Ever since Riccardo Tisci was first named as Christopher Bailey‘s successor at Burberry back in March, the world of fashion has been eager to get a glimpse of what’s to come in this new era for the British luxury fashion house. Taking to Instagram, Tisci himself has now offered a teaser of various key looks from Burberry’s forthcoming Spring/Summer 2019 pre-collection.
Dubbed “B Classic,” the program is rife with stunning outerwear that stays true to the heritage label’s hallmark silhouettes and, of course, check pattern. Displayed through moody images of couples with obscured faces, we see items such as wool capes, classic trench coats, quilted jackets, plaid kilts and more. Complementing the range are also selections from the accessories and footwear categories, including an oversized version of the brand’s iconic belt bag.
On the range, Tisci comments:
“I wanted to celebrate the beauty, heritage and legacy that I discovered when I first arrived at Burberry. ‘B Classic’ is an edit that I’ve curated to honour the icons of the House – pieces like the trench coat, the quilted jacket, the car coat, the kilt – which sits at the heart of the SS19 pre collection designed by the fantastic Burberry design team.”
You can see the full set of teaser images from Burberry’s SS19 pre-collection in the gallery above.
T-shirts and hoodies are staples for spring and summer, and SSENSE has just stocked up with all the latest arrivals from Matthew Williams‘ coveted streetwear brand ALYX. Dropping everything from bold and colorful graphic T-shirts, to plain black hoodies, the collection has an option for everyone. Perfect for mixing and matching, the pieces can be worn with sleek trousers and the label’s latest red stretch boots, or a simple pair of denim bottoms and fresh sneakers.
Hailey Baldwin has recently taken to social media to reveal her summery magazine cover for ELLE Italia‘s June 2018 issue.
Lensed by fashion photographer Michael Sanders, the imagery sees the 21-year-old It-model posing in a number of beach-ready looks against a beautiful backdrop of sunshine and the ocean. In terms of styling, the shoot features a unifying theme of minimalist white and black, with Hailey donning swimwear looks ranging from a ruffled one piece bathing suit worn on top of a white tank, to a bared-shoulder swimsuit layered with a hooded jumpsuit. Our favorite has got to be the Chanel PVC hooded cape, which debuted at the brand’s Spring/Summer 2018 runway show last year.
Scroll through the gallery above to take a look at the vacation-inspired spread, which features a mix of brands including Valentino, Emporio Armani, Brunello Cucinelli and more.
Hailey Baldwin has had quite the year, from becoming an adidas ambassador to starring in the LOVE advent calendar, the model has made a name for herself in the industry. The star is entering 2018 by covering the January issue of ELLE Spain, shot by photographer Nino Munñoz.
Our favorite cartoon dog, Snoopy, has had quite the year so far. Between collaborations with innisfree and Levi’s, he’s been one busy pup and he doesn’t show any signs of slowing down yet. Soon, you’ll be able to fully celebrate the Year of the Dog with him by indulging in a stay at the first-ever Peanuts-themed hotel.
Located in Kobe, Japan, the hotel – which boasts the motto “It’s nice to have a home where guests feel comfortable” – is set to open on August 1 and will take over six whole floors. On the first there will be a Peanuts Cafe which serves light dishes and snacks and the third floor will house the Peanuts Diner, which takes on the theme of a West Coast diner and serves a range of American classics. The additional floors have differing themes, including “Imagine,” “Love” and “Happy” and are home to 18 themed guest rooms, each featuring it’s own unique design based on the beloved comic.
Reservations for the Peanuts Hotel open on July 9 and stays start at ¥30,000 JPY (approx. $273 USD) per person, which includes breakfast at the Peanuts Diner. Get a sneak peek at some of the adorable, themed elements below and head over to Peanuts Hotel’s official website for more information.
As our obsession with technology continues to increase day the day, building online connections are now the norm. Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, birthing “influencer marketing” in light of many looking to mimic the unattainable lives of celebrities. Now, our behaviors and never-ending quest for authenticity have flipped the script as we look to follow those who have lifestyles that are more relatable to our own. Does that mean that influencer marketing is dead? Not quite — a new era has landed and it’s looking like it’s here to stay. Our exposure to digital personas begun early on through video games, but that has since graduated into avatars who have human-like characteristics, both physically and emotionally.
