13 December 2024 |
Dua Lipa’s custom Chanel look goes on display, new NYC flagships from Jimmy Choo, Saint Laurent, and more.
Consider this week the last gasp before everyone officially tunes out for the holiday break and with that, comes plenty of happenings. For music fans, they’ll want to head over to Chanel’s New York City 57th Street flagship, which will display Dua Lipa’s custom look from her performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall through Monday. And since you’ll be walking around anyway, why not check out the slew of new shops? The likes of Jimmy Choo, Saint Laurent, and Pleats Please Issey Miyake all recently opened boutiques in NYC. For those shopped out by the gift guide crush and seeking out some visual inspiration, Balenciaga released their latest campaign which stars the likes of South Korean sharpshooter Kim Ye-Ji, Romeo Beckham, and Kim Petras while Bottega Veneta highlights Venetian craftsmanship for the fourth edition of Bottega for Bottegas.
Read on to learn more and catch up on what else you might have missed.
Visit Dua Lipa’s Custom Chanel Look This Weekend
Dua Lipa might be touring in Asia to promote her Radical Optimism album but a little bit of her is in New York City this weekend. Her custom Chanel look, worn for her one-night only show at the Royal Albert Hall back in October will be on display at the brand’s New York City flagship boutique on 57th Street. Created by the artisans in le19M’s Maisons d’arts and in the ateliers at 31, rue Cambon in Paris, the design took 600 hours to make and features about 4,000 embroidered elements. The floor length dress features a black silk taffeta top adorned with the brand’s signature braids entwined with pearls and crystals as well as a black camellia flower. On the bottom, a silk tulle and taffeta skirt while a cape trimmed with black feathers finishes the look. As for accessories? What better than a pair of tulle gloves and a jeweled belt. Check it out through Monday, December 16 and if you’re not in NYC, you can also see it on-screen as her special, An Evening with Dua Lipa, airs this Sunday, December 15th on CBS.
Gucci’s Celebrity-Filled Gift Campaign
What do the likes of Jessica Chastain, Solange, Kendall Jenner, Dakota Johnson, and Jannik Sinner have in common? No, that’s not a weird riddle, the answer is actually Gucci’s festive season campaign. The four-chapter journey, curated by Creative Director Sabato De Sarno spans the game from the grandeur of London’s Savoy Hotel to peaceful mountain escapes to cozy home gatherings to a night in Florence. As a celebration of the joy of connection with our families, whether by birth or by choice, you’ll see iconic designs like the Jackie 1961 and Bamboo 1947 handbags, GG Monogram outerwear, and festive winter pieces. Check out at this interactive celebration of togetherness and gifting through Gucci’s app now.
Jimmy Choo Opens a New Madison Avenue Flagship Boutique
Madison Avenue has a shiny addition, courtesy of Jimmy Choo who just opened their new flagship boutique. Reinforcing their connection to New York City with a space as dynamic as the brand themselves, it’s designed by Nebihe Cihan and features a mix of mid-century furniture and objets d’art. Chan creates a jewel-box-like ambiance with luxurious materials like walnut, travertine, and velvet in the brand’s signature winter bloom shade. You’ll find the winter 2024 collection in stores now with a mix of statement shoes and accessories. Also available is a bespoke Made-to-Order service that offers clients a personalized experience.
Bottega for Bottegas Returns
Matthieu Blazy might be decamping for Chanel but before he does, he’s not quite done at Bottega Veneta just yet. For the fourth year, the brand’s Bottega for Bottegas returns as an initiative that spotlights artisanal craftsmanship. 2024 focuses on the brand’s Venetian roots and features six artisans from Venice and its surrounding areas. The showcase includes brass creations by Fonderia Artistica Valese, glassworks from Laguna~B, Bruno Amadi, and Wave Murano Glass, wooden puzzles by Signor Blum, and Modiano’s iconic Venetian playing cards. From gondola-inspired details to gorgeous glasswork, the curated selection reflects the city’s rich culture. Available through Bottega Veneta’s stores and online platforms throughout December, the initiative continues to champion small-scale artisans. See it here.
