Courtesy of Tiffany & Co.
As we head further into fall and inch closer to winter, our wardrobes are getting bulkier and, yes, cozier. Fortunately, this month is rife with fantastic fashion news, curated below for your reading (and shopping) pleasure. Keep scrolling for this month’s hottest drops, launches, and collaborations.
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Tiffany & Co. Opens Dreamy West Village Holiday Pop-Up
Who: Tiffany & Co.
What: Pop-up store
Where: 301 West 4th Street in New York City
Why: Tiffany & Co., known for its iconic 5th Avenue and 57th Street outpost, heads downtown to celebrate the magical charm of the West Village with a celestial pop-up. Dreamed up by jewelry designer Jean Schlumberger, the jewel box of a shop on the corner of West 4th and Bank Streets is filled with salons featuring various Tiffany collections, including Tiffany Knot and Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. Moons, stars, and clouds cover the walls and ceilings and transport visitors into opulent settings created by Schlumberger’s colorful and whimsical eye. His iconic Bird on a Rock painting featuring a golden bird further evokes a feeling of being in the clouds. The pop-up will host a series of holiday-inspired activations throughout the season, include hand-painting Tiffany gift boxes and cards, calligraphy, and even tarot card readings. ’Tis the season!
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Missoni Debuts Supreme Collaboration
Who: Missoni
What: Collaboration with Supreme
Where: Available at Missoni and Supreme stores on Nov. 18
Why: Missoni, the Italian brand best known for its innovative knitwear with unique patterns and a lightweight feel achieved through their decades of wool craftsmanship, is partnering with streetwear magnate Supreme. In Supreme x Missoni, you’ll find Missoni’s signature embroidered knit pattern in a multitude of colors on a reversible jacket, sweater, polo, hooded sweatshirt, and hat. The collection drops on Nov. 18, and in true Supreme style, don’t expect anything to stay in stock very long afterwards.
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Birkenstock Links Up With Opening Ceremony for Magritte-Inspired Collection
Who: Birkenstock
What: Opening Ceremony x Magritte Foundation collaboration
Where: Available online at birkenstock.com and openingceremony.com and in select retail stores
Why: Although Opening Ceremony no longer exists as a concept store (RIP), the brand still maintains deep roots in the fashion and art industries. Its collaboration with Birkenstock is a perfect example of where OC sits in the cultural conversation. The fashion brand tapped Birkenstock and the Magritte Foundation to create two Birkenstock Boston clogs featuring two Magritte paintings: L’Empire des Lumières [The Empire of Lights] (1954) and Le Faux Miroir [The False Mirror] (1929). Magritte’s surrealist and poetic Le Faux Miroir is reborn on the Boston clog with an emphasis on the eye, bringing into question who is the viewer and who is being viewed. The mystifying collaboration is sure to delight any fan of surrealism.
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Gauge81 Launches Activewear
Who: Gauge81
What: Debut activewear collection
Where: Available online at gauge81.com and in select retailers
Why: Dutch eveningwear label Gauge81 was created and launched by Monika Silva with the intention of creating sleek, sexy, and simple looks that look best at night. Now, the brand is striding into another category: activewear. Created with the same attention to detail and quality, the debut features herringbone knit tops, shorts, leggings, and oversized sweatsuits to put over your matching sets post-workout. The pieces deliver on both quality and sustainability, featuring compression that’s tight enough without being constrictive. Plus, 50 percent of the material composition is made using organic or sustainable materials. Functional glamour? We’ll take it all.
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Gucci Unveils Xbox Collaboration
Who: Gucci
What: Xbox collaboration
Where: Available on gucci.com and in select Gucci locations worldwide
Why: Put on your party hats, people. This collaboration is a double anniversary celebration in honor of Xbox’s 20th year in business and Gucci’s centenary. The Italian house’s ability to seamlessly mesh with popular culture under Alessandro Michele’s reign translates into a limited-edition boxed gaming set for the chicest gamers only. A custom Xbox Series X console comes laser-engraved with Gucci’s GG-pattern, complete with controllers in Gucci’s Web stripe, packed in a Gucci Supreme canvas hard case. The bottom of the case is emblazoned with “GOOD GAME,” a tongue-in-cheek nod to both Gucci’s iconic GG logo and the classic sporting phrase used in gaming. If you’re already geeking out, mark your calendar for Nov. 17 when this launch goes live—there are only 100 numbered sets worldwide. Good luck and good gaming.
