Pandora’s New Pets, Woon-A-Tai Signs With IMG, Jordan’s Jersey for Sale – WWD – Pen 18

Rough Life: Pandora is the latest brand to address the fizzy market for premium pet accessories: Bone, heart and claw-shaped charms are the highlight of the Danish jeweler’s pet collar, which is available in two colors and four sizes.

“Cuteness overload, guaranteed,” says its press release, “proud pet parents will now have the opportunity to coordinate with their four-legged friends like never before.”

Luxury brands have stampeded out pet accessories over the past year amid a spike in pet ownership during the pandemic, and a trend that has seen Millennials splurge more money on their cats and dogs. In the UK alone, an estimated 3.2 million households have acquired a pet since the start of the coronavirus health crisis.

Recent entrants to the category include Celine, Gucci, Versace, Moschino and DeSquare 2.

According to Euromonitor International, the global market for pet products, excluding food, is projected to grow by over $10 billion between 2020 and 2025, when it is expected to reach $36.89 billion.

Pandora’s pet collars are part of its Fall 2022 Moments collection, which is built around the allure of its collectibles, with dangling motifs echoing some of the motifs sported on human wrists, necks, and ear lobes.

Pandora’s focus group survey of 3,600 consumers in the US, Italy and China revealed a strong interest in pet products.

“As a brand that aims to give voice to what people love, we wanted to meet this demand and provide pet owners the opportunity to reach their furry friends.” Sampo Emil Salonen, Brand Manager of Moments. “We’ve seen others step into this space as well, however, we’ve created a great range of products that are uniquely Pandora.”

Salonen noted that designing accessories for animals “brought new ideas into our process, where we worked with a unique set of materials to create products that cater to them.”

Pandora’s creative directors opted for a plant-based, leather-like material for the adjustable collar and mild stainless steel for the charm or tag, which can be engraved with messages and other details.

Salonen noted that the collar consists of up to 76 percent bio-based fibers and a corn-based resin, covered with a viscose-based fabric that is resistant to mold and bacteria.

The collection is available starting Thursday at Pandora stores with pet collars priced at $95 and tags at $35. — Miles Thought

new signature: IMG Models has signed D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai, WWD has learned exclusively.

The 20-year-old Canadian actor, most recently featured on GQ Hype, is best known for his role as Bear Smallhill in FX on the Hulu comedy-drama “Reservation Dogs.”

D’Pharaoh Woon-e-Tai

Courtesy of IMG Models / Jeff Vespa

The modeling agency will help build its portfolio in fashion editorials as well as fashion and lifestyle endorsements.

“I’m so excited to be involved in img Model family,” Woon-e-Tai said in an exclusive statement. “I look forward to this journey in fashion and to continuing to use my platform to highlight indigenous voices and stories.”

Born in Toronto, Woon-a-Tai has Oji-Cree, Chinese-Guyanan and German heritage.

He began his career on Canadian television, appearing in the Family Channel series “Holy Hobby,” and later “Murdoch Mysteries,” “Creeped Out” and “Tribal.” His feature film debut came in Tracy Dear’s “Beans”, winner of the 2021 Rogers Best Canadian Film Award.

It was in late 2020 that Woon-a-Tae was announced to join the cast of “Reservation Dogs,” which follows the lives of four indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma. Filmmakers Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi are behind the project (picked up for season two, airing now), with Woon-A-Tai emerging as its breakout star.

Woon-a-tae has been featured in Vogue and Flaunt, with an editorial spread in GQ. — Rima Chikhoune

Historic Jersey: The ESPN and Netflix documentary “The Last Dance” continues to pique collector interest, and is the subject of a Sotheby’s auction.

The art and luxury house is auctioning off Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Game 1 jersey on the Chicago Bulls for his final season, which was prominently highlighted in the documentary.

The jersey could cost between $3 million and $5 million according to Sotheby’s, which would make it the highest auction price for a Michael Jordan jersey. It will be offered in a single-lot sale from September 6 to 14 and in Monterey, California from August 17 to 20, and in public exhibition at Sotheby’s in New York from September 6 to 12. sales.

“The 1997–98 season is probably one of the most popular among Jordan fans, as Michael was reaching the height of his abilities, as well as what he deemed would be his last chance at the NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls,” said Brahms. Watcher said. , a staple of Sotheby’s streetwear and modern collectibles. “The season itself is his ‘brilliant job’ as an athlete, and a testament to him as a champion and competitor. Jordan’s final jerseys are remarkably short, and the 1997–98 final is arguably the most prestigious of them all. Huh. “

The 1998 NBA Finals Game 1 jersey of Michael Jordan in Sports Illustrated.

