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Fashion United
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
Resort 26 handbag trends: Sack totes, croissant shapes and more
The handbag trends that emerge during the Resort season often forecast what's to come for Spring/Summer. For buyers and fashion editors, this is critical insight. Accessories, particularly handbags, frequently generate more revenue for brands than any other category. With higher profit margins than apparel and broader customer appeal, handbags play a pivotal role in shaping seasonal assortments and driving sales. For Resort 2026, designers generally played it safe, focusing on shapes with nostalgic appeal. Below are the standout styles to watch. The Sack Tote The sack style was the statement tote of the season. Its relaxed look speaks to the growing consumer demand for casual luxury. It's roomy enough to carry throughout the day. Baum und Pferdgarten: designers, Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave Credits: Baum und Pferdgarten Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight A black leather tote with a handle embellished with large silver grommets. Khaite: designer, Cate Holstein Credits: Khaite Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight The brand's 'Lotus' bucket tote with a strap was reimagined in zebra printed 'ponyskin' leather. Ermanno Scervino Credits: Scervino Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight An oversized ivory-colored leather tote with a detachable strap and key chain charm. Elisabetta Franchi Credits: Elisabetta Franchi Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight An embossed tan suede tote with a suede and gold toned chain strap and buckle. The Croissant It's been almost 30 years since Fendi launched their version of the croissant bag, and now the style is back. The 2026 Resort collections are giving the beloved shape a fresh twist, showing that what goes around, comes around." Balmain: designer, Olivier Rousteing Credits: Balmain Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight A pink lambskin top-zip croissant bag with brown twisted leather handle and gold hardware. Chloé: designer, Chemena Kamali Credits: Chloé Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight A black suede crescent bag with embellished rose gold hardware. Diesel: designer, Glenn Martens Credits: Diesel Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight A croissant bag in leather with a multi-colored no-print print, adjustable strap and a top-zip. Etro: designer, Marco De Vincenzo Credits: Etro Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight A tan leather crescent bag trimmed with brown leather and a brown strap had gold hardware and embellished with a brown belt and buckle plus a whimsical keychain charm. East-West Satchel This sleek elongated style is also practical because its contents are easy to access, especially if it has a top zip. For Resort 26, designers showed a variety of shapes and colors. Antonio Marras Credits: Antonio Marras Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight A bullet shaped bag in a yellow grained leather with two top straps and one on the face. Balmain: designer, Olivier Rousteing Credits: Balmain Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight An east-west bag in a pale lime green leather with a top strap, gold chain strap and gold hardware. Courrèges: designer, Nicolas Di Felice Credits: Courrèges Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight A bright red east-west leather bag with a double pocket, one with a zip and two long straps. JW Anderson Credits: JW Anderson Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight An orange leather satchel with a top-zip, a handheld strap and a shoulder strap. The face of the bag has a cut-out detail and white top stitched corners. Woven Textures For those who travel to warmer climes during winter, bags made of straw, raffia and other woven textures are the perfect solution. These materials complement the breezy fabrics and relaxed silhouettes of the Resort season and can be re-used for summer. Blumarine: designer, David Koma Credits: Blumarine Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Black and cream textured bags with raffia trims and twisted metal and leather straps. Max Mara: designer, Ian Griffiths Credits: Max Mara Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight A rattan hard case handbag with strips of black suede, a black suede gusset and bottom and handles. Zimmermann Credits: Zimmermann Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight An oversized basketweave green, orange and brown striped tote with skinny leather straps and a long brown raffia trim. Chanel Credits: Chanel Resort 26/©Launchmetrics/spotlight A textured tan colored tote bag with both long and short handles and gold hardware.