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Canada Goose Expands Into Footwear
Who: Canada Goose
What: Footwear
Where: Available now in Canada Goose stores worldwide, online at canadagoose.com, and at select wholesale partners
Why: Canada Goose is taking decades of experience creating some of the finest cold weather and luxury performance outerwear to yet another category: footwear. A first for the brand, it took inspiration from its parka archives to create the Journey Boot (pictured here) and the Snow Mantra Boot. The Snow Mantra is designed to wrap snugly around the foot and maintain warm temperatures in the chilliest of conditions—perfect for après-ski. The Journey Boot has the appeal of a luxury hiking boot that can be worn off the mountain, but of course is more than equipped to be flexible and withstand the rockiest of terrains. Both boots are waterproof, rank on the Thermal Experience Index (TEI)—for the uninitiated, it means they’re really, really warm—and made with weather-ready materials such as Primaloft and TerraCare. Between these two offerings, Canada Goose packs a serious punch by introducing boots as functional as they are irresistibly stylish.
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eBay To Hold Archive Auction for Rare Handbags
Who: eBay
What: Archive auction and vault sale for rare handbags
Where: Live on eBay Monday, Nov. 15 at 3 a.m. EST and ends on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 3 a.m. EST
Why: eBay is capitalizing on its unique bidding process by bringing luxury handbags to the masses with its Archive Auction. This newest handbag drop features some of the rarest and most unique handbags that you may very well never see again after this auction. Think: Louis Vuitton monogram tennis racket covers, electric blue Hermes Kellys, and limited-edition spiky Gucci bags that stormed the runway just a few years ago. Starting at 3 a.m. EST on Nov. 15, start the bidding on these bags, all of which are authenticated through eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee, ensuring you’re not wasting your best bids on anything fake.
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Loewe Gets Festive with Holiday Collection
Who: Loewe
What: Holiday collection
Where: Available worldwide in Loewe stores and online starting Nov. 10
Why: If you haven’t started thinking about holiday gifts for your loved ones, let Loewe’s latest collection be your first gentle reminder. While designing, creative director Jonathan Anderson always takes inspiration from a prominent British artist in the Arts and Crafts movement of the 19th century. This year, C.F.A. Voysey’s nature-inspired prints provided the framework for a whimsical and bright selection of leather goods and accessories. Take the elephant crossbody bag, the butterfly-shaped pouch, or the miniature Amazona Nano bag fit for an elf, for example. Supersized Voysey floral prints take new life imposed on luxurious coats and cardigans, which contrast wonderfully with pops of neon and lurex to invoke a holiday spirit fit for only the most festive and well-dressed. The campaign images, shot by Tyler Mitchell, call to mind a childhood nostalgia for intimate holiday gatherings—only this time, swaddled in Loewe.
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Common Era Releases ‘Ad Astra’ Collection
Who: Common Era
What: Ad Astra collection
Where: Available online at commonera.com
Why: Common Era is a fine jewelry label founded by Torie Tilley, a self-proclaimed history geek who injects Ancient Greek and Roman stories into her collections. Eighty percent of Common Era’s pieces are sustainably made in NYC, and Tilley donates a portion of all proceeds to charities close to her heart. The latest collection, Ad Astra, takes things back to the 1700s, when the jewel alphabet was used (d= diamonds, s= sapphires, etc.) to spell sweet secret messages like “dearest” or “regards.” Now, Tilley is using the unique code to spell “Ad Astra,” which is Latin for “to the stars,” on dainty necklaces, earrings, and bracelets to inspire the wearer to aim high.
