Louis Vuitton Explores Adolescence in FW22

April 01, 2022

Louis Vuitton is a classic. The Parisian label is a mainstay of Fashion Week, not to mention a luxury house with some of the richest and oldest history among all of its peers. All this is why it’s particularly exciting to see LV’s creative director, Nicolas Ghesquière, depart from convention and explore new aesthetic realms in his flagship womenswear collection for the house. In their Fall Winter 2022 presentation at Paris Fashion Week, Louis Vuitton took over Musée D’Orsay for what the collection notes call an “excursion into a perceptible, fleeting, and decisive moment,” where fashion expresses “the impermanence and beautiful volatility of adolescence.”

Models donned playful but polished looks that leaned into boyish qualities. Oversized, boxier shapes, tied together with thoughtful details, patterns, and even screen-printed motifs dominated the RTW. Wide-legged pants and dresses layered with turtlenecks gave the impression of a tomboy fantasy, only to be confirmed by comically oversized polos later in the collection. The silhouettes are frankly a much-welcome respite from what seems to be a homogenized hyper-femininity in most of the fashion world, with many other labels increasingly favoring skin-tight, low-rise, and translucent looks. Meanwhile, accessories were far from overlooked, with an array of inventive new handbags and reimagined versions of classics like the Noé Bucket and Carryalls.

Text by Deren Owji
Photos courtesy of Louis Vuitton

The collection lives up to the Louis Vuitton reputation as one of the strongest, aesthetically and influentially, among Fashion Week presenters.

Explore Louis Vuitton’s complete Fall Winter Womenswear Collection here.

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Vans x Sterling Ruby Return with New Collection

December 03, 2024

Vans and artist Sterling Ruby are teaming up again for a bold second collection through OTW by Vans, launching on December 5, 2024. The seven-piece lineup includes footwear and apparel inspired by Ruby’s art, featuring deep green and gold tones, rotting jack-o-lantern graphics, and monster claw motifs.

The collection includes four shoe designs, such as the Old Skool 36 and Sk8-Hi 38, crafted with premium materials like goatskin and sustainable cotton. It also introduces apparel with striking graphics and a bold slogan: “ABSOLUTE CONTEMPT FOR TOTAL SERENITY.”

Punk band Mannequin Pussy stars in the campaign, photographed by Nayquan Shuler during a live performance. Prices range from $125 to $200 and will be available at otw.vans.com starting December 5.

By Enzo Holdt
Photography by courtesy of VANS OTW

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Timberland and Veneda Carter Reimagine Classics with Bold Metallics

November 23, 2024

Veneda Carter teams up with Timberland once again, bringing a fresh edge to archival designs in their latest capsule collection. Highlight pieces include towering lace-up boots in electric blue and silver, alongside a sleek reinvention of Timberland’s iconic 6-Inch boot, both crafted with patent leather and recycled materials.

The collection also introduces rugged, versatile outerwear like oversized parkas, utility vests, and a statement boiler suit, all built for layering and durability. Inspired by industrial design and early 2000s fashion, Carter infuses each piece with a contemporary energy that feels both striking and wearable.

The collection is now available and can be found at flagship Timberland stores, online, and select retailers worldwide..