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  • Rimowa collaborates with Alex Israel for its latest suitcase

    Rimowa collaborates with Alex Israel for its latest suitcase

    Alexandre Arnault of Rimowa has just taken to Instagram to tease the luggage purveyor’s latest collaborative suitcase. Set for a full reveal at this year’s Frieze Art Fair, the suitcases are in collaboration with multimedia artist Alex Israel. Inspired by his home town of Los Angeles, the luggage sees the signature use of blue and red hues — inspired by the adored sunsets of the West Coast.

    The suitcases’ exterior shell and wheels are essentially treated with tones of blue, light purple, pink and light orange in a faded finish to reflect the colors of the vibrant sky in Los Angeles during sunset and sunrise.

    The suitcases will come in two color options. One will predominantly be in a gradient sky-blue – fading to flamingo-pink, while the other color option sees the complete opposite.

    Both suitcases will be officially unveiled at the Frieze Art Fair in Los Angeles via a pop-up beginning February 14.

  • Miniso teams up with cartoon network’s Adventure Time

    Miniso teams up with cartoon network’s Adventure Time

    Miniso has teamed up with Cartoon Network to present an epic 264-item collection of Adventure Time products in its stores across 62 territories around the world. From Europe to Asia, and Africa to North America and South America, the retailer is stacking its shelves with items featuring iconic characters including Finn, Jake, BMO and Lumpy Space Princess.

    Launching this month as part of a phased global rollout, Adventure Time fans will be able to enjoy an immersive in-store experience with the collection, which will be comprised of plushies, stationery, gifts and accessories such as backpacks and cosmetics. In the near future, the collection will add even more items as well as expand to additional territories.

    “The scale of this range demonstrates the popularity and enduring qualities of the Adventure Time franchise globally,” said Vikram Sharma, Vice President of Cartoon Network Enterprises, Asia Pacific.

    “Miniso has been a great partner for us. And when they wanted a brand that could provide young fans with an instantly-recognizable and fun association, Adventure Time was the obvious, mathematical choice!”

    Meanwhile, a new wave of merchandise from We Bare Bears – another Cartoon Network property – will also be in stores alongside Adventure Time.

    After impressive sales during the initial collaboration during 2018, more than 200 new and refreshed Bears’ items will be available in Miniso stores this month.

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  • Gucci unveils fragrances collection ‘The Alchemist’s Garden’

    Gucci unveils fragrances collection ‘The Alchemist’s Garden’

    Gucci has revealed its luxury fragrances collection – The Alchemist’s Garden – with oud, amber, violet, iris, mimosa, rose and woods as the seven scents. The Alchemist’s Garden collection has seven scents – oud, amber, violet, iris, mimosa, rose and woods.

    The design of the bottles is inspired by vintage apothecary, pharmacy jars and the first perfumery containers, resonating with the nostalgic theme of the collection. All the bottles are white except for oud, which is black, and rose, which is in a shade of blue chosen by Michele.

  • Loewe launches outdoor menswear collection

    Loewe launches outdoor menswear collection

    Inspired by the great outdoors, Loewe has launched a new permanent collection of functional clothes and accessories for men. The campaign features British actor Josh O’Connor in the wilds of Cap de Creus, Spain. Loewe has launched a great outdoors-inspired collection of functional clothes and accessories for men. Featuring a wide range of vibrant colours, the collection – Eye/LOEWE/Nature – makes use of recycled materials, adding an innovative touch to conventional apparel.

    The ready-to-wear collection includes jumpers knit from partly recycled cotton fibre, parkas made of technical material, outerwear, shirts, trousers and cargo shorts.

    The accessories, manufactured in Japan, boast exclusive technology. Hand-sewn from quality canvas with calfskin trim, the Eye/LOEWE/Nature backpacks come with extra cushioning and support. There are interior zip pockets in which iPads can be stored. There are also tote bags and sling sacks for men to choose from.

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  • Superdry forays into sports fashion category, to open 50 retail stores in 3 years.

    Superdry forays into sports fashion category, to open 50 retail stores in 3 years.

    Recognizing the immense scope in the lucrative fitness market that has hit the country, Superdry announces its venture into Sports category under the name SuperdrySport. The brand is all set to open its first exclusive Sport store in the country that will celebrate technical sports gear, athleisure, great design and outstanding craftsmanship at DLF promenade, Delhi.

    From technical gear to workout essentials, SuperdrySport has everything from active wear, athleisure and sportswear. With pieces engineered to enhance performance and aid- goal focused activity, to more fashion lead items made with sports fabrics but designed more to turn heads, there are items carefully mastered to suit whatever your ability. Geometry and pop grid structures are complimented with layered mesh weaves. The highly technical performance range is created with a distinct ‘win’ attitude featuring compression fits and engineered ventilation designs.

