It's December, first days of the magical month. And time for another fashion report covering fashion highlights for last month.

1. Michael Kors capsule collection with Ellesse:

  For the second time, Michael Kors has collaborated with the brand Ellesse to create ski wear collection.

  The campaign's "chic apres-ski" images bring the collection sporty and glamorous feel. The collection includes a color palette of feiry oranges and reds with a classic shade of navy blue and crisp white. And pieces featured were jackets, puffrrs, track pants and leggings.

2. Lady Dior Art Project 7th Edition:

  For the 7th edition of Dior Lady Art project, participants handled issues such as feminism and peace. The collection featured 11 artist from China, Egypt, US and Qatar.

  Each artist bought their own sense of creativity and signature aesthetics to their design on the Lady Dior bag.

  The Lady Dior handbag is one of the most iconic and coveted accessories of all timr, previously worn, loved and made famous by Princess Diana.

3. Yoyoi Kusama for Louis Vuitton:

  Louis Vuitton is working with Japanese artist Yoyoi Kusama for a new collaboration for the secondtime in 10 years. The brand followed the unique style of Yoyoi Kusama by creating the 'Infinity Dots' collection, covering both accessories and ready-to-wear. The collection will launch on January 2023.

4. Balmain's Capsule Collection with Mytheresa:

  Luxury online retailer Mytheresa has unveiled its 3rd capsule collection with Balmain.

It includes 14 party wear pieces and is all about "confidence-boosting silhouettes" as explained by Balmain. The theme of the collaboration was "Celebration" and is exclusively available at Mytheresa.

5. Louis Vuitton Chess campaign breaks the internet:

  Louis Vuitton posted a new advertisement with a caption" Victory is a State of fashion Mind" featuring football giants Christiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Both players were featured playing chess on the iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. 

  The advertisement was released a day prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Talk about perfect timing and on point creativity! 

  What's interesting is that this post on Ronaldo's profile is recorded  as the second most liked photo on Instagram. 

  Talking from a fashion point of view, what's really nice about this ad is the fact that they used the iconic Louis Vuitton trunk as a chess board. These trunks goes back to the 1850's and they represent the big heritage of the brand.

  And here's a small secret not everyone knows; they weren't actually together but they were photoshoped to look so!

6. Dolce and Gabbana Pop-up in Covent Garden :

Dolce and Gabbana has opened an experiential pop-up in London's Covent Garden,  keeping up with all the festivities. The brand is hosting a special "Holiday Market" including food, beverages, gifts, ready-to-wear and exclusive T shirts.

7. "Emily in Paris" season 3 coming this December:

"Emily in Paris" became, a favourite,  especially for fashion lovers. The show features Emily in the beautiful city, Paris with a various beautiful and interesting looks. Season 3 is coming this December on the 21st.

 It's almost November! Which means the C word is very near! (aka Christmas). Anyway, I love autumn when it comes to fashion and today I am sharing the latest news in fashion for the month of October.

1. Mango Supports Breast Cancer Research :

  Spanish retailer, Mango is teaming up with the cancer research organisation FERO for a collection where proceeds will be donated to the cause. 

  Mango is launching a 'Made of Seams' concept, which highlights scars as a part of journey in life."Scars are the lines that trace our path. It is a journey of comings and goings, highs and lows, but one which we never make alone.
After overcoming breast cancer, these marks not only remain on our skin to tell a story, they become part of who we are." they wrote. The collection is now available online and in selected stores.

2. Fashion Trust Arabia held it's 4th Annual Award ceremony:

  FTA, Fashion Trust Arabia, announced it's Annual Award ceremony in Doha October 26th, where they will present their prize to six recipients.

 The trust awarderd millions to support designers in the MENA region with top honors and different categories.

  The ceremony was held at the city's national museum where many celebrities and public figures attended.

3. Valentino launches "Everyday Objects " collection with Pantone:

  Valentino launched "everyday objects" capsule collection with the Pantone Color Institute highlighting its exclusive Pink PP hue, which became the label's signature hue.

  The capsule includes 11 items ranging from mugs to keychains, notebooks, umbrellas..

4. Pacsun x The Met Capsule Collection:

  Pacsun has launched an exclusive capsule collection in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York city.

  The collection draws inspiration from the late 19th century paintings, focusing on florals and luscious landscapes. The collection includes 30 winter pieces; modern fits that are blended with historical oil painting designs.

