The Launch: Fashion News to Know This September
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We can’t help but think of fall as September rolls around. The energy is fresh, fashion month is upon us, and with that, a slew of new fashion drops, collaborations, and special moments that you won’t want to miss, like John Hardy’s reimagined New York store, Swarovski’s latest assortment of lab-grown diamonds, and more. Keep checking back for all the latest and greatest in fashion news.
John Hardy Reintroduces Soho Store
Who: John Hardy
What: Reimagined New York store
Where: 118 Prince Street, New York City
Why: John Hardy’s new direction under Reed Krakoff is positively refreshing, with a bold new take on the classic woven pieces fans of the brand know and love. To commemorate this change, the Soho store has been renovated and given a breath of new life, with a bold marigold and yellow color palette and Balinese artwork. The two new collections, Spear and Surf, are available to purchase, plus a tea bar in the back for when you need a quick refresher. “I wanted to honor the essence of John Hardy’s foundational designs, fusing the brand’s rich Balinese heritage with a contemporary vision,” Krakoff exclusively tells ELLE.com. “The reimagination of our flagship store was conceived through the same perspective. Our goal was to create an immersive environment that offers our clients the best of the new brand vision as well as the enduring legacy of craftsmanship that has always defined our brand.”
Who: Luar and Emcee
What: Ana bag collection
Where: Exclusively online at emceestudios.com
Why: For the uninitiated, Emcee is a unique e-commerce site that harnesses the power of content creators to partner with brands and expand the way we shop in 2023. It makes sense, then, why it co-sponsored Luar’s knockout runway show at NYFW, and subsequently asked Raul Lopez and three Emcee creators to collaborate on the brand’s signature Ana bag. Uniekue (@uniekue), Valerie Zhang (@valslooks), and Anna Molinari (@annamolinstinct), pictured here, all brought their creative expressions to life by riffing on Lopez’s design.
Veronica de Piante Debuts Collection Exclusively at Net-a-Porter
Who: Veronica de Piante
What: Fall collection
Where: Exclusively online at net-a-porter.com
Why: Following the initial launch of her debut collection in fall 2022, designer Veronica de Piante garnered a swath of critical acclaim, including a nod from Net-a-Porter, who called her “a name to know.” The luxury retailer is now doubling down on this claim, announcing they will be the designer’s exclusive retail partner. The 10-piece offering showcases de Piante’s range, spotlighting expertly tailored trousers, a leather trench coats, and a beautifully draped georgette gown. One notable standout: a duchess silk jacket trimmed with her signature embroidery, hand-sewn by Palestinian and Syrian artists in Jordan in an effort to foster economic independence among refugees.
Who: Monica Rich Kosann and Gracie Wiener
What: The MRK x Ironic Boat and Tote collection
Where: Online at monicarichkosann.com
Why: Monica Rich Kosann has partnered with Gracie Wiener of @ironicboatandtote, known for popularizing unexpected monograms on classic L.L.Bean tote bags, on a capsule collection of six internet-y phrases (IYKYK, subtle, yikes, LOL) engraved on pendant necklaces in sterling silver and 18K yellow gold. “I live for personalized pieces that are playful and fun, so it’s been a dream to transform a timeless modern heirloom into something a tad cheeky and unexpected—IYKYK,” Wiener says in a press release. (We know.)
Who: The SIL and The Beverly Hills Hotel
What: Capsule collection and residency
Where: Exclusively online at thesilshop.com and at The Beverly Hills Hotel later this month
Why: Editor-loved e-commerce site The SIL, founded by Natalie Bloomingdale as a platform for independent designers creating one-of-a-kind pieces (it’s an acronym for Stuff I Love), has partnered with The Beverly Hills Hotel on an exclusive capsule that pays tribute its legendary original owner, Margaret J. Anderson. To do so, Bloomingdale tapped six talented women in the fashion space to each create a piece, which are all available to shop online now and will be displayed at a trunk show later this month in one of the property’s bungalows. We’re calling dibs on this sequin-lined robe coat.
