14 April 2023 |
TEN CRAVES IS OUR ONLINE SERIES THAT ROUNDS UP ALL THE BEST PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND MUST-KNOW FASHION HAPPENINGS WEEK IN, WEEK OUT.
THE MYSTERIOUS MR LAGERFELD
As the 2023 Met Gala approaches – its highly-anticipated theme set to celebrate the late and great Karl Lagerfeld who was one of the most flamboyant and recognisable figures in fashion – what better a time to announce award-winning director Michael Waldman’s new documentary film, The Mysterious Mr Lagerfeld. In search of the legendary man behind those shadowy black Chanel sunglasses, Waldman tracks down the designer’s inner circle and even meets Choupette – Lagerfeld’s cat and a rumoured heir to his fortune. The Mysterious Mr Lagerfeld will air on BBC Two April 26, at 9pm, and on BBC iPlayer. Emily Phillips
THE BOTTEGA VENETA AND GAETANO PESCE EXHIBITION: ‘VIENI A VEDERE’
“People who say we are all the same – fuck them!” says Gaetano Pesce about his late, and temporary, site-specific artwork that became the show space for the Summer ’23 Bottega Veneta show. For a second time around Pesce works with the fashion house to create a unique installation called ‘Vieni s Vedere’ (Come and see). Spanning the store, the immersive installation utilises resin and fabric to create a unique experience that the visitor travels through. It frames an edition of handbags realised by Bottega Veneta for the artist according to his designs. You can visit the installation for a week only, from April 15 to 22, where the artist’s edition of handcrafted handbags can also be purchased. So don’t walk, run! Holly Wilson
FERRAGAMO’S SPRING SNEAKERS
Playing on a sporty aesthetic, Ferragamo‘s new SS23 sneaker launch will have you running to get in on the action. Featuring three space-age style tubes in the sole, hand-stitching details and graphic laces, the slick kicks offer a contemporary design keeping comfort in mind. Available in neutral black, white and beige tones as well as a more striking orange and red, there’s a little something for everyone. Shop now. Sophie Wetherall
INEDITO/ASNGHI FOR JACOB COHEN’S SECRET SHAPES
Denim – we’ve all seen it in jeans, jackets and even shoes, but we’ll bet you’ve never seen it in an armchair, side table or a chest of drawers. Enter Inedito/Asnaghi which is reimagining the possibilities of this popular material in Jacob Cohën‘s latest secret shapes collection. Created using a mix of denim, leather, pony hair and brass, this furniture collection evokes a sense of elegance and luxury that is far removed from those worn denim jeans at the back of your wardrobe. Discover the Secret Shapes Collection here. SW
THE NEW 1 WARWICK MEMBER’S CLUB
Grab your gals and your Birkins cause a brand new Member’s House has just opened in Soho and it’s named 1 Warwick. Located on the corner of Brewer and Warwick Street, the highly-anticipated opening is from Maslow’s, the team behind Fitzrovia’s illustrious Mortimer House, and it’s like luxury lounging gold dust. Featuring a beautifully designed members-only, year-round rooftop restaurant and bar with an Istanbul-inspired menu created by prominent London chef Tom Cenci, as well as members lounges, a studio and gym, private and shared workspaces, meeting and event spaces, all underpinned by a dynamic cultural events programme. Discover 1 Warwick now. EP
LOEWE’S AIRE ANTHESIS PERFUME
A ferocious bloom of pear, peony and earthy sandalwood, Loewe’s Aire Anthesis fragrance is the latest in the Botanical Rainbow collection. The first aroma to flow from the Spanish brand featuring its fresh and exclusive ‘Loewe Accord’ – a unique olfactory signature based on the distinctive, herbaceous fragrance of the Rockrose and crafted by the brand’s in-house perfumier, Nuria Cruelles – Aire Anthesis pays homage to the maison’s geographic homeland, grounded in its naturally rocky terrain. Shop here. EP
POPPY JONES AT THE ARTIST ROOM
Following her inclusion in the gallery’s inaugural group exhibition Windows in October 2021, The Artist Room announces new exhibition with Poppy Jones, open now until April 22. The rising artist is recognised for her sensitive and intimate paintings depicting a range of recognisable phenomena: jackets, lamps, water glasses, flowers, candles, curtains, and plants among them. Her characteristic process of combining oil and lithographic techniques with a carefully applied watercolour process was first developed in the lockdown and acts as the magic behind her intense interplay of light and shadow. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition in the United Kingdom for two years and includes new larger-scale paintings. Explore the exhibition here. HW
DR. MARTENS AND ORIGINAL SHIFT’S ‘BROKEN IN’ ZINE
Punk, two-tone, ska and next-gen – this new zestful zine is set to blend the golden memories of the youth subcultures which have transcended through eras and regions. The 100+ pages of Broken In are steeped rich with legacy exploring influential youth movements and celebrate a community of rebellious spirit, spanning music and self-expression. With a shared commitment to launch an anthology of stories, culture, and community iconic shoe brand Dr. Martens and independent magazine Original Shift are representing the next generation of freethinkers from London-born musical talent inside Broken In, including London rapper Jeshi, No Signal‘s very own Ghadir Mustafa, British-Iranian documentary-maker and photographer Aria Shahrokhshahi, and the founder and designer of Unicus and Last Pick Koen Prince-Fraser. Explore Broken In here. HW
HOMECOMING FESTIVAL’S 5TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVITIES
Homecoming festival returned to Lagos last weekend in celebration of its 5th anniversary. With three days of workshops and music, the first wave of performing artists included the likes of Lojay, NSG, Odunsi (The Engine), Oxlade, Poco Lee and Odumodublvck. The event was also home to a collaboration with luxury concept store, Alara, which hosted exclusive collabs with Stüssy, NOCTA Ambush, Patta, Casablanca and more. Discover more. SW
AGENT PROVOCATEUR’S AP FOREVER LINE
Forget diamonds – provocation is forever! Coming in hot, Agent Provocateur just launched a new, curated collection called AP Forever. Seductive, romantic and intoxicating, the new line takes elements from each facet of the brand including lingerie, nightwear, swimwear, ready-to-wear, accessories and toys. Focusing on the brand’s signature colours of ebony black and baby pink, along with leopard print, lipstick red and pure white, this is the ultimate foundation to any Agent Provocateur collection where love, lust and style collide, exuding unapologetic sensuality. Shop now. HW
ERL IS OFF TO PITTI UOMO
Its off to Florence we go, boys! Eli Russell Linnetz’s ERL is set to show its latest collection at the 104th Pitti Uomo. In the five years since he launched ERL, Santa Monica-based designer and former Kim Jones collaborator Eli Russell Linnetz has ticked off a a whole slew of the boxes that stand for success in the fashion sphere. The one thing he hasn’t done is stage his own catwalk, releasing ERL’s quirky collections via lookbooks and appointments instead. But that’s all about to change. On Wednesday June 14, Russell Linnetz will show his SS24 collection at the Florentine menswear fair, following in the formidable footsteps of former guest designers, including Jil Sander, Wales Bonner and most recently Martine Rose.
Top image: Courtesy of Loewe.
