Gucci have gone 21st Century crazy with their sensational new flagship digital store. The store has holographic window displays, in-store iPad stations, a welcome video and, of course, a full range of products and accessories from Gucci. Log on now and ‘look around’.
ASOS are going to a dark place for Autumn/Winter with thier new ASOS Black collection - but gladly it’s more daring than depressing. With a Rock N Roll edge, this new collection features fine fabric with precision cuts, masculine shapes, oversized knitwear and both professional and casual pieces. A short film of the collection, directed by Paul Gore (who has directed videos for Massive Attack and Moloko), will soon launch at ASOS.com to highlight the collection.
Sometimes you want to say things when you know that you shouldn’t. With the new ‘Be Stupid’ bag from Diesel, it’s now possible to customise a canvas bag with all manner of words (some a little on the risque side) which can be put in whatever order you want and thus get a message across without even needing to open your mouth. Log on to the Diesel website to design the bag and then drop into one of their stores to have the bag created.
Cycling enthusiasts can rejoice at this collaboration between Paul Smith and Rapha for the fast approaching autumn season. Joining forces to create a collection of cycling clothing and accessories, highlights of the collection include the Rapha + Paul Smith Rain Jacket which is fully waterproof, highly practical and, happily, pretty chic! Available from both Paul Smith and Rapha online and in Paul Smith boutiques.
Italian fashion brand, Sisley, have launched a new initiative to customise 18 different motorcycle jackets from their line to be auctioned to raise money for The Andy Warhol Museum - where the jackets will also be exhibited. 17 different contemporary artists have been invited to amend the Sisley jacket for the “Film, Fame and Fifteen Minutes” exhibition that will open on October 30th - marking fifteen years of the museum in Pittsburg. Ahead of the auction and exhibition, the customised jackets will be unveiled at Palazzo Bovara as part of Milan Fashion Week on September 22nd.
Normally behind the camera for shooting Katy-Perry-Teenage-Dream style shoots with incredibly good looking people, Bruce Weber has been lending his talents to furniture company Dedon for their latest campaign. Weber’s father worked in the furniture business so Weber has a long appreciation for furniture and realises that “when you move from place to place in your life, it’s the furniture that goes with you” - if only the same could be said about his models (they’d always be welcome to come round for a cup of tea). There is also a book titled Coming Home, available now, which contains the images from the campaign.
New wellies from DKNY - just in time for the return of the rain.
Uniqlo this week launched their 2011 UT Grand Prix t-shirt design contest. The theme for this year’s competition is based on Disney’s premier rodent couple, Mickey and Minnie Mouse with the winning designs being used for T-shirt art and sold around the world. Closing date for entries is September the 19th, designs will be judged by a panel of Uniqlo and Disney representatives and the winner will also win $10,000 (which, with the current exchange rate, works out pretty well!). Full details of the competition can be found at ut.uniqlo.com/utgp
There is something Pop-Art-esque about these new trainers from Puma. Inspired by the Porsche 917, the canvas 917 Houstons trainers may have nothing to do with Pop Art, but are given an artistic edge thanks to the use of New York graffiti references. Available now for men and women.
The Kenzo brand have a long association with keeping things natural and, for one of their newest fragrances, Flower, they have taken their green approach to a new level. The Flower bottles have removable tops which mean the bottles can be opened and refilled using refill pouches which are on sale now. The pouches themselves (similar in style to ready made cocktail pouches - though it’s not a good idea to drink the perfume!) are resealable meaning a 50ml refill can be used for a smaller bottle and then stored until needed. Furthermore, the packaging is made from recyclable materials making refilling environmentally friendly. Kenzo stores will also soon have ‘Flower fountains’ which mean Flower bottles can be refilled in store.