Who: Swarovski
What: Created Diamonds Galaxy Collection
Where: Online at swarovski.com and at Swarovski stores
Why: Swarovski’s creative director Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert took inspiration from the cosmos for her first collection of Created Diamonds, entitled Galaxy, naturally. The starburst studs, earrings, and necklaces combine her unique eye for luxury with lab-grown diamonds for a result that looks like the real thing.
Who: Zegna and The Elder Statesman
What: Collaborative collection
Where: Online at zegna.com and elder-statesman.com
Why: Zegna’s Oasi Cashmere program is on its way to becoming a fully traceable operation, bringing transparency to a usually murky process of cashmere production. The brand remains committed to using the finest textiles in the world, which makes its first Oasi creative partnership with Los Angeles-based cashmere purveyors The Elder Statesman so fitting. The Elder Statesman’s focus on craft and easy-going, colorful L.A. vibe finds a match with Zegna’s Milanese sensibilities, resulting in a unisex collaboration that is deadly soft and ready for the streets...or sofa.
Who: Mother Denim
What: Petite sizing
Where: Online at motherdenim.com
Why: Calling all short girls: Mother Denim is rolling out petite sizing for fall with the aptly named Lil’ Mother collection. The five-piece capsule includes adjustments of some the brand’s key styles (higher knee placement, shorter inseam and rise), including The Hustler Ankle Fray (pictured here with an oversize comb for scale).
Who: Port Tanger and Renell Medrano
What: Sunglasses collaboration
Where: Online at porttanger.com
Why: Port Tanger is the freshest eyewear brand on the market, bringing a global vision and world-class craftsmanship to effortlessly cool pieces you simply can’t find anywhere else. For the latest in its “Visited By” series, it invited photographer and New York cool girl Renell Medrano to bring her Dominican heritage and street sensibility to a group of shades ranging from the smaller Mektoub to the wrap-around Nunny (pictured here) in the greatest eggplant purple hue.
Who: Mulberry and Stefan Cooke
What: Limited-edition capsule
Where: Online at mulberry.com
Why: Mulberry is putting its money where its mouth is—bringing sustainability and circularity front and center while also supporting emerging designer Stefan Cooke, who was invited to rework 27 Mulberry vintage bags for his London Fashion Week runway show. The result is a mix of Mulberry’s signature shapes imbued with Cooke’s trademark cutouts and color combinations for something that’s borrowed, and also new.
Who: Thom Browne
What: Brand takeover at Nordstrom
Where: Online at nordstrom.com and at a pop-up shop, plus at a restaurant takeover at Nordstrom’s NYC flagship through early November
Why: Thom Browne’s high-fashion prep universe has docked at Nordstrom NYC. The retailer is celebrating the designer’s fall 2023 collection with an in-store installation of a beach house to set the tone for getaways to come, plus a takeover of the Broadway Bar on the flagship's 3rd floor. Customers and fans will find his take on boarding school-chic tailoring, and his beloved Hector bags in the shape of his dachshund, and more.
Who: Mansur Gavriel
What: Anniversary Collection
Where: Online at mansurgavriel.com
Why: It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 whole years since Mansur Gavriel first introduced its iconic bucket bag and tote, sending fashion girls everywhere into a collective tizzy. Now, the New York-based accessories brand helmed by Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel is paying homage to its roots with an Anniversary Collection of the designer duo’s favorite archival styles—in tandem with a NYFW block party on Orchard Street, because why not?
Who: Ganni and Kim Nguyen
What: Exclusive collaboration
Where: Online at ganni.com
Why: Danish cool-girl brand Ganni has joined forces with New York-based Vietnamese designer Kim Nguyen of Nguyen Inc for a six-piece collection that combines sustainability, wearability, and creativity. The two previously collaborated twice before on a collection of upcycled T-shirts; now, they reworked some Ganni classics with leftover fabrics, inspired by her upbringing. “Ganni proves that even at a scale like theirs, designing responsibly can still be prioritized and achievable,” Nguyen tells ELLE.com.
