23 August 2024 |
Featuring DKNY’s fall 2024 campaign starring Kaia Gerber plus plenty of new releases from Louis Vuitton, Moncler, and more.
Consider the next 10 days to be the last gasp that was summer 2024. Before you know it, Labor Day has passed and your feed will be filled with fashion month content instead of European vacations. Consider this week’s fashion happenings a taste of what’s to come, with a slew of fall drops from ad campaigns to new collections and collaborations. On the ad side comes DKNY’s latest with Kaia Geber reprising her starring role while Tommy Hilfiger are also repeating their celebrity faces, with the likes of Stray Kids taking center stage. For those looking to add to their accessory collections, a slew of brands have new pieces from Louis Vuitton’s artist collaboration silk scarves to Bottega Veneta’s soft leather handbags to Moncler’s city-meets-trail boots.
Read on to learn more and catch up on what else you might have missed.
Louis Vuitton Gets Arty
With a tradition of blending fashion with art, Louis Vuitton is back with their latest LV Art Silk Squares collaboration. Dating back to 1987, it’s become a longstanding tradition for the brand to work with artists like Sol LeWitt on textile creations. For this iteration, they tapped five creatives: German pixel-art collective, eBoy; Franco-Japanese-Spanish design duo, Icinori; Italian artist and illustrator, Lorenzo Mattotti; French graphic novelist and illustrator, Nicolas de Crécy, and Swiss artist, Thomas Ott. All have worked in the past with Louis Vuitton on Travel Book, making them a natural fit for this project. The five reimagined the brand’s iconic floral monogram in their own unique styles. From bold and colorful to moody and monochromatic, the designs will be in-stores and online on August 30th.
Moncler Launches New Sneakers For City Dwellers and Mountain Lovers Alike
With fall on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about putting those sandals back into the closet in favor of something cozier on the feet. For those who like the outdoors (or at least appearing as if they like the outdoors!), Moncler is expanding their Trailgrip lineup, introducing two new designs: the Trailgrip Apex GTX and Trailgrip Chalet GTX. Whether you’re walking city streets or lounging after a day of skiing, these shoes fuse luxury materials like suede, leather, and waterproof Gore-Tex with the brand’s signature Trailgrip sole. With bold new color options such as Forest Green and Volcanic Black, these shoes are built to conquer anything from park strolls to mountain hikes.
DKNY’s Fall Campaign Stars Kaia Gerber
After her turn as the face of DKNY earlier this year, Kaia is back with a bang for their fall 2024 ad campaign. Capturing the electric energy of New York City, the images blend fashion with Kaia’s love of literature, featuring quotes from iconic works like The Great Gatsby and Just Kids. Shot by photographer Mikael Jansson, the campaign showcases timeless street style with a modern twist, featuring statement coats, cropped puffers, and pleated skirts all reimagined for today’s generation. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, this collection stays true to its roots whilst evolving into the future. Keep an eye out for the global launch across social media.
Balenciaga Opens in Sao Paulo
Olá São Paulo! Balenciaga has made their mark in Brazil with the opening of a new store in São Paulo’s Iguatemi shopping center. Spanning 300 square meters, this sleek spot features men’s and women’s collections as well as a full array of accessories. Designed with the brand’s Raw Architecture concept, the store blends luxury with sustainability, using fewer raw materials and utilizing existing architectural elements. Featuring brushed concrete floors, untreated concrete walls, and locally made vegan leather, the space is minimalist yet inviting.
Stray Kids Returns For Tommy Hilfiger’s Fall Ad Campaign
For the third time Tommy Hilfiger has tapped K-pop boy band Stray Kids for an ad campaign. Shot in New York City, set amongst the skyline, the group wears the brand’s modernized prep classics. “[This backdrop] is the ultimate stage for an iconic pop culture moment,” said Tommy Hilfiger. Via press release “For our third campaign with Stray Kids, we took them to higher grounds – capturing them above the city that has inspired me from the start was the ideal way to highlight their distinctive style.” Featuring the 8 members in a mix of polos, chinos, and cable knit sweaters first seen at the fall 2024 runway show, it’s a 2024 spin on the Take Ivy aesthetic.
Kiko Kostadinov and Levi’s Partner Up
Cool kid label Kiko Kostadinov is diving into denim with Levi’s. The capsule collection first made an appearance during the brand’s men’s and women’s shows and now they’re available for purchase. On the menswear side, the partnership consists of reinterpreted versions of Levi’s Engineered Jeans that include knee and elbow darting construction as well as diamond inserts inspired by traditional Bulgarian motifs, These details feature in a jacket and trousers. For the women’s side Laura and Deanna Fanning incorporated slouchy jeans and a denim jacket that features a large sleeve plus waist cinching gilet overlay. Shop them here.
Peter Do’s Second Collaboration With ECCO.Kollektive is Here
Fans of Peter Do know that the shoes are just as good as the brand’s sharply tailored offerings. Working with ECCO.Kollektive, an initiative started in 2022 by Danish footwear label ECCO, the two partnered up on a series of shoes and bags for spring and now they’re back with another capsule collection. As always their signature platform boots make an appearance, available in both knee and ankle lengths. New this season comes a modified version of Do’s first sneaker, the Hybrid. Made with a leather technique that mimics folds and creases, it’s a textured take on the design. Also in the lineup are a pair of loafers and ballerina flats, To round it out, three handbags ranging from medium to mini to wallet sized.
Bottega Veneta’s New Bags Are Silky Smooth
When you think of Bottega Veneta, the first thing that comes to mind is their signature woven technique aka intrecciato. But this fall the brand decided to get back to basics, imagining their bags without it. Dubbed silky smooth calf, the leather styles are a reimagining of classics like the Andiamo, Hop, and Cabat as well as a new design the Liberta. The emphasis this time around is on materials, as the leather chosen is meant to be as soft and silky as possible without any visible grain. Created with a slow leather process, it’s treated over an extended period of time without a reduced usage of water and other reagents. So if you happen to be near one of their locations, go in and give it a feel.
By the Way Fendi’s Celebrating a Handbag Anniversary
Speaking of fall 2024 runway bags, Fendi’s By the Way style is celebrating a milestone this year — it’s the Boston style’s 10tth anniversary. In honor of the occasion, the brand is relaunching an unstructured version. Shown with the matching lollipop holder, the slouchy design was worn tucked under the arm in an array of cozy fall hues. Made in Selleria leather, it also includes a detachable shoulder strap, for ease of wear. Find in three sizes, all of them roomy enough to combine style and function.
The North Face Collaborates With Yves Klein Archive
Few colors are more recognizable than International Yves Klein blue. The bright shade, the product of years of work, has become synonymous with a discerning eye. For The North Face, this was the perfect complement to their bespoke collection designed for the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, one of the most competitive trail ultramarathons in the world. The vivid hue is used on the IKB Summit Vectiv Pro 2.0, a sneaker designed especially for trail running as well as on apparel like a jacket, tee, and shorts. Also in the mix are accessories like a matching hat and backpack. Featuring wind and waterproofing, these were designed to endure the elements whether you’re running in the Alps or around the city. Check out the full selection here.
