Digitalise or die. The far-flung destination location to backdrop the presentation. The breathtaking transformation of venues to reflect the theme. The dizzying number of pieces in collections that in themselves are beginning to increase beyond track. From Chanel to Dior…
Sep 23, 2020
Louis Vuitton walks down memory lane with new house print, Since 1854
The print forms the canvas for a selection of the Maison’s most celebrated bags, such as the Dauphine, Neverfull and Petit Noe. Since 1896, the house of Louis Vuitton has beguiled luxury consumers with its Monogram motif that distinctly marks…
Sep 22, 2020
It-bag Alert: Burberry Pocket Bag – see all the trendsetters spotted with it
From familiar faces like Neelofa and Scha Alyahya to international figures such as K-pop idol Sandara Park and Hong Kong personality Elva Ni. There’s at least a dozen designer bag launches every month (see: The Bag Edit). Some are designed…
Sep 21, 2020
All our favourite Fall-Winter 2020 fashion campaigns
Discover the latest ads from Louis Vuitton, Dior, Prada and more. The end of summer customarily signals the launch of Fall 2020 fashion campaigns. Right on cue, top designers and fashion houses have rolled out their ads, featuring the same…
Sep 18, 2020
It’s official: Raf Simons is launching his first womenswear line this October
Launching on October 23rd together with the men’s line for Spring/Summer 2021, this will be the first womenswear range by his namesake brand. Ahead of his first collection for Prada to be unveiled later this month, Raf Simons has revealed…
Sep 17, 2020
The Shoe Edit: Next-gen performance shoes to help you go the extra mile
Whether you’re an athlete built for the tracks or a fashion maven trying to keep up with your fitness goals, we’ve picked out the latest kicks to help you go the extra mile. It’s been a year of exciting sneaker…
Sep 14, 2020
You can still explore the majesty of Gucci Garden via its new virtual tour
Skip the queues and crowds by taking a virtual tour of Gucci Garden. Since we can’t fly to the Piazza della Signoria in Florence for the moment, Gucci once again utilises the power of technology to bring its majestic Gucci…
Sep 10, 2020
#SupportLocal: Connoisseur Bespoke Tailoring – made-to-measure tailoring services
During these difficult times, livelihoods have been affected, businesses are disrupted and dreams, diminished on a global scale. FirstClasse, in collaboration with Newswav, wants to help provide some much needed publicity to local businesses going through tough times with this…
Sep 09, 2020
Fendi appoints Kim Jones as creative director of women’s collections
Kim Jones is starting a new journey at Fendi, while maintaining his post at Dior. Fendi has announced that Kim Jones will join the fashion house as its artistic director of haute couture, fur collections, and ready-to-wear for women. He…
Sep 03, 2020
Bottega Veneta’s next sustainable step is a bag collection made of recycled paper
Each bag is created using FSC-certified corrugated cardboard paper that has been treated to ensure protection, durability and waterproof capabilities. After unveiling a collection of biodegradable boots during its Fall/Winter 2020 show, Bottega Veneta has revealed its next step towards…