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Step Into the Age of Aquarius With Acne Studios
Who: Acne Studios
What: Acne Paper Issue 16
Where: Available online at acnestudios.com and in Acne Studios stores and select bookstores
Why: Calling all zodiac fanatics and mystic mavens: you’re in luck! Acne Studios debuted its 16th edition of Acne Paper, dedicated to all things astrological. A hybrid between a book and a magazine, Acne Paper combines the best in style, image-making, literature, journalism, and culture to create an editorial piece that is at once visually stunning and intellectually challenging. Titled Age of Aquarius, Acne Paper’s Issue 16 is an homage to the astrological age in which we are about to enter. One age spans over 2,000 years, marking significant shifts in the developments of our planet. The relaunch issue is also a collector’s item and time-capsule of sorts, meant to take stock of the current moment and look to the future. Your creative fantasies are sure to run wild with fashion stories from photographer Justin French, stylist Lotta Volkova, and more. Looking to expand your horizons? Pieces written by academics like anti-racist activist Djamila Ribeiro and counterculture philosopher Daniel Pinchbeck are sure to enlighten. Age of Aquarius features 500 pages and is reimagined with a cover that turns into a poster. Splashed with the enchanting graphics of Egyptian artist Yousef Sabry, this piece will bring positive energy to any space.
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Mercedes-Benz and Proenza Schouler Join Forces
Who: Mercedes-Benz and Proenza Schouler
What: Capsule collection
Where: Available online at proenzaschouler.com globally, in-store at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York, and at Selfridges in London
Why: Automobiles and fashion have a lot more in common than you might think: both are centered on the convergence of craftsmanship and innovative design, after all. The best of the best from both fields, German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and New York-based luxury label Proenza Schouler, are bringing their know-how to a unique capsule collection of ready-to-wear and accessories. Inspired by the endless possibilities of the open road, the lineup of gender neutral styles offers elevated essentials to suit every traveler’s needs. An olive green trench coat cut from eco-friendly cotton, for example, is an easy way to up your style game on the go. Layer it over a recycled cashmere turtleneck or a tie-dye T-shirt, both fit for life in the fast lane imbued with Proenza Schouler’s signature touch of city-chic. A functional weekend tote and upcycled leather keychains will make perfect gifts for those who rack up frequent flyer miles, while the cozy cashmere blankets that feature marigold, ecru, and blue abstract renditions of Mercedes-Benz’s star logo are sure to delight the homebodies in your life. The campaign, aptly named “The Power of Two,” stars actress Laura Dern and her son, model and musician, Ellery Harper. Taking in gorgeous coastal views from an all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS outfitted in pieces from the capsule, the duo capture the spirit of wanderlust we are all craving right now. Rev your engines and prep your shopping lists—this collaboration is sure to sell out fast.
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Jil Sander and Arc’teryx Team Up for Winter
Who: Jil Sander
What: Collaboration with Arc’teryx
Where: Available online at jilsander.com, arcteryx.com, and ssense.com as well as in Jil Sander and Arc’teryx stores and at select retailers worldwide starting Nov. 10
Why: Who said skiwear had to be boring? Jil Sander, known for its immaculate take on the “less is more” ethos, has joined forces with technical wear experts Arc’teryx for a mountain sports capsule collection. Men’s, women’s, and unisex offerings including a pair of bib trousers and a one-piece suit defy expectations of winter gear. Of the collab, siblings Lucie and Luke Meier, head designers at Jil Sander, said: “We could never find garments that balanced high performance with high aesthetic quality. Eventually, with Arc’teryx… we had the chance to design them.” The chic know-how of Jil Sander’s pared-back aesthetic brings new volumes and shapes to the slopes, without sacrificing weather-ready performance, designing with Arc’teryx’s iconic 3L Gore-tex Pro fabric that promises to keep you dry and warm. Minimalists and utilitarian fanatics, eat your heart out.
