“IT” bags for New York: Fendi took Instagram by storm on Saturday, unveiling an accessories campaign by Linda Evangelista to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her signature baguette bag.
In addition to sharing campaign imagery, the luxury house is moderated by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton said it will hold a runway show in New York on September 9 to mark the bag’s anniversary, two years after Kim Jones joined as artistic director of fashion and womenswear.
No other details on the show were available at press time. However, sources have told WWD that Jones is working on a collaboration with Marc Jacobs that could be unveiled during New York Fashion Week in September, meaning Baguette will be part of it somehow.
Instagram netizens praised the campaign in which Evangelista by Steven Meisel is photographed holding two sequin-covered baguette bags in varying sizes with a gray sweater and satin baseball cap against a gray background.
The supermodel sported a diva look behind her pink sunglasses and fans on social media cheered for her comeback in front of the camera.
First introduced in 1997 by Sylvia Venturini Fendi, artistic director of accessories and menswear, the baguette has been the ideal canvas for many creative iterations over the years, including denim, embroidered jacquard, sequins, fur accents, hand-painted versions and even That includes a scent. Introduced in 2019.
The accessory ignited the “it” bag craze and is currently enjoying momentum like other bags from the late ’90s and early August, tapping into Y2K nostalgia.
In the past, its popularity was cemented after a sequined purple version of Sarah Jessica Parker’s character in the hit series “Sex and the City”. She returned to show her love for the accessory in 2019, when Fendi launched the #BaguetteFriendsForever communication project. — Martino Carrera
New in Naples: Lafayette 148 has opened a 3,020-square-foot freestanding shop at open-air luxury shopping destination The Waterside Shops in Naples, Fla.
The store space highlights the brand’s commitment to crafts and handicraft in its collection, along with an art gallery, the SoHo original of Lafayette 148. Hanging shelving displays host the Lafayette 148 in Italy accessories collection of bags and footwear.
The space features custom planters from Brooklyn, NY-based artist Julian Ah, with handcrafted wood and ceramic stools by Kieran Kinsella. Two works by photographer Sophie Elgort will be on permanent display.
Boutique Lafayette offers 148’s full-to-wear, footwear, handbags, jewelry, and accessories collections. Creative director Emily Smith’s approach is built on luxe fabrics, workmanship, and a modern, understated aesthetic.
The shop features an oiled patina bronze wall glass. Drawing inspiration from the brand’s global flagship at 59 Green Street in New York, elements include French white oak hardwood floors, bespoke seating areas, and Ice Onyx jewelry vitrines.
Lafayette 148’s new Naples, Fla., location.
courtesy shot.
Lafayette 148 joins waterside shops along with other retailers such as Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany’s, Gucci, Tory Burch, Max Mara, Lululemon and Vince.
As reported, Lafayette 148 opened its first boutique in Canada at 130 Bloor Street West in Toronto in May. The unit, at 2,077 square feet, also exudes the scale of an art gallery.
The Naples store is Lafayette 148’s 27th store in the US and China. Established in 1996, Lafayette 148 is sold in specialty stores and luxury department stores around the world as well as at lafayette148ny.com. — Lisa Lockwood
Camilla’s Milestone: Happy birthday to the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla.
The future Queen wife turned 75 on Sunday, and to mark the occasion, Clarence House released a new official birthday portrait.
In the photo, Camilla, wearing a blue floral Sophie Dundas summer dress, poses in her garden with a cup of tea and a bowl of peaches on the table.
He also wore the independent British brand on the cover of Country Life magazine, which he guest-edited while taking his portrait for the cover with the Duchess of Cambridge.
Camilla is wearing a blue floral Sophie Dundas summer dress as she is photographed in her garden with a cup of tea and a bowl of peaches on the table.
Clarence House via Getty Images
Inside this issue, her food writer son Tom Parker Bowles writes about the fruit, noting that “my mother is a keen grower of white peaches (the topic of this month’s column was her view).
Since her marriage to Prince Charles in 2005, the Duchess has been slowly on her way to improving her public image.
In the July issue of British Vogue, she revealed that “she was scrutinized for so long that you have to find a way to live with it. Nobody likes to be seen all the time and, you know, criticized.” She goes.”
