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Fashion

From the Shore to the Streets

August 04, 2023

Louisa Ballou started her eponymous brand in 2019 with the intention of creating swimwear that transcends the beach. Inspired by the remarkable landscape and vibrant surfing culture of her hometown, Charleston, South Carolina, she has since expanded her range to include ready-to-wear. Based between New York and SC, the brand is made domestically with high quality materials imported from Italy.

To showcase the versatility of her garments, Ballou has decided to partner with photographers to capture her garments in real-life, everyday settings. Her first installment with Paris-based photographer Sam Hellmann finds us in downtown Manhattan, where the beachy aesthetic of her FW23 harmoniously intertwines with the energy of the concrete jungle. Her beautifully hand-painted and cut-out designs sculpt Leyla's body like water.

Text by Mariah Jolie
Photos by Sam Hellmann
Styled by Louisa Ballou
Model Leyla Greiss

Fashion

Givenchy Unveils Voyou Bag For Men

August 02, 2023

For Givenchy, there’s a new addition to its family of statement bags. Only it’s not new at all, but rather an iteration of the Voyou bag for men. A counterpoint to Givenchy’s Voyou bag for women, the men’s version channels Parisian cool with a V-shaped, slouchy silhouette — letting off an air of nonchalance which inadvertently masks its hyperfunction.

While slated for men, the bag’s construction — featuring silver-tone hardware accents, an adjustable strap, and several compartments for a laptop and other everyday essentials — renders it a fluid, unisex style for consumers of any gender expression. Available in-store and online at givenchy.com on August 4th, the men’s Voyou comes in soft-grained and cracked vintage black leather as well as a nylon edition with faux fur.

Text by Meyme Nakash
Photos courtesy of Givenchy

Fashion

“Portrait of” Levon Hawke by Hedi Slimane

August 02, 2023

For Celine Homme’s ongoing “Portrait of an Actor” series, Creative Director Hedi Slimane tapped Levon Hawke to pose as his latest muse. A project aimed to merge elements of performance and fashion, it captures portraits of rock icons, actors, and creatives alike who are making strides in their respective industry. Slimane’s devotion to emulating the rock and roll aesthetic that permeates across his body of work continues in this project, which aims to immortalize the essence of stars who embody Celine's effortless allure.

Among the past subjects of Celine's 'Portrait' series are Bob Dylan, Julian Casablancas, Debbie Harry, and Courtney Love, enigmatic rock and roll icons who have shaken the scene in one way or another. Son of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, the 21 year old actor and musician is set to debut in the film Pussy Island, an upcoming American thriller directed by Zoë Kravitz. Dressed in Celine essentials – faded denim jeans, a crisp white tank, and a black leather belt – while strumming his guitar on a Manhattan rooftop, Hawke emulates the fashion house’s commitment to creative expression.