual respect between generations of designers, and of hope for a more inclusive, thoughtful future.

The jury, comprised of respected figures from design, academia, and industry, including Niklas Bildstein Zaar, Dr. Mahret Ifeoma Kupka, Moritz Krueger, Ute Meta Bauer, Katharina Janku, and RIMOWA’s own CEO Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert, provided mentorship, context, and a meaningful connection between established design values and emerging perspectives.

As a brand long associated with precision and modern craftsmanship, RIMOWA continues to push its legacy forward—through its products and through cultural investment. With the Design Prize, it cements its role as a maker of iconic luggage and as a thoughtful patron of contemporary design innovation in Germany.

LE MILEcAir by Pin Jan Stackfleth

RIMOWA Design Prize 2025

Compath by Jonas Kraemer + Mahret Ifeoma Kupka

RIMOWA Design Prize 2025

Hottie by Marc Hacklaender + Elisabeth Lorenz

RIMOWA Design Prize 2025

Layers by Nick Geipel + Niklas Bildstein

RIMOWA Design Prize 2025

Tonbo by Marius Kintzel + Julian Solmsdorff

RIMOWA Design Prize 2025

RIMOWA Design Prize III
Jury

LE MILE was proud to witness the beauty of this moment: creativity at its most purposeful, and design as an act of generosity. What we saw last night at Gropius Bau was a gathering of bold thinkers who dare to imagine tools for a better life and who now have the support to build them.

And that, in essence, is what design should do.

Acne Studios x Jonathan Lyndon Chase *Exhibition

Acne Studios x Jonathan Lyndon Chase
*Celebration of Identity and Intimacy

written AMANDA MORTENSON

Visitors to Frieze New York 2025 are welcomed by a vibrant new encounter between art and fashion. Acne Studios deepens its creative dialogue with Philadelphia-based artist Jonathan Lyndon Chase through a capsule collection and exhibition at Greene Street, New York.

This collaboration is rooted in mutual admiration and expands on Chase’s earlier work for Acne Studios’ Spring/Summer 2025 womenswear show, where soft sculptures and expressive objects transformed the runway into a layered domestic setting.

The creative partnership flourishes once again in May, as Acne Studios Greene Street transforms into an exhibition space. The installation features an evocative blend of soft sculpture, painting, and sculptural furniture. Each work carries the emotional depth and physicality that define Lyndon Chase’s practice. Their characters, often drawn from personal relationships, appear across the space in a dynamic interplay of form and material.

(c) ACNE Studios
Jonathan Lyndon Chase Capsule Collection

(c) ACNE Studios

The setting channels a powerful sense of home and tenderness, shaped by Chase’s rich aesthetic language. Their pieces reinterpret familiar objects, lamps, fans, sinks, radios, picture frames, and place them into a new emotional context. Through this lens, domesticity becomes a site of queerness and personal narrative.

Alongside the exhibition, the exclusive capsule collection ‘Acne Studios Loves Jonathan Lyndon Chase’ launches with a range of expressive pieces. Chase’s illustrations, which evoke intimacy and connection, animate garments and homeware. Acne Studios’ iconic bow motif receives a vivid transformation through Chase’s hand, adding new texture to its recognisable design elements.

The capsule includes Acne Studios’ ‘1981’ jeans reimagined through Chase’s sensibility, as well as long- and short-sleeved T-shirts that serve as wearable canvases. Homeware pieces—cushions and a blanket—extend the collection’s narrative into interior spaces, offering warmth and visual storytelling. The textile choices play with illusion; denim-like finishes recall Acne Studios’ origins while welcoming softness and touch.

Chase’s artwork moves fluidly across these forms, creating a collection where each piece holds meaning beyond material. Their figures (often inspired by friends or/and lovers) emerge through loose, expressive lines that feel immediate and layered. The use of color and gesture carries emotion in every detail, inviting closeness and reflection.

The Greene Street space becomes a gallery and boutique, offering an immersive view of Chase’s world. It provides room for dialogue between fashion and art, and for personal histories to find shape through creativity. The pieces shown extend beyond the runway installation, including new works crafted especially for this moment.

Launched on May 7, the collection became available exclusively at Acne Studios Greene Street before expanding to selected Acne Studios stores and online from late June 2025. Its limited release mirrors the ephemeral quality of both the exhibition and the Frieze New York event, creating a sense of intimacy and connection with those who experience it. Jonathan Lyndon Chase continues to gain recognition for a practice that merges visual art, performance, and material experimentation. Their work often centers themes of identity, Blackness, queerness, and emotional presence. In this collaboration, Chase’s voice remains clear and celebrated, fully integrated into the Acne Studios universe without dilution.

(c) ACNE Studios
Jonathan Lyndon Chase Capsule Collection

(c) ACNE Studios

(c) ACNE Studios
Jonathan Lyndon Chase Capsule Collection

The exhibition and capsule are driven by shared values, an embrace of personal storytelling, emotional resonance, and visual boldness. Through this union, Acne Studios demonstrates once again its ongoing commitment to supporting visionary artists. This latest chapter in the Acne Studios x Jonathan Lyndon Chase collaboration reinforces the role of fashion as an expressive medium. It invites us all to engage with art beyond walls and to wear pieces that speak of connection and imagination.

NOMOS Glashütte *Club Sport neomatik

A New Worldtimer from NOMOS Glashütte
*Refined Color and Craft

written Amanda Mortenson

Understated design and horological finesse define the work of NOMOS Glashütte. With the Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Volcano, the brand continues its dedication to color and function—all filtered through the lens of quiet elegance.

(c) NOMOS Glashütte

This timepiece is part of a limited series of six new color variants in the Club Sport Worldtimer line. Its dial, rendered in a bold anthracite tone reminiscent of volcanic rock, introduces a refined chromatic depth to the collection. The look is tactile and mineral, without becoming ornamental. It’s a precise composition of shape and substance.

The 40 mm stainless steel case features a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. At just 9.9 mm in height, it wears flat and balanced, secured by a durable Club Sport bracelet with quick-change spring bars and a 20 mm lug width. With water resistance up to 10 ATM, the Volcano edition moves seamlessly from day to evening, city to travel.

(c) NOMOS Glashütte

(c) NOMOS Glashütte

(c) NOMOS Glashütte
S1 Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Volcano

Its engine is the DUW 3202, an in-house automatic caliber designed for technical and visual harmony. The worldtime mechanism, paired with a red 24-hour hand and a day-night display, allows for simultaneous reading of two time zones, ideal for those living across borders. White Superluminova ensures readability in dim light, integrated into the hour markers and hands.

NOMOS assembles each movement in Glashütte using traditional methods and proprietary innovation. The DUW 3202 features the NOMOS swing system, a stop-seconds mechanism, and a bidirectional winding rotor. The balance bridge, blue balance spring, and regulation in six positions reflect a commitment to precision. A sapphire caseback showcases the rhodium-plated surfaces decorated with Glashütte ribbing and perlage, while the ratchet and duplex wheels display a sunburst finish.