5. Toxic "Forever Chemicals" are banned in California:

"Forever Chemical" known also as PFAS, is banned in apparel companies in California.  This chemical is used for coating clothing and textiles, as it provides more stain resistant coat and breathable yet water- resistant quality.

  However, this chemical is very dangerous for the environment and can cause serious health problems in humans. So, by 2025 it will be full on ban in manufacturing.

6. Christian Louboutin is launching LoubiFamily:

Luxury footwear and accessories brand is launching LoubiFamily, a brand new product category made to cater every member of the family; adults, kids and even pets. Launching this autumn/winter 2022, the collection will be highlighted with a unique store concept including specially designed cartoon superheroes, bold colours,  geometric shapes...

 Welcome back to the monthly fashion report, September is a very important month in fashion, it's Fashion Week month.

1."Forever Valentino" exhibition in Qatar:

Maison Valentino will present its largest exhibition "Forever Valentino" in Qatar Museums. It will run from October 28, 2022 till April 1, 2023.

The exhibition will be a 'theatrical experience', explaining the Haute Couture codes of the fashion house. 

2. Arab Fashion Week Returns to Dubai:

Arab Fashion Week has confirmed their six days event held in Dubai Digital District this October featuring more than 35 designers.

The event will start with a special unveiling of a global capsule collection with Lebanese designer Jean Louis Sabaji, as he is the first Arab designer to work with Barbie.

3. Coperni collaborated with Fabrican to spray dress on Bella Hadid:

You may have seen it everywhere, on your feed and stories, indeed a very viral video.

For some people it looked impressive to see the technology being showcased in real time,  and for others it looked too similar to the finale of Alexander McQueen SS 1999 show.

The technology was developed by Fabrican. The Fabrican liquid is durable and versatile and can be changed according to the fibres. The chemistry that creates the spray on fabric allows it to be re-desolved and sprayed anew.

4. Valentino is unveiling its official Pink PP color:

Valentino is unveiling its official Pink PP color, created in collaboration with the Pantone Color Institute.

They are creating a series of installations across the world, from indoor installations to window displays, to unique facade of their Paris and London boutique, plus pink colored buses and phone booths.

5. Harrods will display "Wonderful World of Dior" at Christmas:

Dior will take over 44 of Harrods windows this upcoming holiday season, to showcase its product categories across beauty, fashion and home with a gingerbread house themed display. It will be held from November 18 till January 2.

6. Pandora x Keith Haring:

Pandora has unveiled their first ever art collaboration with artist Keith Haring. The collection will feature Haring's colourful and symbolic work like the barking dog, angel baby, bolds lines.. on charms,  bracelets and rings.

7. Alo Yoga showcased their first RTW collection at NYFW:

LA based fashion and lifestyle brand Alo Yoga unveiled its first ready to wear collection at New York Fashion Week this month. The collection was inspired by the outdoors, winter sports, the mountains and apres ski. The Aspen collection represents the athleisure brand's first step into luxury pret-a-porter.

8. Balmain Collaborates with Evian:

Balmain unveiled a collaboration with the water brand Evian, to work on a couture gown made from recycled plastic bottle waste. The couture gown is made from a unique fabric crafted from plastic bottles.The new partnership is based on 'a shared vision to dream, innovate and create'.

The collaboration will also include a limited edition glass bottle designed by Balmain.

 Are you excited for fall? The season of change and beauty throughout nature , in addition  to being the season of creativity with what you wear and layer. This blog post will give you a guide for the upcoming fashion trends.

1. The White Tank Top:

Designers have showcased this basic essential,  but with an extra style.

Seen in: Chloe', Bottega Veneta, Prada..

2. The Corset:

Structural corsetwith technical accents to create an edgy look, contributing to the new "Contemporary Femininity" era.

Seen in: Dior, Versace, Dion Lee, Balmain, Gucci.

3. Schoolgirl Aesthetic:

The schoolgirl wardrobe is making a comeback. The white shirt, the tie, the skirt and the blazer, all are fashion essentials for the season.

Seen in: Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Versace. 

4. Faux Fur:

More and more fashion houses are giving up on animal fur, for sustainable and ethical reasons.  Designers are now trying to create the perfect fake fur.

Seen in: Blumarine, Gucci, Michael Kors, Stella McCartney, Saint Laurent, Balanciaga.

5. Biker Style:

The motorcross wardrobe; the biker jacket, the gloves and the multi-pocket leather skirt.

All these pieces created a spotlight in the runway shows.

Seen in: Alexander McQueen, Dior, Coperni..

6. Roaring Twenties:

Eveningwear looks were brought back with Art Deco accents and glittering details.

