News from the world of fashion
News from the world of fashion
CASE FOR DAYS
Fendi has once again joined forces with iconic luxury luggage brand, Rimowa to create a one-ofa-kind suitcase. Coupling Rimowa’s long lineage of craftsmanship and industrial know-how with highquality, luxurious Fendi details̶the Classic Cabin is equipped with an innovative Multiwheel system while featuring the black Cuoio Romano leather handles on the top and side. In addition to that, the Italian luxury fashion house’s emblematic FF logo appears with a brushed effect on the aluminum that changes depending on the light. Available in full black or a natural aluminium colour with contrasting black handles. Inside, Fendi’s savoir-faire is expressed through a modern yet elegant neoprene black lining that features a black-on-black embossed FF logo. The Flex-Divider system is individually adjustable, making the suitcase exceptionally functional. It is said to be the ultimate travel piece, not only does it guarantee a smooth and effortless travel, it also takes personalisation to the next level̶with a name tag in Cuoio Romano leather for users to add their initials with hot stamping, a custom for Fendi bags.
THE BEST PRIZE
A hand-crafted Louis Vuitton trunk was spotted at the National Basketball Association Finals this year̶ the renowned Larry O’Brien Trophy that sits in it was awarded to the Milwaukee Bucks after defeating the Phoenix Suns, taking home their first NBA championship victory since 1971. The custom travel case was built in the Maison’s historic Asnières workshop on the outskirts of Paris, France̶where it is then coated in the emblematic Monogram canvas and fitted with traditional brass fixtures while the inside is coated in a rich cobalt blue, representing the personalisation of its products which has been an integral part of the brand’s DNA and traditional craftsmanship. Additionally, the outer design of the trunk harbours the iconic ‘V’ that represents the sentiment ‘Victory Travels in Louis Vuitton’ while the white with blue and red details serves as a symbol of the NBA logo.
FROM DUNHILL, WITH LOVE
When Mark Weston mounted his first show for Dunhill as creative director after his departure from his role as vice president of menswear at Burberry, he left the fashion world shocked, if not blown away by what he can do̶showing the people that he certainly has what it takes to be the mastermind behind all of the British luxury brand’s future collections̶and that’s for sure. Once again living up to his name, Dunhill releases ‘Love Letters from Britain’, a new series of short documentary-style films uncovering the untold stories of UK’s most innovative luxury brands, produced for Walpole by BBC StoryWorks. Showcasing the culture of innovation at Dunhill, the short film was created to illustrate the balance of tradition and modernity, creativity and craftsmanship that underpins its heritage and continued evolution. Set at different locations across London; including the House’s headquarters in Mayfair, the archive in Walthamstow and Sleeper Sounds Studios in West London̶the film presents a sophisticated and contemporary image of the city that has always been integral to the legacy of the House. In the film, Creative Director Mark Weston, together with musician and composer, Moses Boyd, speak personally about culture, modern masculinity, and the importance of community, whilst reflecting on a relevant and fluid idea of Britishness.