On the wrist, the Volcano edition carries weight through detail rather than excess. It communicates clarity and control, with a dark dial that changes with the light, from cool slate to deep charcoal. The restrained color is interrupted only by the quiet accent of the red 24-hour hand, introducing just the right amount of tension within the harmony. This is a limited edition of 175 pieces only. Each watch is engraved accordingly: "Limited Edition – Volcano 1/175." It is a watch that travels, but does not shout. Its presence is refined and expressive of a design language that values materiality and nuance.

NOMOS Glashütte brings mechanical ingenuity into dialogue with restrained aesthetics. The Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Volcano lives in this space—a watch of precision, made for individuals who move across time and space with intention.

also read NOMOS Glashütte Color Revolution *31 Shades of Time

George Byrne x Son of a Tailor *SS25

Wear the Contrast
SON OF A TAILOR
*George Byrne’s Capsule for Wildfire Relief

written AMANDA MORTENSON

A city is never neutral in George Byrne’s work. Its forms, shadows, lines, and spaces absorb and reflect.

This sensitivity to urban rhythm now moves into textile, as Byrne unveils a limited-edition capsule of T-shirts created in partnership with Copenhagen label Son of a Tailor. The three-piece capsule is part of the brand’s Canvas series, which invites artists to use the T-shirt as a medium of expression. Byrne’s works for this collection were made during a focused period in Copenhagen, with all proceeds supporting California wildfire relief via the California Community Foundation’s CalFund.

George Byrne
Clock Tower, 2024

George Byrne
Pink and Blue Wall, 2024

“It wasn’t just fashion for the sake of it—there was a great cause at the heart of it, and that made it meaningful.”

George Byrne on his collaboration with Son of a Tailor
SS2025

The connection is personal. “Supporting wildfire relief in California gave the project a personal edge,” Byrne says. “It was a way to give back to a city that’s given me so much.” Printed on 100% Supima cotton, produced in Portugal and made-to-order, the shirts are available in both custom and standard fits. Each of the three artworks is limited to 250 editions, individually numbered and never to be repeated. The scale of the print dominates the back; the front carries a label marking its edition. These aren’t souvenirs, but archive-bound objects made for wear.

The pieces emerged through Byrne’s immersion in Copenhagen—his first time in the city. “Landing in Copenhagen from LA does feel like being dropped on another planet—in the best way,” he says. “The pace, the architecture, the way people move through space—it all shaped how I engaged with the project.” His compositions draw from what he calls a dialogue between environments: the structured rhythm of Copenhagen and the emotional texture of Los Angeles. Having lived over a decade in LA, Byrne is deeply familiar with its volatility.

“Wildfires are a part of life here. I grew up in Sydney, so I know that strange orange light, the acrid air,” he shares. “It changes how you see things. I wanted to take that emotional residue and build it into something constructive.”

For Son of a Tailor, choosing Byrne for the Canvas series was more than an aesthetic alignment—it was a reflection of shared intent. “There’s a kind of understated elegance in inviting an artist to work with the T-shirt,” says Andreas Langhorn, co-founder and product director of the brand. “George’s approach to architecture, color, and form felt right for the Canvas series. And knowing he already wore our T-shirts every day added another layer of authenticity.”

Langhorn had followed Byrne’s work since his book Post Truth and was particularly drawn to his interpretation of West Coast light. “That aesthetic struck a chord with me,” he notes. “My family lives in California, so there was also a personal draw. It all came together very naturally.”

“We designed this Canvas edition to let the artwork breathe... It’s wearable art with purpose.”

Andreas Langhorn, Co-Founder of Son of a Tailor

George Byrne
White Wall

The collaboration is produced in alignment with Son of a Tailor’s values—zero overproduction, full transparency, and B Corp certification. Every shirt is made-to-order to avoid waste. “We designed this Canvas edition to let the artwork breathe,” Langhorn says. “The oversized prints reference vintage graphic tees but with refined construction.”

Byrne sees the gesture of donating all proceeds not as marketing but as an act of alignment. “You don’t often see that level of commitment—100% of proceeds,” he says. “It shows what’s possible when you lead with values.” Langhorn echoes the sentiment: “Sincerity is everything. People recognize when something is real. This collaboration reflects who we are—and who George is—on many levels.”

The George Byrne x Son of a Tailor capsule is available for pre-order from April 24 at sonofatailor.com

Valentino Fall 25 Campaign

*New Campaign
VALENTINO Fall 2025
Chez Valentino: A Still World

written Alban E. Smajli

A figure pauses inside a diner. Outside, a horse walks past. A bowl of ice cream melts slowly in a hand. Each moment unfolds without hurry. Each frame stays still, long enough for the viewer to feel it.

The Valentino Fall 25 ADV campaign opens with a fixed gaze. Directed by Glen Luchford and shaped by the vision of Alessandro Michele, the campaign introduces a new rhythm. The world is quiet, grounded in repetition and gesture. This rhythm carries through every element—from styling to set design, from casting to soundtrack.

The scenes exist as fragments of a larger fabric. A lavender heel rests on the edge of a step. A parrot perches beside embroidered fabric. Denim falls over worn tile. A varsity sweater with “CHEZ VALENTINO” stitched across the chest becomes part of the space around it. No hierarchy, no accent—only layers.

Jonathan Kaye’s styling anchors this language. Leopard prints, lace gloves, school socks, floral jacquards—each piece chosen to inhabit a mood. The silhouettes carry weight, softness, eccentricity, repetition. Hair by Paul Hanlon and makeup by Yadim Carranza follow the same path: clear, finished, quiet. Faces hold time. Eyes stay in place. Nothing interrupts.

The setting builds this continuity. An American-style diner, faded and sunlit, contains the action. A bar, a sidewalk, a bicycle. Elements repeat. Light falls evenly. Set designer Gideon Ponte constructs a container for gesture.

In his campaign note, Alessandro Michele writes of attention. His words shape the framework: “a policy of attention, an ethics for the gaze.” He draws focus toward gestures, toward morning light, toward a door that opens and closes. The camera remains fixed. The world continues moving inside it.

The talent list includes Amelia Gray, Sophie Thatcher, Kai Schreiber, Lorenzo Zurzolo, and others. Their presence offers texture. Their movement—slow, occasional, internal—forms the pulse of the campaign. Each person belongs to the scene. No character. No pose. Just observation.

Fabric plays its own role. A glittering Mary Jane steps onto concrete. Fringes catch wind. Mesh, velvet, satin, cotton—each fabric marks the body differently, holds the light differently. Each piece expands the world around it. Clothing becomes the pace.

Music by Juliette Armanet supports this tempo. Imaginer l’Amour plays softly, connecting one frame to the next. It opens space and adds tone without direction.

