Spring/Summer 2021 Archives

Burberry’s new AR Bag experience is simulating the in-store experience in a digital realm

April 20, 2021 by Editorial Team

Burberry creates Augmented Reality Pocket Bag Experience. To mark the Spring/Summer 2021 launch of the Pocket bag, Burberry has created an augmented reality experience that allows users to design their own 3D Pocket bag sculptures, inspired by the maritime themes of its SS21 campaign. Named ‘In Bloom’, the collection takes inspiration from a modern … Read more

BP Signature: Brad Pitt infuses Brioni’s capsule with a sense of quiet confidence

April 8, 2021 by Editorial Team

Each garment in the collection expresses a deliberately simple style that finds further strength from their sophisticated materials and easiness to combine. The Italian menswear luxury house Brioni unveiled ‘BP Signature’ – an exclusive capsule collection created in collaboration with House ambassador Brad Pitt. Inside each of the collection’s pieces, one will discover the … Read more

Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2021: Kim Jones proposes a romantic vision of the Fendi woman

February 26, 2021February 4, 2021 by Editorial Team

First Fendi Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2021 by Kim Jones. The Haute Couture show presented at Palais Brongniart in Paris, marked Kim Jones‘ debut for Fendi. Named Artistic Director of Women’s collections of the Roman house last September, the British designer is also head of Dior Men. Kim Jones was deeply inspired by the writings … Read more

The wedding cortege: CHANEL Spring-Summer 2021 Haute Couture

March 29, 2021January 27, 2021 by Editorial Team

CHANEL Spring-Summer 2021 Haute Couture; photos and film © Anton Corbijn

CHANEL Spring-Summer 2021 Haute Couture Show – a family gathering with socially distanced guests.

Chanel transformed Grand Palais Paris into a country wedding in the South of France. A lighthearted and elegant spirit animated
the CHANEL Spring-Summer 2021 Haute Couture collection imagined by Virginie Viard. The film of the show was directed by photographer, filmmaker and graphic designer Anton Corbijn.

A joyous occasion calls for luminous colours — a lace ensemble with flower-embroidered cuffs opened the CHANEL Spring-Summer 2021 Haute Couture show. The movement of ruffles on a pink lace dress evokes the spirit of summer evening parties. The tweed trouser suit is king, alongside a dress in black silk chiffon revealing a play of transparency, accompanied by a little black organza dress swathed in sequin-embroidered polka dot tulle. The nonchalant allure is further inspired by a jacket embroidered with silver sequins and wide-cut tweed trousers.

CHANEL Spring-Summer 2021 Haute Couture; photos © Anton Corbijn

The masculine-feminine spirit of a tweed trouser suit is emphasized with a crown of flowers. Beads and strass embroideries as always evoke the emblematic quilted motif of the Chanel House. The voluminous aqua silk tulle skirt is worn with an embroidered vest.

“The silhouettes might be simple—sweaters or sleeveless vests worn with high-waisted pants, skinny cardigan jackets and liquid satin shirts with full romantic ballet skirts—but the beauty is in the detail,” commented Vogue. “This is the haute couture, after all, and the sort of garments we may have become familiar with in our work-from-home lives have actually been encrusted with superb embroideries from the houses of Cécile Henri, Hurel, Montex, Emmanuelle Vernoux, and Lesage, or made from custom, hand-painted lace by Solstiss, or scattered with artificial blossoms by Lemarié,” added Vogue.

Riding side-saddle on a horse, ‘la mariée’ appeared in an ecru satin crêpe wedding dress embroidered by Lesage with rhinestone-and pearl butterflies.

“Viard attempts to capture the familial spirit of Chanel with this collection. Her focus on oversized petticoats, ruffled boleros, and fitted vests aim to give the clothes a liberating feeling, as the pieces are perfect for dancing on a warm summer evening,” commented lofficielusa.com

CHANEL Spring-Summer 2021 Haute Couture; photos and film © Anton Corbijn

Celine Homme The Dancing Kid pop-up – A mirror to the eclectic nature of youth culture today

November 20, 2020 by Editorial Team

Celine Homme The Dancing Kid pop-up on Mr. Porter ;

Celine Homme, Celine’s menswear division helmed by Hedi Slimane, launches The Dancing Kid pop-up – an exclusive capsule dedicated to the spring/summer 2021 collection.