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The 1998 NBA Finals was the most-watched of all NBA Finals of all time, and the sixth game of the series, Jordan’s last game over the Chicago Bulls, still holds the distinction of being the highest-rated and most-watched NBA Finals game ever. Keeps records. all the time.

But in game one, things looked different in their “Last Dance” for the team, a term coined by then-coach Phil Jackson. The team arrived in Utah to face the Utah Jazz in front of a raucous crowd and would lose in overtime despite Jordan’s 33 points in 45 minutes of play. The series was featured heavily in the documentary and a rare moment of Jordan being caught on the team bus listening to Kenny Lattimore’s latest album prior to its release.

The 1998 NBA Finals Game 1 jersey is one of two Jordanian NBA Finals jerseys to appear at auction. Most of the jerseys are privately owned, but one has lived in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture since 2016, donated by Jordan.

Prior to this auction, Sotheby’s auctioned off Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup match-worn shirt, which fetched $9.3 million, the most valuable jersey ever sold and the world auction record for any sports memorabilia. — Obi Anyanvu

Luxury Cell: Dom Pérignon hit the high seas. The Champagne brand owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has teamed up with Chef Masa Takayama to deliver a three-star Michelin omakase experience sailing the Hamptons this month.

The brand is offering people the chance to reserve a private Dom Pérignon cruise on the 88-foot San Lorenzo superyacht, during which they can dine on a specially curated sushi menu prepared by Massa himself, which was adapted from Dom Pérignon’s recent Vintage has been paired with: Vintage 2012 , Rosé 2008 and Vintage 2003 Platitude 2.

Of course, luxury doesn’t come cheap: Packages start at $15,000 and go up to $30,000 for the ultimate experience. However, they include everything from onboard butler service to DJs.

“This experience with Chef Masa allows us to come together in an unexpected place that embraces our traditions while giving us the courage to explore a culinary adventure in a place of ultimate luxury. On this yacht we explore possibilities. We welcome a whole new realm that has been brought to life through the energetic dynamism of Dom Pérignon,” said Isadora Bailey, Vice President of Dom Pérignon.

For booking, visit domperignon.com/us-en/champagne/news/dom-perignon-yacht-experience or email Reserves@lesbullesdor.com, — WWD Staff

to doT: Parisian restaurant Mr. T in the trendy Marais now has a second location in Los Angeles, officially opening on August 16.

“When we finally decided Teao bring Mr., Tea Teahey Teathat was America, it was TeaChoosing between New York and L.A.,” owner Guillaume Guez told WWD. Teahey me, Teathat local product, TeaHe produces fish and meat from California, there are just a few Teahe best Teathat world. Teao Be able to experiment and develop our menu with some TeaThe best fresh ingredients we can have Teaoh it was a no brainer Teao choose la”

Mr. T.

Courtesy of Mr. T/Inis Casey

Guedj Gyoza Bar is the restaurant behind the Ramen Bar and the two Michelin-starred Passage 53. Opened in 2017, Mr. T — named after Paris’ head chef, Tsuyoshi Miyazaki — has become a popular hangout for creative types.

The same can be said for the new LA location; Located at 953 North Sycamore Avenue, Mr. T’s is in good company, with artsy boutique Just One Eye, Tartine Bakery, gourmet eatery Sightglass Coffee, record shop Supervinyl and hot spot on Gigi’s Street – all openings that have transformed the once gritty alley. , at the outer west end of Hollywood.

“The restaurant is still intact TeaThat Cozy, Intimate Vibe Teathat paris location Teahats people know and love, but we made TeaHis a bigger and brighter one, with our first outer space Teahat match Teathe energy of TeaThat LA people,” Guedj continued. “We’ve always had a lot of American, and especially LA-based, customers. TeaThat Paris restaurant that kept asking us Teaoh come Teahey Teathat U.S., so it’s been a great opportunity Teaoh be close Teahey TeaHem.”

The late architect Richard Altuna designed the interior while working with Guez. Altuna adapted brass pendant lamps for the space, an industrial aesthetic using raw stone, white quartz and concrete, with tzalam wood seating sourced from Mexico.

Private room with patio seating.

Courtesy of Mr. T/Inis Casey

Using local ingredients, the menu offers a mix of French, North African and Asian influences: roasted lamb kebabs; Comte Mac and Cheese Mimolet with Flambe; Koshikari uni with rice, egg yolk and sea urchin cream; Chicken Tsukune Mil-Feuille with Sweet Potato Puree and Candied Kumquats; Carrot Marguez Frites; Caramelized Half Liberty Duck with Weiser Farms Potatoes and Crepe.

