Denim, florals and art inspiration: Three fashion trends taking over summer style
Above Taking over summer style: Vivienne Westwood Dress
Art has long offered fashion a well of inspiration—from Yves Saint Laurent's iconic Mondrian dresses to the dreamlike designs of Schiaparelli and Dalí. This month, delve into the harmonious interplay between art and couture. Think rococo romance in every Vivienne Westwood stitch or the daring pairing of Mugler with Canadian artist Ambera Wellmann. When Denim Exceeds Standards
Above Taking over summer style: Ferragamo jacket
Above Taking over summer style: Axel Arigato Pants
Above Taking over summer style: Boucheron Ring
Above Taking over summer style: Mateo cufflinks
Above Taking over summer style: Bulgari Sunglasses
Above Taking over summer style: GCDS Shoes
Denim, fashion's faithful companion, is stepping well beyond the basics. No longer just a fallback, it takes on elevated new forms—from head-to-toe polish at Ferragamo to streetwise edge with Marni's bucket hat. However you wear it, denim adapts with effortless ease. Garden in the wind
Above After the poetic bloom of 'Hong Mon' in spring–summer 2023, Loewe returns with a resplendent garden for the 2025 season
After the poetic bloom of 'Hong Mon' in spring–summer 2023, Loewe returns with a resplendent garden for the 2025 season. Petals unfurl across delicate patterns, breezy chiffon is offset by metallic trims, and skirts flutter like blossoms caught in a breeze—a floral fantasia in motion.
Above Taking over summer style: Siedres Coat
Above Taking over summer style: Bally Bag
Above Taking over summer style: Leo Lin Dress
Above Taking over summer style: Dolce & Gabbana Shoes
Above Taking over summer style: Marland Backus Bracelet
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