A freewheeling spirit and skate culture influences.

CELINE HOMME is launching on Mr.Porter luxury retail platform a one season pop-up featuring an exclusive capsule dedicated to the House’s spring/summer 2021 collection titled “The Dancing Kid”.

MR PORTER will debut 48 pieces from Hedi Slimane’s spring/summer 2021 CELINE HOMME collection – 30 of which are exclusive to MR PORTER and five of which have an exclusivity window from 20 November to the end of the year. Standout pieces from the collection include the black mirrored joggers, the acid-washed denim trucker jacket with appliqué patches, the black and white Baja knit poncho, the oversized T-shirt with “The Dancing Kid” logo, and the palm tree print camp-collar silk shirt.

Celine Homme The Dancing Kid one-season pop-up on Mr. Porter ; Photography by Mr Sebastian Sabal-Bruce

“The Dancing Kid”, inspired by Eboys, current skate culture and new adolescent codes of dress and creativity, is a candid portrait of a generation that has taken advantage of confinement and isolation by asserting and emancipating itself through the spontaneity of dance, music and self-expression. Mr Hedi Slimane invited six artists to participate in the campaign, which has been realised as a group show, along with a new visual language anchored in dance and teen romance.

“Hedi Slimane has long been renowned for his uncanny ability to interpret and reflect the constantly shifting nature of youth culture,” wrote Mr.Porter‘s Ashley Clarke. “Since taking over as creative director at CELINE in 2018 and introducing menswear to the French house for the first time in its history, Mr Slimane has executed his vision for the brand with characteristic verve.”

Mr.Porter’s team photographed the collection on New York street skater Mr Keith “Shredmaster” Hardy, who takes the viewer on a day- and night-long journey through Manhattan’s Lower East Side. “If dance floors look set to remain empty for some time yet, Mr Hardy, like so many of Mr Slimane’s inspirations for “The Dancing Kid”, offers a timely reminder that the spirit of dressing well lies in enjoying the clothes we wear, no matter where we are,” added Mr.Porter.

Celine Homme The Dancing Kid pop-up on Mr. Porter ; Photography by Mr Sebastian Sabal-Bruce

There’s no place like home: Frenesia Baguette and Fendi Spring-Summer 2021 reflections in Milan

October 12, 2020September 30, 2020 by Editorial Team

A sense of quiet beauty and serenity inspired by Silvia Venturini Fendi’s profoundly personal reflection on the current mood and moment permeated the Fendi SS21 collection.

Rigorous silhouettes, bright tones, and retro details demonstrate Fendi’s signature penchant for unexpected contrasts. Crisp cotton and lightweight linen are elevated into a whole new realm of luxury in the Fendi SS 2021 collection.

On 23 September, Fendi was the first luxury Maison to organize a physical show during Milan Fashion Week, unveiling both its Women’s and Men’s collections for Spring-Summer 2021. In the intimate ambiance of its Milan showroom, with members of the very small audience seated a meter apart, the Rome-based Maison revealed Silvia Venturini Fendi’s latest designs in an airy, paired-down scenography.

The audience – in person or online – watched as, between light curtains billowing in a gentle breeze, looks for both men and women played on a subtle palette of white, beige, black and pastel tones, highlighted with sky blue and cardinal red. For Silvia Venturini Fendi, the collection conjured a patchwork of memories of time spent quietly at home with family. Thus, the shadow cast by a window when one is inside looking out was printed on garments in a game of transparency and texture.

From tailoring to leatherwork heritage, the Fendi Spring Summer 2021 collection showcased Italy’s enduring traditions and techniques – many of them passed down through generations of artisans.

For accessories, the “hand-in-hand” Baguette project celebrated the collaboration between Silvia Venturini Fendi and artisans from the Abruzzo and Marche regions, famous for their mastery of intricate, traditional techniques with lace and wickerwork.

Fendi Frenesia Baguette

The Fendi Frenesia Baguette range is brought to life through the exclusive leather-scenting technique, created by the Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Silvia Venturini Fendi, and the accompanying 5 ml vial of perfume to intensify the fragrance or extend its lifespan for up to four years. The first scented Fendi baguette bag was launched last year. FendiFrenesia Baguette is much more than an accessory: it has grown into an immersive experience that explores the senses of touch, sight, and smell.