Vivienne Westwood auction at Christie’s
Christie’s will be auctioning Vivienne Westwood: The Personal Collection, which will be offered across a live auction on 25 June, with an online sale running alongside from 14–28 June. The sale will raise funds for the causes Vivienne supported throughout her life, with proceeds going to support The Vivienne Foundation, Amnesty International, Médecins Sans Frontières and Greenpeace.
Vivienne Westwood: The Personal Collection comprises the personal wardrobe of the late fashion designer and includes some of the most important iconic looks that she created and wore during the last four decades of her life. The wardrobe, which only contains garments, shoes and jewellery by Dame Vivienne Westwood’s eponymously named fashion house, is recognised as historically and culturally significant — the earliest piece coming from the Witches collection for autumn/winter 1983/84.
Dame Vivienne Westwood is recognised as one of the most important British fashion designers of all time and, by many, as the most iconic fashion designer of the last quarter of the 20th century. Westwood used her influence to address some of the gravest issues facing humanity today. She established The Vivienne Foundation to partner with NGOs with similar aims: ‘to create a better society and halt climate change’.
Dao-Yi Chow new creative director of New Era
Dao-Yi Chow has been appointed vice-president and creative director of New Era. “Chow will oversee the creation and development of the brand’s first namesake apparel line called Brand New Era.” Chow’s mission will be to “serve as a catalyst for the legacy brand’s next chapter into apparel, headwear, and accessories through a culture-led lens.”
Stone Island Prototype Research_Series 08
Introduced in 2016, Stone Island Prototype Research Series are native limited editions. They feature garments in fabrics and/or treatments created through research and experimental processes that have not yet been industrialized.
The Series_08 experimental material, born from a collaboration between Stone Island and three industrial partners, is made from a multiaxial linen textile base, with subsequent needle-cohesion to a non-woven fabric veil, inkjet printing and double lamination of aliphatic polyurethane film. The cape style is inspired by the very first Stone Island collection in 1982.
From April 15 through April 21, the Prototype Research_Series 08 was hosted at the Stone Island Milan showroom during the Milano Design Week 2024 and will be on sale at selected Stone Island stores on May 28: Milan, London, Paris, Munich, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai.
Louis Vuitton and Pharrell Williams tap Tyler, the Creator for Spring 2024 Men’s Capsule Collection
Louis Vuitton and Tyler, the Creator have unveiled a Spring 2024 Men’s Capsule Collection, spotlighting the savoir-faire of Louis Vuitton through the creative lens of the American rapper and long-time friend and collaborator of Pharrell Williams.
The looks celebrate the LVERS community, a global artistic network connected by an appreciation of the Maison’s craftsmanship. The collaboration takes the ongoing relationship between Louis Vuitton and Tyler, the Creator to a new level following his composition of the soundtrack for the Fall-Winter 2022 Men’s show.
An instinctive union between two visual universes, the collection fuses Pharrell Williams’ signature elegant dandy dressing vibe with a sophisticated preppy wardrobe. Melding Tyler, the Creator’s iconography with that of Louis Vuitton, the Craggy Monogram – hand-drawn in a stylized version by the artist himself – becomes the emblem of the exclusive collection. Rendered in pastels, chocolate and vanilla, the motif evokes the creamy colors of liquefied textures found in patisserie, a nod to the donuts logo of the Odd Future hip-hop collective co-founded by Tyler, the Creator.
NEW! WeAr Global Magazine issue 78
Our brand new issue of WeAr Global Magazine is now out! Issue 78 is a Special Bestseller issue featuring trends the best showrooms globally observed.
As always this issue of WeAr delivers you the best in fashion trends, latest designers, and what to look out for. This issue, includes the renowned Bestseller Special. Here, different showrooms around the world give their take on the best sold trends, product categories and brands. Learn about new advancements in sustainability, how the Chinese fashion market is bringing new talent to light and immerse yourself in the latest womenswear and menswear trends. Learn about new brands in the Lookbook section and get inspired by the creative design this Storebook offers, featuring the best in both multi-label and mono-brand stores.
Neiman Marcus Launches Exclusive LOEWE Collection in Celebration of 2023 Neiman Marcus Award Recipient
“The Neiman Marcus Awards connect creative visionaries from around the world with our luxury customers in a truly remarkable way,” said Ryan Ross, President, Neiman Marcus and Head of NMG Customer Insights. “For over a decade, Jonathan Anderson has revitalized LOEWE, bringing great commercial success to the house and establishing himself as one of the most powerful names in luxury fashion today. We are proud to partner with LOEWE through our Awards platform to bring customers this extraordinary collection and exclusive experiences.”