    The 1076sqft, brand-owned Delhi outlet located at this premium location retains the Superdry DNA of clean lines set against raw finishes yet takes a leap forward into the fresh brand of SuperdrySport by merging the future technology, lighting and finishes to enhance the experience of the customers. SuperdrySport stores will have the ability to evolve with seasonal change, product sales and popularity or gender demand allowing maximum traction from every square meter. It is sure to catch the eye of a millennial customer.

    Millennials are increasingly buying clothing that’s characterized by durability and utility, this shift has led to a surge of interest in brands offering innovative designs, new functionality and practical fashion.

    With many celebrities donning the athleisure look, the trend has reached Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities as well. Having understood this potential Superdry plans to open stores in these cities as well soon.

    The report published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., the global market for Sports and Fitness Clothing is projected to reach US $231.7 billion by 2024. The research also indicates that technological developments designed to improve comfort and performance has also led to the growth in sales of sports apparel. The report points out that the Asia-Pacific region is expected to be fastest growing region, with a CAGR of 6.9 percent over the forecast period. Sales came from emerging markets, such as India and Thailand, as well as the US, the world’s largest sportswear market.

  • Louis Vuitton celebrates the launch of Virgil Abloh’s SS19 collection

    Louis Vuitton celebrates the launch of Virgil Abloh’s SS19 collection

    For those that have been patiently waiting to get their hands on Virgil Abloh‘s debut Louis Vuitton collection, the highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2019 offerings are now available online. The online release comes shortly after Virgil opened up an exclusive pop-up at Chrome Hearts’ New York City flagship.

    The Yellow Brick Road Hand-Knitted Crewneck, Poppies Dorothy Graphic Windbreaker and colorful Calfskin Cut Away Vest serve as notable garments from the collection. Standout carrying options include the iridescent take on the classic Keepall Bandouliere 50, Soft Trunk Messenger Bag, Mini Polochon Messenger Bag and a host of holster-style utility pouches. Rounding things up is Virgil’s take on LV’s iconic Millionaire Sunglasses, early Jordan Brand model-inspired LV Trainer Sneakers, and the LV Creeper Ankle Boot Timberland homage.

    Check out some of the items above and head over to louisvuitton.com now to shop Louis Vuitton’s SS19 collection.

    In case you missed it, Virgil Abloh recently launched a comprehensive archive of his work.

  • Net-a-Porter launches kidswear with Gucci

    Net-a-Porter launches kidswear with Gucci

    After its Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana childrenswear pop-up e-shops generated a resounding “more!” from Net-a-porter.com customers, the retailer is launching a multi-brand kidswear collective. By “collective”, Net-a-porter.com means, quite simply, a tight edit of brands which have all created exclusive capsule collections for the website. Yeah Right NYC Kids, Alanui Kids, ATM Kids, Chinti & Parker Kids, Lingua Franca Kids, Golden Goose Deluxe and Veja make up the list of seven labels for girls and boys ages one to 12.

    “The new year felt like the perfect time to launch this collective,” Elizabeth von der Goltz, Net-a-porter.com’s global buying director, tells Mini Vogue. “It’s January – kids are back to school but there’s this idea of cosiness and wanting to feel comfortable.”

    The capsules, accordingly, reflect this: cashmere sweaters, comfy cardigans, track pants and trainers populate the new section. “Whether it’s for ourselves or for our kids, we are always thinking about wellness in January so this this an extension of that – it’s luxe athleisure for kids!”

    If the list of brands feels more offbeat than the global labels Net-a-porter.com first dabbled in the kidswear market with, this was intentional.

    “As an online global retailer known for our distinct fashion point of view, we wanted to take this and bring it to the kidswear market, creating something different from traditional retailers.”

    Von der Glotz is particularly excited about the patterned cardies from Alanui Kids collection and the mini-me versions of Golden Goose and Veja sneakers – two of Net-a-porter.com’s best-selling shoe styles.

    The e-tailer is confident it has quietly developed a recipe for success: “Our customers have been highly engaged with all of our kidswear pop-ups with most styles selling out within just a matter of weeks of launching,” she continues.

    Four out of five of the Gucci products sold were logo T-shirts, and the fifth was the belt bag. “It’s so interesting to see, as the pieces are in such high demand in our adult range too.” Starting them early is certainly paying off for the business.

