Crocs get a Barbour wax-over, Miu Miu’s bookish bliss, and nostalgic nods to the noughties! Buckle up – your favourite fashion news roundup of the week is here.
LV SNEAKERINA – Pirouette, don’t walk
Has Louis Vuitton just dropped the summer sneakers? Meet the LV Sneakerina – the lovechild of a ballerina and a sneakerhead. Sleek, chic, and ready to pirouette through the day. This minimalist sportswear meets ooh-la-la elegance, crafted for ultimate freedom. From velvet dreams to dazzling sequins, with a rainbow of hues, the Sneakerina drips in LV’s iconic monogram. A new everyday essential, whether you’re rocking jeans or a jazzy frock. Get them before they’re gone – available online and in stores today!
Sunny Side Up: Ace and Tate Brings the Heat this Summer
We don’t want to jinx it, but it’s hard to play pretend with London’s month-long sunny extravaganza. As our vitamin D levels get restored and the winter blues are nowhere to be seen, it’s time to clear space in our wardrobes for Summer’s finest: sunnies and short hems. Luckily, Ace and Tate has us covered on the shades front, with the hot-off-the-press release of their new collection, Sunny Del Mar. Featuring a wide range of unisex styles inspired by the effortless cool of the noughties, the bold aesthetic of the ‘50s, and the free-spirited energy of the ‘70s, the Dutch brand’s SS25 collection brings a mix of bold styles and soon-to-be classics. Time to get salty!
Massimo Dutti Puts on a Show in Barcelona
Massimo Dutti’s SS25 Limited Edition Collection brings breezy elegance and artistic flair to the heart of Barcelona. From silky pleats to crisp linens, the pieces are all about timeless coolness – made evident by the show’s attendees which included Gossip Girl royalty Kelly Rutherford and Parisian it girl Lou Doillon. Celebrating two years of Art in Progress, the show turned Paseo de Gracia into a dreamy mashup of fashion, art, and style. Bonus: guests wrapped the night with bites from the iconic Vía Veneto—because why not end on a delicious note?
Y2K Grown Up & Glown Up – Emporium’s New Drop
Dublin-based Emporium is serving up some serious noughties nostalgia with the first slice of their SS25 collection – an array of well-made staples you’ll be reaching for on repeat. Think grown-up Y2K – classic shapes with a playful pop of colour, including fresh knitwear, zip-up hoodies, and Uniform staples (plus, the classic pleated work pant is BACK!).
Ariana’s Back to Sparkle as Swarovski Celebrates SS25 Crystal Magic
Academy Award nominated, global pop icon and Brand Ambassador, Ariana Grande is back in the Swarovski spotlight for their SS25 campaign. A technicolour dreams spun from crystals, its Swarovski’s 130th birthday bash, and they’re throwing a “Mathemagical” party. Swarovski’s Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert is serving up a fresh take on transformation, and Ari is totally embodying it through light-filled jewels – a fantasy dripping in creativity, a vibrant, 60s pop art explosion. All captured through the lens of photographers Mert and Marcus. Lilac hued icons in the Millenia line, Idyllia’s whimsical crystal gardens, Dulci’s candy-coated jewels you’ll want to stack, and Chroma’s bold, sustainable sparkle. Ari’s showing us how it’s done, and we’re especially obsessed with that pink and green combo – Wicked vibes.
END. Is Reminding You What Your Twenties Are For
Why settle for a one-day anniversary celebration when you can throw a year-long birthday bash? We can almost hear someone saying those exact words as END. Clothing kicks off a 12-month calendar of festivities marking two decades of fashion brilliance. The Newcastle-born powerhouse has teamed up with industry giants – from long-time partner Adidas to Aries, Aboutblank, PICANTE, and Saucony – for a series of events, collaborations, and activations, from London to Milan, that will make this their most iconic year yet. 20 has never looked this good!
Posh Meets Practical – Barbour X Crocs
Hold the phone guys, prepare for the collab you never knew you needed. Barbour, your go-to for posh countryside chic, have only gone and snuggled up with the comfiest shoe – Crocs! This limited-edition collab is dropping a playful punch with a proper Barbour-waxed-over-Crocs moment. Imagine iconic Barbour tartan splashed across Classic Clogs and even wellies. And the standout pieces, nine utterly brilliant Jibbitz charms, vintage Barbour patches meet the Crocs’ signature fun. But hold your horses, there’s a reimagined, oversized Bedale jacket in the mix too, practically begging for a Jibbitz jazzing. Its heritage getting happy feet, get ready to stomp in style.
Saucony’s Luxe Update
Saucony, the legends of the running track, are officially sashaying into the high-fashion arena, with their brand-spanking new Saucony SILO collection, dropping globally on April 17th! This is where heritage and hardcore tech get a serious chic makeover. Picture iconic Saucony silhouettes in premium materials, reimagined with a fresh luxe twist. They’re crafting a whole vibe for the sneakerhead who demands both innovation and killer style. Word on the street (aka Paris Fashion Week), is the Grid X Ultra S is the one to watch – a mashup of Saucony’s past and future, served with a side of modern luxury. Go elevate your sneaker game to new heights!
Wanni Fuga’s LFW Moment: Where Style Blossomed
Let’s dish on a moment of pure blooming that went down at LFW back in February: The Wanni Fuga presentation! The style set was whisked away to the “Garden of Fuga”, a collection that was about a blooming beautiful homage to the Fuga community. Visionary designer, Toluwani Wabara unfurled a vibrant palette and organic touch-me textures, each piece a little peal in the brand’s growth story, tales of resilience and connection. Founded in 2014, this Nigerian powerhouse known for its sophisticated threads and globally adored pieces, delivered a dose of empowerment and elegance.
Miu Miu’s Book Club
Miu Miu has proven they’ve got both beauty and brains, by venturing into the world of literature with the second edition of their Literary Club at Milan’s swanky Salone del Mobile from the 17th-18th April. This time, they’re getting seriously juicy, tackling girlhood, love, and gasp sex education through the iconic works of Simone de Beauvoir and Japan’s literary powerhouse, Fumiko Enchi. Thought Miu Miu was just about killer clothes? Miuccia Prada dares you to think again.
Words – Isabella Ardeman
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