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Vogue
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Yes, It's OK to Care More About Your Kid's Clothes Than Your Own
Among my friends, the reaction to Rihanna's sons Riot and RZA wearing custom Dior Homme on a recent red carpet fell into two camps: those aghast at the ludicrous spend on clothes the boys will surely grow out of in months, and those, like me, who wish we also had a direct line to Jonathan Anderson when our children need a special-occasion outfit. I kid, somewhat—and anyway, Rihanna was probably gifted the bespoke looks. But what fascinated me most about the debate over the boys' Dior was who took what side. The mothers in the chat? They were almost uniformly swooning over the tiny, double-breasted blazer and skinny pink tie. You'd think it would be the opposite—that being a parent would force you to confront how dangerous it is to put a child into white shorts (white anything, really); how many fruit snacks it would take to coax your newly mobile toddler into a jacket, wherever it came from. But I'll take the liberty of speaking for parents here: Yes, we are aware…but sometimes, we do it anyway. While Rihanna herself was similarly resplendent on that carpet, dressed in a Saint Laurent gown with an olive green sash, I'd venture to say that most parents I know plan their children's outfits with far more meticulous care than their own, even for major events. But why, you may ask, when kids barely fit into clothes for a season, and—perhaps more importantly—they are mostly oblivious to labels (unless it's the itchy kind)? For one thing, anyone who has given birth knows that in the post-partum months, none of your own clothes fit. Your breasts are swollen to one, two, maybe even three cup sizes larger than what you normally wear. Regardless of what kind of birth you've had, you're sore somewhere down there, which makes soft pants a necessity, not just a preference. And, most likely, there's just … more of you. I'll head criticism off at the pass: yes, birth is miraculous. Yes, my body can do wonderful things, like growing a human. But, Christ, it kind of sucks when you can't fit into your favorite pair of baggy jeans months and months after delivery. And so, you hunt for a modicum of control in this new life, one made up of nursing bras and shirts perma-stained with breastmilk. This is not the moment for debating whether to buy into low-rise jeans (again)—but does that mean you're forbidden from caring about fashion? That because you're now raising a child, you're required to pay attention only to the big stuff, like sleep schedules and skin-to-skin? New parents, please read this sentence more than once: You are allowed to dress your baby however you damn well please.
Fashion United
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
Lidewij Edelkoort: Fashion becomes conventional
'Convention is becoming very important,' Edelkoort shared about AW26/27, speaking with wonder on her own appreciation for 'very conventional clothing'. A photo featuring a pleated high-collar blouse; a classic, fine-knit crew neck jumper; and a pearl necklace, is among her favourite images from her presentation, alongside a cute cat picture. 'Streetwear disappeared almost overnight,' said Edelkoort, switching to English specifically for the handful of international attendees to ensure her message was understood. 'The sneaker became a moccasin. The t-shirt became the shirt. The blouson became the blazer.' What has already taken place in streetwear will now influence the rest of fashion. 'A hoodie will at some point no longer be marketable, and be careful with trainers too,' she warned the audience. Edelkoort calls the shift towards traditional and conservative styles 'a new and exciting moment' for the clothing sector. She shared that she is genuinely enjoying fashion again for the first time in a long time. Edelkoort is particularly enthusiastic about the 'ground-breaking' menswear. Few trousers and many shorts are seen in the new collections from designers and fashion houses: bloomer-like models and other examples with strikingly short legs. 