Repetition forms the spine of the campaign. A frame. A gesture. A return. This structure creates clarity. There is no build-up, no conclusion, but only movement held in place. Time stretches. The Valentino Fall 25 campaign offers an aesthetic grounded in the everyday. The material speaks directly. The vision lingers. There is no urgency, no volume, no interruption.

Michele draws from observation, not intervention. The everyday becomes the shape. The rhythm becomes the message. Stillness becomes the container. Each choice—from casting to color, from cut to frame—builds this language. The world appears complete. Within this frame, Valentino opens a new chapter. The campaign steps forward through attention, repetition, and the poetics of gesture. Clothing rests inside the world. Scenes unfold in silence. The result is a steady, crafted introduction, it´s an invitation to remain. Enjoy!

VALENTINO
THE POETICS OF EVERYDAY
FALL 2025 Campaign


photographer + director GLEN LUCHFORD
art director CHRISTOPHER SIMMONDS
stylist JONATHAN KAYE
set designer. GIDEON PONTE
hair PAUL HANLON
make up YADIM CARRANZA
manicure LAUREN MICHELLE PIRES
casting RACHEL CHANDLER

talents
KAI SCHREIBER
SCARLETT WHITE
AMELIA GRAY
SOPHIE THATCHER
MARIE SOPHIE WILSON
LORENZO ZURZOLO
YURI FUKUHARA
SANIQUE
YILAN HUA
AIMEE PATRICIA BYRNE
YAR AGUER
FRANKLIN SMITH
BUKWOP
LUUKAS NISKANEN
SUYONG JUNG
HANK AKERLUND


(c) VALENTINO
video music. Imaginer l’Amour — written + performed by Juliette Armanet
© ℗ 2021, Romance Musique — published by Universal Music Publishing & Armanet Songs

ELHO Freestyle *Summer Collection 25

ELHO FREESTYLE by DONALD SCHNEIDER
*Where Mountain Meets Urban Style

written SARAH ARENDTS

Under the theme Style Your Own Experience, ELHO Freestyle launched its highly anticipated Summer Collection. Merging outdoor performance with avant-garde design and bio-based materials, this new line specifically appeals to the style-conscious younger generation.

Donald Schneider, Creative Director of ELHO Freestyle, explained the concept in an exclusive interview with LE MILE Magazine: “Even though we are a 75-year-old heritage brand, we relaunched with a totally innovative new look to excite the new generation. Our products are designed for mountain performance yet suitable for everyday urban style. You can freely combine them—whether you're wearing hiking boots, high heels, sneakers, or flip-flops.”

ELHO Streetwear
Style Your Own Experience
Summer 2025 Collection

ELHO Streetwear
Style Your Own Experience
Summer 2025 Collection

Athlete-Inspired Innovation with Andri Ragettli

Freestyle Ski champion and social media sensation Andri Ragettli played an essential role in shaping this collection. Known for his daring stunts and distinctive style, Ragettli embodies the ELHO Freestyle spirit. According to Donald Schneider, "From our first conversation, it was clear how deeply Andri cares not only about his performance but also his style and appearance. He found that no existing outdoor brand truly catered to his aesthetic, even resorting to custom-made performance pants by a tailor."

This detailed feedback became instrumental in shaping ELHO’s products. For instance, Ragettli emphasized practical considerations like relocating ankle zippers to the outside of pants to withstand the wear and tear from high-impact freestyle skiing tricks. Andri Ragettli's hands-on involvement ensures each garment meets the rigorous demands of professional sports and urban fashion. The athlete rigorously tests each piece, wearing them during intense training and also during travel and city life, underscoring the collection’s versatility.

An Iconic Artistic Collaboration: Jean-Michel Basquiat

An extraordinary highlight of ELHO’s 2025 summer collection is the collaboration featuring the legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Renowned for his powerful, raw artistic expression, Basquiat’s iconic artworks have been translated into compelling black-and-white graphic prints on performance bomber jackets and shell pants. Donald Schneider reflects on the personal connection and inspiration behind the collaboration: “I knew Jean-Michel personally during my years in New York. His art remains incredibly impactful and resonates deeply with today's youth, who have rediscovered his pioneering spirit. His bold style perfectly complements our fusion of streetwear sensibility and outdoor functionality.”

The capsule includes standout pieces such as the Echo Bomber Jacket, distinguished by its bold black-and-white Basquiat print, creating statement looks that transition seamlessly from ski slopes to urban adventures.

Donald Schneider
Creative Director at ELHO Streetwear
seen by Henrik Nielsen

“Just look at how sports embraced urban style and innovative design—and it turned out to be their biggest revolution. We are convinced that this has to happen with outdoor wear too.”

Donald Schneider speaks with Sarah Arendts
for LE MILE .DIGITAL - Spring 2025

ELHO Streetwear
Style Your Own Experience
Summer 2025 Collection

ELHO Streetwear
Style Your Own Experience
Summer 2025 Collection

Sustainable Style: Durability Meets Ethical Fashion

Sustainability remains central to ELHO Freestyle’s design ethos. Rejecting fast fashion, the collection emphasizes longevity, durability, and the use of bio-based materials. Each piece, such as the ultralight Valley bomber jacket made from biobased nylon or the Zephir Pants inspired by traditional Japanese martial arts, is meticulously crafted from robust, eco-friendly materials sourced responsibly. These garments promise lasting quality, comfort and represent a conscious commitment to resource preservation.

The Return of an Iconic Heritage Brand

Donald Schneider, the visionary behind ELHO Freestyle's relaunch, brings an illustrious career in fashion innovation, previously serving as Art Director at French Vogue and pioneering global designer collaborations, notably Karl Lagerfeld x H&M. Schneider sees enormous potential in redefining outdoor apparel, which traditionally has struggled to embrace innovative style and urban aesthetics. “Our goal with ELHO Freestyle is clear: to reclaim our position as a pioneering brand,” Schneider explains. “Historically, ELHO was always ahead of its competitors, breaking conventional boundaries. Today, our ambition remains the same. We observe how sportswear has revolutionized urban style; now, it's time for outdoor apparel to undergo the same transformation. This is precisely the vision behind our current collection.”

ELHO Streetwear
Style Your Own Experience
Summer 2025 Collection

The market response has already been overwhelmingly positive, resonating especially with global tastemakers in cities like Seoul, Berlin, Zurich, and Paris. Influencers, stylists, musicians, and athletes alike have embraced the brand’s new direction, affirming its relevance and appeal. The ELHO Freestyle Summer Collection 2025 is available online!

discover more www.ELHOfreestyle.com

all visuals (c) ELHO Freestyle

Paris Fashion Week AW25

THE FABRIC OF NOW
*Paris Fashion Week 2025 Highlights

written ALBAN E. SMAJLI

Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025-2026 unfolded as an encoded manifesto, where fabric became language and silhouettes spoke in tongues. Designers unearthed buried histories, reconstructing past blueprints into a future without borders.