Seen in: Giorgio Armani, Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini, Chanel.

7. Catsuits:

Skintight, black and made over with sportswear and lingerie.

Seen in: Dior, Schiaparelli, Nensi Dojaka.

8. Micro-skirts:

Carrying this trend from last season, mini, macro, and nano skirts are here to stay this season.

Seen in: Courreges, Diesel, Miu Miu and Dion Lee.

9. Punk:

Patchwork tartan, sharp lines and metal buckles, giving an edgy but not very dark look.

Seen in: Rokh, Marine Serre, Burberry, Versace, Acne Studios, Louis Vuitton.

10. Thigh High boots:

Knee-high boots and even higher ones, dominated the footwear in the fall runway shows. 

Seen in : Courreges, Chanel, Hermes.

Happy Summer! July is a great month to live summer dreams, make memories and dress for the part. 

1. Cartier opens pop-ups across the world:

Cartier will have its seasonal offerings at these pop-ups with summer jewellery and watches that can be personalized on spot. Pop-ups are located in New York,  Mykonos, East Hampton,  Reviera...

2. Sarah's bag for Chloe':

  Launching July 1, both brands are known for their beliefs in the importance of social sustainability and the empowerment of women. 

  Sarah's bag re-imagined Chloé's popular Woody tote, but this time in nano size. 

The finished product is a crochet Woody nano tote with shoulder strap. Crochet is homage to the Mediterranean craft and culture. 

3. Hermès reports profit growth and strong sales:

  The Hermès Group reported 29% more overall growth compared to 2021.

  All geographical areas posted strong growth. They reported a remarkable increase in sales  of silk, ready-to-wear, accessories, watches, jewelry and home wear.

4. Dior's Lucky Capsule Collection:

  Launched earlier this month, Dior's Lucky collection takes inspiration from astrology and Zodiac pixel prints.

  The designs is a tribute to Monsieur Christian Dior's passion for signs of destiny. The pieces range frpm ready-to-wear to Dior's Book Tote and Lady Dior bags.

5. Coach x Tom Wesselmann:

Coach collaborated with pop artist Tom Wesselmann. Tapping into the artist's playful and optimistic spirit, the American fashion house releases a  collection that encapsulates their shared legacies of American heritage and pop culture.

6. Jimmy Choo opens cafe in Harrods: 

  Luxury footwear and accessories brand Jimmy Choo has opened a cafe in partnership with Harrods for a 3 months duration.
  'Choo Cafe' is located in the shoe department, decorated all in fuchsia (the signature color for Jimmy Choo in recent seasons).

 Happy one year of Fashion Report! So, in this month's report, there's a lot of news regarding brands collaborations and partnerships. One of the collaborations features an exciting new collision between Haute Couture and sportswear.

1. Jacquemus collaborates with Nike on a capsule collection:

  The collection "reinterprets athletic women's sportswear in a minimal way". It is a natural blend of Jacquemus' style and Nike's performance.

  The collection will feature apparel as well as footwear. Pieces will be available by the start of summer 2022.

2. Jelenew collaborates with Stephane Rolland:

  American female cycling brand Jelenew has unveiled a sportswear collaboration with French  Haute Couture  designer Stephane Rolland.

  The collection aims to apply the art of couture to sportswear, combining structure, technology and classic fashion art.

  Taking inspiration from "Goddess of Victory" artwork in the Louvre Museum.

  The pieces will showcase the application of new technology in textiles such as silicone broderie.

3. Prada partners with artist Cassius Hirst on a sneaker collaboration:

  Prada has teamed up with artist Cassius Hirst to reinvent its iconic Prada America's Cup sneakers. 

The collaboration features 4 styles with 22 colorways and variables. The 4 styles: ATT4CK, D3CAY, SUST4IN, and REL3ASE, takes name from music.

  All pieces are hand-worked in Italy by Prada.

4. Balenciaga's destroyed sneaker causes controversy:

  Balenciaga's latest limited edition "Paris sneaker " has caused a debate all over social media. The sneaker is made of destroyed rubber and cotton, it resembles Converse All Stars

  The shoe is retailed for 1850$ and is intentionally made to look distressed and worn out. The Paris sneaker is meant to be worn a lifetime, states Balenciaga. So they exaggerated the worn-in aspect in marketing campaigns.

5. Adidas x Gucci:  

  The highly anticipated collaboration is due to launch on June 27. The collection, which contains the  two labels' most recognizable codes,  was first showcased during Milan Fashion Week back in February.

