MATCHESFASHION.COM x LOEWE @ A Special Collaboration With Paula’s Ibiza

MATCHESFASHION.COM x LOEWE launches a special collaboration with Paula’s Ibiza, the iconic boutique and cultural phenomenon of the 1980s and 90s whose indelible legacy lives on through the dedicated work and unbound artistry of its founders. The collection was launched online with a MATCHESFASHION.COM digital trunk show on Friday 28th April. Located in the heart of Ibiza’s old town, Paula’s was the epicentre of Ibizan style from 1972 till 2000. The cult shop represented a quintessentially Ibizan way of life, a mix of fun, glamour and art that was perfectly expressed in the playful, nature-inspired prints that adorned the store’s coveted bohemian dresses and blouses. The new collaboration was conceived by LOEWE creative director Jonathan Anderson, who first encountered Paula’s on childhood trips to the Balearic island. Exclusively for the special SS2017 line, Armin Heinemann, Paula’s German-born co-founder, provided a selection of original prints from the archive as well as garment designs adapted from Paula’s best-selling pieces. LOEWE’s ateliers translated these elements into a timely womenswear capsule, combining the essential qualities behind Paula’s success - harmony, exuberance and freedom with LOEWE’s own core values - functionality, modernity, and superior craftsmanship.

Natalie Kingham, Buying Director at MATCHESFASHION.COM elaborates: ‘We love the sensibility of Paula's and in combination with LOEWE the collection is a dream buy for the summer.’ To launch the collection on MATCHESFASHION.COM Jonathan Anderson was filmed in conversation with up and coming actress, and friend of the brand Elisa Lasowski, to tell the story of the project and the characterful interpretation of fashion and costume within the context of Ibiza. Digital trunk shows is a 360 shopping concept which invites the MATCHESFASHION.COM customer to be the first to shop the collection online globally and to meet the designer and gain access to their inspiration digitally.

The collection consists of one-of-a-kind tops, skirts and dresses, among other items, made from high-grade crêpe in hues ranging from rich saffron to vivid turquoise, all printed with Paula’s characteristic medley of musicians, birds and flowers. In addition, the range comprises bags, hats, and necklaces, as well as wallets and scarves. As part of the collaboration, some of LOEWE’s most popular designs, including the Puzzle bag and T Pouch, will be available featuring a colourful parrot motif applied with the house’s innovative leather intarsia technique. Fitting for life on an island, or in any place near the sea, towels and espadrilles are included too.

Paula’s also became known around the world for its flower-filled interior and its extravagant shows - fashionable multi-media happenings frequented by locals, hippies, intellectuals, and artists. Paula’s extended community of friends and clients included disco queens like Donna Summer, rock stars like Freddie Mercury and fashion legends like Valentino, not to mention painters, actors and aristocrats.

To celebrate the collaboration, LOEWE and M/M (Paris) have produced a new collectible, limited-edition publication - part of an ongoing series featuring images shot by Jamie Hawkesworth at Heinemann’s farmhouse and apartment in Ibiza as well as an exclusive extended essay about Paula’s. The text and photographs will also be online at loewe.com

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FENDI x Hopper Penn SS2017 Eyewear Collection

To celebrate the launch of its first Men’s Eyewear Collection, FENDI presents the new SS2017 Collection with a new exciting video starring Hopper Penn, renowned actor and son of Sean Pen and Robin Wright. The city welcomes Hopper with its urban and international vibes in the most elegant and influential palaces for fashion and design.

 First stop, his hotel, where the actor relaxes in his room and enjoys the lounge wearing the FENDI glasses always being ironic yet intellectual in his attitude. Ready to feel the city, he hangs-out in the coolest streets downtown as Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga, the most renowned streets of the Milan fashion district known as the Quadrilatero della moda, always wearing his Fendi Qbic sunglasses!

When the sun goes down, Hopper gets ready to enjoy, for the very first time, the FENDI Men’s Fashion Show. A unique experience since his coming at the event venue, warmly welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd of fans and photographers following and shooting him while he enters the FENDI doors. The show is about to start and Hopper is seated front row to enjoy the catwalk and feeling the FENDI Men’s unique vibes!

An amazing day enjoying Milan from dawn to dusk together with the FENDI Men’s Eyewear Collection to live unique and unexpected experiences!

Check out the video:

Carla Delevingne In Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello @ The 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards

Carla Delevingne wore an embroidered bustier dress in black and a pair of black Niki over the knee boot from Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello while attending the MTV Movie & TV Awards recently.

MULBERRY Summer 2017 Advertising Campaign

MULBERRY Summer 2017 Advertising Campaign 

Photographer Kira Bunse captured models Sora Choi and Chanel Gomez backstage at the Printworks, where Mulberry’s London Fashion Week show was held.