The runway was an evolving stage—DIOR dismantled gender constructs, LOUIS VUITTON mapped the velocity of movement, VALENTINO engineered intimacy as spectacle. Vans infiltrated Valentino, threading rebellion through the needle of luxury. This was a transmission. CHLOÉ reactivated an artifact, the Paddington bag, as an emblem of memory in motion. ZIMMERMANN stretched the seams between myth and reality. Vans infiltrated Valentino, threading rebellion through the needle of luxury.

Paris Fashion Week FW25
VALENTINO Show

VALENTINO Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter 2025/2026

Alessandro Michele’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection for VALENTINO continued his redefinition of the house’s identity, expanding on the foundations set in his debut. The show, titled Le Méta-Théâtre Des Intimités, transformed the runway into a dystopian, Lynchian space, evoking the surreal ambiance of a public restroom—an environment stripped of traditional constructs, where personal and collective identities dissolve.

Structured ‘70s-inspired suits, sculptural coats, and richly embellished dresses unfolded in deep VALENTINO red, ivory, and ink black, carrying an almost ritualistic quality. The collaboration with VANS introduced a new dimension, reworking the classic Authentic sneaker in bold checkerboard patterns and an “I Love My Vans” motif intertwined with VALENTINO’s logo. Lace veils layered over raw-edged tailoring, gloves extended beyond the elbow, and sculptural accessories punctuated the silhouettes with a sense of quiet subversion. Michele’s vision explored intimacy as a performative space, where identity is neither fixed nor singular but constantly in flux, layered like fabric, revealing and concealing with each movement.

Paris Fashion Week FW25
VALENTINO Show

Paris Fashion Week FW25
VALENTINO Show

Paris Fashion Week FW25
VALENTINO x VANS

Paris Fashion Week FW25
DIOR Show

Paris Fashion Week FW25
DIOR Show

DIOR Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter 2025/2026

Maria Grazia Chiuri's Fall 2025 collection for DIOR was a sartorial journey through time, drawing inspiration from Virginia Woolf's "Orlando" to blur the lines between masculinity and femininity. The runway transformed into a theatrical spectacle, with models navigating a set adorned with mechanical pterodactyls and looming icebergs, evoking a sense of timelessness and evolution.

Chiuri revisited the archives, paying homage to predecessors like Gianfranco Ferré and John Galliano. The reimagined white shirt, a nod to Ferré's architectural approach, became a canvas for exploration, featuring detachable ruffled collars reminiscent of Elizabethan ruffs, symbolizing the fluidity of identity. The collection's palette transitioned from somber blacks to ethereal whites, mirroring the narrative of transformation. Lace gowns juxtaposed with military-inspired coats underscored the harmonious blend of strength and delicacy. The revival of the "J'adore Dior" T-shirt, an emblem of Galliano's era, was recontextualized, bridging past and present. Chiuri's exploration of gender-bending silhouettes and the interplay of historical motifs with contemporary aesthetics reaffirmed Dior's commitment to innovation while honoring its rich legacy.

LOUIS VUITTON Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter 2025/2026

Nicolas Ghesquière's vision for LOUIS VUITTON's Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection was a love letter to the golden age of train travel, encapsulating the romance and anticipation of journeys. Staged at the historic Gare du Nord, the show immersed attendees in the bustling ambiance of a Parisian train station, complete with the rhythmic hum of Kraftwerk's "Trans-Europe Express."

Ghesquière presented an eclectic array of silhouettes, from voluminous midi skirts paired with heavyweight knit vests to pinstriped boiler suits accented with vivid scarves. The accessories were a testament to LOUIS VUITTON's legacy in travel, with models clutching steamer-inspired handbags and oversized duffel totes, reminiscent of classic luggage pieces.

The collaboration with set designer Es Devlin resulted in a runway that mirrored the transient nature of travel, with models embodying characters from various walks of life, each telling their own story. This new collection celebrates the art of travel, highlighting the brand’s connection to movement, heritage, and design, with historical elements woven into a contemporary vision that unfolds as a continuous narrative.

Paris Fashion Week FW25
LOUIS VUITTON Show

Paris Fashion Week FW25
LOUIS VUITTON Show

CHLOÉ Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter 2025/2026

Under the creative direction of Chemena Kamali, CHLOÉ's Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection was an ode to the multifaceted nature of femininity, exploring the interplay between strength and softness. Kamali studied the archives, reviving the iconic Paddington bag, a beloved accessory from the early 2000s, now reimagined for the modern woman.

The runway showcased a harmonious blend of opulence and practicality, with lavish, embellished dresses juxtaposed against pared-down, utilitarian pieces. Broad logo belts cinched sheer, low-rise maxi skirts, adding a touch of structure to the ethereal ensembles. Ballet flats, poised to become the season's must-have, offered an effortlessly chic touch, embodying the brand's signature blend of elegance and ease. Kamali's exploration of plurality and the influences that shape women's identities resulted in a collection that felt very personal and universally relatable, resonating with women across generations.

Paris Fashion Week FW25
CHLOÉ Show

Paris Fashion Week FW25
CHLOÉ Show

Paris Fashion Week FW25
CHLOÉ Show

Paris Fashion Week FW25
ZIMMERMANN Show

ZIMMERMANN Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter 2025/2026

Nicky Zimmermann’s Fall 2025 collection, Hypnotic, built a world where storytelling unfolded in fabric, silhouette, movement. Inspired by the haunting atmosphere of Picnic at Hanging Rock on its 50th anniversary, the collection absorbed the film’s lingering sense of mystery without directly referencing its costumes. Instead, elements from the narrative were distilled into textures, structures, and motifs that shaped each look with quiet precision.

Lace-trimmed lingerie dresses, pinstripe suits, and structured wool coats introduced a balance of softness and strength, while hidden details—maps of Mt. Macedon printed on silk, hand-drawn Valentine’s Day cards stitched between layers of chiffon—wove subtle fragments of the story into the collection. The use of Mongolian shearling, leather-wrapped boots, and braided trims reinforced a tactile complexity, adding depth to the compositions without overpowering their fluidity. A shift in palette from soft, sunlit hues to deep moss greens and midnight blues signaled an evolving mood, with textures becoming richer and silhouettes taking on a more dramatic form.

Polished stone jewelry and an almond-shaped suede bag introduced grounding elements to the collection, serving as counterpoints to the weightlessness of chiffon and the elongation of sleeves. ZIMMERMANN shaped Hypnotic with an attention to atmosphere, allowing the garments to move between clarity and enigma.

Paris Fashion Week FW25
ZIMMERMANN Show

Signature Clo *Singular Vision

SIGNATURE CLO
*A Language of Form and Presence

written MONICA DE LUNA

Signature Clo approaches design as an architectural discipline, where fabric becomes structure and movement shapes identity. Each piece is engineered with precision, using weight and proportion to define space. Cloth is a framework for expression.

