ZEGNA Introducing The New Zegna Icon Overshirt

Melding the sartorial with the functional, Artistic Director Alessandro Sartori has envisioned a new Zegna icon for the AW2021 season: the overshirt, aka the NEW JACKET. An icon from Zegna that becomes a must-have alternative to the blazer, integrated into a versatile wardrobe that reflects evolving attitudes and behaviours. As Zegna continues to (RESET) What Makes a Man and rethink the contemporary wardrobe according to the evolving way modern men live, the overshirt presents a new form of relaxed tailoring, elevating a utilitarian classic to a luxury level. Sophisticated yet functional, this centrepiece of the new collection transcends dress codes and occasions.

Combining the look of tailoring with the feeling of comfort, this new Zegna icon represents a turning point in men’s style. As well as mixing the sartorial with the utilitarian, this hybrid jacket combines the smart and the casual, indoors and the outdoors. This is a true wardrobe foundation piece, endlessly wearable and versatile. As Zegna continues to retailor the modern man, the overshirt can be layered over casual and elegant outfits with ease.

Taking design codes from traditional workwear, the Overshirt is impeccably crafted in a comfortable fit equipped with distinctive patch pockets. This iconic style is available in a spectrum of fine fabrics from linen and wool to exemplary cashmere and Techmerino, all presented in a palette of refined neutrals for effortless wearability. The overshirt can also be totally personalised with My Zegna Made to Measure service, through a unique experience, custom tailored to the unique lifestyle and sartorial needs of our customers.

To showcase the iconic Overshirt’s effortless versatility, Zegna is pleased to introduce the #STYLEDBYMEONME activation for Fall|Winter 2021 season. This international project invites Zegna’s global community to interpret the new jacket to their own creative mindset and unique lifestyle. The digital initiative involves the most stylish and influential people of the fashion industry and beyond, who will be sharing their favourite ways to style the Zegna NEW JACKET on social media.

ANDREW GN AW2021 Collection - mylifestylenews Top 10's Pick

ANDREW GN AW2021 Collection

"During these long months of waiting and suspended time, I’ve been looking into the roots of my House and of my own work.

I reviewed some themes I‘ve always loved, Chinoiserie, Exotism, Tribal, Rococco,… to innovate them with today’s eyes.

I streamlined and simplified the shapes, removing unnecessary details, in order to instill a feel of elegance at ease.

Still staying very true to myself and to my motto of enduring beauty, designing beautifully crafted garments, which I call “heritage pieces”, to be kept for many years and eventually handed down to the next generation.

The Chinoiserie silk was inspired by a fragment of an English Regency lacquered screen, entirely redesigned by our Studio, with delicate golden shades. The Brocades are an interpretation of a motif from an early XVIIIth century Queen Ann cabinet. Exotism comes in our emerald-green “Snow Leopard” print, with a wink to “Le Rêve” by Douanier Rousseau.

Tribal and Rococco inspirations are everywhere in the crystal and cabochon embroideries. We’ve designed a new rendition of one of my famous Renaissance metal buckles to complement simple fluid crepe dresses. Many other House codes such as pearltrims and passementeries have also been used.

In terms of colors, this collection features a bold palette : a bright Vermillion, a strong Fuchsia Pink called “Pivoine”, a Golden Yellow called “Peking”, as well as Emerald Green, Lilac, mixing with neutrals such as Khaki and Camel.

I named this collection “HOPE and GLORY”. While listening to the songs of Dame Vera Lynn who recently passed away, I heard this strikingly powerful and moving anthem, to inspire us to remain strong and looking forward." - Andrew Gn

當肥仔金遇上馳仙姐 -「FENDACE 」

當肥仔金遇上馳仙姐 

「FENDACE 」

朋友我當你一秒朋友

「FENSACE」或是「VERSADI 」?! 都不是。身份互調，以互相敬仰、相知、相惜和友誼為大前提，去為時尚界開創先河，互闖你我的時裝屋去當你家的時裝品牌設計師。 這非一般的大無畏聯乘組合，由FENDI高級訂造服及女裝藝術總監Kim Jones 肥仔金引領拉攏，和VERSACE首席創作設計師Donatella Versace馳仙姐的團隊共聚一堂，在命運裏面邂逅，一起走到了這個路口，綴合意大利兩大殿堂級時裝品牌FENDI與VERSACE去顛覆傳統，開展時尚的創意對話，締造這名為「FENDACE」獨有的時尚moment。