Cocktails, named after hip-hop hits (there’s a turntable in the private room), include “Can’t Knock the Hustle” with Japanese whiskey and amaro topped with smoked cinnamon. Guests can also expect Mr. T’s signature drink – St. Germain Foam with Vodka, Blackberry and Mint – fine Burgundy and Bordeaux.

Mr. T’s will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30 to 11 pm – RC

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Pandara Launches Pet Collars With Dangling Charms – WWD – Pen 18

Rough Life: Pandora is the latest brand to address the fizzy market for premium pet accessories: Bone, heart and claw-shaped charms are the highlight of the Danish jeweler’s pet collar, which is available in two colors and four sizes.

“Cuteness overload, guaranteed,” says its press release, “proud pet parents will now have the opportunity to coordinate with their four-legged friends like never before.”

Luxury brands have stampeded out pet accessories over the past year amid a spike in pet ownership during the pandemic, and a trend that has seen Millennials splurge more money on their cats and dogs. In the UK alone, an estimated 3.2 million households have acquired a pet since the start of the coronavirus health crisis.

Recent entrants to the category include Celine, Gucci, Versace, Moschino and DeSquare 2.

According to Euromonitor International, the global market for pet products, excluding food, is projected to grow by over $10 billion between 2020 and 2025, when it is expected to reach $36.89 billion.

Pandora’s pet collars are part of its Fall 2022 Moments collection, which is built around the allure of its collectibles, with dangling motifs echoing some of the motifs sported on human wrists, necks, and ear lobes.

Pandora’s focus group survey of 3,600 consumers in the US, Italy and China revealed a strong interest in pet products.

“As a brand that aims to give voice to what people love, we wanted to meet this demand and provide pet owners the opportunity to reach their furry friends.” Sampo Emil Salonen, Brand Manager of Moments. “We’ve seen others step into this space as well, however, we’ve created a great range of products that are uniquely Pandora.”

Salonen noted that designing accessories for animals “brought new ideas into our process, where we worked with a unique set of materials to create products that cater to them.”

Pandora’s creative directors opted for a plant-based, leather-like material for the adjustable collar and mild stainless steel for the charm or tag, which can be engraved with messages and other details.

Salonen noted that the collar consists of up to 76 percent bio-based fibers and a corn-based resin, covered with a viscose-based fabric that is resistant to mold and bacteria.

The collection is available starting Thursday at Pandora stores with pet collars priced at $95 and tags at $35.

Originally published at Pen 18

All Beneath Heaven, an Organic, Gender-neutral, L.A.-based Brand – WWD – Pen 18

Meet All Beneth Heaven, a label from designer Jimmy Alexander.

This is her fashion debut – a gender-neutral line handcrafted with all organic, bespoke ingredients. Made in India, using fair labor practices, this is a vivid collection of suits, collared shirts, tailored trousers, shorts and graphic T-shirts.

“If you’re doing it on your own to begin with, you can set those standards and then you have to live up to them,” Alexander said.

“What quality means beyond content, quality in terms of intent,” he continued. “That’s the quality really.”

Living in Highland Park in north-east Los Angeles, Alexander is originally from a small town near Brighton, England. He studied drama and theater in Birmingham before relocating to London, where he spent 10 years working in advertising, then music management.

“I always had the feeling that I had something to say about myself,” he said. “Getting dressed has been my way of expressing myself throughout my life. It’s probably one of the constants.”

After moving to LA four years ago he left music to pursue design. And her path took a turn after she wandered into the Mohawk General Store in Silver Lake, she said, befriending owners Kevin and Bo Carney. He showed Kevin his sketches and was hired to join him in a styling job and buy trips to New York and Paris.

“That went on for six months and then the pandemic hit,” Alexander said.

That’s when All Beneath Heaven, which took two years to build, began to take shape.

“I call them chapters,” he said of the collection, referring to the pieces as “expressions.” “This is the prologue. The next chapter is going to be one.”

Hand embroidered, using silk, linen, cotton, velvet – all organic – and hand-painted prints, it has a childlike, poetic sensibility.

“All Heaven Beneath is truly spiritual and born out of my interest in Zen and the idea that it is a universal mind,” he said.

He wore a suit jacket nicknamed “Reach for the Stars Within,” which featured a red lead winding up to a golden star.

“Behind is the universe,” he explained, revealing the other side—their outer space. “The idea is that you are the universe. The universe is within.”

Some pieces include haiku, playing with the idea of ​​themselves. Others refer to “the creator and the creation”.