  • Sergio Rossi redefines the power pump

    Sergio Rossi redefines the power pump

    “It is a new definition of the power pump,” is how celebrity stylist Elizabeth Stewart describes styles from her capsule collection with Sergio Rossi. Stewart, who counts Julia Roberts and Viola Davis among her clients, celebrated the launch of the collaboration Thursday in Los Angeles at the Italian luxury brand’s pop-up store at Westfield Century City.

    Pumps and sandals in black, red and light pink are emblazoned with empowering words like “strength,” “hope,” “kindness” and “sharing.” The messages are meant to give women a chance to embrace style, substance and solidarity, with 100 percent of sales supporting Time’s Up, an organization dedicated to women’s safety and equality in the workplace.

    “I wanted the shoes to be a sort of a talisman for the wearer,” Stewart told Footwear News at the event. “First it was ‘strength’ and ‘power’. The idea being you can go on a job interview and you put them on and it gives you strength, but also I don’t want to forget things that women want to be, like kind and sharing. It’s a reminder and source of strength.”

    Sergio Rossi Group CEO Riccardo Sciutto said working with Stewart on the collection was an organic process as she has had a longtime relationship styling her famous clients in the brand’s shoes.

    “When you get trust, the relationship is stronger and it’s easy to do something together all the time,” Sciutto said, adding that it’s the label’s first time supporting a social movement issue.

    Though the words and messages on the shoes were easy to conceive, rendering them on the shoes proved to be a challenge. Initially, Serigo Rossi designers tried to emboss the verbiage, but the production technique used to pull the leather material made the words unreadable, Sciutto explained. To achieve the desired effect, the designers created a special technique to print the words in a slightly different but matching color on the material.

    Along with Stewart’s capsule, which is sold exclusively at the store through March 6, the space also features 37 different styles from Sergio Rossi’s resort ’19 and spring ’19 collections, as well as a customization bar.

    The temporary digs are a part of Sciutto’s retail expansion strategy in the American market. “Half of the business is in Asia, and the rest is split between Europe and America. America is the opportunity. It’s the smallest market for us,” he added.

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  • Rick Owens x Birkenstock launched second collaboration range in HK pop up

    Rick Owens x Birkenstock launched second collaboration range in HK pop up

    Fashion designer Rick Owens has launched his second collaboration with footwear firm Birkenstock, with pop-ups expected in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The Rick Owens x Birkenstock collection debuted exclusively at Le Bon Marche in Paris, and will not be available online until February 8. The pop-ups in Hong Kong and Shanghai are scheduled for January 23 and 25.

    “The brief for the set design was Mayan pyramids”, said Owens.

    All the various styles of the collection, including sandals featuring metallic foil and leather, are on display at the pop-up on blocks of raw black cork.

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  • Jaspal unveils collection joined by Lynnie Z

    Jaspal unveils collection joined by Lynnie Z

    Thai fashion brand Jaspal has opened a new flagship store featuring its limited edition collaboration with London-based artist Lynnie Z. The partnership with Jaspal’s Hi Life collection marks the opening of the brand’s new IconSiam flagship. It is one of a series of partnerships between Jaspal and global artists to ensure that unique styles emerge each season.

    The Hi Life collection for men and women features stars, hearts, lips and faces as motifs with strong colour themes referencing Africa.

    “I was so honoured to be a part of such a wonderful project,” said Z. “Thailand has an outstanding heritage and Thai people love art and fashion, which is the reason why I decided to come on board. Also, I think Jaspal and I share the same artistic soul, and, more importantly, the brand fully understands the story relayed behind my works,” she said.

    “To me, this project was really wonderful, allowing me to create a masterpiece collection with a famous local brand, and communicate my inspiration, passion, and uniqueness through the collection. This is one of the best works I’ve ever created. As for the process in making this collection, for the most part, I came up with ideas and colours from my sketchbook. These are organic and abrupt but they reflect a liveliness that I wanted to communicate through the collection.”

    View the images of the collection below (6 images) :

  • Luxottica and CDFG/Sunrise launch new Miu Miu colour

    Luxottica and CDFG/Sunrise launch new Miu Miu colour

    Italian eyewear firm Luxottica Group has entered its second partnership with China Duty Free Group and Sunrise Duty Free to offer the latest Miu Miu sunglasses collection. The travel retail exclusive has opened in selected airports and other Chinese travel retail stores, trading a reinterpreted version of Miu Miu’s Noir collection. Pop-up sites and personalised backwalls have been prominently installed in the selected locations amplified by customised brand furniture and trained staff.