朋友我當你一世朋友 

時尚本應就不受任何約束和限制，同一場時裝秀，不相伯仲地去創作和呈獻兩個相知相識品牌的系列 -  VERSACE BY FENDI – FENDI BY VERSACE 。「FENDACE」系列的誕生不僅是歌頌意大利時尚，也宣示拒絕墨守成規的破格態度，將雙方本來已經極鮮明設計元素，以特寫的「F」和「V」，身份和角色替換，將之升華，以不同觀點和設計的態度融入時裝之中。雙品牌標誌更突破大型奢侈品集團之間的界線，純粹從友誼和惺惺相惜的敬重之情取材，去高呼和宣揚自由、設計趣味和精湛技藝的象徵。

 

 

實實在在踏入過我宇宙

好玩的是，這史上的第一次，馳仙姐與Silvia Venturini Fendi芬姐首度離開各自的總壇到訪對方的時裝屋，去深入了解和探討對方品牌昔日設計的歷史軌跡及檔案記錄，實實在在踏入對方宇宙，在對方的視野之中汲取靈感，務求欲為「FENDACE」系列設計出更玩味和精湛的系列作品。肥仔金和芬姐分別負責設計女裝及男裝，尋根地演繹VERSACE美學的獨有的艷麗搖滾態度，而馳仙姐一手遮天同時設計男女裝，以獨樹一幟的手法詮釋FENDI的奢華風格。這一次非比尋常的創作調配，巧妙借用雙方原有的設計元素，同時堅守對雙方品牌特色和文化的真誠及愛慕，並鼓勵對方忠於自己。目標設定建基於尊重和互信，使這話題之作「FENDACE」系列能傳達重要的訊息，誠意滿載。

 

 

很多東西今生只可給你     

時裝秀由VERSACE BY FENDI系列率先掀開序幕，從品牌於90年代中後期的風格取材，探索二元性的概念，其當中FENDI品牌標誌與VERSACE希臘迴紋圖案的結合便是最佳見證。服飾經歷蛻變，多款造型也採用雙面設計，巧妙地隱藏FENDI的特色元素和體現品牌的精湛工藝，尤其是以皮革打造的鎖甲設計，橫跨多個世代的設計趨向，貫穿整個系列。其後house light轉暗，強勁音樂再次響起，秀場的背景標誌由先前的VERSACE轉成FENDI，馳仙姐大膽宣揚叛逆破格的訊息，氣魄高昂，令FENDI BY VERSACE系列散發搖滾魅力。系列大量採用VERSACE的安全別針（VERSACE2022春夏的重點設計元素之一），狠狠地刺穿FENDI的大型標誌和圖案，鎖甲設計更結合蕾絲和鑲滿水晶的 「F」字，創意演繹品牌標誌，實行艷麗到底。高端絲緞模仿牛仔布，讓親切的時尚華麗轉身；輕柔羊毛皮革則經過精湛的剪裁，洗脫FENDI一如既往的成熟，脫變得更更年輕叛逆，極具感染力，馳仙姐姐功不可沒。

 

 

 

保守至到永久           別人如何明白透

這場合二爲一的「FENDACE」系列時尚秀贏盡喝彩，留名時尚史不容置疑。「FENDACE」已引發了未來時尚聯乘設計趨勢的FANTASIA，他日可能會有更多其他品牌爭相效仿。從今以後不必再等到葡萄成熟透，你便可名正言順無底綫地以More is More的時尚態度去穿著同一件同時有兩個或更多的品牌聯乘設計的單品，誰又敢說那是A貨？

 

