31 October 2025 |
Tiffany & Co., Prada release festive campaigns, Messika celebrates 20 years, and more.
Even though the jack ‘o lanterns are still out and there’s a weekend full of costumed festivities to be had, Halloween is in the rear view as spooky season gives way to the holidays. Too early you say? Never! As 2025 winds down, it’s the perfect time to take a step back and get into the festive spirit. To help get you in the mood, both Tiffany & Co. and Prada have released their campaigns — and who can say no to a box from either brand under the tree? Speaking of presents, Nordstrom is ready to help with all of your shopping needs as they opened up The Gift Shop at The Corner at their NYC flagship. And to go hand in hand with the holidays also comes another timely activity: skiing. The newest brand to get into the luxury snow sports game? Gucci, with the release of Gucci Altitude starring Jannik Sinner.
Read on to learn more and catch up on what else you might have missed.
Tiffany & Co. is Full of Love This Holiday Season
No one does the holidays quite like Tiffany & Co. — after all, who wouldn’t want a little blue box under the tree? For their 2025 campaign, themed “Love is a Gift” global house ambassador Anya Taylor-Joy stars in a cinematic journey that celebrates love in all forms. Directed by Jonas Lindstroem with photography by Carlijn Jacobs, the campaign follows the actress from New York to London and Tokyo, where those signature boxes become symbols of connection, affection, and self-expression. Wearing iconic Tiffany designs from HardWear and Lock to the new Bird on a Rock collection, it’s a glittering way to kick off the festive season.
Two Gustave Caillebotte Paintings Are on View at Louis Vuitton’s New York Flagship
Fancy getting up close and personal to two Impressionist paintings without crowds breathing down your neck? From October 28th to November 16th, you’ll be able to view two pieces by Gustave Caillebotte at Espace Louis Vuitton, located on the fifth floor of their temporary flagship boutique. Jeune homme à sa fenêtre (1876) and Partie de bateau (circa 1877–78), on loan temporarily from the Musée d’Orsay and the J. Paul Getty Museum, are works that show the French artist’s exploration of modern life and masculinity. Through Caillebotte’s intimate portrayals of introspection and leisure, the exhibition captures the tensions between solitude and sociability in 19th-century Paris. Make your appointment to view them here.
Prada’s Snowy, Festive Fantasy
What are the holidays without scenes of snowy capped trees to inspire cozy feelings? Prada’s holiday 2025 campaign takes this to heart with a cinematic journey through a powdery landscape. Captured by Glen Luchford, the campaign stars Maya Hawke, Damson Idris, Louis Partridge, Letitia Wright, and Li Xian as a chosen family on a trip that feels both nostalgic and new. Showcasing Prada’s long-standing relationship with cinema, the film transforms winter scenes into a dreamlike world.
Gucci Hits the Slopes
Speaking of snow, Gucci launched Gucci Altitude, their debut winter sportswear collection and campaign, against a backdrop of mountains covered in fluffy powder. Blending high-performance innovation with elegance, the collection explores the meeting point between motion and stillness. Starring global brand ambassador Jannik Sinner, a former junior ski champion turned tennis star, the campaign captures the quiet discipline and focus that defines true excellence. From outerwear and alpine-ready accessories to skis and helmets made in partnership with Head, Gucci Altitude reimagines winter sport through a lens of composure, craftsmanship, and sophistication.
From left: Julianne Moore & Valerie Messika, Julianne Moore, Toni Braxton, Helen Christensen, Gunna, Suni Lee, Alton Mason, Nina Dobrev, Orlando Bloom
Messika Celebrates 20 Years in Spectacular Fashion
After staging a 20th anniversary runway show during Paris Fashion Week, Messika isn’t done yet celebrating. In honor of this big milestone the brand opened up a flagship boutique on Madison Avenue and hosted a star-studded dinner at the Frick Collection for the occasion. With a guest list that included Julianne Moore, Orlando Bloom, Nina Dobrev, and more decked out in spectacular baubles, the glamorous affair also included a presentation of the brand’s high jewelry with models posing as waitresses. But the real highlight? None other than Toni Braxton closing the evening, performing some of her greatest hits much to the delight of the cheering room. As she sang a very well-deserved “Happy Birthday” to founder Valerie Messika, a multitiered rainbow cake was ushered out to commemorate the momentous occasion. Here’s to another 20 years!
