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Nicolas Ghesquière Louis Vuitton contract renewal
Nicolas Ghesquière/ Foto: Corbis |
Louis Vuitton's creative director Nicolas Ghesquière has led the brand's womenswear collections since he replaced Marc Jacobs in 2013. After much speculation about Ghesquière leaving the brand, the chairman and chief executive Michael Burke dismissed the rumor at the LV Cruise 2023 show by confirming that Ghesquière's contract will be renewed next year.
In 2016, Nicolas Ghesquière told his plan to build his signature collection on a French national television talk show, even though he didn't specify when. From this moment, rumors about Ghesquière leaving Louis Vuitton may appear every two years. Thus, Michael Burke further noted that the rumor swirled among an international crowd of guests at the Cruise 2023 show is a common sport. Nicolas Ghesquière personally has not yet commented on it, but we can bet that the contract will be sealed once again.
Jacquemus x Nike dropped a teaser
Jacquemus x Nike/ Foto: Instagram @jacquemus |
Even though Jacquemus is well-known for its tiny leather accessories, Jacquemus also tinkers with sportswear-inspired pieces such as hiking boots or even scuba gear. The walls between luxury and sneakers have become increasingly thin, and now, Jacquemus set to release a collaboration with Nike on June 28th!
It is stated that Simon Porte Jacquemus himself has always been inspired by vintage ACG and Nike campaigns from the 90s. Aiming for a collection that minimally reinterprets athletic women's sportswear, the collaboration will include 15 pieces of the designer's neutral-toned combined with Nike's technical innovations. Jacquemus further stated that the collection will be inclusive of all body types ranging from pleated skirts and simple bodycon dresses, to unisex footwear and accessories as a way to merge integrated sport-centered style into daily wear.
Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture for Chlöe Sevigny's wedding gown
Chlöe Sevigny in Jean Paul Gaultier/ Foto: Instagram @purplemagazine |
Even though Chlöe Sevigny and her gallerist partner, Siniša Mačković, have been married since 2020, the happy couple only gets to throw an official celebration this year at a big white chapel in Darien, Connecticut. All eyes were on the coolest bride as Chloe wore a sheer Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture dress designed by Glenn Martins. She looks stunning in the ghostly nude-illusion gown fashioned from layers of pinched tulle while she holds five calla lilies. After the ceremony, the bride and groom took off in a vintage Mercedes, along with the classic 'Just Married' sign and cans hanging off the back. Roll out the 'and they live happily ever after' ending scene, please!
Salomon x Dover Street Market
Salomon x DSM/ Foto: DSM |
Contrary to brightly-colored XT-4s and XT-6s, the new Salomon XT-6 ACS comes with a muted mesh base in a two-tone synthetic midfoot cage, toe cap, and heel details. 'Black/Black' and 'Silver/Black' are the two new Salomon x DSM pairs that feature technology that makes a great fit for runners traveling long distances, not to mention the simple color combination that will look great on the trail or in the streets. The piece features; include Salomon's signature EndoFit technology that snuggles the foot as well as the Agile Chassis System for cushioning and stability.
Is cut out making a comeback?
Megan Thee Stalion/ Foto: Getty Images, Frazer Harrison |
Did you see Megan Thee Stallion's dress when accepting her awards and performing at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards? With Alexa Demie's performance in the TV series, 'Euphoria' as Maddy who is often seen rocking cut-out bodycon dresses, along with Nensi Dojaka's collection shown during FW 2022, cut out might be a trend to look out for.
It's hard to truly let this style slip out of our grip when one's wearing the piece would holler sophistication and sexiness. How could it not be the way it accentuates our body line and reveals skin most elegantly!
There you have it, five fashion flash news special for you!