However, on the other end, Camilla has grown stronger. She won over the royal family, particularly Queen Elizabeth II, who celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in June.
A new side of the Duchess has come to the public – much needed at a time when the longevity of the monarchy is being questioned; Her husband is preparing to fill his mom’s shoes, and her portrayal of “The Crown” in the hit Netflix series needs to be countered.
She has proved that she is nothing like Diana, Princess of Wales, nor is she competing with the beloved royal she was once in a love triangle with. Camilla’s strategy, like that of Kate Middleton, is to serve and remain the brand for the crown. – Hikmat Mohammed
rich: Kicking off an active period of destination resort shows and high jewelry productions, Anthony Vaccarello and Saint Laurent staged their spring 2023 menswear show on Friday night in the Agafé desert near Marrakech, Morocco.
Vaccarello enlisted English artist and set designer S Devlin to collaborate on staging a sunset performance around a well that emitted a haze, often adding to the otherworldly atmosphere of the rocky landscape described as moon-like. .
According to Saint Laurent, Vacarello references the 1949 novel “The Sheltering Sky” in North Africa, which investigates existential despair. “We regard life as an inexhaustible well. Yet everything happens in a certain number, and in a very small number, in fact,” wrote author Paul Bowles.
Editors, influencers and VIPs who attended the event had their share of memorable events, a rare sandstorm in Marrakech on Wednesday and a brief sending champagne flutes flying off trays and tables in a welcome cocktail on Thursday night. with the storm.
The Agafay Desert was the setting for the Saint Laurent fashion show.
Courtesy of Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent said it took several steps to reduce its environmental impact, and described the event as carbon-neutral.
The Kering-owned fashion house said in a statement, “The event’s carbon footprint is calculated and all greenhouse gas emissions are offset through verified REDD+ projects, which not only conserve vital forests and biodiversity but also support the livelihoods of local communities.” to WWD.
It noted that materials and equipment were rented where possible, while new items would either be reused, recycled or donated to support local federations, including the Women’s Co-operative in Marrakech There are committees involved that will take back the fabric for making carpets. Saint Laurent stated that the water planned for the set was not potable and would later irrigate olive groves in the Agafe area.
The desert area is not classified as a protected area. Still, Saint Laurent said it has hired local experts to conduct environmental impact studies and provide recommendations on managing the biodiversity, fauna and flora at the site.
In addition, Saint Laurent said it would fund various philanthropic works in the region through the NGO, including planting thousands of fruit trees and setting up an irrigation system in the village of Achabarou; Digging a water well and solar system in Akrich village, and setting up a garden in the Zarkten area to educate children about sustainable practices and local biodiversity conservation. — Miles Thought
Marking a decade: Frank & Oak celebrated the opening of its second location and flagship in New York City last week.
In celebration of its 10-year anniversary this year, the Montreal-based brand is using the new 3,600-square-foot store as a way to celebrate and showcase its sustainability adventures. Over the years, the brand launched its circular denim line, became a B Corp and cleared the slate in Canada with carbon-neutral shipping and a new owner under the Unified Commerce Group (post-pandemic bankruptcy).
Frank & Oak’s Williamsburg flagships impress the fixture.
Although slightly delayed from its original opening plan due to relocation, the store is ready for business.
In a sprawling minimalist storefront in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood, the instant sustainability callout includes messaging on its B Corp chops and a drop-off box where customers can donate pre-loved clothes for the next best use. The store’s attractive wood paneling, lush windowsills and soft, natural light also help make its real impression.
Perhaps the more important element is the vast array of more responsible fabrications like organic cotton, Tencel Lyocell, recycled polyester (even standout terry-cloths making their way into retro summer styles). Innovations such as seawool (a blend of PET and upcycled oyster shells), algae-powered seashell, regenerative kapok and yak wool also indicate the brand’s purpose. Today, about 78 percent of its products are made from more sustainable materials and methods.
Opening our SoHo location only a year ago at the time, the cofounder and CEO of Unified Commerce Group said, “New York City is our most important US market in our online business, and we are excited to bring our store experience to us. existing New York customers, while allowing many more American consumers to learn about the brand and its mission.” — Kelly Roshitsho
Originally published at Pen 18
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