Creative Director, Johnny Coca: " We felt that the backstage photos candidly captured the emotion and energy behind the show. There is this indescribable anticipation in the moments before the models go out on the catwalk and we wanted to try to share that feeling."

45R SS2017 Collection

45R SS2017 Collection is all about ocean and flowers, reflecting the lively landscape of sea and mountain during the blooming season. 45R adheres to their design philosophy and strives for superior quality craftsmanship and materials as always.

Based on different collection needs, we collect premium natural materials and explore traditional technique around the world. By incorporating all these elements together with brand value of luxury vintage, we create unique designs.

To align with the brand’s core identity of Luxury Vintage, some pioneering yet luxurious fabrics namely Washi tweed and Shantung silk are used and crafted into effortless seasonal offerings with retro elegance.

4mm thick Washi strips has been Indigo dyed into varied color tones, and delicately woven into light weighted tweed by specialized craftsman. This updated range looks refreshingly fun and with exquisite hint of 45R.

Ai Linen Denim series is made with precious Selvedge linen denim fabric which is woven in India by power loom machine and in result possesses a handcrafted texture. With hand-stitched trims, the collection is even more authentic and delicate.

Flowering vine, stripes and paisley patterns are derived from blooming florals which can be widely seen across mountain over the season, these varied patterns have been deliberately arranged into the same design to create the refreshing Flower Patchwork range. Meanwhile, Gima Knit Floral Pattern is the gima knit version of Flower Patchwork, where the patterns are seen separately on knitwear.

The Cornflower Patch series featured Cornflower, the flower which symbolized happiness. Dimensional textured floral motif has been created on cotton fabric with rare opal printing technique, a reflection of exquisite craftsmanship. Every delicate floral pattern has been embroidered with 10 different colored threads, and adorned on the neutral tone cotton fabric, in creation of this comfy chic Brush Flower Embroidery collection. Soft yet sturdy linen duck canvas was processed by hand beating, and transformed into a range of outers and bottoms that fit for current climate.

CHANEL PREMIÈRE Camellia Skeleton" Watch

CHANEL "PREMIÈRE Camellia Skeleton" Watch

Description_ Numbered edition. 

18k white gold case (28.5 x 37mm) set with 47 baguette-cut diamonds. 

Camellia skeleton set with 246 brilliant-cut diamonds. 

18k white gold bezel set with 42 baguette-cut diamonds and 52 brilliant-cut diamonds. 

18k white gold crown set with 16 baguette-cut diamonds and 11 brilliant-cut diamonds. Black satin strap with 18k white gold double folding buckle set with 30 brilliant-cut diamonds. Manual-winding mechanical movement (48-hour power reserve). 

Functions: hours, minutes. 

Total diamond weight: 7.85 carats. 

CALIBRE 2. CAMELLIA SKELETON. 

Manual-winding mechanical movement. 

Power reserve: 48 hours. 

Number of components: 107. 

Number of rubies : 21. 

Frequency: 28,800 vibrations / hour (4Hz). 

Motor unit: 1 barrel spring.

Spring torque: 420 g.mm. 

Skeleton movement depicting a three-dimensional camellia flower. 

Chamfered, circular-grained parts. 

ADLC (Amourphous Diamond Like Carbon) black endings and rhodium-plated finishes. 

Anti-shock system on the balance. 

Variable inertia balance.

Limited edition of 12 pieces. 

18K white gold case (28.5 x 37mm) set with 47 baguettecut diamonds. 

Camellia skeleton set with 246 brilliant-cut diamonds. 

18K white gold bezel set with 42 baguette-cut diamonds and 52 brilliant-cut diamonds. 

18K white gold crown set with 16 baguette-cut diamonds and 11 brilliant-cut diamonds. 

18K gold bracelet set with 282 baguette-cut diamonds with 18K white gold double folding buckle set with 30 brilliant-cut diamonds. 

Manual-winding mechanical movement (48-hour power reserve).

Functions: hours, minutes. 

Total diamond weight: 22.7 carats. 

CALIBRE 2. CAMELLIA SKELETON. 

Manual-winding mechanical movement. 

Power reserve: 48 hours. 

Number of components: 107. 

Number of rubies : 21. Frequency: 28,800 vibrations / hour (4Hz).

Motor unit: 1 barrel spring. Spring torque: 420 g.mm. 

Skeleton movement depicting a three-dimensional camellia flower. Chamfered, circular-grained parts. 

ADLC (Amourphous Diamond Like Carbon) black endings and rhodium-plated finishes. Antishock system on the balance. 

Variable inertia balance.