“Fashion makes great use of the work of artists. But how do I do it in a way that’s my point of view, you know? And I’ve always been interested in where the artist and the art divide. This piece Who’s behind?”

A silk top shows a postcard penned by Frida Kahlo, while a pair of linen-cotton shorts by Pablo Picasso enliven a letter to Gertrude Stein “talking about her competition.” [Henri] Matisse, ”explained Alexander. There is a jacket paying homage to Peter Blake’s “Self-Portrait with Badges”, a painting Alexander became fascinated by seeing it at the Tate Museum as a child.

“This is my play on the David Hockney swimming pool,” he said of another, titled “Splash.” “Another Brit who moved to L.A. and became obsessed with color and light.”

“Splash” shirt, $680, and shorts, $590. Suit jacket, $1,310, trousers, $810, tie, $160, and yellow shirt, $480.

Courtesy of All Under Heaven / Pranay Sarkar

It’s playful, with functionality in mind. A suit jacket can be worn three different ways, using magnets as buttons – and changing the shape and size – as a dress.

“I like the idea that a person is able to choose their proportions and how they wear something,” Alexander said.

Fits are noticeably larger, always made with curved angles.

“They are shapes that are flowing and that have room to move,” he said. “A lot of the big stuff has been used for power, you know, makes you feel powerful. Whereas for me, I’m more about making you feel like kids.”

Jimmy Alexander

Courtesy of All Under Heaven / Pranay Sarkar

He envisions his next three “chapters” as: “They’re going to be very focused on a few ideas.”

But first, he is presenting the launch; He’ll offer “Blanks by All Beneth Heaven” at a lower price point, $390 to $980 (“Same Size, Same Material”), with “expression” apparel priced between $610 and $3,400 (T-shirts start at $180) , but only block printed systematically”).

There are also accessories – hats, pouches, ties and 3D-printed necklaces using the precious metal – available in 14 karat gold, sterling silver or plated. They are shaped as the anatomy of the human heart, with the word “listen” engraved inside.

“I put everything in it, money, soul, everything,” he said of his creations. “Well, if anything, I have a great wardrobe.”

“Free as a Bird in the Sky” shirt, $860, and black shorts, $390. Suit jacket, $1,690, and trousers, $990.

Courtesy of All Under Heaven / Pranay Sarkar

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Dom Pérignon Offers Luxury Sailing Experience in the Hamptons – WWD – Pen 18

Luxury Cell: Dom Pérignon hit the high seas. The Champagne brand owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has teamed up with Chef Masa Takayama to deliver a three-star Michelin omakase experience sailing the Hamptons this month.

The brand is offering people the chance to reserve a private Dom Pérignon cruise on the 88-foot San Lorenzo superyacht, during which they can dine on a specially curated sushi menu prepared by Massa himself, which was adapted from Dom Pérignon’s recent Vintage has been paired with: Vintage 2012 , Rosé 2008 and Vintage 2003 Platitude 2.

Of course, luxury doesn’t come cheap: Packages start at $15,000 and go up to $30,000 for the ultimate experience. However, they include everything from onboard butler service to DJs.

“This experience with Chef Masa allows us to come together in an unexpected place that embraces our traditions while giving us the courage to explore a culinary adventure in a place of ultimate luxury. On this yacht we explore possibilities. We welcome a whole new realm that has been brought to life through the energetic dynamism of Dom Pérignon,” said Isadora Bailey, Vice President of Dom Pérignon.

For booking, visit domperignon.com/us-en/champagne/news/dom-perignon-yacht-experience or email Reserves@lesbullesdor.com,

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Kylie Jenner’s Best Style Moments Through the Years – WWD – Pen 18

One of the biggest names in television, pop culture and fashion, Kylie Jenner turns 25 today.

One of five sisters of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, best known at one time for their reality television series “Keeping Up With the Kardashians”, Jenner is one of the most recognizable faces in social media and beauty. has become one. world today.

She is half-sisters with Kourtney, Kim, Khloé and Rob Kardashian, her mother Kris Jenner’s first marriage to famed lawyer Robert Kardashian until her divorce in 1991, and two from her mother’s second marriage to retired Olympic medalist Caitlyn Jenner. She is one of the daughters. With Kendall Jenner.

Like each of her siblings, Kylie Jenner started her own business venture, and in November 2015 introduced Kylie Cosmetics with the now-iconic Kylie Lip Kit, which included a pair of liquid lipsticks and lip liner.

From there, Jenner continued to grow her business by expanding her product lines, adding eye shadow palettes, brushes and highlighters, and other products, as well as through collaborations with her sisters or well-known franchises.