Hermès Presents ARCEAU The Three Graces

Created in 1978 by Henri d’Origny, the Arceau watch lends itself to the expression of Hermès skills. Produced in a numbered limited edition of 24, the white gold and diamond Arceau The Three Graces reinterprets the theme of the eponymous silk scarf designed by British artist Alice Shirley in 2020. Crafted in wood marquetry and miniature painting on aventurine, the elegant giraffe adorning the dial of Arceau The Three Graces was originally inspired by a trip to South Africa, when Alice Shirley had the privilege of spotting three giraffes partially concealed by an acacia tree. The delicacy and poetry of this gigantic creature, with its ample and graceful movements, is highlighted by the skilled touch of Hermès artisans, who have reproduced its natural harmony. To transpose the animal’s profile, long neck and mottled coat to the scale of a dial, the marquetry specialist begins by transferring and downscaling the design, then rigorously selecting the type, grain and colour of the wood used to reproduce it. In this case that meant a combination of naturally dark, light, stained or bleached wood – American walnut and maple, European sycamore and tulip tree – chosen for their nuances and textures similar to those of the original design. The artisan cuts out the multitude of tiny elements – 195 pieces in all – forming the portrait that is then assembled like a puzzle, before gluing, sanding and applying a protective varnish. This marquetry decoration comes to life in the heart of a work that also requires meticulous care and a flair for colours. On a scintillating aventurine base, the painter traces the outlines of the motif before placing the piece in the kiln to fix the colours in place. He then forms the various volumes of the background vegetation using successive layers of micro-painting applied with a brush and heat-dried in a kiln. He proceeds in the same way for the flat areas of colours, before finalizing his composition with small precise touches. The challenge of such an endeavour lies in miniaturising a rich palette of nuances, contrasts and subtle details. Several weeks of rigorous discipline, patience and dexterity are required to produce this dial, which is by nature unique. Representing a combination of artistic crafts and watchmaking, the Arceau The Three Graces watch is powered by the Hermès H1912 mechanical self-winding movement driving hours and minutes hands. The deep hues of the dial, framed by a precious white gold case set with 82 diamonds, are highlighted by a blue sapphire alligator strap made in the Hermès Horloger workshops.

Qeelin Presents Petite Wulu Pink Opal Collection

Qeelin presents the Petite Wulu Pink Opal Collection, a pioneering attempt to incorporate the stunning pink opal into Wulu's perfect silhouette. The reinterpreting of the classic Qeelin design not only gives the wearer bouts of positive energy, it also makes each moment the more memorable.

Romance is love realised; it is sweet, dreamy, and an outstanding expression of every beautiful emotion, making it the most beautiful gift for your beloved. Legend has it that Cupid’s arrow is made out of pink opal.

The pink color and dazzling diamonds echo brilliantly with each other, creating a unique aesthetics belonging to none other than Qeelin. This is the perfect gift for confident and charming women everywhere, and Qeelin hopes to be a part of this loving day with this incredible collection.

Qeelin's new Petite Wulu Pink Opal Collection features the mysterious and rare pink opal. The balanced colour, warm and delicate textures, along with its ceramic-like luster and the depth of the colour, makes the stone a natural choice to be featured on a delicate piece of jewellery.

This collection includes necklaces and bracelets, with both sides of the chain embellished with a diamond, cultivating a perfect example of Qeelin’s craftsmanship in dainty and exquisite designs. Pink opal is also known as the magic stone of love and the spiritual stone of wealth. It is said that wearing this gem can make people realise their dreams and connect with each other, making it a staple in attracting good relationships.

May the Petite Wulu Pink Opal Collection accompany you every step of the way and bring encouragement and positive energy. In the name of love, sincerity and affection should be protected.

Brioni AW2021 Collection

Brioni AW2021 Collection paves the way for a new day and is a narrative journey from darkness to light. As a reaction to the current times, the wardrobe for the season follows a softening of codes, where classic tailoring meets function and reveals an impeccable silhouette on garments crafted for broader and more casual use.

Epitomizing Norbert Stumpfl’s emblematic point of view for the House, the design is essential and intentionally understated, almost absent. The Roman nonchalance, integral to the ethos of Brioni, is heralded through garments that let both fabric and construction trace the body lightly.

Precious materials and refined textures are significant but subtle. Hand spun and brushed cashmere, hand knitted cashmere and vicuna blends, the Spazzolino fabric and silk and cotton velvet are prominent. High quality selvage stretch denim is introduced, sustainably sourced and washed.

Leather blousons and coats, in soft deerskin and light nappa, bear high quality details and hand painted raw edges, inspired by luxury accessories. The color range spans from black and white to beige, brown, dusty pink and icy blue, cascading into an excess of teal and gold.

Black is admitted a prominent place in the collection, a starting point and an expression of modernity and urbanity. Looks in tonal colors, inspired by functional workwear are significant.

Fabricated from exquisitely soft materials, these silhouettes are inspired by the traditional suit but aimed for a new and more casual context. The brand’s storied signature, the iconic formal suit, is introduced in a new light weight construction, featuring a larger lapel inspired by the Brioni archive and embellished by a myriad of heritage tailoring details.

Extravagant eveningwear brings the decadence of Rome to mind, with bold colors and precious fabrics inspired by the House’s rich history. The jacquard silk fabric finds its inspiration from the 60’s and the gold tuxedo is crafted from a fabric exclusive to only Brioni and the Vatican. Brioni reveals a new approach to dressing that is bright and promising.