GLAM COLLECTION
Known as the dressmaker to some of the most glamorous people in the world, Giambattista Valli has created a feisty collection for H&M that reads like an eclectic recap of his style. The collection is a selection of timeless pieces meant to be mixed and matched according to personal style; items designed to last and be cherished for a long time. It’s all about style more than fashion. The designer, in fact, believes that one half of the work is done in the atelier, while the rest is up to the clients and their personalities. Each one different, each one unique. The Giambattista Valli x H&M collection ia available worldwide in selected stores.
A THOUGHTFUL GESTURE
Lupita Nyong’o has joined Michael Kors’ Watch Hunger Stop global philanthropic campaign against hunger. The initiative supports the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and its school meals programme, helping WFP deliver more than 18 million meals to children since its inception. The theme of this year’s campaign is Food Is Love. To help feed a child is to care for them. School meals provide children in food-insecure regions with the nutrition they need to grow and to thrive. It’s also an incentive for families to send their children, especially girls, to school.
AN ODE TO CULTURE
Tory Burch introduces a new capsule collection celebrating the designer’s recent visit to the Middle East and her longstanding commitment to the region. The collection comprises four one-of-a-kind kaftans, all distinguished by exceptional craftsmanship, taking nearly 300 hours to complete, with each kaftan hand-stitched by a team of seamstresses in the brand’s New York City atelier. Tory fell in love with the shape when, growing up, she would watch her mother wear a kaftan while entertaining guests in the summer.
FASHIONABLE FEET
Heads up, lovers of high-fashion shoes! Focusing on the concept of urban expedition, the new KENZO x PALLADIUM shoe collection brings two iconic French brands in tandem to embark on a journey of modern exploration and discovery. The popular fashion house, Kenzo, has partnered with the longstanding shoemaker, Palladium, on the relaunch of a vintage unisex shoe: the Palladium Pallashock by Kenzo. As a re-edition, the shoe honours the original collaborations of the two heritage brands under Kenzo’s founder Kenzo Takada in the late ’80s and early ’90s.
ECLECTIC STYLE
The founder of the Man Repeller website, Leandra Medine, has designed a limited-edition capsule collection for Mango, that translates her personality and eclectic style into a selection of over 30 designs and accessories. The Leandra Medine x Mango collection is full of original details that give personality to the designs: jewel buttons, feathers, colourful embroideries, sequins in sheer blouses and bold prints. The same line features elegant accessories where velvety fabrics, accessories with chains, striking elements and gold tones make their mark with a carefree air. The collection combines different materials, including recycled fabrics such as cotton, wool and polyester.