Pharrell Does Soccer
While Pharrell Williams might run the @skateboard Instagram account as a way to showcase his work at Louis Vuitton, he has another sport on the brain. As a part of his spring 2025 collection. Williams is introducing the LV Footprint Soccer shoe. Like its name implies, it draws from the cleats that players wear, albeit with a Williams twist. Made from calf leather with a rubber outsole, you’ll notice floral patterns taken from the brand’s signature monogram. Another fun detail? With every step, the wearer will leave a footprint with the LV logo, courtesy of a detail on the sole. Available in blue, red, white, red, or forest green, they can be pre-ordered on December 26 and hits stores on January 2nd.
Balenciaga’s Newest Campaign Features Everyone’s Favorite Sharpshooter
Who actually won Olympic medals might be a distant memory at this point but some athletes are destined for a spot in pop culture history. One such person? Sharpshooter Kim Ye-Ji. The cool and collected South Korean silver medalist found herself the subject of multiple memes and calls for a fashion campaign. And now, said campaign has emerged courtesy of Balenciaga. Titled This is a Balenciaga Campaign, and shot by Juergen Teller along with his wife Dovile, the images and videos not only feature Kim but also a celebrity-filled cast. You’ll find Romeo Beckham, singer Kim Petras, and models Sua Lee, Khadim Sock, and Akolde Meen. Clad in the latest collection, they perch or stand next to pieces of antique furniture from Demna’s personal collection. Instead of being set in a studio, Teller plops the seating in front of Paris landmarks, as an ode to the city. See them all above.
Celine Adds to Their Ambassador Roster
2024 has been a busy year for Celine with a slew of new ambassador announcements. There was Danielle from South Korean girl group New Jeans, actress Suzy Bae, and boyband TWS. The latest addition to their roster is another talent out of East Asia, Chinese actress ShiShi Liu, also known as Cecliia Liu. While Liu might be unfamiliar to Western audiences, she’s massively famous in her native China for roles such her breakthrough part as Ruoxi in Scarlet Heart as well as Badges of Fury, which co-starred Jet Li. For Liu, Celine “embodies the essence of Parisian sophistication and utmost femininity,” per the press release.
Pleats Please Issey Miyake Opens a Flagship Boutique in Nolita
Speaking of new stores in New York City, Pleats Please Issey Miyake has set up shop in Nolita as their Prince Street location undergoes renovation. The 2,224 square feet space, located in Tadao Ando’s first residential building outside of Asia, features sleek interiors designed by Japanese firm Moment. With a mix of modern and industrial details consisting of shiny steel plates and paneled walls made with white molded resin that nods to the pleats the brand is famous for, you’ll also notice rough concrete walls accented with glossy and milk white surfaces. For the first few weeks the location will carry an exclusive collection called Soil & Leaf. With a palette consisting of yellows, greens, and browns that speak back to the name, the pieces include new to the brand designs like crop tops and miniskirts. Check it out at 14 Kenmare Street.
Saint Laurent Sets Up in New York City’s Meatpacking District
72 Gansevoort Street, the two-level space is the largest of the brand’s three retail locations and reflects a new direction by Anthony Vaccarello. Instead of the stark black-and-white interior, you’ll notice a mix of hues in the boutique. A grand black wood staircase links the two tiers, while marble displays, corduroy concrete and black mirror walls lend a sense of rawness and refinement to the space. As for the decor, you’ll find black cosmic and travertino marble tables as well as niches made from blue glazed ceramic, gray and cipolino marble, and black glass counters. The furniture, a mix of vintage pieces from the likes of Gustav Stickley, Francis Jourdain, Guillerme & Chambon, Frank Lloyd Wright, and more are unique pieces that are a design lover’s dream. Head over there and shop the brand’s full offering from men’s and women’s ready-to-wear to accessories like handbags, jewelry, and shoes.
Eckhaus Latta Debuts Their First Bag
Despite being in business for a decade, Eckhaus Latta has never ventured into the handbag realm. That’s about to change as they debuted their first ever design this week. Called The Snap, it’s meant to be functional and utilitarian courtesy of its roomy hobo shape. Featuring a blind-embossed logo, it comes in four colorways: black, green, red, and brown. Retailing at $650, the Snap will be available through eckhauslatta.com, Eckhaus Latta stores, and select retailers.
