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Stables meets Streets

All eyes were on Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski yesterday to see how she followed up her debut collection at Hermès. The French designer, previously design director at The Row, delivered European leisure meets luxury lifestyle. Themes of sport-luxe ran through the collection, but were more urban than equestrian.

Casual Couture

Even evening wear was dressed down with trainers and skirts were crafted into tennis-wear inspired pleats. As expected, you would not be caught breaking a sweat in these garments any time soon – in true Hermès fashion the designs were executed in the most luxurious, refined leathers and linens. The accessories matched the minimal vibes of the collection – evening looks were finished off with gigantic resin necklaces. A palette of midnight blue and neutral times was contrasted with appearances of lapis blue, mustard yellow and orange. Prints were geometric and featured oversized grids and large monochrome blocks of colour. Thirties-inspired silhouettes featured high neck-lines and clinched waists. Vanhee-Cybulski also incorporated the iconic silk scarves into the collection for a second time, in a cleverly understated way.

Apple Accessories

The SS16 collection follows the announcement Hermès’ collaboration with Apple. The Parisian brand is known best for their timeless leather accessories, so it only seemed right that the fashion house would be the ones to create luxury leather straps that come with a revamped watch face to match. Timeless but modern luxury at its finest.

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Their latest venture might be a little more high-tech than the luxury silk scarves we’re used to but Hermès’ collaboration with Apple on three watches will be sure to have fashion followers turning to gadget lovers. Especially when they look as good as this.

The Single Tour comes in two sizes (38mm and 42mm) and two designs, fauve Barenia leather and noir Box leather, in the larger size, plus the extra capucine Swift leather in the smaller. The Double Tour is available in fauve Barenia leather and bleu jean, capucine and étain Swift leather and The Cuff is exclusively in fauve Barenia leather only.

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A true aristocrat leads by example — and celebrates success without planning the party. Thus Lacoste, the design house of royalty sport, celebrates eighty years of polo pimping with an indulgent and very republic collaboration effort. Nine top French houses commemorate the Lacoste crocodile with exclusive anniversary gifts, from bags to golf clubs to delicious sweets. The collection is for looks only, as no items are available for sale — an old world affair, indeed.

Baccarat Crystal Vase with Lacoste Crocodile

Baccarat, known for its luxurious crystal pieces, commemorates that elusive crocodile with a large green vase. Inspired by the tennis and golf trophies won by Rene Lacoste and his athletic brood, the shape harkens 1930’s design but with a very modern, geometric pattern.

Bernardaud for Lacoste Golf Tees

Rene Lacoste married golf champion Simone Thion de la Chaume, and their daughter, Catherine, was also a reigning golfer. So to honour Lacoste’s long-standing relationship with the thinker’s game, porcelain company Bernardaud created a collection of golf tees, each in the colour of the infamous Lacoste polo shirt.

Boucheron Lacoste Crocodile Brooches

The Maison Boucheron is one of the most exclusive jewelers in the Place Vendrome, and indeed the world. Known for its collection of bejeweled animals, the house adds two Lacoste crocodile brooches to its extensive bestiary. Made out of diamonds and emeralds, these are two crocs we’re not afraid to handle.

Christofle Silver Golf Club for Lacoste

This gift for Lacoste’s anniversary is a guaranteed conversation starter at your local country  club. From brooches to place settings, the house Christofle produces priceless silverware, but nothing compares to the complete silver golf club the company made in tribute to Lacoste.

Fauchon Eclairs for Lacoste

Culinary powerhouse Fauchon creates one of the more entertaining (and ephemeral) gifts with these delicious signature eclairs. Specially designed by the Fauchon pastry chefs, the eclairs are magenta, green and white and come in five decadent flavours: green tea, almond, vanilla, lemon and strawberry.

Goyard Lacoste Crocodile Travel Bag

Luxury trunk design house Goyard combines its own stylized chevron-patterned monogram with the infamous Lacoste crocodile insignia to create an exclusive, limited edition travel bag. Perfectly sized and elegantly shaped, this is the travel bag for sporting babes jetting the Riviera.

Hermes for Lacoste Crocodile Tennis Bag

Nothing screams hallmark than a gifted bag from Hermes. The fashion house pays homage to Lacoste’s tennis history with a large crocodile skin tennis bag. With organic curves and that gorgeous green, the Hermes for Lacoste bag will make style pros out of sporting novices.

S.T. Dupont Crocodile Note Kit

Luxury manufacturer S.T. Dupont has created the perfect gift for the sharp and elegant Lacoste sportsman. The case, created to look mysteriously plain from the outside, holds a lighter, two candles, a notebook and two pens: Elysée and Classique.

Veuve Clicquot Champagne Trolley for Lacoste

No anniversary celebration is complete without a bottle of bubbly. Lacoste, of course, was gifted some of the best in the land from the infamous Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin Champagne House. Along with champagne, the brand designed a special case in the shape of an iconic golf trolley.