Anderson was selected as the 2023 recipient for the Creative Impact Award for being a prolific voice and force of measurable influence for the LOEWE brand. His tenure at the house has paired the brand’s rich history with impeccable craftsmanship, leading them to storied success. In celebration of Anderson’s award, the integrated luxury retailer will utilize the full strength of its merchandising and marketing magic to amplify an exclusive expression of the LOEWE brand for Neiman Marcus customers.
The collection features 19 ready-to-wear pieces inspired by iconic looks from the LOEWE archives. Pieces range from a belted suede trench coat, leather trousers, and polo dress, to the house’s signature Anagram baggy jeans and elongated tailoring. The various silhouettes are defined by an ease and softness, complemented with dramatic volumes such as the iconic Obi belt in orange leather.
Sellier Launches New Marketplace
Marc Cain opens first store in Madrid
Marc Cain has opened its first store in Madrid. The exclusive gallery is located in Plaza de Canalejas, in one of the most important historical and architectural groups of buildings in the capital.
The new Store extends over a 91 square metre level inside the “Galeria Canalejas”. The wide entrance area invites visitors to enter the world of Marc Cain. The newly developed interior design is presented with high-quality materials – carpet, wall colour and furniture – all in soft pink. The highlight is the dressing area with an expansive XXL sofa in rose-coloured velvet and a 360-degree rotating mirror in the centre of the room. The area is located at the back of the store and offers customers an exclusive and private shopping experience.
“Until now, Marc Cain was only represented in the Canary and Balearic Islands. Now we have opened our first Store in Madrid. The metropolis is a cosmopolitan city with appeal for the whole of Spain and attracts numerous tourists from North America, South America and Asia. We want to continue to expand our presence in Spain in the future,” explains Helmut Schlotterer, Chairman of the Board.
As an international fashion company in 32 countries, Marc Cain has Stores all over the world. In total, there are 139 stores, 328 shop-in-stores, 238 depot customers, 6 outlets and a further 705 upmarket speciality shops in 54 countries.
The HUGO BOSS Foundation welcomes its first long-term partner Coral Gardeners
The HUGO BOSS Foundation joins forces with Coral Gardeners, a non-profit organization that focuses on coral restoration and ocean preservation in French Polynesia, Fiji, and soon also in Thailand. Launched in 2023, the HUGO BOSS Foundation is driven by the purpose to be “Bold for the Planet”, supporting climate and environmental protection initiatives around the world. The foundation plans to donate an amount of EUR 1.8 million to Coral Gardeners over multiple years to support their mission.
Established in 2017 by Titouan Bernicot, Coral Gardeners has evolved into a global collective comprising of scientists, engineers, creators, and advocates determined to revolutionize the field of ocean conservation through the use of digital tools and AI technology. The HUGO BOSS Foundation will support Coral Gardeners with funds to cultivate heat-resilient coral fragments in nurseries, to educate local communities and to build ocean ecosystems, which are fully AI monitored by their ReefOS system.
After witnessing the devastating impact of coral bleaching on the island where they were raised, Bernicot and his friends decided to take action against the rapid degradation of reef ecosystems. He explains: “As we progress towards scaling up production and expanding our international reach, we are thrilled to have the financial backing of the HUGO BOSS Foundation. Without proper action, all corals are at risk of disappearing by 2050 with disastrous consequences for life on Earth. We are looking forward to making a sustainable impact together and working towards our goal of growing one million corals worldwide.” The Coral Gardeners aim to scale up reef restoration around the world to regenerate the ocean.
With the “Every Purchase Counts” initiative, HUGO BOSS donates five cents for every own product sold worldwide, both offline and online (excluding licensed products). This way, all customers of the BOSS and HUGO brands automatically support the work of the HUGO BOSS Foundation.
JOOP! brings JOOP! JEANS WOMEN collection
JOOP! brings JOOP! JEANS WOMEN stand alone collection. The official premiere is planned for the summer collection 2025 and promises not only an authentic fit and iconic styles, but also a complete one new design language.
The market launch is the logical step following the consistently positive developments of other divisions: In addition to the successful JOOP! MEN collection, both the JOOP! Womenswear as well as JOOP! JEANS MEN since their reintroduction in 2020 and 2016 respectively continue bringing double-digit growth rates. With this in mind, JOOP! with the expansion YOOP! JEANS WOMEN continues its success story and strengthens its leading position in the fashion market.