    “It is a privilege to partner with China Duty Free Group and Sunrise Duty Free on a second China travel retail exclusive color from Miu Miu,” said Luxottica’s travel retail director Enrico Destro. “Both retailers bring our brands to the heart of the Chinese travelling consumer, presenting the opportunity to collaborate on projects to truly capture Chinese spending power and sophisticated appetite for luxury brands, as well as respond to these consumers increasing demand for unique and exclusive products.”

    “At CDFG, our sunglasses category is growing in sophistication very quickly,” added China Duty Free Group’s fashion department director Lee Meili. “We see a large growth opportunity for the category and we will continue on our path to bring newness and exclusivity to our offer … This exclusive Miu Miu color was specially selected with Chinese travellers in mind, and has been presented in a very compelling launch package.”

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  • Burberry unveils first-ever Chinese New Year campaign

    Burberry unveils first-ever Chinese New Year campaign

    British luxury fashion house Burberry has unveiled its first Chinese New Year campaign, celebrating family traditions and togetherness. The commercials, shot and directed by photographer Ethan James Green, star Chinese actresses and Burberry brand ambassadors Zhao Wei and Zhou Dongyu, who make their Burberry campaign debut. Inspired by classic portraiture, the campaign has been reimagined in an informal urban environment, and features classic Burberry pieces including archive-print scarves, the trench coat and tailoring, contrasting with urban staples including hoodies, t-shirts and joggers, all of which are now available globally online and in-store.

    “The campaign draws on the concept of families reuniting for the most important holiday of the year, and represents a sense of belonging, but in a very fresh way,” explains Zhao Wei. “It was great fun being back on set with Zhou Dongyu – I enjoyed it very much!”

    Gallery of the campaign (4 images) :

    Zhou Dongyu added: “A family portrait is a very simple concept, but the ceremonial sense behind it holds so much more. For me, being able to go home once a year to spend quality time with my family is something I value above all else, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

    For the campaign, Zhao Wei wore a sleeveless keyhole detail top, reissued Society-print silk scarf and gold plated link drop earrings. Zhou Dongyu wore a vintage check wool jacket with palladium plated link drop earrings.

  • SHISEIDO X SIRIVANNAVARI Princess Hanayaka Collection

    SHISEIDO X SIRIVANNAVARI Princess Hanayaka Collection

    Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, in her capacity as Creative Director of SIRIVANNAVARI, has graciously designed a special makeup collection “SHISEIDO X SIRIVANNAVARI Princess Hanayaka Collection”. Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana is in charge of every design step, from meticulously selecting the color schemesand different shades for the beauty productsto designing the packaging.

    The princess used the graphics and drawings from her previous fashion collections to create elegant and graceful new designs. The whole process took over 2 years of her dedication.

    Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, in her capacity as Creative Director of SIRIVANNAVARI, graciously shares her thoughts on the “Princess Hanayaka Collection”:

    “SIRIVANNAVARI has always wanted to create the beauty products that can fully answer the needs of women in Asia.This is also what SHISEIDO wants as a premium makeup brand that understands the needs of Asian women well. That is how the collaboration of this collection started. I am very glad that we both share the same intention, which is to create what will enable the beauty of women in Asia to glow from inside and out naturally. For this collection, my intention is to create the beauty products that are compact, easy and convenient to apply. The colors in the palette must be beautiful and highly flexible for various combinations of mix and match for different occasions, from daytime natural look to nighttime glamour. One palette can be applied for eyes, cheeks, and lips makeup while the texture of the cosmetics must make it easy for different color combinations. I chose all the color schemes and different shades for this collection myself based on what color combinations I think will best bring out women’s beauty. I then used those colors to work with the graphics and drawings inspired by previous SIRIVANNAVARI collections to design the packaging. The drawings of rice ears, bees, and lovebirds are used as the main designs. When combined with a Japanese touch, the lines and feels become perfect for the packaging designs of this collection.”

    The collection Princess Hanayaka, meaning “a woman whois vivacious and as ravishingly beautiful as a princess” consists of 4 beauty products, which altogether create the perfect makeup: from blush to lipsticks, and from face illuminator to eye color.

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  • PM for Men by Pomelo is launched

    PM for Men by Pomelo is launched

    JD.com-backed fashion brand, Pomelo Fashion, is launching a menswear label called Pomelo Man (PM.). The label will be making its debut in Thailand, launching exclusively on the App available on both iOS and Android. PM aims to offer a new shopping experience to the modern man, transitioning from the online to offline world, on-the-go seamlessly.

