From a new glasshouse concept featuring Parisian flair to a fragrant alcohol-free perfume for dogs, here are some thrilling releases and projects from today’s leading luxury fashion brands.
The past months have seen many new developments in the world of luxury fashion brands, both within and outside of the country. Whether it’s concept stores, a viral clothing collection campaign, or even a luxury product for pooches, the fashion industry continues to deliver exciting releases and projects. Here are five particular ones to look out for:
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Balmain Opens The Glasshouse In Manila
Balmain recently opened its glasshouse concept at the verdant Greenbelt 5 Fashion Walk in Makati. A light-filled structure that takes visual cues from its lush green environs (think a gorgeous European-style conservatory or solarium), it’s a stunning retail space that embodies the essence of French chicness with its sophisticated design and airy ambience.
The boutique’s architecture seamlessly blends modern elegance with the French fashion house’s iconic Parisian flair, offering a luxurious shopping experience. Customers can find rich and unexpected touches all throughout. Everything from the bold, broad strokes (such as the gorgeous Marquina marble counter) down to the exquisite finishes (the metallic painted modules), and even the tiniest detailing, evokes Parisian style to a T.
Upon entering, Balmain patrons are immediately enveloped in a sunlit environment that highlights the brand’s latest collections, from timeless classics to contemporary statements. Dedicated to Balmain collections for both men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, as well as runway highlights, the concept is an immersive brand experience for clientele of the storied maison.
CELINE Launches Limited Made-To-Order Service For Crocodile Leather Bags in the Philippines
CELINE is introducing a new made to order service for crocodile leather bags in the Philippines for a limited time. This unique initiative allows clients to customize the signature bags of the maison to their liking, offering an impressive palette of 24 colors that creative director Hedi Slimane meticulously chose himself.
They range from timeless hues that are dear to Slimane (deep black, intense blue, garnet, tan) to pastel tints (ice blue, almond green) and laminated colors, composed of a lustrous silver and a shiny patinated gold.
Symbolic of CELINE’s Parisian spirit, its manufacture near Florence in Tuscany, Italy, crafts the bags upon request. These include beloved designs like the Triomphe and 16, as well as Claude. Specialized artisans undergo the delicate process of cutting and assembling the panels of these demanding exotic leathers to create a harmonious scale pattern.
The signature Triomphe and 16 logos are available in either a gold or silver patinated finish. Closures include the turn-lock for 16, and Triomphe for the Triomphe and Claude lines. The bespoke service is available in select boutiques worldwide, with an estimated delivery time of nine months upon order confirmation.
Catch The MTO in the Philippines’ CELINE boutique in Cebu Nustar from August 22 to September 8.
Dolce & Gabbana Releases The “Fefé” Dog Perfume
Dogs can now smell as good as their owners with the recent release of Dolce & Gabbana’s “Fefé” dog perfume. Taking inspiration from Domenico Dolce’s unconditional love for his loyal dog Fefé, the mist is alcohol-free, with the tender notes of ylang ylang, musk, and sandalwood.
The perfume is stored inside an equally well-crafted bottle with a 24K gold-plated paw at the front. It’s also Safe Pet Cosmetics certified with veterinary approval. Customers can apply the mist by spraying it on their hands or on a brush, then rubbing or brushing their dog’s fur from the middle of the body towards the tail for a moment of scented pampering. They can also apply it directly to their dog’s body (making sure to avoid the nose area and eyes).
Louis Vuitton Turns To Quiet Luxury With Its Low Key Hobo Bag
Louis Vuitton is masterfully jumping onto the quiet luxury trend with the release of its Low Key Hobo Bag. These simple yet chic carry-ons sport the baggy “hobo” silhouette that became popular in the 1960s. The bag then experienced a resurgence in the early 2000s. This was when figures like Kate Moss and the Olsen twins brought it back through the bohemian looks that were popular at the time.
Louis Vuitton’s rendition of the bag is anything but dowdy (as the name might imply). It’s made from grained calfskin with a suede lining, and has an adjustable strap. The bag is also roomy enough for all the essentials. The maison has opted to forgo its usual, louder monograms. Instead, it created a simpler label, incorporating their LV logo on a sleek engraved padlock accent. The result? What could possibly be one of this year’s must-have quiet luxury pieces.
SEVENTEEN’S Mingyu Is The Face Of Calvin Klein’s Latest Fall 2024 Campaign
Fans of K-pop group SEVENTEEN rejoiced as its member, Mingyu, became the face of Calvin Klein’s latest Fall 2024 campaign. The brand’s posts have already garnered hundreds and thousands of likes and millions of views in the past three days since its release.
The 27-year-old K-pop star “stands out in the classics,” sporting a variety of sleek denim pieces, Calvin and Klein’s signature boxer briefs, and other cotton pieces like t-shirts with monogram details. This big campaign comes just a week after Mingyu attained a Dior ambassadorship, resulting in an impressive luxury streak for the musician.
Banner photo from the Louis Vuitton website.