The oversized hoodie establishes form through deliberate volume, reinforcing its presence with carefully weighted seams. The heavyweight tee interacts with the body's posture, shaping an interplay between material and wearer. Garments evolve with every movement, recording the rhythm of daily life.

Signature Clo
Sweater

Signature Clo
Ego Death Hoodie

Each stitch follows a calculated design process. Textures react to touch, fibers adjust to wear, and silhouettes refine themselves over time. This approach transforms fabric into an evolving canvas of lived experience. Signature Clo operates with an acute awareness of proportion. Every cut, every seam carries intent. Garments are designed for wear and interaction. They align with posture, adjust to the body's stance, and move with fluidity. The structured hoodie is crafted with reinforced stitching to maintain its sculptural integrity. Fabric is selected based on density and responsiveness, ensuring each piece carries presence. Textile composition is studied in detail—weight and weave dictate drape, while seam placement controls balance.

These garments are built for longevity. Over time, fibers mold to the wearer, creating a distinct relationship between material and motion. The more they are worn, the more they adapt, deepening their connection with the individual. Signature Clo sources premium materials that support function and form. Heavy cotton blends provide structure, allowing garments to hold their intended shape. Tactile surfaces invite interaction, shifting with light and movement. Fabric selection is integral to the design philosophy. The oversized hoodie is developed with dense textiles that offer resistance while maintaining comfort.

The heavyweight tee is composed of finely woven fibers that respond to air and motion. Every material is chosen for its ability to retain its silhouette while adapting to daily use. This approach ensures that garments remain visually and physically substantial. Layers of texture enhance depth, while expertly placed stitching reinforces each seam. The result is a collection that stands independently, yet integrates seamlessly into the wearer’s experience.

Signature Clo emphasizes the tactile nature of design. Fabric reacts to movement, adjusting with subtle shifts in motion. Textures hold memory, shaping themselves through repeated interaction. The oversized hoodie anchors itself through measured weight distribution.

Seams follow natural lines of motion, allowing unrestricted movement while maintaining a structured profile. The heavyweight tee extends outward, balancing volume with precision. Each piece carries an embedded physicality—designed to be experienced and observed.

Signature Clo
Hoodie

Signature Clo
T-Shirt

Signature Clo constructs garments that are intentional and evolving. Light moves across their surfaces, emphasizing their depth and dimension. Textiles absorb and reflect their environment, interacting with space in tangible ways. The collection exists at the intersection of design and experience. Silhouettes expand and contract with wear, becoming an extension of movement. Each garment is a study in proportion, a composition of fabric and form designed to endure. Signature Clo refines the language of streetwear, sculpting a vision where structure defines presence, and fabric carries identity.

Signature Clo: The Art of Constructed Motion.

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Milan Fashion Week AW25

MILAN AW25
*Runways Framed, Streets Unfiltered

written CHIDOZIE OBASI

In times where society’s downturns are increasingly commonplace, fashion's mission is to exude a profound sense of societal relevance that can create both desire and intent: a purpose to set alight its deep connotation beyond mere conventions.

The Milan shows have proven to stick to a traditional code of conduct: a free of fuss aesthetic, teamed with pared-back, minimalist lines prevail over its British and American counterparts, where everything is blown to the max. The Milan shows, after all, wholly reflect the DNA of century-old traditions, and it's no surprise that the people of the city share that very sentiment. Gucci went back to its roots and archive for Fall 2025, as the house's founder Sabato De Sarno announced his departure earlier in February. This season, the lineup featured a lean towards a new colourway (dark, forest green) and a shift from its red (rosso ancora, as the house used to name it), bringing a newfound sense of femininity and glamour to the apparel.

MFW FW25
during PRADA

MFW FW25

MFW FW25
ICEBERG Show

MFW FW25
during ETRO

MFW FW25
during VIVETTA

Now, speaking of Iceberg, the brand seemed to be eschewing all manners of fuss and grounding to a linear approach and take of tailoring: tones are subdued, maxi logos are a far cry from the visual language and the pared-back appeal seems to be winning the race. On similar territory, Fendi celebrated its centenary this Fall with a collection that harked back to Silvia Venturini Fendi's memories and Karl: the collection renewed its affection for the house's classics, bringing forth a slew of timeless pieces that had sleek silhouettes, embellished details and a sinuous touch overall. Jil Sander, Prada, Moschino and Moschino offered levity and a dash of irreverence to the modern woman. Diesel offered tons of playfulness while Etro, D&G's runway had upbeat tempo ('cool girls', strutted both inside and outside the venue), and Vivetta continued its design path.

MFW FW25
during DIESEL

MFW FW25
during GUCCI

MFW FW25
during MOSCHINO

MFW FW25
during DOLCE & GABBANA

MFW FW25

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production  ONE.FASHION.AGENCY
art-director Mariia Nikiforova 
project manager Viacheslav Nikiforov
seen by Vitalii Verkhoturov

MFW - WHITE Milano 2025

WHITE Milano 2025
*Fashion’s New Axis

written Alban E. Smajli

Milan, the beating heart of fashion, witnessed another electrifying edition of WHITE MILANO. A meticulously curated showcase of designers and brands set the tone for the future of luxury.

The event’s selection of 300 brands established a new narrative, presenting collections with a clear vision of craftsmanship, innovation, and cultural resonance. The Secret Rooms introduced designers such as YID’PHROGMA from China, MAZ Manuela ALVAREZ from Colombia, and RENÈ from Denmark. Their work projected an evolution in contemporary aesthetics, fusing heritage with modern design language.

OH CARLA
at WHITE MILANO 2025

RENÈ
at WHITE MILANO 2025

WHITE MILANO’s CIRCLE project expanded its global influence with a formalized partnership with Retail Leader Circle, securing a strategic presence in Riyadh. Retail activations at WESTERLY and additional pop-ups across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar strengthened its role as a dynamic force in international fashion. A growing network of buyers, including representatives from Estnation in Japan and Le Bon Marché in France, engaged with collections that embodied a defined luxury perspective. Media engagement surged, solidifying WHITE MILANO as an essential platform for industry dialogue.

Throughout the event, industry leaders and cultural pioneers gathered for discussions, presentations, and collaborations. A roundtable with key European buyers examined shifts in the retail landscape. A delegation of Indigenous Canadian designers, curated by Indigenous Fashion Arts, explored the interplay of sustainability and identity within fashion. Istituto Marangoni’s digital showroom extended the conversation, integrating physical collections with digital advancements.

The momentum carried into the evening. A dinner at Caruso Nuovo Bistrot with Massimiliano Bizzi and Brenda Bellei Bizzi immersed guests in an atmosphere of exchange and creative discourse. An intimate setting fostered new perspectives, deepening connections between design, business, and artistic vision.

WHITE MILANO constructs the framework of modern luxury. With each edition, the event refines its direction, reinforcing its role in shaping the industry’s trajectory. The upcoming season signals further evolution, with a continued focus on innovation and a sharp curatorial approach to the brands that define its identity.