Vogue Singapore
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Olivier Rousteing and Johnnie Walker Vault meld couture with exceptional Scotch whisky
A startling kinship seems to exist between Scotch whisky and high fashion. Both are born from a delicate balance of artistry, tradition and innovation—seemingly understated on the surface, yet pointing towards remarkable depth to those that look closely enough. Just as a couture garment goes through an extensive process of being perfectly sculpted to fit the human form, luxury Scotch whisky too is blended with precision and intricately crafted to delight the senses. It is this intertwining of craft that lies at the heart of Couture Expression — a groundbreaking collaboration between Johnnie Walker Vault, the whisky brand's elite luxury platform, and Olivier Rousteing, the celebrated creative director of Balmain. Known for dressing global icons such as Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian, it's fitting that Rousteing makes his debut in the world of whisky with a brand known for its blending expertise and rare, collectible pours that represent the pinnacle of luxury spirits. The limited-edition collection features four rare whiskies inspired by the four seasons. Courtesy of Johnnie Walker Rousteing weaves his magic in the world of spirits as he teams up with Johnnie Walker's Master Blender, Dr Emma Walker, to create a limited-edition collection of four rare whiskies inspired by the four seasons: s pring, summer, fall and winter. Melding the art of couture with the art of blending, each bottle promises a sensorial journey of personal reflection—as they relate to Oliver's connection to each season, translated through the intricate art of blending. 'Olivier brought an emotional language to the blending creation, and we worked together to explore what whisky can express—technically, sensorially and artistically,' explains Walker. 'We deliberately chose to use the same whiskies across several of the seasons, playing with proportions, textures and seasonal notes to create four distinct expressions.' Olivier Rousteing teams up with Johnnie Walker's Master Blender, Dr Emma Walk, for the collaboration. Courtesy of Johnnie Walker At the base of each blend is a luxurious selection of ghost whiskies—taken from rare distilleries such as Brora and Port Dundas—that set a benchmark of exclusivity. Through careful craftsmanship, each whisky embodies the essence of its corresponding season. Spring offers a bright and floral energy, featuring a 1985 Cragganmore and a rare 1977 Caledonian, while Summer brings tropical exuberance as a Cardhu Wine Cask Finish and 1990 Clynelish hit the palate. Fall, on the other hand, explores bold and smoky depth as it experiments with chocolate malt and 1978 Port Ellen. Last but not least, Winter invokes a sense of depth and warmth as it dials up on the Islay malt, paired with a 1988 Benrinnes. Melding the art of couture with the art of blending, each bottle promises a sensorial journey of personal reflection. Courtesy of Johnnie Walker Beyond flavour, the bottles themselves are masterpieces of design, with each square decanter strategically dressed in metallics—gold, silver, rose gold and black—in a representation of the seasons through a couture-inspired technique of drapé. A sculptural wing-shaped stopper tops each bottle, a poetic interpretation of Johnnie Walker's iconic 'Keep Walking' ethos. 'When I think of Johnnie Walker, I think of the pursuit of excellence and no limits—I think of 'keep walking until you fly'. That is why for the bottle stopper, I wanted gold wings, like a phoenix rising from the ashes to touch the sky—just like how I have felt at certain times in my life.' Rousteing adds. Couture Expression is a rare meeting of two kindred worlds: the bold vision of one of fashion's most creative minds and the unparalleled blending artistry of Johnnie Walker Vault. The result is a collection that doesn't just redefine luxury whisky—it reimagines it as an art form where fashion and flavour entwine in perfect harmony. Please drink responsibly. For the facts visit
Vogue
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Balmain Resort 2026 Collection
Olivier Rousteing is still under 40. Yet he is also the third longest-standing non-founder creative director in ready-to-wear luxury fashion (after evergreen Véronique Nichanian at Hermès menswear and the mighty Ian Griffiths of Max Mara). So even as fashion cycles through its latest red wedding moment, Rousteing's combination of veteran experience and youthful potential allows him to take a pragmatic and sanguine view. Speaking in his office, he said: 'A designer needs to change: to develop through reinvention. So it's not just only a house becoming bored of a designer and looking to change—the designer him or herself should become bored if they do not change how and what they do. You keep your DNA, but you make very different albums.' At Balmain, Rousteing remains both signed to the label and committed to perpetual reinvention. The photography of these resort lookbooks reflected his intention to approach the collection from a fresh angle while deploying his deep expertise in the business to maximize its performance. In womenswear, a focus on bouclé pieces in pastel checks (a little Clueless), black, and some racier color-combos kept aside in the showroom reflected the fact that around over 20% of Balmain's ready-to-wear pieces are in tweed. A seasonal floral reworked from a Pierre Balmain original was present in some of the multiple new fabrications of a growing core line of Balmain handbags; the Anthem (belt buckle), the Sync (chain), the Ébène (par-baked croissant), and the tightly-waisted Shuffle. Knit bandage dresses and a split skirt floral aside, there was a notable step away from bodycon towards a focus on innovatively detailed oversized tailoring in wools including prince of wales check that often came cropped and placed in silhouette-skewing adjacency to matching microskirts and shorts. A coat so roomy you could put it on Airbnb came patterned with a felted Monet-esque print that reflected Pierre Balmain's artistic passions, Rousteing reported. His column-pediment wedge boots were delivered this season in a shearling fabrication as well as leathers and worn against lingerie dresses. Cocoon-like capes in peach or lemon cashmere were standout wardrobe pieces. Menswear played a radical-conservative gambit of contrasting extreme tailoring—either angular and fitted, or oversized and softer—against denim, leather, or jacquard sportswear. Formal shoes were elevated from banaility by raised soles and extruded metal welting. You could see both bourgeois French paradigms and street silhouettes transposed to tailored fabrications. Lurking in the showroom were many non-shot but still highly photogenic pieces, including labyrinth pattern shirt-and-short sets, leather and wool stadium jacket blouson hybrids, and bouclé overshirts. Said Rousteing: 'The real question is always what do you want to propose? And while my answer changes through the seasons, it also always relates to going back to the past and bringing it to the present in order to build the future. This is why I am always having this conversation with the original work of Pierre Balmain, and looking to express that dialogue in new ways.'