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Virtual influencers are labeled as the start of a new chapter in influencer marketing, peaking the interest of major brands. Leading the pack is 20-year-old Miquela Sousa, created by Brud, an artificial intelligence startup. The Los Angeles-based Brazilian/Spanish model has garnered a following of over one million followers on Instagram as of May 2018, while rocking Chanel, Heron Preston and Supreme among other brands. Lil Miquela has been vocal about the Black Lives Matter movement and has even caught the eye of beauty guru Pat McGrath, who named Miquela as her muse. Like us, Miquela updates her followers on her everyday life, inserting relatable captions in her photos, meditating with crystals and attending rap shows — seamlessly ignoring her artificial persona.
Compared to human influencers, who are more susceptible to criticism and unpredictability, there lies an opportunity here for brands to develop virtual content in hopes of creating fondness.
On the other hand, we have digital influencer-slash-supermodel Shudu, whose flawless complexion and frame mirror praised models like Alek Wek and Duckie Thot. Though she is stunning, the completely fake model generated a lot of backlash once her truth was discovered. A photographer by the name of Cameron-James Wilson is behind the “world’s first digital supermodel.” Many find this to be problematic since Shudu was created and “hired” by a white man who could have booked a real black model, a group that continues to be overlooked in the fashion industry — though some argue that any representation is good representation. Shudu’s “perfect” appearance has also caught the attention of companies like Fenty Beauty, which reposted one of her images. Like Lil Miquela, Shudu also interacts with her fans who have opened up to her about times they’ve been bullied for not feeling beautiful enough, according to Wilson.
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Could the Shudu’s and the Lil Miquela’s of the digital world replace the real-life influencers we’ve all grown to love? From a brand’s perspective, virtual influencers could be positioned as a way to connect deeper with its consumer base. Brands could ultimately take advantage of the fake personas and have complete control of what the influencer represents. So far, Lil Miquela and Shudu have been widely accepted by the Instagram community. Compared to human influencers, who are more susceptible to criticism and unpredictability, there lies an opportunity here for brands to develop virtual content in hopes of creating fondness.
For many, social media has become a highlight reel; highly curated profiles showing your best angles, vacation scenes and at times, edited thoughts.
While this may be true, it seems unlikely that CGI creations could replace in-real-life influencers. Think about how time consuming it must be to create an image of someone as life-like as Shudu. Also, take into account the clothing given by brands and how that needs to be transformed into 3D. Considering that the persona is technically fake, it opens up the opportunity for brands to market products in a much more shallow manner compared to tapping a real person.
One question remains: are we to blame for the creation of virtual influencers? Part of me can’t help but say yes because of how obsessed we’ve become with appearing to be perfect. If you really think about it, we’ve created digital versions of ourselves on social media. For many, social media has become a highlight reel; highly curated profiles showing your best angles, vacation scenes and at times, edited thoughts. The use of apps like Facetune has grown exponentially, ultimately blurring what is real from what is fake. Would the rise of virtual influencers make a difference in how brands and consumers engage with one another if we’re already falling for manipulated imagery?
On this Mother’s Day André 3000 decides to release two brand new songs. The first one is called Me & My (To Bury Your Parents) and the second one is called Look Ma No Hands.
The high-top shoe made especially for the spring season is set to arrive in two distinct colorways. One pair sports Beige, Champagne, and Vintage White tones. The other pair is adorned in Black, Neon Purple, and Deep Baltic hues. Both retro-athletic pairs are outfitted with luxe Nappa leather, nubuck, suede, and durable ballistic nylon textiles. For added comfortability, the shoe features an EcoOrthololite sockliner alongside non-marking rubber outsoles for improved traction.
View both styles above and purchase a pair for approximately $250 USD each on Tretorn’s webshop.
Childish Gambino is back with the release of his brand new visual called This is America produced by Doomsday with Ibra Ake and Fam Rothstein of Wolf & Rothstein and directed by Hiro Murai.
Nicki Minaj is back and decides to drop two brand new visuals. The first one is Barbie Tingz produced by J. Reid and directed by Giovanni Bianco & Nicki Minaj, and last the second is Chun-Li produced by Nicki Minaj & J. Reid and also directed by Steven Klein.
