DREAM TEAM

Italian luxury houses continue to shake up the industry with rule-breaking partnerships and unexpected collaborations. From Fendi and Versace’s designer-swap ‘Fendace’ collection to Gucci’s first tie-up with athletic conglomerate Adidas, fashion is indeed seeing double the fun this season; What better way to rope in a hybrid piece de rigeur into your outfit than with these note-worthy accessories for the irreverent gentlemen. Gucci and Adidas’ synergised collection pulls references from ‘80s and ‘90s-inspired sportswear with Alessandro Michele’s dazzling accoutrements married with imprints of the iconic Adidas trefoil. Case in point: the Gucci Horsebit 1955 mini bag. This witty crossbody flap satchel combines the heritages of both in a trio of lines, with archival emblems displaying both a nostalgic yet contemporary appeal for any maximalist. The perfect memento for those who are equal parts flamboyant and a vintage aficionado, Fendace, sees an exchange of roles and brand codes rather than a “mash-up” of two iconic fashion houses. If you’re looking to make an ultra-sleek statement for your upcoming summer vacation, the oval-shaped Fendi V3 sunglasses with gold-toned metal emblectic hardware honours the signature aesthetics, without the full commitment of wearing vast motif archives of both houses. Whichever your style tribe, one thing is for certain as we approach the halfway mark of 2022, these highly-coveted drops are boasting major BDE. That’s ‘brilliant designer(s) energy’, but of course.