The 80th Anniversary Lacoste Collection will display at Colette in Paris from June 10th to 15th.

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MUST-READ DESIGNER INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK

Miuccia Prada talks to T Magazine about the power of ugly, good versus bad taste and why beauty is bourgeois. If there’s ever going to be a leftist feminist revolution in fashion, we vote Miuccia for eternale comandante. [T Magazine]

CHANEL COMES TOP OF THE PINS

Chanel isn’t even on Pinterest, but it’s been ranked as the top luxury fashion brand on the platform. Surprisingly, catwalk looks aren’t that popular – top Chanel pins consist of cosmetics, watches and perfume. Other labels in the top five most pinned? Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Steve Madden and Marc Jacobs. [Mashable]

OSTENTATIOUS INDUSTRY EVENT OF THE WEEK

Not familiar with the Life Ball, Roberto Cavalli‘s gala auction for AIDS research? It is, bar none, one of the most ludicrous Gatsby-esque extravaganzas on the weird A-list circuit where Carmen Electra intersects with Bill Clinton. This Telegraph interview with the designer is a pretty eye-opening glimpse into how the upper classes party. [Telegraph]

PURR-NICIOUS CAT BURGLAR STRIKES CANNES

A £1.7 million necklace by Swiss jewellers de Girsogono went missing at a Cannes party after thieves snuck past 80 security guards. It follows on from a £656,000 heist of Chopard diamonds originally intended for red carpet celebs. Julie Newmar, is that you? [NY Post]

EVER WONDER WHAT GOES INTO MAKING A HERMÈS SCARF?

This delightful WSJ story outlines the story of the famous printed scarf. Best fashion-geek detail? The fact that prospective designs are all kept in a white locker known as “le frigo” (“the fridge”). Just don’t expect Hermès to come out with a Barbie scarf anytime soon. [WSJ]

Words: Zing Tsjeng

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Most likely to set off metal detectors in airports: Tom Ford
Karlina Caune photographed by Tom Ford.

“I’m sorry, ma’am, I’m going to have to ask you to step aside.”

Most likely to come runner-up in Splash: Hermès
Iselin Steiro photographed by Nathaniel Goldberg.

We’re not the only ones who were disappointed Tom Daley didn’t spend the entire show with his top off, right?

Most likely to sing This Charming Man at karaoke: Saint Laurent Paris
Edie Campbell photographed by Hedi Slimane.

“Ugh, Eye of the Tiger is NOT an indie song.”

Most likely to secretly be a Magic Eye illusion: Louis Vuitton
Janice Alida, Athena Wilson, Bria Condon, Magdalena Jasek, Ji Hye Park, Tian Yi,
Ruby Jean Wilson, and Nastya Kusakina photographed by Steven Meisel.

If you squint hard enough, Ji Hye turns into a giant 3D horse.

Most likely to stare unceasingly into your eyes and call it ‘art’: Givenchy
Marina Abramovic and Mariacarla Boscono photographed by Mert and Marcus.

Seriously, Abramovic, quit with the creepy eyes.

Most likely to be the flaky friend who never wants to go out: Chanel
Stella Tennant and Ondria Hardin photographed by Karl Lagerfeld.

“Soho House again? Um… I’ve got a migraine, babes. You have fun without me.”

Most likely to be the product of helicopter parenting: Burberry
Romeo Beckham, Charlie France and Edie Campbell photographed by Mario Testino.

Victoria on location: “So after this shoot, Romeo, you’re scheduled for flute practice, swimming class, Mandarin lessons and then two hours of interview prep for Eton.”

Most likely to turn up to a family funeral wearing something inappropriate: Dolce & Gabbana
Photographed by Domenico Dolce.

“But this see-through black tulle dress is what Uncle Keith would’ve wanted.”

Most likely to be really into the cover of David Bowie’s new album: Proenza Schouler
Julia Nobis photographed by David Sims.

The resemblance is uncanny.

Most likely to have a Wallpaper subscription: Alexander McQueen
Raquel Zimmermann photographed by David Sims.

“I love lamp.”

Most likely Tilda Swinton fan: Alexander Wang
Malgosia Bela photographed by Steven Klein.

“Watching Orlando changed, like, my whole outlook on gender.”

Most likely to be into #seapunk: Mulberry
Meghan Collison photographed by Tim Walker.

“Let’s get wavvy, guys!”

Most likely to spend way too long in the toilet: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Photographed by Juergen Teller.

“What the hell is he DOING in there? Someone get security.”

Most glamorous Women’s Institute meeting ever: Miu Miu
Bette Franke, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, and Malgosia Bela photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.

“Alright ladies, first things first: smash the patriarchy, then we can get mani-pedis.”

Most likely to have Louis Smith as a fitness idol: Kenzo
Ming Xi and Jester White photographed by Jean Paul Goude.

“Rio 2016, here we come!”

Words: Zing Tsjeng

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