'Just as skirt length once said something about the economy, I wonder if the shortness of men's trousers today says something about our times,' she remarked. She calls Jonathan Anderson's white and pink shorts for Dior Men downright desirable. Menswear: Wooyoungmi SS26 - Menswear, Saint Laurent SS26, Dior Men SS26 (white shorts) and Taaak SS26 Menswear & Moccasins by Juun J. SS26 Menswear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Fashion designers are already convincingly demonstrating that conventional clothing is not frumpy when humour is added to the designs, says Edelkoort. She also points out the importance of solid construction: how a garment is put together, or technical craftsmanship. Workwear becomes an independent category in fashion Good construction is another important aspect of workwear-inspired fashion. Workwear is on the verge of a breakthrough and will become a fully-fledged category within fashion, according to Edelkoort. Moreover, it is a trend that could do particularly well in the Netherlands, due to its down-to-earth, practical character. Think of garments like dungarees or trousers with loops to hold a hammer. Or a minimalist knitted turtleneck from The Row and a clean, brushed jacket with a concealed zip and sturdy seams, as Edelkoort's presentation images show. Again, the power lies in simplicity and craftsmanship. The silhouettes are slightly architectural and/or industrial. The colours are light and utilitarian. Wool and cotton are key fabrics, and denim can be added to the styling. 'With a well-coordinated workwear outfit, such as a jacket and matching trousers, an alternative to a classic suit can even be created,' says Edelkoort. Workwear for illustration. Études SS26 - Menswear (2x), Scye AW25 Ready to Wear and Victoria Beckham AW25 Ready to Wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Wool, fur and animalistic prints Sheep, and especially their wool, will play a prominent role in next year's winter season. 'Wool is a fibre with amazing properties and a material that we actually always underestimate. Did you know, for example, that you can wear it in the summer, as people used to do, or that when you wash wool it looks just like linen?' In terms of materials, 'everything will be woolly': from alpaca and mohair to bouclé and hairy textures. We are going to see coarse, heavy knits and literally wear sheepskin. The sheep can also serve as inspiration for silhouettes, as Edelkoort demonstrates with an editorial photo: a woman in a meadow dressed in a large men's checked tweed coat and a romantic white knitted bonnet. Next to it, we see a photo of a sheep with an enormous, dark, woolly fleece and a small, light-coloured head. The resemblance is striking. The colour chart for AW26/27 features undyed wool or shades inspired by it, such as natural, greyish hues, complemented by accent tones like aubergine and brown. Ermanno Scerviono AW25 Ready to wear, two stock photos Pexels (wool and sheep), The Knitwit Stable credit Dana van Marel (from the FashionUnited archive), Litkovska AW25 Ready to Wear & Undercover AW25 Ready to wear, Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight At the same time, leopard prints are not going anywhere. Leopard print, put on the map in the 1970s and permanently featured in the collections of fashion houses like Dolce & Gabbana, is now just as classic as the polka dot, Edelkoort believes. This print lends itself particularly well to hosiery and other accessories such as gloves. Reptile prints, such as fish or snakeskin, will also become very important in winter 2025. We are also going to see a lot of fur, 'even in the summer'. Animal prints: Duran Lantink AW25 (3x) the hosiery and gloves photo, Gabriela Hearst AW25 Ready to Wear handbag in python print, Dolce&Gabbana SS26 Menswear & Dolce & Gabbana AW25 menswear and Kenzo SS26 Menswear hairy cow print trousers. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Grey becomes trendy again 'Grey is making a comeback,' says Edelkoort. 'This while the colour was in fashion only recently, and now beige, brown and brick are dominant.' Grey takes on a rational, chic character in perfectly cut trousers, herringbone coats and knitwear. She also calls the colour chic for details, such as a grey sock combined with 'a heel', a pair of long gloves or knitted underwear to go out in (à la Miu Miu). Edelkoort thinks we will see grey return in richer shades, for example with a hint of green or blue. 