    Customers can now walk into a PM location, get measured by the store crew and never have to bother about sizing while shopping on the App again. Addressing one of the biggest drawbacks of online shopping – sizing, the brand aims to innovatively take it out of the equation altogether. Through technology, PM helps customers find what they call their unique ‘Perfect Fit’. With key items like t-shirts, chino pants, hoodies, and accessories, the brand will become a one-stop shop for every man’s daily fashion needs. PM takes it up a notch by providing all men with a ‘Man Lounge’ complete with free Wi-Fi, USB charging stations, and video games, all of which can be enjoyed by customers and everyone else alike.

    Opening its pop up store to customers at Siam Square One on December 20th, 2018, PM will offer affordable, yet premium clothing ranging from 390 THB to 1,590 THB. For customers that download and register on the App – the brand will be giving away free t-shirts in their ‘perfect size’. The first collection consists of wardrobe essentials such as t-shirts, pants, outerwear, and accessories in expansive size options, available at the stores for a fitting and to be purchased on the Pomelo App. Going further, PM would roll out monthly drops composed of not only everyday essentials, but eventually branching out to polos, shirts, and a mix of both formal and informal styles.

    David Jou, Pomelo’s CEO, commented: “With PM we wanted to re-imagine men’s fashion. We wanted something classic, yet fresh and contemporary, combined with the latest technology to create an effortless shopping experience.”

    He added, “PM has no sizes. It’s built for the urban gentleman who is always on the go and seamlessly traverses between the digital and physical. We wanted to start with a focused and approachable collection that will grow over time as the brand itself grows. The PM app is at the center of the experience.”

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  • Roberto Cavalli brings “New Species” to HK

    Roberto Cavalli brings “New Species” to HK

    Friday 14th , December Roberto Cavalli brought “New Species” by Paul Surridge to Hong Kong. The Italian luxury fashion, accessories, and lifestyle brand, has unveiled a 360-degree Instagrammable pop-up store at the Harbour City Shopping Mall in Hong Kong.

    The new pop-up store by its Creative Director Paul Surridge marks a new start for the brand, going back to its roots with the animalier prints but in a total new look to embrace novelty.

    The pop-up store concept “new species” is inspired by Paul Surridge’s latest collection, characterized by Roberto Cavalli’s famous animalier prints reimagined to create new species.

    It is a mix-and-match of different animal prints highlighted with vibrant colours.

    The pop-up store brings to live the colourful collection by Paul Surridge and materializes it into sculptures welcoming visitors in a canva-like space, in which products stand out as art pieces ready to interact.

    The setting was conceived to accommodate a range of activities, bridging the soul of the Italian brand and “create-your-own spirit” designed for Hong Kong customers to meet their demand for unique products.

    The key-element of this space is the omnichannel experience given by the creation of digital touchpoints disseminated in the whole space to enhance the interaction between the online and offline experience of the brand. The concept is the result of the collaborative work of the brand with the creative agency Branding Records.

    To mark the opening of the pop-up store, Roberto Cavalli has given the privilege to HK customers to touch and feel the V1PER Sneakers; including two limited edition styles available exclusively here in Asia after the global launch with Kim Kardashian: Hollywood app.

    The V1PER sneaker combines high-tech and traditional materials, which are mixed with apparel fabrics. The iconic style is defined by a customized chunky rubber sole, which is moulded with an exclusive technology to obtain an intriguing 3D python texture.

    During the VIP party, which welcomed hundreds of celebrities, influencers, and guests from the fashion scene had the chance to meet Paul Surridge, Creative Director of the Roberto Cavalli Group.

    “Hong Kong is an ever fascinating metropolis that always inspires me. I am especially fascinated by the vibrant energy and passionate liveliness of the city and its openness to the young generation of luxury consumers. Hong Kong is a natural choice for the Asian launch of the V1PER Sneakers as this special style is injected with a dynamic and urban edge, echoing my impression of this spirited town.” said Paul Surridge.

    At the party, also the new appointed General Manager, Ivan Perra, who has kick-started its new adventure in the company with an unforgettable night.

    Everything, from the music, to the canapes were tailored to match the new, fresh, young mood of Roberto Cavalli. Hong Kong and Asia played a major role in the brand positioning, and in the past years have been the theatre of several activities.

    Also, Gian Giacomo Ferraris, Chief Executive Officer of the Roberto Cavalli Group commented: “Hong Kong as a global financial hub with a skyscraper-studded skyline is an important market for Roberto Cavalli. The strategic positioning of Harbour City and the opulent retail environment enable us to reach to a wide spectrum of affluent and sophisticated shoppers. Our new pop-up store reflects a young and fresh concept of luxury shopping today, which I trust will be appreciated by our loyal patrons and new clients both locally and globally. ”

    We look forward to the upcoming brand activations that Roberto Cavalli has reserved to Asian customers.