Category: Fashion Journal
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Louis Vuitton launches a FIFA World Cup range
Written for Fashion Journal Score. To kick off the excitement, Louis Vuitton has announced the release of an official 2018 FIFA World Cupcollection. The range includes Louis Vuitton’s iconic Keepall and Apollo bags in Epi leather, inspired by the competition’s official match ball from way back in 1970. A selection of smaller leather goods including wallets…
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General Pants Co.’s newest retail space features a basketball half court and vintage arcade
Written for Fashion Journal Changing the game. General Pants Co.’s upping the bar when it comes to bricks and mortar stores. Having reopened a new flagship last year containing a pop-up tattoo parlour and record store, the brand has now reinvented its Paramatta space. And his time around, the new megastore features just as many unconventional activations. Moving…
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Fashion legend Grace Coddington is getting her own TV show
Written for Fashion Journal A chat with some of fashion’s most notable figures. Eternal queen/former creative director of Vogue, Grace Coddington, is set to host her own talk show. Face to Grace will see the stylist interview some of the industry’s biggest names including Louis Vuitton’s artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière, actor Ansel Elgort and more. The…
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Dion Lee presents a portrait series in collaboration with The Woolmark Company
Written for Fashion Journal Dion Lee has teamed up with The Woolmark Company on a new creative project titled Suit Portrait Series. The collab captures a number of influential women, wearing pieces from his wool tailoring SUIT collection. Each has been chosen for the role they’ve played in shaping the designer’s career. Vogue Australia fashion director Christine Centenera, Sydney Opera…
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This label is making clothing that grows with your child
Written for Fashion Journal One garment is made to fit a child from 4 months to 36 months. Most children grow seven sizes in their first two years of life. That’s a whole lot of expense for parents and a significant amount of clothing that ends up in landfill or discarded. This inspired UK engineer and…
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HoMie’s new collection is made entirely in Australia
Written for Fashion Journal Melbourne born and now Melbourne made. Social enterprise HoMie is showing support for local supply chains with the launch of its new AW18 range Made in Melbourne. For the first time, the streetwear label’s new collection has been entirely made in Australia with an ethical and sustainable focus. The campaign launch aligns with Fashion…
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Sneakers made from recycled chewing gum have arrived
Written for Fashion Journal Cleaning up the streets of Amsterdam. Every year in the Netherlands, 1.5 million kilos of gum end up on the streets – it’s the second most common form of litter after cigarettes. In an effort to reduce waste, city marketing organisation Iamsterdam, designer Explicit Wear and sustainability company Gumdrop have teamed…
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Leather made from the root structure of mushrooms now exists
Written for Fashion Journal Move aside pineapple leather, there’s now another sustainable leather alternative about to hit the market. And it’s made from mushrooms. Bolt Threads, a startup specialising in new and innovative materials for the fashion industry, is soon to debut handbags made from the root structure of mushrooms. Dubbed Mycelium, the fabric is far…
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Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian’s makeup collab has a release date
Written for Fashion Journal After a few teasers on social media, the anticipated release date for the Kourt x Kylie make up collection has finally been announced. The collection will feature three mini eyeshadow palettes in both matte and shimmer shades. It will also include three of Kourtney’s favourite lipsticks, the nude ‘French Kiss,’ the red ‘Minnie’…
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Crumpler and Star Wars join forces for a limited-edition collection
Written for Fashion Journal Crumpler and Star Wars Australia are joining forces to commemorate Friday May 4 – internationally-recognised Star Wars Day with a limited-edition collection. The range includes eight pieces of bags and tech accessories, inspired by some of the franchise’s most iconic characters including R2-D2 and C-3PO. A tote pack, The Algorithm is…
Stephanie Vigilante 