'You can do all sorts of things between grey and brown, by the way,' the trend guru adds. Moreover, the combination no longer clashes, just as black and navy can now be worn together. Grey is making a comeback. From left to right, top to bottom: Street Fashion AW24 Ready to Wear, Victoria Beckham AW25 - Ready to Wear, N°21 AW25 - Ready to Wear. Michael Kors AW25 Ready to Wear, TWP AW25 - Ready to Wear and Gauchere AW25 - Ready to Wear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight More trend colours for AW26/27: Pink and red , once accent colours, are now considered neutral colours according to Edelkoort and remain important. Pink is moving towards violet. and , once accent colours, are now considered neutral colours according to Edelkoort and remain important. Pink is moving towards violet. Light blue is, according to Edelkoort, a positive, activist colour with a unique connecting power. Combined with other colours (such as primary colours red, yellow and blue), light blue creates a new look. She recommends including light blue as standard in collections 'because it can make anything that might be dull, fun'. is, according to Edelkoort, a positive, activist colour with a unique connecting power. Combined with other colours (such as primary colours red, yellow and blue), light blue creates a new look. She recommends including light blue as standard in collections 'because it can make anything that might be dull, fun'. Soft pastel colours from the fantasy world retain a permanent place, fuelled by the romantic style of several fashion houses. from the fantasy world retain a permanent place, fuelled by the romantic style of several fashion houses. Also bright, saturated colours , such as expressive yellow, stem from the Fauvism painting movement. These shades are not loud, but are distinctly present and lend themselves well to patterns and jacquard knitwear. , such as expressive yellow, stem from the Fauvism painting movement. These shades are not loud, but are distinctly present and lend themselves well to patterns and jacquard knitwear. Furthermore, there are camouflage-like shades and more intense colours that originate from the animal kingdom: think of colour gradients like those of a chameleon, feathers with iridescent petrol hues and pixelated blues reminiscent of insect eyes. For AW26/27, Edelkoort also signals the rise of a protective clothing style with a defensive look, 'almost bulletproof'. In a world where uncertainty and threat are palpable, we need an increasingly thicker 'armour', she believes. Appropriate garments within this trend are one-suits such as overalls. She also shows many outfits with military influences, space travel or Eskimo-inspired elements for going on expeditions. The puffer jacket is going to become much more extreme and voluminous, like the over-the-top padded coats from Moncler. Materials underline the feeling of protection: fabrics are layered, with double or even triple constructions, Edelkoort explains. Also think of coated materials, felt and water-repellent fabrics. Colour trends that fit this trend are metals such as bronze, rusted colours and faded, washed-out colours (think of a well-loved teddy bear). Old metal and ornamental details reminiscent of armour also fit in with this protective aesthetic. Armour trend for illustration: Kidsstudios AW25 Ready to Wear (3x), Emporio Armani SS26 Menswear, Rains AW25 Ready to Wear, Cecilie Bahnsen AW25 Ready to Wear, Kolor SS26 Menswear, Kidill AW25 Menswear and Yuima Nakazato AW25 - Haute Couture (3x) Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Finally Trends do not change quickly, but very gradually, Edelkoort reassuringly emphasises. For example, about 14 years ago, she put together a neutral colour palette inspired by the grains at grocers in Morocco. We now see that palette reflected in the trend colour beige, which was widely worn by the public. A second example is the return of the low-rise jeans, a development that, according to her, took perhaps 15 years. It often takes years for a trend to really break through, and that, according to Edelkoort, is good news: 'it means you don't have to rush'. TikTok hypes are so fleeting that it is better for most companies not to pay attention to them. 'You are by definition too late if you spot it and still have to get on board,' Edelkoort explains. It is better to stick to what you do and what works for you. Is a striped blouse a bestseller? Make new variations of it, for example one with different stripes or a contrasting insert, she advises. That shows you dare, attracts attention and strengthens your main products, just like manufacturer Philips once demonstrated: its orange vacuum cleaner helped sell the blue ones. This recommendation ties in with Edelkoort's broader vision, in which authenticity is central – something she considers essential in times when everything seems to be going wrong. She introduces the concept of favor for this: an attitude characterised by care, thoughtfulness and human scale. This is diametrically opposed to the rushed and superficial way of working that is often the norm in the fashion world, and beyond. She advises designers and brands to constantly ask themselves, with everything they make, whether it actually adds value and truly has a right to exist. It is precisely this authenticity, she argues, that can provide direction in a time of uncertainty. Modefabriek De Taets Zaandam (Modefabriek press image) Credits: Ilsoo van Dijk Sources: - The trend seminar 'Animalism' and 'Instincts' by Lidewij Edelkoort at Modefabriek, Monday, July 8, 2025. - AI tools were used as writing aids. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Elle
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Jisoo Just Debuted Jonathan Anderson's Dior on Stage
THE RUNDOWN Now that Jonathan Anderson has officially made his Dior debut, the custom celebrity look floodgates are open. Last night, Jisoo from Blackpink stepped out onstage in a bubblegum pink two-piece silk ensemble, making her the first to wear custom Dior by Jonathan Anderson on stage. The bow top and pleated skirt were complemented by a classic pair of Dior riding boots—a perfectly playful and on-the-nose look for one of the world's biggest pop stars. Not to mention, it's one of the few glimpses we've had of Anderson's eagerly-awaited Dior womenswear, which will bow at Paris fashion week in the fall. That doesn't mean we haven't seen anything yet—only that the excitement is bubbling. At the men's show in June, Sabrina Carpenter, Mia Goth, and Rihanna arrived in their own custom womenswear looks. Carpenter looked polished in a sharply tailored gray iteration of Dior's famous Bar jacket (which was also reinterpreted in the opening look on the men's runway). Goth wore a light blue silk pleated top tucked into a gray pleated asymmetric skirt and Lady Dior handbag, while Rihanna sported a menswear-inspired three-piece suit with a pistachio-green vest and contrasting print overcoat. Each showcased a possibility of what we can look forward to in a few short months.
Tatler Asia
16-07-2025
- Business
- Tatler Asia
Jonathan Anderson: When creative thinking becomes a sustainable luxury business strategy
Rather than simply designing seasonal collections, Anderson understood that a luxury brand must possess an enduring asset, a design language that transcends trends and translates across disciplines. Hence, the Puzzle bag is more than a hit accessory. It has become a cultural reference, spotted in contexts ranging from art installations to interior design. In an industry increasingly driven by speed and churn, Anderson pursued the opposite: a brand built to endure, where customers are drawn not by impulse but by a lasting aesthetic ethos. Luxury comes from craftsmanship Among luxury houses in the LVMH group, the common pursuit is scale. Anderson, however, chose another direction. He did not chase rapid expansion or quarterly spikes, but rather aimed to position Loewe as a discerning, almost elusive brand rooted in craftsmanship and admired by a refined clientele. A defining feature of Anderson's approach was embedding craftsmanship at the heart of the brand, not simply treating it as a talking point. The Loewe Craft Prize, for instance, is not a one-off campaign but a sustained initiative to build meaningful identity. Through such efforts, Loewe has distinguished itself and helped recast the narrative of modern luxury: no longer about rarity in material, but rarity in skill. Sustainable luxury strategy: An unconventional business model Instead of short-lived commercial pushes, Jonathan Anderson focused on constructing a creative architecture robust enough to outlast his tenure. This commitment is reflected in three core principles: Creating products with lasting value: Beyond the Puzzle bag, collections such as the Gate, Hammock, and ready-to-wear lines are designed with longevity in mind, rather than being discarded with each passing season. Connecting with contemporary culture: Anderson positioned Loewe not as a follower of trends, but as a contributor to wider cultural dialogue, engaging with art, architecture and sculpture, and earning a place among cultural connoisseurs. Prioritising quality over quantity: As many brands pursue broader appeal through mass-market ranges, Anderson maintained a focused, tightly curated strategy ensuring craftsmanship and customer experience remained paramount. Anderson's legacy: A creative model that can continue to evolve The question in the wake of Anderson's exit is not simply who will take the reins, but whether the distinctive strategy he has embedded will endure. In a luxury landscape often dictated by volume and immediacy, Anderson's work at Loewe offers a blueprint that few houses can follow—an approach driven by patience, intellect, and originality. NOW READ Micro time, macro impact: How microbrands are rewriting luxury watchmaking rules Anti-design: When ugliness becomes a manifesto of creatives defying traditional beauty The Shape of Memory: Humberto Campana's Dreamwork with Louis Vuitton
