Happy Holidays

Whether you’re dreaming of a white Christmas on the slopes or making merry closer to home, fashion brings you more out-of-office cheer.

LOEWE

The Spanish luxury brand channels a delightful whimsy into the Loewe Holidays collection with a troop of wonderful characters from the miniature worlds of Kyoto-based ceramic studio, Suna Fujita. Part of the proceeds from every Loewe x Suna Fujita purchase will be donated to Save the Children’s Education in Emergencies programme that ensures safe and protective learning environments for children in global humanitarian crises.

CHLOÉ

The heritage house mines its rich archives for the Festive Collection, reinterpreting beloved symbols. The rhinestone-studded arrow that was embroidered across a black jersey dress, a well-known design by the late Karl Lagerfeld for Autumn/winter 1983 when he was creative director, now graces a single-breasted tuxedo jacket, alongside demure-yet-daring wool-crepe evening dresses. In addition, the embellishment refreshes bags, shoes and jewellery with a glamorous edge.

CHANEL

For this year’s Coco Neige collection, Virginie Viard embraces the world of figure skating. She presents sleek, figure-hugging silhouettes such as this sparkly bodysuit in diamanté-studded stretch jersey. It is enveloped by a technical satin ski-suit with a shearling hood, amid omnipresent house codes such as the double C and the emblematic black and white combination for a measure of Chanel cool.

BALENCIAGA

Innovation is key for the maison’s debut skiwear collection, which taps on materials and techniques made for visibility, insulation, aerodynamics and snow protection. The comprehensive winter sports offerings include helmets made in collaboration with Briko, a known name in protective equipment, and a range of poles for hiking, downhill or cross-country skiing. The collection also introduces the Alaska Boot, Balenciaga’s zany take on the arctic boot that covers a thermally-lined outsized foam form in nylon, leather, or faux fur.