Choosing the creative director for a legacy brand is challenging, both for the brand and for the person who’s picked. It’s hard to satisfy the public, shareholders, and everyone in between. But the biggest news in fashion this week might have done the impossible: Grace Wales Bonner was appointed as Men’s Creative Director of Hermès. “It is a dream realized to embark on this new chapter,” Bonner said in a statement. Even better is that her first collection won’t be rushed; it’s scheduled to be released in January 2027. Bonner is known for her collaborations, as well as brilliant wearable contrasts that redefine norms while following Savile Row’s suitmaking techniques. “This is how to make Hermès feel aspirational to clientele born in the past half-century,” writes news director Jake Silbert of the appointment: “hire a designer who has something to say and makes clothes that people actually want to wear.” Read more |
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Cars, art, and pop culture are three of the biggest pastimes in the world — and Larry Warsh has combined all three into an impressive car collection. His current project, CART Department, aims to preserve art cars for future generations to see. Blending automobile design with artistic expression, an art car becomes “a representation of an artist’s ideology on a moving canvas. Whether painted, projected, or treated another way, it reflects their practice,” Warsh says. Warsh has been in New York City since the golden days of downtown, and his collection is a testament to the art that emerged from young creatives. Read more | |
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Feid’s career is a testament to dreaming big. The reggaeton artist was born in Medellín, Colombia, and from a young age those around him knew that this — a world-renowned musician — was where he wanted to be. “He’s always been hungry for his dream,” says Molo, one of Feid’s assistants and a longtime friend. “It’s difficult to imagine things turning out any other way.” Feid’s goal is to stay true to his values and his personality, which translates to his music. “I’m always trying to be real with people,” he says. “I want to connect in the most authentic way possible.”
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Finally, as the weekend approaches, we’ve found the best drink to try. That is, if you’re in LA and lucky enough to get your hands on it. Erewhon already prides itself on exclusivity, but now it’s gone a step further by partnering with Swarovski to create a juice that’s limited to 2,400 bottles. In return, Swarovski is giving Erewhon’s cotton tote bag a new look by embellishing it with the brand’s signature crystals. “By incorporating crystallized logos on the exterior, we were able to find the perfect balance between extravagance and utility,” says Giovanna Engelbert, Swarovski’s global creative director. Read more |
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