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Loro Piana Debuts Candle Collection
Who: Loro Piana
What: Scented candles
Where: Available at Loro Piana stores worldwide and on loropiana.com
Why: The easiest way to give your interiors an instant lift? An uber-luxurious scented candle. Loro Piana debuted its first collection of home scents that pay homage to the savoir faire of Italian candlemakers. Requiring three days to craft, they are composed of all-natural materials such as pure essential oils and food-grade dyes. The candles come in three delectable fragrances inspired by Loro Piana’s rich textile tradition, taking you on an olfactory journey around the globe. With notes of spice and cedarwood, the Zibeline candle brings Mongolia to mind—the provenance of the brand’s iconic cashmere. Jacquard, a fabric sourced in Myanmar, is brought to life through intoxicating florals. Lastly, the packaging of the Bouclé candle resembles a spool of yarn from which the fabric of the same name is woven. Light and fresh, the scent is reminiscent of the rolling green landscapes of New Zealand. In keeping with the company’s commitment to sustainability, these candles have a renewable shelf life that far exceeds their 110 hours of maximum burn time. Once the last traces of wax vanishes, the fabrics and yarns from which the candles were made will remain, allowing them to be used as chic tableware.
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Wardrobe.NYC Launches RELEASE 07 UTILITY
Who: Wardrobe.NYC
What: RELEASE 07 UTILITY collection
Where: Available online at wardrobe.nyc
Why: Wardrobe.NYC founders Josh Goot and Christine Centenera launched their business in 2017 with the idea that the perfectly composed wardrobe does, in fact, exist. By melding streetwear’s affinity for hyped-up “drops” with an emphasis on exquisite tailoring typically relegated to high-fashion, Wardrobe.NYC carved out its own niche space in the market. Now, the cult label debuts RELEASE 07 UTILITY, a no-frills mini collection led by a raincoat and a parka. Rendered in water-repellent fabrics that offer breathability and mobility even in harsh climates, the two outerwear options from the release are key investments for the season ahead. Waist-cinching drawstrings and an elevated color palette of seafoam and black ensures they go beyond objects of mere utility, becoming assets to the ensemble underneath. In the campaign lensed by Jackie Nickerson and styled by Centenera herself, curve-hugging bodysuits, slim cotton pencil skirts, and stirrup leggings let the voluminous proportions of both jacket styles take center stage. RELEASE 07 UTILITY is available in either four or eight-piece packs to take the hassle out of your morning routine, rain or shine.
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Frame Introduces Biodegradable Denim
Who: Frame
What: (Bio) Degradable denim collection
Where: Available online at frame-store.com
Why: Denim may be America’s signature fabric, but Frame is spinning it from all green materials. Taking the next step toward its sustainable production goals, the Los Angeles-based apparel brand partnered with Candiani, a Milanese denim producer, to innovate three biodegradable styles: Rigid 727, Comfort Stretch 785, and Super Stretch 778. The first is crafted from 100 percent biodegradable cotton, while the latter two are made with ROICA V550 yarn that takes less time to break down than its conventional counterpart, and does not leave behind the same harmful substances. In an effort to cut down on harsh dyes and conserve water, each pair in the collection complies with Frame’s pillars of responsible washing. The jeans make use of digital-interfacing technology as well. Scannable QR codes provide customers with environmental impact reports, reducing Frame’s overall carbon footprint and emphasizing transparency. An ad campaign fronted by model Natasha Polly will run alongside unique store installations by British creative studio Isabel + Helen. Although they are biodegradable, these jeans are so chic you’ll want to keep them for the long haul.
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Zara Releases SRPLS Fall 2021 Collection
Who: Zara
What: SRPLS fall 2021 collection
Where: Available online at zara.com
Why: Calling all soldiers of style: Zara dropped the fall 2021 installment of its biannual SRPLS collection, just in time to help you navigate the conundrums of cold-weather dressing. Fusing rugged military influences with a city-slicker attitude, SRPLS offers updated iterations of closet staples: from a sharp-shouldered officer’s coat to a satin-effect trench that does double duty as a dress. Although this season’s lineup is rendered entirely in camouflage-inspired mossy green and khaki hues, the striking proportions and playful mix of textures ensure you will not blend in. For daytime, fend off winter’s chill with patchwork leather pants and a faux-shearling aviator jacket. When dusk strikes, you’ll want to suit up in a silken halter-neck parachute dress and stomp around in slouchy leather boots with chain-link accents. No matter what piece(s) you choose, Zara’s stock of SRPLS is will undoubtedly help you conquer your day.
Kevin LeBlanc is the Fashion Associate at ELLE Magazine.
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