WHITE MILANO 2025

CAROLXOTT
at WHITE MILANO 2025

WHITE MILANO is a cultural platform where fashion, music, and business intersect. With a diverse program of events, WHITE solidifies its role in shaping industry trends and future outlooks. The 2025 edition reflected fashion’s evolving landscape, driving creativity, innovation but also sustainability while influencing the industry’s direction.

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(c) WHITE MIlano, 2025 and Brands

Valentino *Pavillon des Folies

VALENTINO SS25
*Theatrum Mundi

written SARAH ARENDTS

Valentino SS25 moves beyond the realm of fashion, unfolding as a staged delirium where beauty performs in its purest form.

Alessandro Michele constructs a world where nothing is static, garments exist in flux, and identity bends toward theatrical excess. The collection channels movement—not as a metaphor, but as a tangible force. Fashion, in its essence, is a construction. Here, it is also a deconstruction, an invitation, a distortion.

Valentino
SS25 Campaign Pavillon des Folies

Each campaign frame is a performance, captured through Glen Luchford’s lens. Fabric rustles, lace distorts, silk drapes and clings with the inevitability of a script already written. The past lingers in embroidered surfaces, but the gesture is present, immediate. Rooms, once confined, stretch into liminal stages where models become vessels of transformation.

The cast moves through this imagined theater with the quiet tension of something unscripted. Jonathan Kaye’s styling sharpens the characters: punctuated silhouettes, lace gloved hands, the weight of a brocade, the sharp punctuation of a heel bow-tied in velvet.

The maison’s codes thread through the composition, but the script shifts. The stage is the Pavillon des Folies, a place without fixed identity, where beauty acts as a force, not an object. Alessandro Michele directs, but the narrative unfolds as an open-ended provocation.

Valentino
SS25 Campaign Pavillon des Folies

Louis Vuitton *LV BIKER

LV BIKER
*New Signature in Soft Power

written MONICA DE LUNA

A rebellion in leather. A manifesto in motion. The LV BIKER bag, unveiled in Louis Vuitton’s Spring-Summer 2025 collection, rewrites the language of luxury accessories. Designed by Nicolas Ghesquière, this latest signature piece channels the paradox of soft power—a force both undeniable and fluid, strength disguised in elegance.

The LV BIKER is a study in movement and form. Inspired by the silhouette of a classic biker jacket, its foldable construction reflects Louis Vuitton’s heritage of craftsmanship, shaping a new expression in design. With its supple structure and precise detailing, this bag embodies a distinct presence.

LOUIS VUITTON
Making Of

LOUIS VUITTON
LV BIKER Bag SS25 Collection

Introducing Pixel lambskin leather, an innovation in texture and tone. A meticulous layering process deepens the grain, giving the bag a two-toned effect that shifts under the light—an illusion of depth, a whisper of movement. Available in a spectrum of urban hues, from Pixel Noir to Dark Denim, Pixel Grège to Nano Noir, each variation speaks in its own frequency.

The LV BIKER thrives in transition. A dynamic interplay of straps and handles allows for multiple identities—worn as a clutch, draped over the elbow, slung across the body. A shape-shifting companion that adapts to the rhythms of the wearer, asserting itself in every iteration.

Heritage meets future. Trunk-making savoir-faire collides with contemporary utility. The LV BIKER bag, available in stores from February 22, 2025, challenges convention and refines rebellion. Three sizes. Infinite ways to wear.

LOUIS VUITTON
LV BIKER Bag SS25 Collection

LOUIS VUITTON
Runway

Louis Vuitton *Tambour Alchemize

Louis Vuitton Tambour
*Time Forged in Stone

written AMANDA MORTENSON

Louis Vuitton orchestrates time. The Tambour High End collection—now expanded with two audacious new iterations—embodies the synthesis of engineering and artistry. This is material mastery, savoir-faire expressed through horology.

Two watches. Two philosophies. A 40mm yellow-gold Tambour with a dial sculpted from Brazilian onyx, anchored in a bezel of saffron sapphires. A platinum Tambour, gradient-lit with rubies and sapphires, an explosion of calibrated color that reshapes the idea of the spectrum. Both operate in extreme limitation—only 30 and 50 pieces respectively. Their creation follows a meticulous process that dictates its own rarity.

Louis Vuitton
Tambour High-End Rainbow Session

For the first time, the Tambour embraces hard stone, elevating Brazilian onyx to an object of precision. Twelve individual segments form the dial’s minute ring—each piece drilled, polished, and adjusted under a near-zero margin for error. A slip, a scratch, a miscalculation? Start over. The luminous baguette-cut saffron sapphires carry a coded language, drawn from a 1911 Louis Vuitton trunk in Vuittonite yellow. Timekeeping here manifests as storytelling.

Platinum resists. It refuses to be easily shaped, demanding 30% more machining time than its gold counterpart. The result: a case of extreme density and weight, its brushed and polished surfaces absorbing and refracting light. Encircling it, a spectrum of 59 meticulously sourced corundum gemstones, their color transition seamless—no jarring breaks, no discord. From the high-energy fuchsia rubies of Mozambique to the deep greens and violets of Sri Lanka, this is color as movement, gradient as narrative. Even the caseback whispers exclusivity—a single 1.6mm saffron sapphire, a hidden marker of the watch’s platinum identity.

Within both pieces beats the Calibre LFT023—the first proprietary three-hand movement of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton. Aan exhibition of savoir-faire: Geneva Chronometric Observatory-certified accuracy (-4/+6 seconds per day), a 22K rose gold micro-rotor carved with the Louis Vuitton monogram, a barrel adorned with the maison’s signature flower motif. 50-hour power reserve. 31 colorless sapphires embedded for reduced friction. Precision and poetry, without compromise.

Louis Vuitton
Tambour High-End YG ONYX Front

Louis Vuitton’s Tambour High End collection manifests as an expression of material truth. Time, sculpted in precious stones and metals, takes on permanence. 30 yellow gold. 50 platinum. The countdown has already begun.

McQueen SS25 Campaign

McQueen SS25
*The Banshee's Unrelenting Cry

written MONICA DE LUNA

Llansteffan Castle, weathered and elemental, carries the weight of centuries. The McQueen Spring/Summer 2025 campaign unfolds within its walls, where shadows and movement intertwine.

Directed and shot by Glen Luchford, the imagery captures an unsettling presence, raw and electric. Seán McGirr channels the banshee, an ancient force woven into Irish folklore. A figure neither seen nor ignored, she moves with intent, her voice uncontained.

McQueen SS25 Ad Campaign
seen by GLEN LUCHFORD
creative directed SEÁN McGIRR

“She embodies a sense of strident self-expression that resonates now,”

Seán McGirr

Fabric carries the weight of mythology. Tailoring shifts its structure, fabric unravels—cobweb lace, pleated chiffon, silk creponne, and shredded silk organza. Silvered grey and ivory set the tone, punctuated by bursts of yellow and orange. Accessories manifest as relics; jewelry holds the presence of something once whispered and now declared.