Vogue
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Balmain Resort 2026 Menswear Collection
Olivier Rousteing is still under 40. Yet he is also the third longest-standing non-founder creative director in ready-to-wear luxury fashion (after evergreen Véronique Nichanian at Hermès menswear and the mighty Ian Griffiths of Max Mara). So even as fashion cycles through its latest red wedding moment, Rousteing's combination of veteran experience and youthful potential allows him to take a pragmatic and sanguine view. Speaking in his office, he said: 'A designer needs to change: to develop through reinvention. So it's not just only a house becoming bored of a designer and looking to change—the designer him or herself should become bored if they do not change how and what they do. You keep your DNA, but you make very different albums.' At Balmain, Rousteing remains both signed to the label and committed to perpetual reinvention. The photography of these resort lookbooks reflected his intention to approach the collection from a fresh angle while deploying his deep expertise in the business to maximize its performance. In womenswear, a focus on bouclé pieces in pastel checks (a little Clueless), black, and some racier color-combos kept aside in the showroom reflected the fact that around over 20% of Balmain's ready-to-wear pieces are in tweed. A seasonal floral reworked from a Pierre Balmain original was present in some of the multiple new fabrications of a growing core line of Balmain handbags; the Anthem (belt buckle), the Sync (chain), the Ébène (par-baked croissant), and the tightly-waisted Shuffle. Knit bandage dresses and a split skirt floral aside, there was a notable step away from bodycon towards a focus on innovatively detailed oversized tailoring in wools including prince of wales check that often came cropped and placed in silhouette-skewing adjacency to matching microskirts and shorts. A coat so roomy you could put it on Airbnb came patterned with a felted Monet-esque print that reflected Pierre Balmain's artistic passions, Rousteing reported. His column-pediment wedge boots were delivered this season in a shearling fabrication as well as leathers and worn against lingerie dresses. Cocoon-like capes in peach or lemon cashmere were standout wardrobe pieces. Menswear played a radical-conservative gambit of contrasting extreme tailoring—either angular and fitted, or oversized and softer—against denim, leather, or jacquard sportswear. Formal shoes were elevated from banaility by raised soles and extruded metal welting. You could see both bourgeois French paradigms and street silhouettes transposed to tailored fabrications. Lurking in the showroom were many non-shot but still highly photogenic pieces, including labyrinth pattern shirt-and-short sets, leather and wool stadium jacket blouson hybrids, and bouclé overshirts. Said Rousteing: 'The real question is always what do you want to propose? And while my answer changes through the seasons, it also always relates to going back to the past and bringing it to the present in order to build the future. This is why I am always having this conversation with the original work of Pierre Balmain, and looking to express that dialogue in new ways.'
Fashion Network
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Olivier Rousteing to be honored by the Couture Council of The Museum at FIT
The Couture Council of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (MFIT) announced on Monday that Olivier Rousteing, the creative director of Balmain, will receive the 2025 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion. The award will be presented at the Council's annual benefit luncheon on Wednesday, September 3, at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center—an event that traditionally signals the start of New York Fashion Week, with proceeds benefiting The Museum at FIT. "Receiving The Museum at FIT's Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion is a profound honor and a unique moment of reflection," said Rousteing. "Style is not merely about clothing; it's about the art of expression and the beautiful stories we share. Throughout my journey at Balmain, I've always pushed boundaries and challenged conventional notions of beauty to offer new and unexpected narratives. This award celebrates not just my work and my incredible team, but the collective spirit of boldness and creativity that fuels our industry as we continue to redefine the world of fashion.' Rousteing, who was appointed to helm Balmain in 2011 at the age of 25, became one of the youngest designers in history to lead a major Parisian couture house. Over the past 14 years, he has transformed the Balmain brand while remaining rooted in the legacy of founder Pierre Balmain. Drawing from the label's rich archives and traditional couture craftsmanship, Rousteing has created what many now refer to as a modern and inclusive 'New French Style.' "We are delighted to honor Olivier Rousteing of Balmain, whose fashions have attracted a diverse global audience through the famous Balmain Army," added Dr. Valerie Steele, director of The Museum at FIT. "Olivier's strong and beautiful fashions have been featured in a number of major exhibitions at The Museum at FIT, including Paris, Capital of Fashion (2019), Africa's Fashion Diaspora (2023), and the forthcoming, Dress, Dreams, and Desire (2025). I have such respect for Olivier Rousteing, who is not only a very talented designer but also a thoughtful and genuine person.'