Chanel Unveils Lucky Chance Diner in Williamsburg
Who: Chanel
What: Lucky Chance Diner opening
Where: 225 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Why: Chanel is putting down roots in Williamsburg, at least temporarily. The luxury brand has debuted its new pop-up concept, the Lucky Chance Diner, a unique fragrance experience that’s conveniently located steps away from Chanel’s new fragrance and beauty boutique. Fittingly, the house celebrated the opening with hordes of its closest friends, including Chase Sui Wonders, Lil Nas X, and Molly Gordon. On the menu? Fragrances, vending machines, and a life-size Chance bottle photo-op. The diner is free and open to the public from September 8 through September 10 from 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. Walk-ins are welcome!
Who: Jonathan Cohen and Larroudé
What: Shoe collaboration
Where: Online at larroude.com and jonathancohenstudio.com
Why: Two of the buzziest brands in fashion today, Jonathan Cohen and Larroudé, have come together to create a collection of shoes and boots adorned with the ready-to-wear designer’s signature prints, which were shown at his SS24 presentation during New York Fashion Week. “Combining Marina’s classic shapes and craft with our signature prints and upcycled components feels like a full-circle moment,” Cohen tells ELLE.com exclusively. “We are thrilled to share it with the world!”
Ba&sh Launches Immersive Knitwear Pop-Up
Who: Ba&sh
What: Knitwear pop-up shop through the end of September
Where: 61 Crosby Street, New York City
Why: A little slice of Paris in the heart of Soho? Why not? Just in time for NYFW, ba&sh, the French brand known for classic staples with a certain je ne sais quoi, has unveiled an immersive pop-up shop in Soho dedicated to knitwear, including its popular Gaspard cardigan.
Who: Sacai and Carhartt WIP
What: Collaborative capsule
Where: Online at carthartt-wip.com, sacai.com, and at Sacai retail locations
Why: Sacai’s take on utilitarian staples has gained the brand a cult following for its artful take on workwear basics. Fitting, then, that for FW23, it debuted a collaboration with Carhartt WIP on the runway that includes knit cardigans, pleated skirts, and, of course, a chore jacket that is anything but basic.
Farrow & Ball and Christopher John Rogers Collaborate on Carte Blanche
Who: Farrow & Ball and Christopher John Rogers
What: Paint and wallpaper collaboration
Where: Online at farrow-ball.com and at Farrow & Ball stores
Why: Christopher John Rogers is slowly becoming a global lifestyle brand, on his own terms. As perhaps the greatest colorist working in American fashion today, Rogers knows what shades complement each other (or clash just so), so it’s fitting that he took his vision to the world of interiors. British paint and wallpaper authority Farrow & Ball worked with the designer on a range of 12 bold colors and three wallpaper prints that mix and match as well as Rogers’ ready-to-wear pieces. The pale yellow pictured here, named Hog Plum, is fit for complementing darker colors or adorning a powder room on its own.
Who: AG Jeans and Emily Ratajkowski
What: The EmRata x AG Capsule collection
Where: Online at agjeans.com
Why: Just in time for fall, a.k.a. denim’s reigning season, AG Jeans has partnered with none other than EmRata on a capsule collection of mix-and-matchable pieces that are effortlessly casual yet put-together (think: denim cargos, crop tops, and a vegan leather trench coat).
Who: Paul Smith and Mulberry
What: Handbag capsule
Where: Online at paulsmith.com and mulberry.com
Why: Brits are better together. Case in point: Two stalwarts of the industry, Paul Smith and Mulberry, joined forces for a collaboration of 10 handbags in wonderfully unexpected color combinations, featuring Mulberry finishes and Paul Smith’s trademark sense of wonder. We’re adding the hands-free mini Antony bag to our fashion month wish list.
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