Movement defines the collection. Figures navigate castle corridors and windswept shores, their silhouettes precise, their presence unwavering. Meshach Henry directs each motion with a purpose that transcends choreography. Hair carries the air’s charge, makeup enhances the stark clarity of the vision—Gary Gill and Daniel Sallstrom sculpt forms that resist containment.

Sound shapes the atmosphere. The post-punk resonance of Heartworms’ Consistent Dedication cuts through the visual landscape, its synths and vocals channeling something instinctual. The score becomes an extension of the campaign’s pulse, threading itself through each frame.

McQueen SS25 moves with force. The banshee does not linger. She calls forward.

Porsche Design x Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom Joins Porsche Design
*The Art of Precision

written MONICA DE LUNA

A lineage of engineering distilled into the hum of an engine, the balance of a curve, the whisper of a second hand sweeping across a dial.

Orlando Bloom steps in as an ambassador, a presence that reflects precision, heritage, and an unapologetic pursuit of excellence. Porsche Design unveils its latest collaboration, embodying its core values in design and craftsmanship. Orlando Bloom becomes a part of this legacy. The campaign unfolds in a palette of obsidian black and sleek titanium, a nod to the Chronograph 1 – All Black Numbered Edition, an evolution of the 1972 design.

Porsche Design
Orlando Bloom, Brand Ambassador

Bloom, a Porsche devotee, moves with intention. "Porsche is a lifestyle," he reflects. "It’s innovation meeting performance, meeting legacy."

The Porsche Design P'8478, first released in 1978, features interchangeable lenses, featherweight titanium, and precision-cut curves. It adapts effortlessly to changing conditions.

"Style is personal," Bloom says. "Authenticity is everything." His choices reflect a commitment to timeless design. Accessories are essential elements of his wardrobe, particularly when they merge function and elegance. Watches and eyewear are more than complements; they shape the way one interacts with the world. The Chronograph 1 – All Black Numbered Edition is at the heart of this campaign. A timepiece that encapsulates decades of design mastery. Conceived in 1972 and modernized in 2022, it bridges generations of engineering. Its monochromatic aesthetic is a study in focus and precision. Handmade in Solothurn, Switzerland, it stands as a testament to Porsche’s seamless fusion of Swiss craftsmanship and automotive ingenuity.

Beyond timepieces, the collaboration highlights Porsche Design’s eyewear. The P'8478 model, a pioneer of modular lenses, remains an icon. Designed by F. A. Porsche, its quick-release mechanism and durable titanium frame provide adaptability and refinement. A vision crafted for the dynamic.

For Bloom, this partnership aligns with his appreciation for innovation and legacy. As a long-time Porsche enthusiast, his connection to the brand extends beyond admiration. It’s a shared understanding of how aesthetics, function, and history converge. Stefan Buescher, CEO of Porsche Lifestyle Group, affirms this synergy: "Orlando Bloom embodies our values of authenticity, style, and a passion for perfection. His global presence strengthens Porsche Design’s resonance with an audience that values excellence."

Porsche Design

Porsche Design

Porsche Design remains committed to timeless innovation, and Bloom steps into this world as an extension of that ethos. A fusion of design and purpose, movement and precision. The Chronograph 1 is worn because it functions with mastery. The sunglasses because they are an optical evolution. This is Porsche Design—where every detail serves a greater vision.

HOKA New Speed Loafer 2025

HOKA Speed Loafer
*A Study in Motion

written MONICA DE LUNA

A design distilled to its purest form, cut to the rhythm of those who move with intention.

HOKA shifts the landscape once again. The Speed Loafer emerges as a sharp statement in movement, fusing a forward-thinking silhouette with the unmistakable energy of the brand’s signature engineering.

HOKA
Speak Loafer

Footwear, in its truest essence, is architecture in motion. The Speed Loafer manifests this ideology through sculpted contours and an unwavering focus on function. Precision-stacked layers of EVA foam deliver a sensation that pulses between structure and fluidity. The silhouette, clean yet assertive, lands with the clarity of a blueprint drawn for kinetic expression.

The upper—a seamless convergence of form and breathability—eliminates excess. A single stroke of engineered materials, composed to contour. Slip-in ease translates to uninterrupted motion, making the transition between states effortless.

HOKA’s DNA hums beneath the surface. The Speed Loafer carves out space for movement, where stability does not compromise agility. The midsole, sculpted for response, amplifies each step with a balance that speaks to both precision and instinct. Every element, from the minimalistic structure to the considered weight distribution, channels a philosophy of forward propulsion.

This release reframes versatility through a sharper lens. Urban rhythm or off-grid escapism, the Speed Loafer adapts to the moment without hesitation. A visual language that aligns with an audience attuned to dynamic design, it defies expectations without the need for embellishment.

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HOKA’s latest drop extends an invitation—not just to wear, but to move. The Speed Loafer is now available through selected retailers and online, existing at the intersection of motion and intent.

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RIMOWA and Rick Owens

PATINA + POWER
*RIMOWA x Rick Owens Collaboration

written AMANDA MORTENSON

Travel has a new edge. The RIMOWA x Rick Owens collaboration introduces a suitcase that reshapes the language of movement.

The Original Cabin Bronze emerges from the hands of two visionaries, each committed to pushing the limits of material and meaning. At its core, the collaboration fractures the traditional notions of luxury. Rick Owens’s unmistakable aesthetic—dark, unapologetic, and raw—melds with RIMOWA’s century-long mastery of aluminium craftsmanship. The bronzed exterior, achieved through a meticulous pigment process, becomes a surface alive with its own imperfections and evolution.

RIMOWA x RICK OWENS
Michèle Lamy seen by Matteo Carcelli

“I wanted the outside finish to recall a bronze from Giacometti or Serra, and I wanted the interior to feel like the touch of a black leather glove.”

Rick Owens

Inside, Owens alters the language of travel interiors. The fully leather-lined design—a first for RIMOWA—invitates to engage with texture. The aluminium shell merges seamlessly with Rick Owens’s leather, creating a unified tactile experience. Flex Dividers, reimagined in this material, showcase Owens’s meticulous craftsmanship, redefining their function within the space.
The inclusion of a handcrafted luggage tag in coarse, hair-on cowskin disrupts the polished sheen of modernity. It speaks of primal connection, of an object meant to be held and experienced. Owens’s choice of material shifts the narrative from travel as convenience to travel as ritual.

Branding is minimal, emphasizing subtlety and intention. The emblems of both RIMOWA and Rick Owens whisper rather than announce, etched subtly into the surfaces. These marks, understated and deliberate, align with the collection’s ethos: an homage to form and material, unburdened by excess.