  The collaboration recalls retro sportswear silhouettes with a fun color palette, jn addition to committing to both brands' sustainable goals.

6. Jean Paul Gaultier capsule collection by Lotta Volkova:

  Jean Paul Gaultier unveiled a ready-to-wear capsule collection designed by stylist Lotta Volkova. The collection pays tribute to the fashion house's archives. It offers edited and re-edited iconic symbolic pieces of Jean Paul Gaultier's world, such as corseted lingerie, deconstructed tailoring, babydoll dresses...

Today's post will be a breif report of some of the fashion news that caught my eye this month.

1. LoveShackFancy collaborates with Sophia Webster:

  Womenswear brand LoveShackFancy has unveiled a collaboration with footwear brand Sophia Webster. 

  The collection, launching on April 14, features romantic floral prints and adroned with Sophia Webster's signature butterfly wings, crystal buckles and hand-worked leather flowers.

2. Stella McCartney launches Disney Collection:

  British fashion designer Stella McCartney has launched a Disney collection featuring psychedelic clothing inspired by the classic Walt Disney 1940 film "Fantasia".

  The capsule collection is made in parallel with the brand's ethos; made from 78% eco- friendly materials and vegan leather.

3. Off-White launches first beauty collection:

  US streetwear label Off-White has launched its first line of beauty products under ghe name "Paperwork".

  The beauty line is meant to be a universal toolkit for self-expression, it's genderless and consists of 3 categories:  Fragrances under the name "Solutions",  pigment crayons "Imprint", and nail polish.

4. Michael Kors launched first childrenswear collection:

  Michael Kors launched their first ever collection for children in partnership with the French luxury group Children Worldwide Fashion (CWF).

  The line consists of clothing and accessories for girls aged 4 to 14.

5. Church's collaborates with Off-White:

   British footwear brand Church's had launched a capsule collection with Off-White which was personally designed by the passing designer Virgil Ablo

  The collection is genderless. It combines Abloh's philosophy "Question Everything" along with the artisian tradition and stylistic history of Church's footwear.

6. H&M uses conscious materials for latest "Innovation Strory":

  For the 5th edition of its "Innovation Strory" , H&M uses plant based leather and recycled materials. 

  The collection is about love and its many guises ; romantic, tough, passionate...

 1.Chanel dedicates AW22 collection to "Tweed":

  Tweed, a heritage fabric known in the French fashion house "Chanel", was the star of the show in their recent Autumn/ Winter 22 collection.

The show took the guests on a journey along the River "Tweed", which is wgat the fabric was named after. Those walks were taken by founder Gabrielle Chanel in Scotland.

  Coco Chanel's love affair with the fabric tweed started when she borrowed her 1st tweed jacket frome Duke of Westminster in 1920's, which later inspired Chanel's iconic tweed skirt suit.

2. Elie Saab launches in the Metaverse:

  Elie Saab launched in the Metaverse as the luxury brand opens a virtual boutique, offering a new experience for customers.

  The fashion house is delving into the future and embracing the digital innovation.

  The luxury fashion house will participate in the upcoming first edition of Decentraland Metaverse Fashion Week, the world's first digital Metaverse fashion week. 

3. Cadbury unveils Creme Egg inspired fashion collection:

  Chocolate company 'Cadbury' has teamed up with emerging sustainable designer, Charlotte Kirkham, to design a limited edition fashion collection inspired by its famous product, the Creme Egg.

  The 3-piece collection has been handmade using pre-loved materials. Designed in the Creme Egg color palette; gold, purple and crimson.

4. Manolo Blahnik and Birkinstock shoe collaboration:

  Luxury footwear label Manolo Blahnikis teaming up with Birkinstock on a capsule collection.

  The collection is all about the classic birkenstock style with the regal design embellishments that Manolo Blahnik is known for. The collection launched on March 24.

 

5. Veja × Merni Collaboration:

  Sustainable sneaker brand, Veja, has collaborated with the luxury Italian fashion house, Marni.

  The sneaker featured in the chollaboration, will be have colourful, Din-inspired motifs and will reflect Marni's playful approach to design.

  Veja has invested in sustainable manufacturing and materials since its inception in 2005.

6. Mango enters the Metaverse:

  Mango is entering the metaverse through art by launching 3 unique works, created by crypto-artist Farka.

   The highstreet brand will also exhibit the pieces "Mango Metagirl", "Mango Ad Astra" and "Hanna in the Clouds" for a month. In addition to launching it's first wearables with a virtual reproduction of the Lupi dress.