J.W. Anderson’s Star-Studded Loafer Bag Campaign
You’d think that Jonathan Anderson already tapped every unexpected celebrity out there for his campaigns but yet he continues to surprise us for his J.W. Anderson visuals. The newest Loafer Bag ads dropped in two parts, unveiling a cast no one expected. First, there was actor John Malkovich, clad in the resort spring/summer 2026 collection, clutching the new Loafer Bag. For the second part of the launch, the designer taps singer Mel C. With a bare face and slouchy, casual looks it’s an on brand moment for Sporty Spice.
Nordstrom is Here For Your Gifting Needs
If all of these holiday campaigns are making you stressed out about shopping for everyone on your list, not to worry: Nordstrom NYC is ready to help. They just opened The Gift Shop at The Corner, a two-floor curated space full of ideas from fashion to accessories to beauty to home. “We envisioned [this] as a year-round destination for discovery and a place where gifting becomes immersive, expressive, and personal,” said Olivia Kim, SVP of Creative at Nordstrom. “Through curated brand collaborations and authentic storytelling, we’re celebrating the joy of giving in all its forms.” You’ll find cozy pieces from Lola Blankets, jewelry from Local Eclectic, and playful design objects from AREAWARE mixed in with K-beauty, stationery, and more. Plus, there’s a gift box bar, so you can create your own custom package as well as an embroidery station and a photobooth. And throughout the season there’s also workshops and other events slated to ensure you find the perfect present.
Nike and Melitta Baumeister Want You To Run Like No One
Back in September 2024 during Melitta Baumeister’s first runway presentation, the designer also announced her partnership with Nike, albeit in a subtle way. “We were already working on the show, which was going to be sporty. Then Nike came in, we were able to incorporate movement in elevated ways from the opening model, [Paralympian] Scout Bassett to the model’s hair,” she says. That served as a teaser and a year later we have the first real product: a running sneaker that takes whatever preconceptions you may have about the sport and turns them on their head. The Nike x MB Vomero Premium. Designed to look worn and lived in, the hand-painted neon orange style also offers up Baumester’s signature detailing from her logo to a pair of eyes on the underside of the sole. Surreal and sculptural, it’s precisely what you’d expect from the avant-garde designer.
To celebrate the shoe, the two brands staged an immersive experience that encouraged guests to “run like no one.” Rethinking what a runner looks like, the multi-room presentation was a peek inside Baumeister’s mind and the women she designs for with settings ranging from a woman sculpting a bust made out of butter to dancers clad in the collection to the finale vignette that showcased archetypes from “The Runner” to “The Influencer” to the corporate climber. “We didn’t show the super high performer, we showed what movement and sports are in your daily life. What can this be for you as a fashion lady? Or as the trio meeting up for coffee? We are all moving — some do it more, some do it less,” she says. Consider just a taste of what Baumeister has planned as the partnership will span several years. We’re excited for what’s to come but in the meantime, if you want the sneaker it’ll be available spring 2026 on SNKRS, MelittaBaumeister.com and select Nike retailers.
Season Two of The North Face x Cecilie Bahnsen Has Dropped
After their successful first collab that sold briskly, The North Face and Cecilie Bahnsen are back with season two, as first seen during Bahnsen’s fall 2025 show. This time around the two are teaming up on seven pieces: the Himalayan parka, down skirt, Denali fleece jacket, crossbody bag, Verto boots, wool DOTKNIT baselayer, and a pair of mules. Designed to be warm and functional, it doesn’t sacrifice on the signature feminine touches that fans of Bahnsen crave like floral pulls and appliques, puffy silhouettes, and delicate trims. To showcase the collection, the two brands shot the campaign in Mølle and Kullaberg, towns on the raw coastline of Sweden. Photographed by Ellen Fedors, the cast includes trail runner Ida-Sophie Hegemann, and boulderer Melina Costanza alongside models as they navigate across the landscape. “The campaign is about wanderlust and authenticity, about finding strength in landscapes that feel both intimate and infinite,” says Bahnsen. “It was important to me that the women in the images, whether athletes or models, embody a sense of determination, but also ease. That balance feels true to how I design, and to how these pieces should live in the world.” You can shop it here.
3.1 Phillip Lim Introduces The Luna Bag
New It Bag alert! 3.1 Phillip Lim has released a new star called the Luna. Inspired by origami, the sculptural shape and flexible structure allows it to fold completely flat. Created by head of accessories at the brand, Hye Min, the handbag also marks the beginning of the brand’s new chapter under the design direction of Michelle Rhee, whose debut collection will launch in spring. Made from fabulously soft leather in black and red, find it in three sizes. “Luna is a study in quiet precision, where softness meets structure and utility becomes art,” says Min. Find it here.