Owens’s voice is ever-present. He describes the suitcase as a tribute to the elemental and the eternal: “I wanted the outside finish to recall a bronze from Giacometti or Serra, and I wanted the interior to feel like the touch of a black leather glove.” His vision extends beyond the physical, layering memory and emotion into the object’s very fabric.

The new Original Cabin Bronze commands attention, forcing a reexamination of what it means to carry, to move, to possess. Its patina speaks in textures, rejecting order and expectation. RIMOWA and Rick Owens deliver an object of rebellion.

Paul Andrew Spring 2025

PAUL ANDREW
*Fusing Fashion with Radical Creativity

written SARAH ARENDTS

Titled without fanfare but pulsing with intent, the new Paul Andrew Spring 2025 campaign—a collaboration with an eclectic cohort of contemporary artists—unfolds as a declaration. The campaign lands like a manifesto for the avant-garde, a space where creativity reshapes the narrative of luxury fashion.

This is a campaign of tension and raw edges. Andrew’s collaborators embody modern disruption: Erica Ohmi’s glitch-ridden 3D textures flow into Rei Nadal’s surreal narratives. Sungi Mlengeya’s stark black-and-white portraits pull you into a quiet intensity that feels meditative. Jet Swan’s lens captures moments that resonate—charged and electric.

(c) Paul Andrew

(c) Paul Andrew

The energy is tangible. The collection speaks through footwear that transcends utility to become sculptural artifacts. Paul Andrew’s design carries an understated boldness. Translucent materials fold into shapes that feel as ephemeral as memory, while sharp cuts command attention with visceral impact. These pieces resonate without forcing clarity, allowing the viewer to linger in their intricacies.

Visual artist Jorden Steward’s work bursts with hyper-saturated tableaus of color, while Natasha Stagg’s fragmented storytelling adds depth to the mood. The campaign unfolds as a layered experience between physicality and abstraction.

Sound designer Frederic Sanchez creates sonic compositions that distort the visual narrative, scraping and humming like fractured memories. Luna Conte’s choreographed motion disrupts stillness, infusing movement with defiance.

Andrew’s campaign functions as an orbit of interconnected ideas and moments. The collaboration, with its fractured yet cohesive aesthetic, invites the audience to immerse in its density and discover its core.

Paul Andrew’s Spring 2025 campaign presents an unfiltered vision. The artists, visuals, and sound converge in a charged interplay that transcends interpretation. It is an experience that lingers, shifting something within—even if its shape remains elusive.

(c) Paul Andrew

(c) Paul Andrew

(c) Paul Andrew

campaign credits

creative director PAUL ANDREW

artists ERICA OHMI, JORDEN STEWARD, SIENNA MURDOCH, NATASHA STAGG, SUNGI MLENGEYA, JET SWAN, FREDERIC SANCHEZ, JASA MULLER, JACK LOVATT, @_UNFOLLOWING, REI NADAL, LUNA CONTE

VALENTINO Valentine’s Day 2025

Avant les Débuts with VALENTINO
*A Love Letter Rewritten

written MONICA DE LUNA

Maison Valentino’s Valentine’s Day 2025 is a riot of intimacy and rebellion. Under Alessandro Michele’s audacious creative direction, the ‘Avant les Débuts’ collection fractures traditional romance and pieces it back together into something electrifying.

Michele crafts accessories as conduits for emotion. Valentino Garavani’s signature Rockstud evolves into jagged, elongated forms—a tactile declaration of passion’s complexity. The collection hums with tension: metal edges collide with supple leather, each piece demanding touch while resisting easy understanding. These are objects that engage with desire in its purest form.

MAISON VALENTINO
Valentine´s Day Gifts 2025

The campaign imagery pulses with energy, refusing stasis. Sienna Murdoch’s kinetic work infuses an almost spectral quality—earrings captured mid-motion, belts twisting as if alive. Natasha Stagg’s layered prose threads through the visuals, creating a fragmented narrative that invites curiosity and disorientation.

Color in this collection agitates rather than soothes. Deep carmine flares against muted blush, with threads of gold drawing the viewer into unexpected depths. Michele uses these tones to evoke the sensory aftermath of unforgettable connection, each shade alive with intent.

Sound becomes another layer of storytelling. Frederic Sanchez’s auditory composition infects the campaign, with metallic whispers and creaking leather forming an intimate, voyeuristic atmosphere. These pieces don’t merely exist; they resonate, breathe, and linger.

‘Avant les Débuts’ transcends Valentine’s Day conventions, reimagining love as an experience of power and vulnerability. Alessandro Michele invites us to let go of sentimentality and embrace something sharper and more vital. Maison Valentino’s latest creation provokes, unsettles, and demands to be felt.

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GUCCI’s Cinematic Call to Emotion *Where Light Finds Us

GUCCI Spring 2025

GUCCI’s Cinematic Call to Emotion
* Where Light Finds Us

written AMANDA MORTENSON

GUCCI projects intensity and emotion. Spring 2025’s campaign, “Where Light Finds Us,” seen and directed by Xavier Dolan, pulses with raw tension and vulnerability. The actors Yara Shahidi and George MacKay anchor the scenes as glowing portraits of intimacy, caught in fleeting, luminous moments.

This isn’t a linear story. Instead, light takes on a transformative role, spilling through windows, cutting across walls, and touching brief, unspoken connections. Dolan’s lens captures moments of fleeting beauty, weaving shadows and light into a poetic visual experience.

GUCCI Spring 2025 Campaign
George MacKay

Gucci’s creative director, Sabato De Sarno, introduces a collection that moves fluidly between timelessness and modernity. Silhouettes include relaxed suiting and ethereal dresses that seem to float, creating a collection that refuses categorization. The iconic Bamboo 1947 bag reappears, embodying a sense of enduring elegance and thoughtful design. Every detail—from fabrics to stitching—is imbued with a quiet intensity, ready to resonate deeply.

Color choices feel deliberate, with soft blues and creams balanced by moments of vibrant citron and crimson. This intentional palette injects energy and emotional depth into the collection, offering a dynamic interplay of moods.

The campaign’s imagery thrives on ambiguity. Dolan’s still frames explore emotions through gestures and glances: hands brushing over fabric, light tracing a silhouette, or a gaze that holds untold stories. The camera lingers, urging viewers to delve deeper into its layers of meaning.

“Where Light Finds Us” challenges conventions and embraces an intimate, reflective tone. It invites the audience to sit with its layered beauty and absorb its quiet, human depth. Gucci’s Spring 2025 campaign transcends fashion, presenting a vision of raw emotion and light’s ability to reveal truth.

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GUCCI Spring 2025

campaign credits

GUCCI creative director SABATO DE SARNO
art director RICCARDO ZANOLA
seen + directed XAVIER DOLAN
models YARA SHAHIDI + GEORGE MACKAY
stylist FRANCESCA BURNS
hair JAWARA
makeup AARON DE MEY

GUCCI Spring 2025 Campaign
George MacKay