Tatler Asia
16-07-2025
- Business
- Tatler Asia
Louis Vuitton brings heritage cruise ship 'The Louis' to Shanghai
The Louis – A heritage journey in the heart of Shanghai Set within the central square of the HKRI Taikoo Hui luxury shopping complex on lively Wujiang Road, The Louis makes a bold statement. A visual marvel inspired by the golden age of transatlantic crossings, its design pays homage to the maison's legacy of crafting elegant sea trunks. At the same time, it channels Shanghai's enduring identity as the 'Gateway to the East', a port city long at the crossroads of global exchange. Above The 'Gateway to the East'—a port city long at the crossroads of global exchange (photo: Louis Vuitton) The hull is dressed in the brand's signature metallic Monogram finish, punctuated by a silver anchor sculpted in the LV logo, which elegantly descends from the bow to the ground. Above, tiered roofing mirrors the layering of Louis Vuitton's iconic trunks. At the centre of the deck lies an inviting open-air terrace shaded by generous umbrellas, evoking the breezy calm of a seaside retreat amidst the energy of the city. Above The three-level structure of The Louis offers distinct realms of discovery (photo: Louis Vuitton) Above The experience begins with 'Trunkscape'—a mesmerising dome constructed from Monogram trunks, forming a portal where history and artistry meet (photo: Louis Vuitton) A multi-layered experience Spanning 1,600 square metres, the three-level structure of The Louis offers distinct realms of discovery. The first two floors house the 'Visionary Journeys' exhibition, featuring over 140 artefacts that trace the maison's evolution from the 19th century to today. Drawing inspiration from both the Asnières atelier by the Seine and the romance of sea voyages, the experience begins with 'Trunkscape', a mesmerising dome constructed from Monogram trunks, forming a portal where history and artistry meet. See also: Jonathan Anderson: When creative thinking becomes a sustainable luxury business strategy Above Guests can witness the craftsmanship up close—each Louis Vuitton bag a study in precision, endurance and artistry (photo: Louis Vuitton) Above Guests can witness the craftsmanship up close—each Louis Vuitton bag a study in precision, endurance and artistry (photo: Louis Vuitton) The following rooms unfold through various themes. Antique trunks are given new life through a modern lens (Origins), while other spaces explore personal travel (Voyage), olfactory heritage (Perfume), the maison's relationship with sport (Sport), and its dynamic presence in fashion (Fashion in Motion). A particular highlight is the Workshop & Testing area, which displays the tools of the trade alongside live demonstrations. Here, guests can witness the craftsmanship up close: each Louis Vuitton bag a study in precision, endurance and artistry. Above The top floor is home to Le Café Louis Vuitton, a refined space for culinary exploration (photo: Louis Vuitton) Above The top floor is home to Le Café Louis Vuitton, a refined space for culinary exploration (photo: Louis Vuitton) Above Together, they create a sensorial journey that invites every guest to savour the adventurous spirit and extraordinary legacy of Louis Vuitton (photo: Louis Vuitton) Above Together, they create a sensorial journey that invites every guest to savour the adventurous spirit and extraordinary legacy of Louis Vuitton (photo: Louis Vuitton) Meanwhile, the top floor is home to Le Café Louis Vuitton, a refined space for culinary exploration. The menu, crafted by chefs Leonardo Zambrino and Zoe Zhou, is a nuanced conversation between French and Chinese cuisines. Dishes like Monogram Ravioli, Mandarin Croque and Louis Hao are not mere combinations of ingredients, they are artful fusions of flavour and form, tradition and innovation. Together, they create a sensorial journey that invites every guest to savour the adventurous spirit and extraordinary legacy of Louis Vuitton.