In May 2019, Jenner launched Kylie Skin, then in September 2021, she released Kylie Swim and then Kylie Baby, a line of safe and hygienic baby products.

In November 2019, Coty Inc. bought a 51 percent controlling stake in Kylie Cosmetics for $600 million, giving the company a valuation of approximately $1.2 billion.

Over the years, Jenner has emerged as a style star, collaborating with designers such as Olivier Rousteing for Balmain, Donatella Versace for Versace and the late Virgil Abloh for Louis Vuitton.

Most notably, for the 2019 Met Gala, whose theme was “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” Jenner and her sister Kendall wore lavender and bright orange embellished ensembles by Versace, respectively, with Jenner wearing a matching purple wig . It has emerged as one of the more iconic matching outfits from the recent Met Gala editions.

Click through the gallery above to see some of Kylie Jenner’s most stylish moments over the years.

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How to Win Front-Row Seats to Paris Fashion Week With Charitable NFTs – WWD – Pen 18

What if the last NFT you bought guaranteed you front row seats at Paris Fashion Week?

That advantage – and more – is being touted in a new NFT drop. NFT Collection is the first from non-profit funding platform Heroe5 to bring funding into the digital age. Heroe5’s newly created “The Good Society” promises to be a Web3 force for good as it pertains to sustainable and charitable purposes.

The first digital collection titled “Out of Sight | Out of Mind” drops on August 12th and can be purchased online with the Tez cryptocurrency or credit card. The collection was designed by artist and sculptor Nate Mohler, who created the human and Utilized the opportunity to emphasize the fragility of marine ecosystems under the shackles of cosmopolitan life. After this launch and digital goods sold out, to benefit nonprofits such as Lonely Whale, No More Plastics and Oceanic Global $1 million (or 80 percent of sales) has been set aside for this – all of which are fighting marine pollution and are associated with the fashion sector in one way or another.

Mohler said the first series stylistically focused not on the oceans – but major cities because they all account for the majority of carbon emissions and make up less than 1 percent of Earth’s surface. “Similar to my ongoing series ‘Painted Cities’, there are three unique styles aimed at bringing in a more ephemeral and dreamy memory of the city,” he said.

The full prize potential (one of each random 15 tokens sold) available to select lucky collectors includes: two front row seats at Paris Fashion Week (though which shows were not specified for those seats), Attendance at Ocean Global’s annual ocean conservation gathering or Lonely Whale’s annual lead virtual town hall, plus a consultation with the inaugural artist.

“The Good Society is an important next step in the evolution of the fundraising industry: a Web3 platform for creating art impact experiences,” Sebastian Heymann, founding member and CEO of Hero5 and The Good Society, said in a statement. “As the world moves towards Web 3, charities need more fundraising tools to stay ahead of the curve and adopt new ways to engage potential donors. The Good Society will provide those innovations, Thereby allowing them to raise significant funding and awareness for important causes while feeding the public’s growing interest in digital collectibles.”

The Good Society aims to release a new collection each month, featuring nearly 1,800 digital collections designed by emerging and acclaimed artists. While this time ocean conservation took the lead, wildlife conservation, as well as human and planetary welfare are guiding charitable themes.

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Rising Star D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai of ‘Reservation Dogs’ Signs With IMG – WWD – Pen 18

IMG Models has signed D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai, WWD has learned exclusively.

The 20-year-old Canadian actor, most recently featured on GQ Hype, is best known for his role as Bear Smallhill in FX on the Hulu comedy-drama “Reservation Dogs.”

The modeling agency will help build its portfolio in fashion editorials as well as fashion and lifestyle endorsements.

“I’m so excited to be involved in img Model family,” Woon-e-Tai said in an exclusive statement. “I look forward to this journey in fashion and to continuing to use my platform to highlight indigenous voices and stories.”

Born in Toronto, Woon-a-Tai has Oji-Cree, Chinese-Guyanan and German heritage.

D’Pharaoh Woon-e-Tai

Courtesy of IMG Models / Jeff Vespa

He began his career on Canadian television, appearing in the Family Channel series “Holy Hobby,” and later “Murdoch Mysteries,” “Creeped Out” and “Tribal.” His feature film debut came in Tracy Dear’s “Beans”, winner of the 2021 Rogers Best Canadian Film Award.

It was in late 2020 that Woon-a-Tae was announced to join the cast of “Reservation Dogs,” which follows the lives of four indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma. Filmmakers Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi are behind the project (picked up for season two, airing now), with Woon-A-Tai emerging as its breakout star.

Woon-a-tae has been featured in Vogue and Flaunt, with an editorial spread in GQ.

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